Morning Medical Update

A second opinion can mean everything. And that was the case for a patient who found a lump in his throat. His doctor told him it was benign. A closer look with a University of Kanas Health System specialist revealed cancer.

An aggressive cancer needs an aggressive approach. For Tyson Bell, a second opinion revealed a new treatment option. The option that kept bell active and working, even during cancer treatment. Plus, the mom intervention that led to his second opinion.

Meet a man who had to fly hundreds of miles to donate part of his liver. And learn how and why you can become a living liver donor without making the same journey. Guests include Dr. Ryan Taylor, medical director, Liver Transplantation; Dr. Timothy Schmitt, director of transplantation; Dr. Sean Kumer, transplant surgeon and chief medical officer, Kansas City division; living liver donor Jeff Risin...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

Two sisters, diagnosed with breast cancer just days apart, faced different treatment plans. Hear their powerful message for women everywhere.

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.

Whitney Mayer was pregnant and fighting cancer at the same time. Learn how doctors worked together to save both mom and baby.

Treating breast cancer isn't just about the disease--it's about the whole person. Meet the cosmetologists helping women regain their confidence.

More movement, better memory! See the science-backed workout class empowering people with Alzheimer's and dementia. Why caretakers call it a lifeline.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!