AFP OF 11. Do I have to be concerned?

Cirrhosis can can and often does elevate your AFP levels by itself - no HCC needed. That's what makes things tricky for our doctors. It seems that you have a fairly well-sampled set of levels over a period of time which is very helpful. If the changes you see are only minor fluctuations, then you can relax.

Sounds like you're taking care of yourself which is great, and certainly no alcohol for sure. Again, just having cirrhosis will tend to drive your individual baseline AFP levels higher than non-cirrhotics. Then, when you combine this with active liver disease, your AFP will trend a bit higher even yet. So 11 shouldn't be too alarming given that it has been around this level for some time now. If things suddenly spike, then your doctor will be paying attention.

Also, I assume you've also been having some imaging done on a periodic basis? You mention that you've had some done recently but be sure you keep up with this in a consistent manner. Not all cases of HCC will trigger an increase in AFP, so imaging comparisons are critical to help identity these types of tumors.

Let's hope you never have such worries.

Hi silentlove, and Welcome to the Hep forum. We have a few threads going right now by folks with Hep B. It sounds like you are doing a lot of the things to keep yourself as healthy as possible. You are positive, and this is a big help in success in all things, not just liver disease. Glad to have you here. Don't be a stranger! Big Hugs

Ask your doc if you could have an MRI, as opposed to a CT scan. Better imaging and no radiation. CT scans subject you to a huge barrage of radiation. At your age, you need to avoid that kind of exposure.

Bblbt...just take it one day at a time. Take your medication, eat well and do what you like best if the strength is there.