Key points from today’s guests:
Kristin Baker, ovarian cancer survivor
- Kristin was able to detect her own cancer before even seeing a doctor.
- As an ultrasound tech at a different organization, she was demonstrating how ultrasound works using her own body as an example when she detected an ovarian cancer tumor.
- After a CT and an “official” ultrasound with her doctor, she connected with Dr. Jewell at The University of Kansas Cancer Center.
- She was diagnosed at age 29 and it is unusual to see an ovarian cancer in someone under the age of 30.
- She thanks her husband, family and community for such a great support structure.
Dr. Andrea Jewell, division director, gynecologic oncology, The University of Kansas Cancer Center
- The medical community unfortunately doesn’t have great early screening for ovarian cancer.
- Kristin was diagnosed at stage three C and she had a serious ovarian cancer.
- What we do know is that many of the ovarian cancers respond really well to chemotherapy patients and Kristin’s cancer has responded well.
- The fact that it was caught it earlier means the chemo can shrink it more efficiently to make surgery an option.
- Meeting with a genetic counselor is encouraged, especially if you have a strong family history of cancer, so it can help reassure you and figure out a screening plan.
Dr. Dana Hawkinson, director of infection prevention & control, The University of Kansas Health System
- COVID numbers are at 16 active cases in the hospital this week, up from 14 last week.
- While we are waiting for the new COVID booster shots, the flu shots are now available.
- The flu vaccine may not completely prevent the flu, but it will make symptoms more manageable.
- If you are flying or traveling, it probably is a good idea to go ahead and get the flu shot now as we never want to miss an opportunity to vaccinate.
Tuesday, September 12 at 8 a.m. CT is the next Morning Medical Update. Doctors say he is their miracle patient, not expected to live even days longer. Yet years later he's thriving and starting his own family. You’ll meet him and learn more about the life-saving immunotherapy that made it possible
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