Living with Stage 4 Cancer: Jenny’s Journey of Hope and Renewal
Morning Medical Update
Jenny Nelson’s cancer returned as stage 4, but she’s not letting it define her. With care from The University of Kansas Cancer Center and support from her family, she’s living life fully—renewing vows, embracing love, and proving cancer can’t touch the joy of a well-lived life.
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Kidney Transplant between Mother and Son
Morning Medical Update
Born with a rare condition called 'prune belly' syndrome, he faced impossible odds—until his mother gave him the ultimate gift: a life-saving organ transplant. Now thriving in grade school, his journey is a powerful testament to love, resilience, and the life-changing impact of organ donation.
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New Treatment for Epilepsy
Morning Medical Update
Her seizures started when she was just a baby. An implant only brought partial relief. Now a new treatment greatly reducing this patient’s seizures.
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Epilepsy Under Control and Finally Driving
Morning Medical Update
She’s in her 30’s and reaching a new milestone thanks to an implant that controls her seizures. Patient Mallory Contreras and her doctor talk about how her life has changed.
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Celebrating Emergency Department and Trauma Nurses
Morning Medical Update
Calm in chaos, first to help, and last to rest. Emergency Department and Trauma nurses do it all, and we are taking you inside their worlds. See what it really takes to work the front lines.
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The Healing Power of Music by Patients for Patients
Morning Medical Update
Music, medicine and whole lot of heart. There’s an incredible story behind a recent jam session inside a Lee’s Summit infusion clinic. Meet the patients turned performers and the nurses who believe in more than just medicine.
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Glioblastoma, Living with Terminal Brain Cancer
Morning Medical Update
Dr. Doug Burton refuses to let brain cancer define his days. With unwavering courage, he’s embracing every moment, determined to make the most of his time. Now, he’s opening up about the groundbreaking treatments that are giving him more chances to laugh, love, and create lasting memories with his family.
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Surviving Stage 4 Stomach Cancer, Immunotherapy
Morning Medical Update
A patient beats grim cancer survival rates. Learn about the immunotherapy and other strategies that give people hope. Plus, we discuss survivor’s guilt when you defy the odds.
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Neck Cancer and Surgery
Morning Medical Update
A cancer journey spans from the Caribbean to Kansas City. It all started with a bump in a patient’s beard. Learn how doctors removed cancer helping a survivor avoid chemotherapy.
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Triathlete Overcomes Head and Neck Cancer
Morning Medical Update
Patient Jon Bohnsack understands endurance. A different kind of endurance was tested when doctors discovered head and neck cancer. Learn about his treatments that didn’t even require surgery.
info_outlineA patient beats grim cancer survival rates. Learn about the immunotherapy and other strategies that give people hope. Plus, we discuss survivor’s guilt when you defy the odds.