ALL4LIVER GRANT

WHAT I WISH I KNEW: TAKING CONTROL OF MY CONDITION
64-year-old Wong from Singapore was first diagnosed with hepatitis B in his early twenties but did not understand the severity of his condition if left unchecked.

Eventually, his brother, also a person living with hepatitis B, passed away from sever liver cirrhosis. Seeing his brother's challenging journey as a sever liver cirrhosis patient, Wong was determined to not follow his brother's footsteps.

Keeping his condition in check hasn't been an easy process. Through multiple checks, blood tests, re-tests, Wong questions if he has made the right choice. However, he is certain of one thing – if he doesn't take control of his condition, he'll never know when the disease may have a chance to take his life away.

In Singapore, 62% of hepatocellular carcinoma cases are caused by hepatitis B virus infection.1 Hepatitis today can lead to liver 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. Prevalence of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Hepatitis B Population within Southeast Asia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 39,050 Participants. Pathogens. 2023 Oct 6;12(10):1220. doi: 10.3390/pathogens12101220. PMID: 37887736; PMCID: PMC10609743.