ALL4LIVER GRANT

WHAT I WISH I KNEW: A LIVER TRANSPLANT GAVE ME A NEW LIFE.
60-year-old Ken, who is living in Hong Kong, received news that his liver cancer had progressed. His liver had completely failed and the only way he could survive was with a liver transplant.

It all started back when he found out he had hepatitis B when he first donated blood back in secondary school. He didn't think much about it as he felt no symptoms. However, he soon learned he had underestimated the long-term effects of hepatitis B when he was diagnosed with liver cancer in 2013.

In his words, "Actually, if I knew that hepatitis B was so serious, I would definitely go see a doctor first."

In Hong Kong, 55% of people with liver cancer progressed from hepatitis B.1 Hepatitis today can lead to cancer tomorrow.

The “What I Wish I Knew” film series offers a poignant and intimate look into the lives of individuals impacted by hepatitis B across diverse markets in Asia Pacific. Each film serves as a powerful testament to the importance of early detection, proactive management, and the often-underestimated consequences of the disease.

Reference:
1. Hong Kong Cancer Registry. Overview of Liver Cancer in Hong Kong. Available at: https://www3.ha.org.hk/cancereg . Accessed July 2025.