Head and neck cancers are on the rise, and doctors often know it's there, even if they can't see a tumor. This morning, we look at how oncologists decide between starting treatment, or searching for the cancer's source.

Courtney Walker was trying to cherish everyday despite looming kidney failure. See how a social media post finally helped convince an acquaintance to step up and be a donor.

A change of body requires a change of mind. Meet one woman who lost hundreds of extra pounds, but had to gain mental fortitude to keep the weight off.

When Anne Holzbeierlein learned she had leukemia, she had a great ally in her corner, in more ways than one. Her son Jeff is an accomplished oncologist here at the University of Kansas Health System. But even he ended up getting some guidance from his colleagues. Today we're learning how Anne got the life-saving treatment she needed, even if her bone marrow donor wasn't a 100 percent match.

Weight loss surgery is a goal, but not a finish line. For one woman, the real life-changing moments came years after losing 150 pounds. From skin removal to breast reconstruction, the importance of reclaiming the body, post weight-loss.  

Arctic air, plunging the Midwest into freezing temperatures. How to stay safe during this dangerous cold snap, especially for the football diehards bundling up for Arrowhead.

Cervical cancer, a silent threat that often goes unnoticed until it's too late. One survivor and her doctor describe the early warning signs, and the plan to put her into remission.

Parents make an agonizing choice for their unborn son. The story of Alexander's heart. A devastating diagnosis that now provides hope for four other families this holiday season.  

Gifts, guests, family, and food. There's a lot on our minds during the holidays. Sometimes we forget about that dry tree or dirty chimney. Easy tips for holiday safety from the experts who see the consequences of a carefree Christmas.

Gary gray was too sick to keep his job, so why wasn't he sick enough to get a liver from the national transplant list? The complicated rules that forced Gary to fly 1000 miles for care.

Working the bag, breaking a sweat, and fending off Parkinson’s disease. Movement as medicine. See what makes these kickboxing classes especially suited for movement disorders like Parkinson’s.

Nerissa Elrod lost her mom to a rare disease of the brain's blood vessels, and then she got the same diagnosis. We go behind the scenes to see the brain surgery that is making sure Nerissa’s future is bright.

Kristin Halpin watched her mom collapse and knew exactly what to do. The life-saving act that earned Kristen an award and set her mom on a new mission.

How accurately can science predict who will get dementia? What should someone even do with that information? The blurry line between normal aging and cognitive impairment. We show you the science.

Chris Schwab collapsed on a cross-country flight. He needed a blood clot removed from his brain, and he needed it fast.

A young football player didn't realize he was in a medical emergency, but the expert on the sideline did! Athletic trainers and their critical role in high school sports. How they identified one young man's injury before anyone else even noticed.

As the days grow shorter, the winter blues can hit harder. Fighting Seasonal Affective Disorder. How can we protect the emotional warmth in ourselves, and our loved ones?

At a certain age, your bones get weaker, and for women, menopause can make the weakness worse. Protecting your bones, in the lower back especially, thanks to new research into hormones.

When Jennifer Osorio went for an elective surgery surgeons spotted something concerning inside her. Discovering cancer, just by chance! Plus the treatment that had Jennifer swallowing radiation.

A party for a princess- 3-year-old Olivia is hoping to put cancer treatment behind her. The rare tumor that first showed up as a gut infection. And the urgent treatment giving her the best shot at a bright future.

A brother and sister's bond is amplified when he donates his bone marrow to save her life. Watch all episode - Morning Medical Update Cancer: Choices, Hope and Science   

Lung Cancer experts have new tests and treatments at their fingertips, but by the time most patients show symptoms, it could be too late for most treatments. The best way to catch lung cancer early and the growing options to treat it, plus the first change in screening guidelines this decade.

Jim Dayton's symptoms started as a stuffy nose. When his arms started swelling, he realized he needed more than a decongestant. The sneaky first signs of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and the urgency that started Jim's treatment, and helped save his life.

Gary Shorman loves his Harley and the open road. His message is simple. Stay "Alive To Ride". The cancer survivor shares what he did and what he wants every man to do that likely saved his life.

Patrick Lanphier had his prostate removed but it wasn't enough to keep cancer at bay. Why he decided to switch doctors. Plus, the precision therapy he chose with minimal side effects.

Accepting your new body while fighting breast cancer, or after surviving it can be a battle in itself. Our patients share the emotional journey and how the care teams here guided them.

Her life's work, giving parents and their children comfort in the face of devastating news. But then, this Children's Mercy Hospital Chaplain faced her own frightening diagnosis.

Healing means more than medical care. See some of the amazing resources and support groups ready to help the millions of breast cancer patients and survivors.

She was 7 months pregnant, and something didn't feel right. Meet the woman who ignored doctors who said it was typical and got a second opinion that saved her life.

Patient Yolanda Irvin is a strong believer in getting a second opinion. She shares how she came to receive her care at the University of Kansas Cancer Center as well as her new mission in life. Guests include Dr. Anup Kasi, Dr. Mazin Al-Kasspooles and Dr. Jamie Wagner.

One mom committed to chemotherapy, until COVID complicated her treatment plan. We’ll show you how an FDA approved test allowed her to ditch her chemo. Guests include hematologist and medical oncologist at The University of Kansas Cancer Center Dr. Anup Kasi.

Learn how treatment for rare face cancer led to a devastating colon diagnosis and then the lungs for a resilient patient who is now in the clear. Guests include Dr. Raed Al-Rajabi and Dr. Mazin Al-Kasspooles.