Common Myths
The liver is a very misunderstood organ. On this page, we tackle some common myths. Reviewed June 2025
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The liver is a very misunderstood organ. On this page, we tackle some common myths. Reviewed June 2025
Report shows the social and economic impact of liver cancer Liver cancer is the fastest growing cause of cancer-related deaths in Australia, costing Australians a staggering $4.8 billion in 2019-20 alone. Despite harming people and the economy, the disease is relatively unknown and not all liver disease is preventable. It can be caused by genetic… Read more
Liver Foundation follows both the Medicines Australia Code of Conduct and the Pathology Technology Australia Industry Code when working with industry. You can read the Medicines Australia Code of Conduct here and the PTA Industry Code here. Below is a list of our 2026 valued supporters who contribute through educational grants, philanthropic grants and conference… Read more
Most patients are unaware of clinical trials or unsure whether participation is an option. Yet enrolling in a clinical trial can help patients by motivating them to play an active role in their health care and learn more about treatment and management of their condition. It can also provide an opportunity to access new treatments… Read more
Collaborate with us and become a Corporate Partner If you share our vision of a world without liver disease, why not become a Corporate Partner and have a significant impact on our work? Funding support from corporate partners helps us broaden the scope and impact of our activities. This means we can improve the lives… Read more
A world without liver disease could be your legacy Leaving a gift to the Liver Foundation in your Will is a powerful way to help improve the lives of people affected by liver disease for years to come, and make sure we can continue to strive for a world where it no longer exists. Like… Read more
Take action your way against liver disease There are lots of ways you can join us in raising funds to create a future without liver disease. Take action and get involved your way. You have the power to make a real difference. ⠀ Every dollar you raise will help people affected by liver disease today… Read more
The treatment you’ll need depends on your cause of liver disease, and how advanced it is. For example, if you have a hepatitis virus, you’ll need medication to try and get rid of it (hepatitis C), or to help control it and keep in suppressed (hepatitis B). Sometimes you will need medications to control the… Read more
Most people don’t realise at first that they have a problem with their liver. That’s because liver disease and liver damage rarely cause symptoms in the early stages. You may only find out you have a liver condition because it shows up on blood test or a scan for something else. You may feel completely… Read more
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