Thierry Ardisson’s family announced his death from liver cancer on July 14. What are the risk factors and symptoms of this disease? Here’s what you need to know.
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“Thierry died as he lived.” “As a brave and free man.” With these words, Audrey Crespo-Mara, journalist and wife of Thierry Ardisson, described her husband’s death on July 14 at the age of 76. “He had been ill for years. Years. There were changes, treatments. Until the day when there were no more possible treatments. The devastating blow came on Wednesday, when we realized it was a matter of days,” his old friend Laurent Baffie told Le Parisien….@@@
Biology
In the documentary *The Hidden Face of the Man in Black*, written and directed by Audrey Crespo-Mara and broadcast on July 16 on TF1, Thierry Ardisson reveals that he had been suffering from liver cancer since 2012. The documentary team accompanied him to the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital (APHP) in Paris in December 2024, when he was about to undergo radiotherapy. A few months later, in March 2025, he discovered he had nodules in his lungs.
What are the risk factors for liver cancer? Liver
cacer is among the cancers with the worst prognosis, according to the French League Against Cancer. In 2023, 11,660 new cases were registered in France, and 76% of them affected men. It is worth noting that this disease occurs more frequently in a liver already weakened by alcoholic cirrhosis or viral hepatitis.
Health
Alcohol is the leading risk factor for liver cancer, accounting for 48% of new cases, according to the French National Cancer Institute (INCa). Tobacco use, hepatitis B and C, obesity and being overweight, hemochromatosis, fatty liver disease, and a sedentary lifestyle are also risk factors.
The following are some signs that may be indicative of liver cancer:
Livercancer screening
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Liver cancer is often detected during follow-up care for alcoholic cirrhosis or viral hepatitis. However, when it affects a healthy person, it is asymptomatic in most cases, which often leads to late diagnosis. If it is a so-called “silent” liver cancer, symptoms may appear and vary depending on the stage, according to the Léon Bérard Cancer Center. These may include:
Fatigue;
abdominal pain localized to the right side of the abdomen;
unexplained weight loss;
jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes);
abdominal swelling;
loss of appetite;
nausea;
itching. In a video posted to her TikTok account in November 2023, Dr. Pauline Guillouche, a gastroenterologist and hepatologist, reminded viewers that symptoms indicative of liver dysfunction “are not specific to liver cancer, but should prompt a consultation with a doctor for further testing.”
Symptomchecker online
Liver cancer: What are the possible treatments?
On its website, the INCa (National Cancer Institute) lists the “four standard treatment types” for liver cancer:
Partial surgical removal of the part of the liver containing the tumor;
liver transplantation;
tumor ablation, which aims to destroy the tumor locally using heat or cold, through the skin and therefore without opening the abdomen;
chemotherapy, which aims to reduce the size of the tumor and slow the progression of the disease.
Liver cancer: key points to remember
In 2023, almost 11,660 new cases of liver cancer were diagnosed in France.
Alcohol, tobacco, hepatitis B and C, obesity and being overweight, hemochromatosis, fatty liver disease, and a sedentary lifestyle are risk factors.
Liver cancer is asymptomatic in most cases, which often leads to late diagnosis.
Symptoms may appear and vary depending on the stage. These symptoms are not specific to liver cancer, but they should prompt a consultation for further testing.
Sources:
AFP
Death of Thierry Ardisson: “He died like a rock star,” says his friend Laurent Baffie – Le Parisien (July 14, 2025)
Liver cancer – National Cancer Institute (INCa)
Liver cancer – League Against Cancer
Liver cancer – Léon Bérard Cancer Center
Cancer Outlook 2025 – National Cancer Institute (INCa)
BiographyThierry Ardisson
Fuentes:
AFP
Muerte de Thierry Ardisson: “Murió como un rockero”, dice su amigo Laurent Baffie – Le Parisien (14 de julio de 2025)
Cáncer de hígado – Instituto Nacional del Cáncer (INCa)
Cáncer de hígado – Liga Contra el Cáncer
Cáncer de hígado – Centro Oncológico Léon Bérard
Perspectivas del cáncer 2025 – Instituto Nacional del Cáncer (INCa)
Human relationships, whether romantic, platonic, or familial, should be a source of support, growth, and well-being. However, not everyone in our lives shows genuine interest in our happiness. Sometimes, behaviors that indicate a lack of real care are so subtle that they go unnoticed for months or even years, leaving us emotionally drained without understanding why.
Inspired by researcher Brené Brown’s reflections on vulnerability and self-worth, we review eight signs that can help you identify when someone doesn’t truly care about you, and why recognizing them is an essential step in reclaiming your emotional well-being.
Why is it important to recognize these signs?
Many people get trapped in unbalanced relationships because they mistake habit for affection, or because they find it hard to admit that someone close to them isn’t treating them as they deserve. Recognizing these patterns early allows us to make conscious decisions about with whom we share our energy and our lives.
The eight most common signs
1. They only show up when they need you.
A clear sign is that the person only contacts you when they need a favor, emotional support, or some other benefit. When everything is going well in their life, they disappear. This one-sided dynamic reveals a utilitarian, not an emotional, interest.
2. They minimize your emotions and experiences
If every time you share a worry or an achievement you receive responses like “it’s not that big of a deal” or “others are having it worse,” you’re dealing with someone who doesn’t validate your inner world. Constant invalidation is a form of emotional contempt that erodes self-esteem.
3. They don’t respect your boundaries
People who truly care about you respect your time, decisions, and personal space. When someone insists on crossing lines you’ve clearly set, they’re prioritizing their own desires over your well-being. Disrespect for boundaries is one of the clearest indicators of genuine disinterest.
4. They compete instead of celebrating with you
Someone who loves you is happy for your achievements. On the other hand, someone who doesn’t value your well-being tends to compete, downplay your successes, or change the subject when you talk about something positive in your life. Envy disguised as indifference is a powerful sign.
5. They criticize you constantly, even in front of others
Constructive criticism, given carefully and in private, can be an act of love. But frequent teasing, disparaging remarks, or public criticism are forms of emotional drain. If you constantly feel judged, it’s worth evaluating the health of the relationship.
6. They are not present at important moments
Presence is one of the most concrete forms of affection. When someone is consistently absent from moments you consider significant—celebrations, losses, important decisions—without a valid reason, they are communicating through their actions what they may not be saying with words.
7. Their apologies are never accompanied by changes
Saying sorry is easy; changing your behavior requires real commitment. If the same hurts are repeated over and over, and apologies become a cycle without transformation, all you get are empty words, not genuine concern for how you feel.
8. They leave you feeling exhausted after every interaction
Your body and mind often know the truth before your reason does. If after each encounter with that person you feel drained, anxious, or sad, it’s a sign that the relationship isn’t nourishing you. Healthy relationships, even with their difficult moments, leave a positive emotional balance in the long run.
How to act when you identify these signs
Recognizing these patterns doesn’t mean immediately severing all ties. It means starting to observe honestly, talking to those we care about, and, above all, stopping justifying behaviors that hurt us. Some helpful actions include:
- Set clear boundaries: firmly communicate what behaviors you are not willing to tolerate.
- Observe the reactions: someone who values you will adjust their behavior; someone who doesn’t will try to minimize your concern.
- Seek professional support: therapy can offer tools for processing draining relationships.
- Cultivate your self-esteem: the more you connect with your own worth, the less space you will give to those who do not recognize it.
The value of choosing you first
As Brené Brown’s teachings suggest, living with courage involves acknowledging our vulnerability without allowing others to use it against us. Choosing relationships that honor your worth isn’t selfishness; it’s a fundamental act of self-respect. Surrounding yourself with people who celebrate your existence, respect your boundaries, and are committed to your well-being is one of the most transformative decisions you can make.
Recognizing these eight signs is just the beginning. The next step is to give yourself permission to build a healthier emotional life, where affection isn’t begged for, but received with the same sincerity with which you offer it.
Stella stepped onto the airplane with slow, careful steps, her hand brushing the back of each seat as she made her way down the aisle. It was her very first flight, and she was already eighty-five years old.
Her heart fluttered with a quiet mix of nerves and joy. She had saved for years to afford a single business class seat on this short trip, and the moment had finally arrived.
She had chosen her best clothes that morning. They were not new, and they were not expensive, but they were clean and pressed, and they carried the dignity of a woman who had worked her whole life.
As she approached her row, she paused and looked at her ticket again. The number matched. She smiled softly to herself and lowered into her seat by the window.
The man next to her was already settled in. He wore a tailored jacket, a thick gold watch, and an expression that turned sour the moment he saw her.
Excuse me,” he said, waving the flight attendant over. “I really do not want to sit next to this woman. Surely there must be another option.”
His name was Franklin Delaney, and he made no effort to lower his voice. A few passengers nearby turned to look. Stella stared straight ahead, her hands folded tightly on her lap.
“Sir, this is her assigned seat,” the flight attendant replied with calm professionalism. “We are not able to move her.”
Franklin frowned and shook his head. “These seats are not cheap. Just look at her. There is no way she paid for this seat fairly.”
The words landed like small stones. Stella felt her cheeks grow warm, and her shoulders curled inward as if she could fold herself away from his judgment.
She had heard things like this before in her long life. She had simply hoped that on this special day, she would not have to hear them again.
“Miss,” she said gently to the flight attendant, “if there is an open seat in the back, I will gladly move. I do not want to be a problem for anyone.”
But the young woman in uniform shook her head firmly. “No, ma’am. You paid for this seat, and you have every right to sit here. Please, do not move.”
A few passengers nodded in quiet support. Franklin sighed loudly and turned toward the window, clearly displeased, but he stopped his complaints.
Stella took a slow breath. She placed her small handbag on her lap and let her eyes wander across the cabin. The soft lighting and the gentle hum of the engines made everything feel like another world.
When the plane began to move, her fingers tightened around the armrest. She had imagined this moment for decades, and she had imagined it being beautiful. It was beautiful, even now, even after the harsh words.
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