Blue Faery, a nonprofit organization dedicated to liver cancer prevention and awareness, is continuing its critical 'Love Your Liver' campaign during Black History Month, highlighting significant health disparities in liver cancer diagnoses and outcomes among Black/African American populations.
The campaign addresses a stark health reality: Black/African Americans are 1.5 times more likely to develop liver cancer compared to the general population. By providing targeted education and resources, Blue Faery aims to empower community members with knowledge about liver disease prevention, risk factors, and management strategies.
This year's initiative includes two free virtual educational workshops featuring prominent medical professionals. The first workshop, scheduled for February 3, 2025, will feature Dr. Cristal Brown, a gastroenterologist and transplant hepatologist from UT Health Austin. The second workshop, on February 28, 2025, will showcase Dr. Lewis Roberts, a gastroenterologist and liver cancer researcher from the Mayo Clinic.
Key risk factors for liver cancer, such as type 2 diabetes and hepatitis C, will be comprehensively discussed during these sessions. The workshops represent a crucial opportunity for community members to gain insights directly from medical experts and understand proactive approaches to liver health.
Dr. Brown emphasized the importance of addressing health disparities, stating that understanding risk factors and connecting patients with appropriate healthcare is paramount. By focusing on education and early detection, the campaign seeks to improve survival rates and overall health outcomes for Black/African American communities.
Blue Faery's multifaceted approach includes not only these educational workshops but also comprehensive patient resource guides, an online Liver Cancer Community, and three public education programs: Love Your Liver, The Truth About Liver Cancer, and You and Liver Cancer.
The organization's commitment to liver cancer awareness during Black History Month underscores the critical need for targeted health education and the potential to save lives through knowledge, early detection, and proactive healthcare management.
