Morning Medical Update

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

Talking Politics Around the Holidays 11/22/2024

Talking Politics Around the Holidays When Thanksgiving conversations heat up, it's time for a cool down! Psychologists share their best tips for keeping the peace and staying stress-free this holiday. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/34106941

A Second Opinion for Prostate Cancer 11/18/2024

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. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/33973432

First-In-The-Region Option - Rewire the Brain and Rebuild Confidence for Stroke Survivors 11/15/2024

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. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/33944247

Brain on Fire Disease & Epilepsy 11/11/2024

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. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/33879472

The Pros and Cons of a Preventative Mastectomy 11/08/2024

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. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/33848667

Best Selling Author and OBGYN Dr. Mary Claire Haver on Menopause 11/04/2024

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. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/33778737

CAR-T Cell Therapy 11/01/2024

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. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/33734987

Talking to Kids About a Cancer Diagnosis 10/29/2024

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. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/33667592

High Risk Breast Cancer Clinic 10/28/2024

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". /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/33640602

Halloween Safety 10/25/2024

Halloween Safety Candy, costumes, and cars--what really scares parents most about halloween? Join us for expert advice from doctors to ensure a safe and fun holiday. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/33612587

Sisters Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Days Apart 10/22/2024

Sisters Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Days Apart Two sisters, diagnosed with breast cancer just days apart, faced different treatment plans. Hear their powerful message for women everywhere. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/33567392

Lung Cancer & Low Dose CT Screening 10/21/2024

Lung Cancer & Low Dose CT Screening Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths world-wide it's also among the deadliest of cancers because it's caught late stage. Learn if you qualify for a low dose CT screening and how to get one. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/33546567

Cancer and Pregnancy 10/18/2024

Cancer and Pregnancy Whitney Mayer was pregnant and fighting cancer at the same time. Learn how doctors worked together to save both mom and baby. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/33513102

Morning Medical Update: Missy's Boutique 10/15/2024

Morning Medical Update: Missy's Boutique Treating breast cancer isn't just about the disease--it's about the whole person. Meet the cosmetologists helping women regain their confidence. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/33465312

Movement's Effects on Alzheimer's and Dementia 10/14/2024

Movement's Effects on Alzheimer's and Dementia More movement, better memory! See the science-backed workout class empowering people with Alzheimer's and dementia. Why caretakers call it a lifeline. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/33447777

The Mystery Disease -- Endometriosis 10/11/2024

The Mystery Disease -- Endometriosis Endometriosis has been called the mystery disease because it's painful, hard to diagnose, affects fertility, and can lead to cancer. Researchers are learning more about the disease. Hear how that knowledge is changing everything for one young woman. Guests include Dr. Austin Findley, gynecologic surgeon, at The University of Kansas Health System, and patient Abby Price. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/33421837

AI’s Role in Mammograms and the Future of Healthcare 10/08/2024

AI’s Role in Mammograms and the Future of Healthcare Hear more about the use of AI in mammograms and how it is helping the future of healthcare. Guests include Onalisa Winblad, MD, director of breast imaging at The University of Kansas Cancer Center. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/33377642

8 Person Kidney Chain 10/07/2024

8 Person Kidney Chain Four people in need, and four willing kidney donors. One giant effort connecting them all. An eight-person kidney chain. We meet the altruistic donor who brought seven others together to create a life-saving kidney chain. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/33358992

Breast Cancer Screening Saves Lives 10/04/2024

Breast Cancer Screening Saves Lives Tracey Caton's routine mammogram likely saved her life. But it led to tough decisions to keep cancer from coming back. See how she charted a path to survivorship. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/33328557

Mother and Daughter Cancer Battle 10/01/2024

Mother and Daughter Cancer Battle Mom and daughter, fighting different cancers at the same time. One cancer journey is hard enough, but see how these women lean on each other and their doctors, as they chart a path to survivorship. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/33281092

BRCA Mutations Affecting Men Too 09/24/2024

BRCA Mutations Affecting Men Too Did you know BRCA mutations affect men too? Two brothers share their family journey through prostate cancer and how genetic risks can change lives. Don't miss this vital discussion! /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/33188037

GLP-1 Drugs and their Side Effects 09/20/2024

GLP-1 Drugs and their Side Effects They've been called "game-changers", "miracle drugs", "the answer to weight loss", but what are GLP-1 drugs really doing inside your body? Don't let side effects surprise you. Join us for a deep dive into their effects on your gut, heart, brain, and more. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/33137837

Prostate 2nd Opinion 09/17/2024

Prostate 2nd Opinion David tried radiation; he tried hormone therapy, But when prostate cancer came back, David searched for a second opinion, and found a different path. From recurrent cancer to remission. Plus, the separate-but-simultaneous cancer journey happening in David’s own family. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/33089237

A Double-Diagnosis Leads to Quadruple Amputation After Delivering Baby 09/16/2024

A Double-Diagnosis Leads to Quadruple Amputation After Delivering Baby Brie Morgan barely survived after delivering her baby boy. The fight to save her life claimed both her arms, both her legs, but not her spirit. The double-diagnosis that made Brie's case so tough to treat and kept her hospitalized for months. How she's adapting to motherhood as a quadruple amputee. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/33071382

Fighting Both Breast and Ovarian Cancer 09/13/2024

Fighting Both Breast and Ovarian Cancer Diagnosed with not one, but two cancers at the height of the covid pandemic, all while caring for a two-year-old grandchild. We ask Ava Neal where she found the strength to endure both breast and ovarian cancer. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/33039642

"Heat Seeking Missile" for Prostate Cancer 09/10/2024

"Heat Seeking Missile" for Prostate Cancer When prostate cancer spreads, a new kind of treatment can seek it out and destroy it. The radioactive particle that doctors compare to a "heat seeking missile" providing a better life, with fewer side effects. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/32990132

Ovarian Cancer - Medicine and Mindset 09/09/2024

Ovarian Cancer - Medicine and Mindset Tracey Edmondson could feel something wrong, but it took months to finally learn it was ovarian cancer. We look at Tracey's path to diagnosis and story of survival. Plus, the non-specific symptoms that should be on your radar. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/32971392

Mental Health and Suicide Discussion 09/06/2024

Mental Health and Suicide Discussion Back to school, and back to stress. If your child was overwhelmed, or even suicidal, would you be able to tell? We have an open conversation bringing mental health to the forefront. Hear from two parents turning their loss into a new mission. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/32942457

Youth Sports Recovery 08/26/2024

Youth Sports Recovery 15-year-old Cohen Gunn faced not one, but two sports injuries that threatened to sideline his baseball dreams. Thanks to dedicated physical therapy and his unstoppable drive, Cohen not only healed but made a full comeback! "Take your rehab seriously," says the young athlete who's now back in the game. Visit our website, or /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/32741852

Dangers of Untreated Strep Throat 08/23/2024

Dangers of Untreated Strep Throat Five-year-old Jayduh's sore throat wasn't getting better. Her parents had no clue her airway was in danger of closing completely. The danger of untreated strep throat and Jayduh's road to recovery after an unexpected surgery. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/32713362

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