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From Loss to Legacy: Liver Cancer Awareness & Advocacy

In this profound episode, Andrea Wilson Woods shares her deeply personal journey of resilience and advocacy, inspired by her sister Adrienne's courageous battle with primary liver cancer. As the founder of Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association, Andrea reveals how Adrienne's humor, passion for music, and unbreakable spirit shaped their bond and her mission to support liver cancer patients and families. She discusses the importance of "realistic hope", honest patient-provider communication, and how Blue Faery is making vital resources accessible to diverse communities. Tune in to hear how Andrea turned heartbreak into purpose, creating a lasting impact through advocacy, education, and a commitment to honoring Adrienne's legacy.

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HCC podcast series part 4: Intermediate HCC – the evolving role of IO

In this final episode of the four-part series on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), hosted by the Oncology Brothers, Drs Rohit and Rahul Gosain, the discussion focuses on the evolving role of immunotherapy (IO) in intermediate HCC.

The episode explores multimodal approaches that combine IO and IO-based therapies with loco-regional treatments and highlights the essential role of a multidisciplinary care team.

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When Cancer Invades Your Body but Not Your Spirit 

Hosts Kevin Price and Andrea Wilson Woods visited Frankie Osborne, our next guest for the Fighting Liver Cancer series. Frankie has metastatic pancreatobiliary adenocarcinoma, the most common type of pancreatic cancer, that has spread to her liver. While it’s not primary liver cancer, Frankie is a member of our community and she has an important message to share.

Fascinating as always, what is particularly interesting about this interview is that she was diagnosed while her mother was fighting her on liver cancer diagnosis.

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Understanding Death, Grief, and Healing in the Face of Cancer

In this heartfelt episode, Andrea opens up about her personal journey, sharing the tough decisions, emotional hurdles, and vital lessons she’s learned along the way. But it doesn’t stop there. She’ll reveal the practical, actionable steps families can take to support their loved ones, both emotionally and medically, and how critical psychosocial support is in the cancer journey.

Plus, you’ll hear all about the Blue Faery’s educational programs, cutting-edge research, and its mission to tackle liver cancer head-on.

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The Tale of Two Cancers

Price and Woods visit with Dr. Sarah Bauer. They discuss how diabetes is a risk factor for liver cancer that few people acknowledge and is rarely discussed among doctors and patients, Dr. Bauer provides an important story about her father in this conversation.

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Transforming Adversity Into Leadership: An Inspirational Journey

Success stories frequently capture our attention, it’s often the narratives of overcoming adversity that offer the most profound lessons. Such stories not only reflect resilience and growth but also challenge us to think about how we can transform our own struggles into platforms for leading and teaching others. A prime example of transforming life’s toughest moments into a force for good can be seen in the journey of Andrea Wilson Woods.

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Andrea Wilson Woods - A Life In 147 Days

Andrea Wilson Woods is a keynote speaker and a writer who loves to tell stories. She is also a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association in memory of her sister Adrienne who was diagnosed with liver cancer when she was 15. Andrea was Adrienne’s legal guardian and her best-selling and award-winning book, Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a medical memoir about both raising and losing her sister. In this podcast:

The prevalence and prognosis of liver cancer which is often diagnosed in late stages due to the liver's lack of pain receptors.

How losing her sister led Andrea to found the Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association, also known as Blue Faery.

The importance of assertiveness and advocacy in healthcare settings.

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Forgotten Risk Factors for Liver Cancer

Price and Woods visit with Dr. Sarah Bauer. They discuss how diabetes is a risk factor for liver cancer that few people acknowledge and is rarely discussed among doctors and patients, Dr. Bauer provides an important story about her father in this conversation.

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How Blue Faery Is Changing the Fight Against Liver Cancer

In this episode of OncoDaily, Andrea Wilson-Woods, the president and founder of Blue Faery, the Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association, shares her mission to prevent, treat, and cure primary liver cancer, particularly hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Founded in memory of her sister Adrienne, who was diagnosed with HCC shortly after her 15th birthday and passed away 147 days later, the organization aims to address the rising incidence of liver cancer. Blue Faery offers free programs for HCC patients and families, along with an annual research award for innovative liver cancer research. For more information, visit BlueFaery.org.

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From Heartbreak to Healing: Discovering New Paths After Loss

Have you ever wondered how the heartbreak of grief can become a catalyst for profound healing and personal transformation? In this poignant episode, I sit down with Andrea Wilson Woods, a remarkable woman who turned her devastating loss into a powerful force for change.

Andrea shares the heart-wrenching story of raising her younger sister, Adrienne, only to lose her to liver cancer at the tender age of 15. Andrea talks about how she turned her grief into a mission, becoming a patient advocate and founding the nonprofit Blue Faery. We delve into the deep emotional battles she faced, including the challenge and pain of writing a memoir that included her sister’s journal entries.

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