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.
The Latest from HBF
New Blog Post Celebrating World Liver Day
In honor of World Liver Day on April 19th, we discuss all things related to the liver and hear from field experts, clinicians, and lived experience experts.
Check it out now and learn more about the incredible organ that is so vital to our survival.
Read here!
New Webinar
We introduced new materials we have available tailored for twelve different communities that highlight the link between hepatitis B and liver cancer, and we heard a variety of perspectives about the role this campaign can play in increasing awareness about this connection and encouraging screening for both hepatitis B and liver cancer.
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: Barriers to Liver Cancer Surveillance with Dr. Neehar Parikh
Click here to listen to a new B Heppy Podcast episode!
In this episode, Bright and Anousha invited Dr. Neehar Parikh, a hepatologist at the University of Michigan, to discuss the relationship between hepatitis B and liver cancer, disparities in liver cancer rates, and barriers to liver cancer screening in the United States and globally.
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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