Morning Medical Update

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Morning Medical Update

Medical experts from The University of Kansas Health System discuss current health events and advances in medicine.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    A Second Opinion for Prostate Cancer

    When firefighter Chris Carleton needed prostate cancer treatment, he wasn't afraid to travel for expert care. His journey took him from rural Washington to Kansas City, Kansas. Hear about his journey and the difference a specialist can make.

    32 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    First-In-The-Region Option - Rewire the Brain and Rebuild Confidence for Stroke Survivors

    When a stroke leaves your hands and arms weak, simply getting dressed can be a challenge. Now there's a new way to rewire the brain and rebuild confidence. We learn about the special implant that boosts the power of rehab. Learn who may benefit from a first-in-the-region option for stroke survivors.

    30 min

  3. NOV 11

    Brain on Fire Disease & Epilepsy

    Rebha Chalise's doctors thought she suffered a stroke in high school. Turns out, her own immune system was attacking her brain. Hear about her years-long path to a proper diagnosis and the life-changing treatment that finally lets her hold down a job and live independently.

    34 min

  4. NOV 8

    The Pros and Cons of a Preventative Mastectomy

    What would you do to prevent cancer? Exercise more? Eat better? Quit smoking? For women, would you remove your breasts? We weigh the pros and cons of preventative mastectomies with an expert doctor and hear from a woman who made that tough choice.

    29 min

  5. NOV 4

    Best Selling Author and OBGYN Dr. Mary Claire Haver on Menopause

    Menopause shouldn't be a mystery, but even doctors say they have a lot to learn. Best-selling author Dr. Mary Claire Haver shares the insights from her latest book and joins expert physicians to unpack the challenges, triumphs, and critical health advice every woman needs.

    37 min

  6. NOV 1

    CAR-T Cell Therapy

    From hopeless to remission. CAR T-Cell Therapy is transforming outcomes for certain blood and marrow cancers. The modified immune cells turning the tide against multiple myeloma. We catch up with a survivor two years after his treatment.

    36 min

  7. OCT 29

    Talking to Kids About a Cancer Diagnosis

    A cancer diagnosis impacts the whole family. How should parents break the news to their kids? From treatment, to genetics, to end-of-life plans. We hear how one survivor tackled the tough conversations.

    41 min

  8. OCT 28

    High Risk Breast Cancer Clinic

    Mikayla Stover knows the odds. She is more likely to develop breast cancer but she's not just waiting for a diagnosis, she's taking action. The tools and tests available at a high-risk breast cancer clinic, helping women like Mikayla. Plus, how to know if you are at "high risk".

    30 min
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