Welcome to our Liver Cancer Connect Program
Liver Cancer Connect is a dedicated program of the Hepatitis B Foundation that was created to provide individuals and families with the information and support they need when facing the challenge of primary liver cancer. Although this is a serious diagnosis, there is good reason to have hope because of the many advances made in the early detection, management, and treatment of liver cancer. The word “cancer” can be scary and overwhelming. To help you understand more about liver cancer, this website provides information on the types of liver cancer, how the cancer is diagnosed and staged, and the different treatment options. If you recently have been diagnosed with liver cancer, learn what your next steps are here.
Check out the recording of our recent conference! B Informed: Liver Cancer – Working Together to Tell a New Story
Check out our recent B Informed Liver Cancer Conference, an event which brought together people with lived experience of liver cancer, loved ones, community advocates, researchers, and healthcare providers to discuss the biggest challenges in early detection and routine monitoring for hepatocellular carcinoma, real-world experiences of navigating an HCC diagnosis, the latest research on diagnostics and treatment, and how best to address HCC at the individual, community, and policy levels. Check it out today! You can also view key takeaways from the event on our new infographic found here!
Check Out a Recent Webinar: Bridging the Gap between Liver Cancer Research & Impacted Communities
For this event, we were joined by Dr. Chrystelle Vilfranc, Assistant Director of Research Integration for the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement, at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at Columbia University. She discussed the need to diversify the liver cancer research space and to make sure that those who are most affected by hepatocellular carcinoma have access both to participate in research and to benefit from findings. She also addresses many of the other social determinants of health that keep rates of HCC persistently high. Ultimately, greater participation and diversity in both clinical trials and qualitative research can lead to better health outcomes. Check out the recording today!
The Latest from HBF
Missed our latest webinar on new early detection methods for primary liver cancer? Check out the recording today!
Dr. Anand Mehta shares key insights from his recent research on a groundbreaking biomarker platform for detecting hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in its earliest, most treatable stages. Learn how this innovation could improve early diagnosis and save lives!
Watch the recording here!
View our free webinars to learn about liver cancer treatment, clinical trials, and support services. Webinars are presented in collaboration with Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association.
New Podcast: Partner Spotlight: Raising Awareness About Hepatitis B and Liver Cancer Among Somali Communities
In this episode of the Hepatitis B Foundation's podcast B Heppy, host Anousha spoke with Mohamed Ali, a public health professional with the Seattle King County Health Department as well as a board member of the Somali Health Board. Mohamed shared his experience working on the Foundation's recent liver cancer disparities project and educating Somali communities in Seattle about the link between hepatitis B and liver cancer.
Listen here!
Lived Experience Videos
Check out this video featuring a liver cancer survivor on Closing the Care Gap!
Panel Discussion: Closing the care gap in liver cancer
This panel discussion features someone with lived experience of liver cancer and his wife in conversation with researchers and patient advocates. The discussion highlights what is missing in order to improve the lives of people diagnosed with HCC. Please check it out today!
Helpful tools for liver care
GALAD Score Calculator
This is a quick tool that can diagnose HCC based on serum biomarkers in patients with chronic liver disease (CLD) - check it out today! GALAD Model for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
Cancer Support Community Book
This short book outlines the basics of liver cancer diagnosis, management, and supportive measures for those affected. Read the book for free here.
Nutrition Information for those with Liver Cancer
Read more about suggested dietary changes and get recipe inspiration here. Hep B Foundation Blog Post: Want to Avoid Liver Cancer? There Are Things You Can Control
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