Blue Faery’s Blog
Misunderstanding Liver Disease
Dr. Jody Olson didn't come from a family of college graduates. He was the first. When he began college, he thought he wanted to become a lawyer. A popular TV drama about attorneys and his natural love for debate may have influenced him. A wise college advisor told him to study science, just in case he decided to change his career plans. That advice opened unexpected doors.
Healing Through Living Liver Donation
At first, Dr. Pillai dreamed of becoming a trauma surgeon. She loved fast-paced procedures and the hands-on nature of surgery. As she planned her future, she saw that trauma surgery meant long, unpredictable hours. She realized having the kind of life she wanted outside of medicine would be hard.
Explaining Liver Cancer Treatment Options
Dr. Singal's path to hepatology — the study of the liver — wasn't straightforward. He considered other specialties. Then he went into gastroenterology (GI). He liked the appeal of quickly solving urgent problems. In GI, one can treat a patient with bleeding with an endoscopy and send them home the next day.
Liver Cancer Causes, Symptoms, and Care
Dr. Moon became interested in studying liver health in medical school. He enjoyed the problem-solving aspect of diagnosing and treating digestive and liver conditions.