The University of Kansas Health System is treating a total of 40 COVID patients today, down from 43 Wednesday. Other significant numbers:
- 28 with the active virus today, 28 Wednesday
- 4 in ICU, 3 Wednesday
- 2 on ventilators, 2 Wednesday
- 12 hospitalized but out of acute infection phase, 15 Wednesday
Key points from today’s guests:
Lisa Fosnough, sarcoma patient
- Developed osteosarcoma, a rare type of bone cancer
- Described how she first noticed something different about her leg. Doctors at first thought it was a bruise only to later find it was the rare osteosarcoma
- Had to have nine inches of the cancerous leg bone replaced with one from a cadaver
- Decided the cancer was not going to define her and devoted herself to CrossFit training while undergoing chemotherapy and radiation
- Cancer is currently in remission
- Created the Strong Like Lisa Foundation, which supports The University of Kansas Cancer Center
Dr. Kyle Sweeney, orthopedic surgeon, The University of Kansas Health System
- Sarcoma not easy to diagnose because it’s so rare. Often called the “Forgotten Cancer.” Mainly affects bone and soft tissue.
- Described procedure to replace cancerous bone with cadaver bone
- Because Lisa was in such good health, doctors were able to do all of her chemotherapy before the surgery, giving her more time to heal from the reconstruction
- Stressed the importance of seeking medical advice if you have a steadily growing mass or consistent pain in one area
- Sarcoma not known to be caused by trauma
- Lisa has good prognosis
Dr. Dana Hawkinson, medical director Infection Prevention and Control, The University of Kansas Health System
- More than 7,500 Kansans have tested positive for COVID in the last week
- Could see the number of hospitalizations increase with the rising number of cases
- Long COVID symptoms such as loss of taste and smell may become a new public health crisis
- Monkeypox cases are increasing, but it is still difficult to transmit as it is spread through skin to skin contact
Monday, August 1 at 8:00 a.m. is the next Morning Medical Update. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths. We will be live with a patient about to receive one of the most advanced screenings available for this deadly disease. Our doctors explain the advancements giving patients the power of hope
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