Patient Advocacy: A Powerful Force in Health Care

Andrea Wilson Woods’s organization “Blue Faery” offers education and support for liver cancer patients and those who care for them.
Patient Advocacy: A Powerful Force in Health Care
Andrea Wilson Woods (R) and her sister, Adrienne. Courtesy of Andrea Wilson Woods
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Patients faced with a serious diagnosis are often confronted with more questions than answers. Dealing with the shock of unexpected illness, while simultaneously learning about treatment options and navigating the labyrinth of insurance claims, can be overwhelming.

Andrea Wilson Woods, founder and president of Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association, found out firsthand about the challenges facing both those suffering from liver cancer and those who care for them.

Zrinka Peters
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Zrinka Peters is a freelance writer focusing on health, wellness, and education. She has a bachelor's degree in English literature from Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, Canada, and has been published in a wide variety of print and online publications including Health Digest, Parent.com, Today's Catholic Teacher, and Education.com.
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