Morning Medical Update

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

Living with Stage 4 Cancer: Jenny’s Journey of Hope and Renewal 05/27/2025

Living with Stage 4 Cancer: Jenny’s Journey of Hope and Renewal 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. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/36734805

Kidney Transplant between Mother and Son 05/23/2025

Kidney Transplant between Mother and Son 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. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/36688665

New Treatment for Epilepsy 05/20/2025

New Treatment for Epilepsy 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. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/36640385

Epilepsy Under Control and Finally Driving 05/19/2025

Epilepsy Under Control and Finally Driving 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. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/36624940

Celebrating Emergency Department and Trauma Nurses 05/16/2025

Celebrating Emergency Department and Trauma Nurses 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. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/36592170

The Healing Power of Music by Patients for Patients 05/12/2025

The Healing Power of Music by Patients for Patients 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. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/36532410

Glioblastoma, Living with Terminal Brain Cancer 05/06/2025

Glioblastoma, Living with Terminal Brain Cancer 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. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/36454115

Surviving Stage 4 Stomach Cancer, Immunotherapy 05/02/2025

Surviving Stage 4 Stomach Cancer, Immunotherapy 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. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/36410035

Neck Cancer and Surgery 04/30/2025

Neck Cancer and Surgery 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. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/36370825

Triathlete Overcomes Head and Neck Cancer 04/28/2025

Triathlete Overcomes Head and Neck Cancer 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. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/36338235

Exceptional Care During Extreme Pain 04/25/2025

Exceptional Care During Extreme Pain Finding warmth and comfort despite extreme pain. Becky Smith has nothing but gratitude for the team that kept her informed and encouraged. We reunite Becky with the nursing team that saw her through a ten-day hospital stay. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/36308905

Support for People with Blood Cancer 04/21/2025

Support for People with Blood Cancer Cancer can be lonely and isolating. Meet a patient who has started a special support group to help fellow cancer patients. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/36244160

Morning Medical Update - Sarcoma Cancer Survivor Shares her “Perspective” 04/18/2025

Morning Medical Update - Sarcoma Cancer Survivor Shares her “Perspective” Ginny Curtin is living with sarcoma. She’s not just surviving- she’s thriving and sharing her perspective with fellow patients. This includes amazing adventures packed with incredible photography. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/36219515

Life After Transplant 04/16/2025

Life After Transplant Life after an organ transplant is evolving. Meet a patient who endured serious setbacks just as life was getting back to normal. We discuss keeping faith and hope alive. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/36192780

Living with Cancer 04/16/2025

Living with Cancer From breast cancer to liver cancer a patient finds new hope with metastatic cancer. People are living longer with new radioactive treatments. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/36192765

More than Medicine- Celebrating Special Moments in the Hospital 04/16/2025

More than Medicine- Celebrating Special Moments in the Hospital Patients need to celebrate moments that matter as they recover. One patient celebrates 100 days in his medical journey- another finally says, “I do.” Meet the team helping patients get better and truly live life no matter the geography. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/36192755

Woman Finally Gets Answers After a Lifetime of Seizures 04/08/2025

Woman Finally Gets Answers After a Lifetime of Seizures Seizures can vary in frequency and intensity. One woman lived with them for years not understanding what was happening. That changed when she got a proper diagnosis and treatment. She's now living her life seizure free. Guests include patient Alisha Schainost, director of our Comprehensive Epilepsy Center Dr. Carol Ulloa, and neurosurgeon Dr. Jennifer Cheng. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/36055665

New Liver, New Life: Man Shares His Story Post Liver Transplant 04/07/2025

New Liver, New Life: Man Shares His Story Post Liver Transplant More than 15,000 people are waiting for a liver transplant. The average wait is around 150 days. Meet a man who endured his time on the waiting list and see the life he now leads thanks to donation. Guests include transplant hepatologist Dr. Ryan Taylor and liver transplant patient Terry McInteer. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/36040515

Breast Cancer in Younger Women, A Survivor Shares Her Message for Others 04/02/2025

Breast Cancer in Younger Women, A Survivor Shares Her Message for Others She was diagnosed with breast cancer in her early 30s. Her reality reflects the latest cancer statistics- younger women are being diagnosed with breast cancer. Hear her message for other young women about the importance of early detection. Guests include breast cancer survivor Alex Owens, breast cancer patient Emily Moritz, and Dr. Lindsay Kilgore, Breast Surgical Oncologist with The University of Kansas Cancer Center. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/35979345

Living Life After Two Liver Transplants 03/31/2025

Living Life After Two Liver Transplants Meet a woman who needed more than medicine to manage her liver disease- she needed a transplant and then another one. Learn how doctors overcame complications to get a woman back to good health. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/35935640

A Life Saving Bone Marrow Transplant from Halfway Around the World 03/31/2025

A Life Saving Bone Marrow Transplant from Halfway Around the World A German bone marrow transplant donor stepped up to save the life of a stranger. Their new bond turned into a special friendship. Guests include donor Silja Löw, Dr. Joseph McGuirk, division director hematologic malignancies and cellular therapeutics, The University of Kansas Cancer Center and Mindy Allen, lead blood and marrow transplant coordinator, The University of Kansas Cancer Center. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/35935600

Maternity Deserts, the Unexpected Challenge for Expectant Mothers 03/25/2025

Maternity Deserts, the Unexpected Challenge for Expectant Mothers Where you live matters. This is especially true for pregnant mothers. We look at the gaps in maternity care for many expectant mothers especially in rural areas. Plus, what’s being done to bridge that gap. Guests include health system OBGYNs Dr. Emily Mathiesen and Dr. Tara Chettiar, and Jodi Schmidt, Executive Director, The University of Kansas Health System Care Collaborative. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/35853300

Kansas City Royals Spring Training and Athletic Trainers in Baseball 03/21/2025

Kansas City Royals Spring Training and Athletic Trainers in Baseball Baseball is a game of skill, strategy and endurance. Behind every great player is a team dedicated to keeping them healthy on the field! Meet the athletic trainers. Guests include orthopedic surgeon Vincent Key, MD; certified athletic trainer with Kansas Team Health Jeff Roberts, and Kyle Turner, head athletic trainer for the Kansas City Royals. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/35808415

Oligometastiatic Cancer 03/17/2025

Oligometastiatic Cancer Some cancers can be cured, even after they spread. The new approach offering hope in the later states of cancer. Guests include prostate cancer patient Chester Fitch and Dr. Krishna Reddy, radiation oncologist. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/35726815

World Kidney Day 03/14/2025

World Kidney Day 90 thousand people are waiting for a kidney transplant. One donor’s gift recently set off a life-saving kidney chain. It led to 24 surgeries across eight different states. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/35685260

Morning Medical Update - Sleep Health Awareness 03/10/2025

Morning Medical Update - Sleep Health Awareness Good health means good sleep. We ask what’s keeping us from a restful night in bed? Learn from the expert. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/35606555

Morning Medical Update - Triple Negative Breast Cancer Battle 03/04/2025

Morning Medical Update - Triple Negative Breast Cancer Battle A young mom discovers a lump and learns she has triple negative breast cancer. She shares her journey and the supports she found from family, friends and faith. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/35528855

Morning Medical Update - Ovarian Cancer 03/03/2025

Morning Medical Update - Ovarian Cancer She spotted her own ovarian cancer. Now she’s keeping it in check. Hear one woman’s story regarding her diagnosis and survivorship. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/35512880

GAE for Knee Pain 02/28/2025

GAE for Knee Pain Blocking blood flow can reduce joint pain. GAE is a less invasive treatment for arthritis. Hear from patients and the interventional radiologist /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/35481120

17-Year-Old Cancer Patient Has Stomach Removed 02/25/2025

17-Year-Old Cancer Patient Has Stomach Removed She was diagnosed with cancer less than a year after her father died from the same cancer. A teenager opens up about her diagnosis and stomach removal surgery due to the CDH-1 gene. /episode/index/show/morningmedicalupdate/id/35423195

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