In the third of this 4-part podcast series on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the Oncology Brothers, Dr Rahul and Dr Rohit Gosain, are joined by hepatologist Dr Maria Reig and interventional radiologist Dr Emil Cohen to explore treatment strategies for patients with intermediate-stage HCC.

A REALTOR®/Broker Associate Jennifer Schumacher has volunteered for several local charities over the past 18 years. Her Mom, Carol, was diagnosed with HCC in 2023, and Jennifer became her primary caregiver for the next 14 months during her tenacious battle. Two and a half months into Carol’s diagnosis, Jennifer was diagnosed with Stage III Kidney Cancer and immediately had her kidney removed. Jennifer’s cancer journey gave her unique insight as to what it’s like to be both a cancer patient and a caregiver. Her mother, Carol, was a pillar of strength in life and in death.

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.

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.

In the second episode of a 4-part podcast series on HCC, the Oncology Brothers, Drs Rahul and Rohit Gosain, host a podcast discussion between Dr Lorenza Rimassa and Prof. Arndt Vogel on 2nd line treatment selection in advanced HCC and when to switch. 

In the first of this 4-part podcast series, Dr Rachna Shroff and the Oncology Brothers, Drs Rohit and Rahul Gosain, explore the use of immunotherapy (IO) in unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

On a recent Price of Business, Host Kevin Price and segment co-host Andrea Wilson Woods continued their series on fighting liver cancer. Their guest is Kara Klink, who brings a great example of fighting this disease with courage. She also provided a remarkable love story that must be heard.

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.

Transforming adversity and loss into a powerful force for change in cancer advocacy, we sit down with Andrea Wilson Wood, Founder of Blue Faery.

Andrea shares some powerful stories of overcoming personal and familial adversity, including childhood trauma, addiction, raising her sister, and the challenges of managing a serious illness. She reflects on her experiences with resilience and humor, especially through her sister Adrian’s battle with liver and lung cancer.

In this episode, Gary sits down with writer and Liver Cancer Advocate Andrea Wilson-Woods. At the age of 22, Andrea took full-time custody of her 8-year-old sister, Adrienne, after their mother succumbed to addiction. She opened up about the challenges of raising her sister and the devastating diagnosis of stage 4 liver cancer that Adrienne received at the age of 15. Andrea also talks about her advocacy work through The Blue Fairy Foundation, which aims to prevent, treat, and cure primary liver cancer. She emphasizes the importance of patient education and self-advocacy in navigating the healthcare system.

In this first interview, they discussed how Sharon Dixon and her husband Jimmy made the difficult decision to choose hospice when treatment failed. Sharon Dixon is 60 years old. She lives in Peerless, Texas, which is a small rural community in Northeast Texas with her chi-weenie, Ollie, and two cats, Sassy & Chloe. She lost her beloved husband Jimmy to liver cancer (HCC) on October 27, 2022. She spends her time gardening and raising awareness about HCC.