Andrea Wilson Woods - A life in 147 days

Andrea Wilson Woods is a keynote speaker, a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association after the death of her younger sister Adrienne. Andrea took legal custody of Adrienne when she was 22 and raised her until she was diagnosed with liver cancer when she was just 15.

Andrea worked for over ten years in the education field as a teacher and professor for public and private schools as well as universities and she obtained her master’s degree in professional writing from the University of Southern California; her nonfiction writing has won national awards.

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.

• Why liver cancer is highly preventable but often has a terminal prognosis because treatments like targeted therapies and immunotherapies are palliative rather than curative.

• The importance of having an annual metabolic panel test to monitor liver function and detect potential issues early.

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

• The need for patients to focus on recovery and the importance of having an advocate in their lives.

• The importance of assertiveness and advocacy in healthcare settings.

• The importance of persistence and seeking a second opinion when necessary.

• The importance of being respected over being liked, especially in leadership roles.

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