Blue Faery’s Blog
From Doctor to Liver Cancer Caregiver
Dr. George Monlux shares his experience as a physician and father after his son Will received a stage 4 liver cancer diagnosis, and why families should ask about clinical trials, compassionate use, and second opinions.
Liver Cancer Turned ER Nurse Vicky Wright Into a Patient Overnight
ER nurse Vicky Wright never expected to become a liver cancer patient. Her story follows advanced HCC, transplant, recurrence, and resilience.
Liver Cancer Survival and the Life-Saving Power of Self-Advocacy
After her mother's liver cancer diagnosis, Nicole became a caregiver, advocate, and source of hope during years of treatment, transplant, and recurrence.
Liver Cancer Caregiving: A Story of Hope, Surgery, and Hospice
Learn how Jennifer Schumacher navigated a stage 4 liver cancer diagnosis and her own cancer battle at the same time. Discover vital tips on advocacy, surgery recovery, and choosing hospice with dignity.
Why Liver Cancer Survival Is Improving
Learn how Dr. Maen Abdelrahim is transforming liver cancer care. Discover the importance of early detection, the role of "Tumor Boards," and how new immunotherapy treatments are providing hope for Stage 4 patients.
Demanding Better Doctor-Patient Relations for Transplant Success
Doctors discovered Terri had liver scarring during a routine surgery. Read how she overcame cancer, a liver transplant, and the tough lessons she learned along the way.
How to Advocate for Your Own Liver Health
Meet Dr. Sudha Kodali, a Houston Methodist leader fighting the global liver disease epidemic. Learn about her journey, the rise of fatty liver, and why early specialist care saves lives.
Eliminating Viral Hepatitis by 2030 Is a Race Against Time
The world has the tools to eliminate viral hepatitis, yet deaths are rising. Discover how global leaders are fighting to close treatment gaps and meet the 2030 deadline to save millions of lives from liver cancer.
Too Young for Cancer: The Power of Patient Advocacy
Discover how to move from a "passive" patient to a proactive advocate. Learn why no one is too young for cancer and how to navigate diagnosis and clinical trials.