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Experience the inspiring story of Marina and Brandon—the first donor and recipient in The University of Kansas Health System's living liver transplant program. Marina's courageous donation gave Brandon a new lease on life, while both experienced remarkable recoveries. Learn how living liver transplants work and how one gift can change lives forever.

The holidays can mean parties, binge drinking and rushing around. It can be exhausting. It can also be hard on your heart. We discuss "holiday heart." Our team of doctors also shows you how easy it is to get a clear baseline with a simple cardiac test.

When doctors couldn't cure John Belfonte's blood cancer alone, family stepped in — and saved his life. Up next, the powerful story of how love, science, and one selfless act led to a cure.

She faced one of life's biggest battles — and still made it to graduation day. Coming up, the inspiring story of a law student who didn't let cancer stop her from chasing her dream.

Getting answers for your lungs just got easier. We'll show you how our robotic program provides a more precise way to diagnose and treat lung conditions.

She went in for a routine check-up and then life changed forever- cancer. That led to chemotherapy and eventually a bone marrow transplant. But now she's back doing what she loves and thriving

A devastating knee injury sidelines a 16-year-old. But surgery was the key to getting back on the field and back to powerlifting. Hear from the young athlete and his medical team.

Two sisters share more than just family bond- they also share a breast cancer diagnosis. We take a look at genetics and breast cancer.

We use AI for everything from home decorating to cover letters. But did you ever wonder how it could be used for detecting breast cancer? We explore the use and the limitations of AI. And look at how some health systems use it.    

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.