While in law school at the age of 27, Donna Cryer found herself with colon cancer and in need of a liver transplant, all the result of a rare autoimmune disease born of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). “It is really an honor to use my lived experience, especially the painful part of my journey, to help solve problems in the the healthcare system,” she tells CoveyClub founder Lesley Jane Seymour in this vital conversation. Cryer founded the Global Liver Institute, the only patient-driven liver health nonprofit operating in the U.S. and Europe. Discover how Cryer (and women like her worldwide) are developing advocacy nonprofits to help other patients cut through the fear and confusion of various health issues. Learn how to priortize your liver health, the unexpected colon cancer symptoms you should look out for, and how to advocate for yourself in any doctor’s office.
Timestamps:
2:50 - Discovering she had colon cancer in her 20s
8:31 - Understanding the importance of liver health
14:50 - How many people suffer from liver disease?
21:30 - How to transition from patient to patient advocate
27:22 - Learning how to talk to your doctor and take care of yourself first
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