Having received a blood transfusion during surgery 35 years earlier, Maryann had been carrying the hepatitis C virus for decades without even knowing it. Now, her liver was in stage three fibrosis.
It begins with a diagnosis. That is the pivotal factor keeping hepatitis B, a ‘silent’ liver disease that attacks the liver for 20-40 years, from causing those affected by it to develop cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver failure.
In 1983, The Canadian Liver Foundation (CLF) established the Gold Medal Award, created to recognize international doctors and scientists that have made a significant contribution to the advancement of liver health and disease.
Much of the stress on your liver can be avoided with a proper regimen of healthy eating and exercise. Here are some more helpful tips that will help you get active, and keep your liver in tiptop shape!