HCC Lunch and Learn
Join us in Chicago!
A national nonprofit, Blue Faery, is hosting an HCC Lunch & Learn in Chicago. This free, in-person program provides at-risk communities with critical education about liver health, liver disease, and liver cancer. There will be a free catered lunch.
Event Details
📆 Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
🕐 Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Doors open at 9:30 a.m.)
📍 Location: University of Chicago Medicine
💒 Room: Knapp Center for Biomedical Discovery Auditorium, First floor, Room 1103.
🅿️ Parking: Parking is Free. You must bring your ticket inside for validation.
NOTE: Due to the serious topics we'll be discussing, all attendees must be at least 16 years old.
Each person must register separately.
**Please add info@bluefaery.org to your email contacts to stay updated on this event.**
Thank you to our 2026 HCC Lunch & Learn sponsors.
HCC Lunch and Learn: Houston 2026
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Understanding Liver Disease and Liver Cancer
Dr. Joe Galati explains how chronic liver disease can increase the risk of liver cancer and why early monitoring matters.
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What HCC Is, and Why Early Detection Matters
Dr. Chuma Egwim explains the basics of hepatocellular carcinoma, including risk factors, disease progression, and the importance of early detection.
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The Diagnostic Journey: What Each Test Means
Dr. David Victor breaks down what to expect during the diagnostic process and how test results guide liver cancer treatment decisions.
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Liver Health 101: 4 Panel Discussion
Hear liver health experts answer common questions about liver disease, prevention, and early detection.
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Surgical Approaches to Liver Cancer
Dr. Caroline Simon discusses when surgery or liver transplantation may be recommended and what recovery typically involves.
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Locoregional Therapies for Liver Cancer
Dr. Austin Hancock discusses how liver-directed treatments can target tumors while preserving healthy liver tissue.
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Systemic Therapies for Liver Cancer
Dr. Kirk Heyne discusses how today's systemic therapies are helping improve treatment options for people living with HCC.
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Navigating Treatment Options Panel Discussion Q&A
This panel discussion brings together leading experts to discuss liver cancer treatment and care.
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Living with HCC Panel Discussion
Andrea Wilson Woods moderates this panel with Anju Rajaman, RD, and Anna Marshall, LCSW-s as they answer questions about mental health and nutrition during treatment.
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Anxiety, Caregiver Stress & Available Support Resources
Anna Marshall, LCSW-S, discusses strategies for managing the emotional challenges of liver cancer and finding meaningful support.
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Dietary Recommendations and Myths to Avoid During Treatment
Blue Faery Program Manager, Aura Sanchez, discusses Blue Faery’s patient programs and support resources.
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On the Frontlines Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A
This panel discussion, led by Andrea Wilson Woods, features Victor and Melissa Ayala, a transplant survivor and his caregiver, who discuss resilience, perseverance, and hope during a liver cancer journey.
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The ELF Method—How to Survive Life's Greatest Challenges
Andrea Wilson Woods discusses practical resilience strategies for navigating life's most difficult moments with hope and purpose.
HCC Lunch and Learn: Dallas 2025
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Understanding Liver Disease and Liver Cancer
Dr. Amit Singal breaks down the basics of liver disease, liver cancer, and the relationship between the two.
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Disparities in Liver Disease & Liver Cancer
Dr. Nicole Rich discusses disparities in outcomes among patients with chronic liver disease and HCC.
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Screening for Liver Cancer
Dr. Amit Singal discusses screening for liver cancer and its effect on survival rates.
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Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A
The panel discussion features Drs. Rich and Singal, as well as an audience Q&A.
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Surgical Therapies for Liver Cancer
Dr. Nicole Rich discusses the surgical treatment options avaialble to liver cancer patients.
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Locoregional Options for Liver Cancer
Dr. Jamaal Benjamin breaks down localized liver cancer treatments and how they work.
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Systemic Therapies for Liver Cancer
Dr. Hsieh breaks down how liver cancer medications work throughout the body.
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Multidisciplinary Care and Tumor Board
This panel discussion brings together leading experts to discuss liver cancer treatment and care. Moderated by Dr. Amit Singal, the conversation features: Dr. Moaz Choudhary, Dr. David Hsieh, and Dr. Nicole Rich.
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Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A
Dr. Singal moderates the second panel discussion and Audience Q&A of the day.
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Better Off Bald: The Transformational Power of Showing Up
Blue Faery founder and president, Andrea Wilson Woods, discusses how losing her sister sparked a mission to end liver cancer for good.
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How Blue Faery Supports Patients and Families
Blue Faery Program Manager, Aura Sanchez, discusses Blue Faery’s patient programs and support resources.
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Meet Jimmy Dixon: Life Lessons from a Texas Cowboy
Sharon Dixon shares her late husband’s story of life after his liver cancer diagnosis.
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Kara Klink: A Survivor's Story of Unstoppable Faith & Hope
Kara Klink is a former oncology social worker who was diagnosed with stage IIIb HCC on January 4, 2023. Here, she shares her story of faith, hope, and survival.