Cancer in kc | full program
This one-hour special examines cancer's impact on the metro with medical experts, cancer researches and survivors. Hosted by Nick Haines.
A one-hour special hosted by Nick Haines, this local initiative examines cancer's impact in the metro with medical experts, cancer researchers and survivors. Here, you can read stories and watch videos of local cancer survivors; learn more about the business of cancer; and explore the future of cancer care in Kansas City. You can find recent articles and video reports from KCPT, Flatland and its partners below.
An examination of cancer's impact in the metro
Stories of Cancer in KC
‘2-0, baby. No rematch, please'
‘Cancer cannot take away my love’
‘Cancer has destroyed our family'
‘Can't breathe, too scared for chemo’
'Disbelief, ANGER, fear, loving family support'
‘Fear, acceptance, treatment, waiting, hope’
‘Gave me strength to live life'
‘I made a decision to fight'
Karen Finkbiner
‘Looking back, hospice, quality of life’
‘Pain, fear, scans, treatment, Generation Cancer!’
‘There's cancer and then there's cancer’
‘Worried, protective, inspired, angry, devastated'
'Beauty of survival, strength, courage, humor'
‘Cancer-free is a meaningless term’
‘Cancer is a word, not a sentence'
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‘Chemo may not make you ill'
Dr. Ronald Stephens
‘Fear, chemo, fight, hope, resilience, survivor’
‘Grateful, still desperately sad, yet hopeful'
‘I'm not cancer. I am BECKY’
‘Life-altering, insurance loathing, hope, and scary’
‘Lump, scared, death’
‘Provide hope, education, encouragement, inspiration'
‘The ultrasound took too long, uh-oh’
‘Body, mind, spirit, humor, laughter, positive attitude’
‘Cancer: gives you new awareness of life'
‘Cancer loves me. Keeps coming back'
‘Chemo Radiation almost killed me and continues to take away
‘Empathy, encouragement, hope, thankfulness, compassion'
‘Fear, shame, guilt, hope, love, optimism'
Greg Duran
‘I named my tumor Walt. Humor = tool’
'Life: burning it up as I’
‘Overcoming physical, social, economic, emotional hurdles’
‘Scary, doctors, hospitals, procedures, results, prayers'
‘Waiting, fingers crossed at all times'
‘Building awareness, early detection, life changing’
‘Cancer, glass was still half full’
‘Cancer, you can't stop me!'
‘Courage, fear, faith, family, soccer, brave’
‘Experience made me realize the good’
‘Foobs, infertility, friends, loss, cost, faith'
‘I don't fight cancer, I dance'
‘I will win this for everyone'
‘Life may be short; LIVE FAST!’
‘Overwhelming sadness my nephew is gone’
‘Terrifying, heartbreaking, faith, triumphant journey’
‘Wonder when it will win'
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