British Liver Trust Events This Spring

British Liver Trust at NCCC

The British Liver Trust will have an information stand at the Northern Centre for Cancer Care at The Freeman Hospital on Thursday 21st March 2024.

British Liver Trust Meet up

The British Liver Trust is hosting a meet up at the Metrocentre on Wednesday 24th April for adults living with a liver condition and their loved ones. Places must be booked by contacting Louise Parker louise.parker@britishlivertrust.org.uk or 075272303513

British Liver Trust Support

We know that living with a liver condition can affect every aspect of your life. If you are a patient or care for someone with a liver condition, the British Liver Trust is here to help.

The British Liver Trust

Liver Cancer in the News

Health correspondent Helen Ford reports on the dramatic rise in liver cancer over the last 20 years. The increase is largely because people are living longer but also alongside lifestyle factors such as too little exercise and being overweight.

You can read more about Ian Parker's story here. Ian had a life saving liver transplant in 2019 following a diagnosis of liver cancer

You can read about the research taking place at Newcastle University here

This news clip aired on Tyne Tees TV News on Monday 7th November 2022.

News and Events

World Liver Day 2024

World liver day is observed on the 19th April each year to raise awareness about early detection, prevention and severity of liver diseases.

Visit our World Liver Day page to learn more about some of the projects we are working on at the moment.

World Liver Day 2024 Blog

THRIVE

Tumor-Host Interactions in Liver Cancer of Childhood and Adults (THRIVE) is an EU-funded initiative that brings together a strong and multidisciplinary team with 13 partners, from 8 countries, with complementary expertise in liver cancer research and in the use of cutting-edge technologies.

Our main focus is to enhance the outcome of paediatric and adult liver cancer patients by;

Advancing the understanding of the disease
Identifying biomarkers for current therapies
Developing novel treatments to overcome disease

Find out more about THRIVE

NIHR Newcastle BRC Celebration

More than 240 people came together in March to celebrate The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) as it works to transform lives through world-leading research in ageing and multiple long-term conditions (MLTC).

BRC Liver theme poster

Telehealth for patients with liver cancer:

Helen Reeves, alongside physio Dr Kate Hallsworth, Sports Scientist Dr Sam Orange and Research Technician Misti McCain, have won £49,000 from the Newcastle Biomedical Research Council, for a pilot study.

TELEX

COVID-19

Get the latest NHS information and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19).

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

LWLC website launch

2021 marks the launch of the Living with Liver cancer website. A website to provide information and support to those affected by liver cancer.

Visit our Home page

HUNTER: HCC Expediter Network

Newcastle scientists led by Prof Helen Reeves are spearheading a £5m research project that could revolutionise treatment for people with liver cancer - the fastest rising cause of cancer death in the UK.

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Haemochromatosis and Liver Cancer

Recent research led by the University of Exeter Medical school and funded by the UK Medical Research Council adds to the evidence that Haemochromatosis increases the list of liver cancer tenfold.

Find out more