Morning Medical Update

It's an incredible story of a young woman needing a kidney to live and how social media helped her find her match. Now these two young women share their story. We discuss living kidney donations and how to get that conversation started.

The president of the KC Current is sharing her breast cancer diagnosis and why early detection is so important. Raven Jemison is a leader on and off the soccer field. Hear her message for all women.

It started with a routine checkup, then she heard the word "cancer." We follow one woman's journey who was diagnosed with breast cancer and then melanoma. 

She's a young mom of four juggling kids, work and life— and breast cancer wasn't part of the plan. Facing tough choices, she's driving nearly six hours for the care she needs because her health is worth the drive.

Skin cancer can be aggressive, and it doesn't always stay on the surface. Hear one woman's powerful story of choosing surgery and immunotherapy to fight back.

He's the youngest man in the US to be diagnosed with breast cancer. And now it's back.  Bret Miller shares his recent cancer battle. We'll also hear from the experts about the latest treatments.

Robotic surgery has improved patient recovery. It means smaller incisions and less pain. In most cases- shorter hospital stays. We'll take you inside the O-R and show you the latest technology.

Cancer is more treatable—and survivable—than ever before, thanks to groundbreaking clinical trials and medical breakthroughs. One former reading coach is now a cancer coach, inspiring others to keep fighting and never give up.

Prostate cancer is common- unfortunately even more common and often deadlier in Black men. Meet a patient who learned he didn't need treatment right away and how his team at The University of Kansas Cancer Center helped make the decision on when to have surgery.

An elite swim coach known for training Olympic hopefuls suddenly finds themself on the other side of perseverance. Diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), they face their toughest challenge yet- a fight for their life. After grueling rounds of chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant, The University of Kansas Cancer Center helped them emerge with a renewed purpose and perspective.

For athletes, what happens off the field can be just as crucial as game day. We take a closer look at what happens when two high school athletes spend their summer training at The University of Kansas Sports Medicine and Performance Center. Spoiler alert… these workouts are about more than just building strength.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. There are numerous choices for patients. Radiation is one route and now some patients at The University of Kansas Cancer Center can undergo all treatments in just one week.

From professional athletes and cheering fans to high school players and coaches on the sidelines — they all share one critical need: a well-prepared emergency action plan. When seconds matter, preparation saves lives. We'll show you real-world examples where quick action made all the difference.

Tendon pain can limit mobility and linger for months. Sometimes rest and rehab aren't enough. A new generation of a minimally invasive device in the hands of doctors at The University of Kansas Health System is now helping patients avoid surgery and get the relief they need.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.