Blue Faery’s Blog
Living Beyond Liver Cancer
Kay's story is not just about the care she gave as a nurse. It is also about her own fight for survival. She survived breast cancer and advanced liver cancer, also called hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). These battles turned her into a strong patient advocate and a trusted volunteer. She is a testament to the power of persistence.
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.
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.
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.
From Diagnosis to Cure: A Story of Hepatitis C Advocacy
Discover how Lorren Sandt transformed a devastating family diagnosis into a national movement. Learn about her fight to eliminate Hepatitis C stigma, influence policy, and improve cure rates.