American Liver Foundation Honors National Liver Awareness and Liver Cancer Month in October
Take ALF's Liver Health Quiz, Learn About Living Donor Liver Transplant, Try a Liver Healthy Recipe, and Advocate for Liver Health
FAIRFIELD, N.J., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- An estimated 80 to 100 million Americans have liver disease, but many don't know it because early symptoms can be subtle. October is National Liver Awareness Month and Liver Cancer Month and American Liver Foundation (ALF) is raising awareness and connecting people with vital resources. Take ALF's one-minute quiz to understand your risk for liver disease, liver cancer or both. Learn more about living donor liver transplant by visiting ALF's Living Donor Network™ website or watch our short-animated video and share it on your social channels. Try one of ALF's recipes in our 30-day Liver Healthy Meal Plan and view 20 new recipe videos. Advocate for legislation that can improve the lives of people affected by liver disease and participate in free educational and community events held throughout the month.
"October's observance of National Liver Awareness Month and Liver Cancer Awareness Month is a vital opportunity to remind everyone that liver health deserves year-round attention," said Lorraine Stiehl, CEO of American Liver Foundation and a caregiver for a transplant recipient. "By increasing awareness of risk factors, encouraging timely screenings and early detection through ALF's quick liver health quiz, sharing ALF's 30-day Liver Healthy Meal Plan, and connecting patients and families with trusted information and support, we can all help save lives and move closer to a future free from liver disease."
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Join ALF Support Services, Participate in ALF Special Events and Learn more about ALF Programming!
ALF also offers Free Education for Healthcare Professionals!
American Liver Foundation gratefully acknowledges our Think Liver Think Life® Premier Sponsor, Astra Zeneca, for their continued leadership and support in helping us reach those most in need in underserved communities. ALF also expresses gratitude to the following additional Think Liver Think Life campaign sponsors that support our impactful educational and awareness resources which help patients, families and healthcare professionals nationwide: Boehringer Ingelheim, Genentech, Gilead, Ipsen, Keenova, Madrigal, Merck and My Fitness Pal.
For more information about ALF, please visit www.liverfoundation.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding liver disease, please call our FREE helpline at 1-800-GO-LIVER (800-465-4837) Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
About the American Liver Foundation
American Liver Foundation (ALF) is a national community of patients, caregivers and medical professionals dedicated to helping people improve their liver health. Providing guidance and life-saving resources, we are a beacon for the 100 million Americans affected by liver disease. We advocate for patients and families, fund medical research, and educate the public about liver wellness and disease prevention. We bring people together through our educational programs and events and create a network of support that lasts a lifetime. ALF is the largest organization focused on all liver diseases and the trusted voice for patients and families living with liver disease. Celebrating 50 years of impact, leading the next 50 years forward. For more information, please visit www.liverfoundation.org or call: 1.800.GO.LIVER (800-465-4837).
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SOURCE American Liver Foundation