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Morning Medical Update

Feb 27, 2024

Priscilla Brittine's DNA predicted her chances of getting cancer and it wasn't good. So, she took action, before ever getting a diagnosis. The decision to remove her breasts and stomach. And the dire story her genetics foretold.


Feb 26, 2024

A farm accident cost Conor Cox his hand. But "bionic" technology is letting him drive his tractor, feed his cows, and provide for his family again. We look at the special surgery that lets Conor’s own muscles communicate with his bionic hand.


Feb 23, 2024

It's one thing to find a tumor. Fully understanding it is another. When Allison Lackey got a second opinion, that understanding completely changed her treatment. The importance of pathology, where subtle distinctions can mean the difference between life and death.


Feb 20, 2024

Mila Ellsworth had two different types of cancer in a single breast and understanding the nuance meant everything for her treatment. How genetic testing guided treatment. Plus, how her great fitness limited her options for breast reconstruction. 


Feb 19, 2024

Micah Rainey watched his dad endure leukemia until Micah learned he could be part of the cure. What the high schooler had to sacrifice to make a life-saving donation. Visit our website, www.kansashealthsystem.com or findadoctor.kansashealthsystem.com.