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When someone receives an organ transplant, they often call it a “gift of life.” For Steve Baum, that phrase holds deep meaning. In 2009, he received both a liver and a kidney transplant. That surgery gave him a second chance to live fully.
Since then, Steve has not slowed down. He has helped recruit organ donors, served on health-related boards, and competed in the Tran...
In 2005, Tony Villiotti was 59 years old. He had retired. He lived with type 2 diabetes and obesity. He saw his primary care doctor every six months and believed he was staying on top of his health.
That year, his doctor told him his liver enzymes were elevated. He said Tony had fatty liver disease and needed to lose weight. The warning did not sound urgent. At almost e...
Karen Hoyt is a teacher, patient, and advocate from Tulsa, Oklahoma. She believes love is the key to everything. She teaches people to come together and build a caring community where education and support are open to all.
Her journey with liver disease and cancer began in a quiet way. She noticed bruises on her skin. They felt like a warning.
The First Signs...In December 2022, Kara Klink learned she had liver cancer. Her life changed in a moment.
Jeff Cape’s life changed, too.
Jeff is 48 years old. He works as a regional manager and has children. He is also Kara’s partner and caregiver. Their story did not start in a hospital. It started 30 years ago.
They were high school sweethearts. Life took them in different...
When someone hears the words “liver cancer,” life can feel upside down. There are scans, lab tests, appointments, and many new medical terms. Patients often meet many specialists. It can feel like too much all at once.
This is where a nurse navigator helps.
Jessica Kropak is a liver tumor coordinator and nurse navigator at the University of Chicago Medicine. She h...