You’ve come to the right spot for any question you have about life with liver disease in Canada. While we won’t be able to answer every submission, we’ll post those questions we do answer on social media, so check in there regularly!
After you’ve submitted your query, why not peruse the posts below (coming soon)! You’ll find a variety of questions with insightful and informative answers from our dedicated community of experts.
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Check back often, as they’ll be updated throughout Liver Health Month.
Wayne Aelick received a new liver in May of 2017, giving him a new lease on life. Wayne is a fierce advocate for liver donation and a determined fundraiser for the Canadian Liver Foundation.
Nem Maksimovic is National Manager, Health Promotion and Education with the Canadian Liver Foundation. He also manages the National Help Line, answering emails and phone calls and supporting the liver community across the country.
Dr. Carla Coffin is a liver specialist based in Calgary and an associate professor of medicine at the University of Calgary. Her clinical and research interests include chronic hepatitis B infection, hepatitis B and pregnancy, viral hepatitis and liver transplantation.
Sylvie Breton overcame liver cancer last year and is now being treated for cancer in her lymph nodes — all of which has inspired her to push for liver cancer research in Quebec while advocating for patients and clinical trials.
Evelyne Chenard is a retired health care professional who lives in Edmonton. For more than 20 years, she supported her mother through life with cirrhosis. She brings this experience when speaking about the caregiver journey.
Dr. Hemant Shah is a liver specialist with the University Health Network in Toronto. An internal medicine physician and gastroenterologist, his clinical focus is on viral liver disease.
Dr. Edward Tam is a liver specialist based in B.C. A clinical hepatologist, he’s active in clinical research, teaching, education, and community outreach, with a focused interest in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Evelyne Chenard is a retired health care professional who lives in Edmonton. For more than 20 years, she supported her mother through life with cirrhosis. She brings this experience when speaking about the caregiver journey.
Sarah Willis donated 27% of her liver anonymously in 2019. Sarah has been and remains an incredible part of the liver health community, which is why she’s joining other experts and people with lived experiences to participate in the ‘Just Ask!’ campaign for Liver Health Month.
Dr. Nazia Selzner is the medical director of the live donor transplant program at UHN Ajmera Transplant Centre.
Dr. Jordan Feld is a liver specialist at the Toronto Centre for Liver Disease. Dr. Feld is internationally recognized for his research and clinical expertise in hepatitis C management.
Dr. Yoshida is a Professor of Medicine at the University of British Columbia. He is also currently the President of the Medical Staff Association at the Vancouver General Hospital.
Gail is the President of the Canadian PBC Society, and has always been an incredible champion and peer supporter for people impacted by PBC (Primary biliary cholangitis).
Sarah Willis donated 27% of her liver anonymously in 2019. Sarah has been and remains an incredible part of the liver health community, which is why she’s joining other experts and people with lived experiences to participate in the ‘Just Ask!’ campaign for Liver Health Month.
Lisa is a registered social worker who specializes in doing counselling with people living with disabilities and those who have chronic illnesses.
Dr. Jordan Feld is a liver specialist at the Toronto Centre for Liver Disease. Dr. Feld is internationally recognized for his research and clinical expertise in hepatitis C management.
Mohit is a health equity activist based in Toronto. He was born with a rare liver disease called biliary atresia and received a liver transplant at the age of 11.
Dr. Jordan Feld is a liver specialist at the Toronto Centre for Liver Disease. Dr. Feld is internationally recognized for his research and clinical expertise in hepatitis C management.
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