Patient Story
Seeking the Best for Heated Intraperitoneal ChemotherapyWhen Mark Eaton, 55, drove to an emergency clinic in Lenexa, Kansas, he expected to hear he had another kidney stone. Instead, he was diagnosed with appendicitis and sent by ambulance to an area hospital for an emergency appendectomy. Later, Mark wa...
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Second Opinion Changed Breast Cancer Treatment, Preserved FertilityEveryone’s breasts get lumpy when they’re nursing a newborn, right? That’s what Leslie McGuire thought to herself in 2014. At age 30, Leslie was breastfeeding her first son, Franklin. “Breastfeeding wasn’t easy for me, and I had a lot of breast chan...
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Seeking a Novel Combination Therapy for Mantle Cell LymphomaA new study suggests a combination of therapies may help patients with an aggressive form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
News Release
Public Notice: Magnet Recognition Program® – Site VisitAs part of our Magnet re-designation process, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is seeking comments from the public. You have until June 18, 2021, to submit yours to the Magnet Program Office.
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Public Notice: Magnet Recognition Program® – Site VisitAs part of our Magnet re-designation process, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is seeking comments from the public. You have until January 2, 2026, to submit comments to the Magnet Program Office.
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4 Things to Know About LGBTQ-Affirming HealthcareLGBTQ+ individuals seeking healthcare can face judgment, discrimination and denial of care from their providers or administrative staff. The University of Kansas Health System strives to provide care without judgment or stigma from the moment a patie...
Treatment
Plastic Surgery ServicesIf you’re considering plastic surgery, choosing the best surgical team is essential to ensuring your ideal outcome. Whether seeking a cosmetic enhancement or reconstructive procedure, our skilled specialists offer the right combination of support an...
Patient Story
Treatment Far from Home Helps Woman Beat LeukemiaMargie Harper lives near New Orleans, Louisiana, but it was doctors at The University of Kansas Cancer Center in Kansas City who gave her a second chance at life. In 2018, Margie was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a form of blood can...
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Coronary Artery DiseaseCoronary artery disease, or CAD, is the most common type of heart disease. Coronary arteries carry blood, oxygen and nutrients to the heart. When they become damaged, narrowed or blocked, your heart no longer gets the amount of oxygen-rich blood it...
Treatment
Bariatric Weight-loss SurgeriesThe University of Kansas Health System offers bariatric surgery, metabolic care and comprehensive services to support you through a successful weight-loss journey with long-lasting, positive outcomes to improve your health. Our experienced, board-ce...