UCSF Our Stories: The Gift of a Living Organ Donation

Liver cancer patients in need of an organ transplant face a cruel catch-22 -- in the time spent waiting for a new liver from a deceased donor, their cancer can spread until it's too late. With two kids to raise and the clock ticking down, Amy Baghdadi got hopeful news and a life-changing offer from a family friend. Watch Baghdadi's story about her living liver transplant performed by UCSF's husband and wife surgical team -- Dr. Nancy Ascher and Dr. John Roberts.

[@jodipacelli6561]

Amazing! I just signed up to become a donor. Although I've never been a donor of a liver, I've been donating blood every few weeks...makes you feel good!

[@kemosabe707]

The definition of "Hero". What a wonderful story and what a wonderful outcome.

[@helenriveravargas2814]

I am a person in need of a liver, no cancer yet, hoping to get a match real soon. I thank God everyday I wake up and take a breath,. The medical technology today is so advance, who would have ever though organs can be transplanted into another person in need. God Bless you all who who read this message. Thank you, Helen Rivera /Uribe

[@leviboom0932]

Did it go well?

[@laurainejoseph4035]

Emily Haywards. Cancer journey.

[@Cali4life3]

So very touching and eye opening. I am going to be a liver donor to my dad in a couple months and seeing people actually go through it definitely helps.

[@jenniferlloyd8161]

I'm being assessed for my brother. How did your procedure go? Thank you! Jennifer

[@TinaD661]

I'm hoping to he a donor for my brother in law 🙏

[@user-fv5yv3dz2v]

Here

[@hrjusticehotmailcom]

Although I am NOT in the 18-55 year age range, I am in pretty good health and would be willing to be tested for a living liver donation. I don't think the age should be a deterrent for helping someone else to have a productive life.

[@AmyHartStudios]

Beautiful. Inspiring.

[@user-fv5yv3dz2v]

How much get to donate my liver

[@JB-dg1ol]

Why is the donator cutoff age so low? I am perfectly healthy, willing to donate but I am 61. Why can't I??

[@moafighting1597]

Your mental health takes a role as well as how long your potential life span is

[@YK-wz7ox]

I am waiting to get liver transplant sometime soon. I am worried about the outcome and how long i will be able to live? I am also worried about the quality of life after the transplant. Pls help with any information.

[@scottlapointpsyd2399]

Have you got a liver transplant yet? I don't have information, but there is so much available on the internet. I have said a prayer for you today, that "the peace of God, that transcends all understanding, will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus" (Phillipians 4:7).

[@moafighting1597]

Well it depends on if you had a living donor or a deceased one living has a better chance of a higher life quality

[@anuraktaray4255]

This gives me hope. Good people are still there in this world.🩷