Cirrhosis: Notes & Appointment Card (English)

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I Have Cirrhosis: What Can I Do About Liver Cancer?

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CHECKING FOR LIVER CANCER: There are no symptoms in early liver cancer. It can only be detected with a liver ultrasound. If you have liver cirrhosis, make sure you have a liver ultrasound every 6 months. It may save your life.

APPOINTMENTS: Don’t rely on reminders from your doctor or the hospital—they might not get to you for many reasons.

Top tip: make sure your GP has your current address and phone number.

TIME FLIES!: Make a note of when your ultrasound is due. See your GP for a request form and book your appointment at your nearest or usual medical imaging centre.

Top tip: Put an alert on your phone and set it to recur every 6 months.

RESULTS: See your doctor to discuss your results soon after your ultrasound. That way you can be sure that your results have been checked and you’ll also know if anything further is needed.

SA Health has contributed funds towards this program.

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