UK’s first liver transplant for bowel cancer deemed a success

Ms Perea was added to the transplant list in February 2024.

A match was found and she received her new liver at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

She said: “Within four weeks of going under the knife, I was able to drive and walk the family dogs, it was really quite incredible.

“I’ve been given a second chance at life and I’m going to grab it with both hands. I am so grateful to the family who agreed to donate their loved one’s liver.”

She added it was “a blessing” that her donor has not only helped her, but been a part of medical history.

She said she was looking forward to going on holiday this year and was working on improving her fitness.

“My liver is doing really well,” she said.

“I get tests on that, and I’ve just had my second scan and that’s all clear, so it’s really good.”