Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association is bringing critical liver cancer education directly to Chicago with a free, in-person HCC Lunch & Learn on October 24, 2026. The event, held in collaboration with liver cancer experts, will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the University of Chicago Medicine in the Knapp Center for Biomedical Discovery Auditorium, First Floor, Room 1103. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. The event includes a catered lunch and complimentary parking with validation, though attendees must bring their parking ticket inside for validation. Due to the serious nature of the topics discussed, attendees must be at least 16 years old, and each attendee must register separately. Space is limited, and advance registration is encouraged.
The HCC Lunch & Learn is designed to help patients, caregivers, and individuals at risk for liver cancer better understand prevention, early detection, treatment options, and available support resources. Topics will include liver disease and HCC risk factors and symptoms, prevention and early detection of liver cancer, current treatment options for HCC, the importance of multidisciplinary care, and resources and support for patients and caregivers. Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common form of primary liver cancer, and many of its major risk factors are connected to chronic liver disease. Increasing awareness of those risks and helping people understand when screening and specialized care may be needed are critical parts of improving liver cancer outcomes.
"Knowledge can change outcomes—everyone deserves clear, trusted information and support when facing liver cancer," said Andrea Wilson Woods, Founder and President of Blue Faery. The event supports Blue Faery's mission to prevent, treat, and cure primary liver cancer through education, advocacy, and support. For more information and to register, visit https://www.bluefaery.org/hcc-lunch-learn.
Blue Faery also hosts an online Liver Cancer Community for patients and caregivers, and provides free comprehensive patient education with its Patient Resource Guides for Liver Cancer. The organization runs several programs, including HCC Lunch & Learn, Love Your Liver, The Truth About Liver Cancer, and You and Liver Cancer. By offering this free event in Chicago, Blue Faery aims to empower individuals with the knowledge they need to take proactive steps against liver cancer, ultimately improving outcomes and quality of life for those affected by the disease.
