Dr. Amber Schmidtke, chair of the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of St. Mary, joins our experts. During the COVID pandemic, she rose to acclaim as a science communicator, able to effectively translate complex public health data in ways that were meaningful for the general public through a widely read newsletter and podcast.

Dr. Anne O’Dea, medical oncologist, at The University of Kansas Health System and Lauryn Werner, a student at University of Kansas Medical Center, share a unique story about how Werner became part of her own cancer research.

Amanda Cackler, RN, our director of quality and safety, joins Dr. Dana Hawkinson, our medical director of infection prevention and control, to answer questions from throughout the week from viewers. They answered questions about COVID-19 booster shots and the whooping cough and shingles vaccines.

Chronic pain affects about 50 million adults every year. Thanks to a trial conducted here at the hospital system, there's a new FDA-approved device that is helping some take the pain away. Dr. Dawood Sayed joins to talk about it.

A mother and daughter discover a gene that means breast cancer runs in their family. We'll look at how the survivorship and high risk program here at the health system is helping save lives. Guests include oncologist Dr. Lauren Nye.

We’ll look at Halloween safety during COVID. Dr. Steohen Thorton, the medical director of our Poison Control Center joins us to talk about whether trick or treating will look different this year than last. Plus, another episode of Sunnye Says, showing how kids can be safe that night. 

Our experts answer questions we couldn't get to this earlier this week. Plus, during this Emergency Nurses Week, we shine the light on these rock star front line workers.

Breast cancer oncologist Dr. Priyanka Sharma talks about clinical trials during COVID. We'll also meet one of her patients, Vanessa Chatman, who was given only a year to live and says a clinical trial saved her life. Please note: This individual participated in a clinical trial of an investigational treatment. Clinical trials are different from standard medical care. As with all research studies, clinical trial participant outcomes vary. Before participating in a clinical trial, it is important to discuss the risks and benefits with your healthcare provider.

It's breast cancer awareness month and we're recognizing the 100th patient to receive Intra-operative radiation therapy or IORT, an advanced cancer treatment. We'll take you live to the operating room and talk about why screening and early detection often allows for more advanced treatment options like IORT.

We'll take you live to Missys' Boutique, which can be found at our cancer center's Westwood location. It's a special shop created in the memory of two women who died from cancer. You'll meet the extraordinary woman who keeps their memory alive by inspiring other women underdoing cancer treatment.