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Stephanie is a powerful figure recognized for her skills and contributions to the international human rights field. Her work has changed lives. Now she is counting on the work of medical scientists to change hers. Stephanie noticed discomfort and other symptoms while on vacation. This led to a devastating diagnosis of a very rare form of gastrointestinal cancer called Cholangiocarcinoma or bile duct cancer. Today's treatment opportunities are providing hope and encouragement. Stephanie is attacking her illness with everything that science has made available to her, along with positive determination and her deep commitment to how the mind affects the body. Featuring renowned expert: Lipika Goyal, MD, Director of the Gastrointestinal Oncology Program at Stanford Cancer Institute.

Stephanie is a powerful figure recognized for her skills and contributions to the international human rights field. Her work has changed lives. Now she is counting on the work of medical scientists to change hers. Stephanie noticed discomfort and other symptoms while on vacation. This led to a devastating diagnosis of a very rare form of gastrointestinal cancer called Cholangiocarcinoma or bile duct cancer. Today's treatment opportunities are providing hope and encouragement. Stephanie is attacking her illness with everything that science has made available to her, along with positive determination and her deep commitment to how the mind affects the body. Featuring renowned expert: Lipika Goyal, MD, Director of the Gastrointestinal Oncology Program at Stanford Cancer Institute.

In this episode of Medical Stories, we meet Emily, a physician who cares for newborn babies. Emily was diagnosed with Melanoma, the most invasive skin cancer with the highest risk of death. Emily shares her story with the message that prevention and early treatment are critical in fighting the growing number of people who contract Melanoma. We also travel to California where we meet Tim, a gregarious, fun-loving man who has spent his career creating special effects in the movies and in theme parks. Thirteen years ago, Tim was diagnosed with Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow. Tim says the diagnosis was very tough on both him and his wife but that it acted as a reminder of the need to live their lives as fully as they can, every single day. Featuring renowned experts: Dr. John Kirkwood, Distinguished Service Professor at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and Dr. Tanya Siddiqi, Medical Director, Division of Lymphoma at City Of Hope.

In this episode of Medical Stories, we meet Emily, a physician who cares for newborn babies. Emily was diagnosed with Melanoma, the most invasive skin cancer with the highest risk of death. Emily shares her story with the message that prevention and early treatment are critical in fighting the growing number of people who contract Melanoma. We also travel to California where we meet Tim, a gregarious, fun-loving man who has spent his career creating special effects in the movies and in theme parks. Thirteen years ago, Tim was diagnosed with Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow. Tim says the diagnosis was very tough on both him and his wife but that it acted as a reminder of the need to live their lives as fully as they can, every single day. Featuring renowned experts: Dr. John Kirkwood, Distinguished Service Professor at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and Dr. Tanya Siddiqi, Medical Director, Division of Lymphoma at City Of Hope.

When your child says, "I just want to be a normal kid," it can break your heart, open a new road of support, or both. Fifteen-year-old Elena looks to educate the world and challenges them to face her to ask questions because she is ready with answers. Her mother says, "It's a lot harder to bully someone when you know them." Children who grow up with disfigured faces are in a place of special challenges. This episode of Medical Stories follows two families who are dealing with children with Pik3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum Disorder also known as PROS. You will never forget these children and will want to know what becomes of them. Featuring renowned experts: Dr. Adrienne M. Hammill, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, and Dr. Matthew R. Greives, Thomas D. Cronin Chair of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.

When your child says, "I just want to be a normal kid," it can break your heart, open a new road of support, or both. Fifteen-year-old Elena looks to educate the world and challenges them to face her to ask questions because she is ready with answers. Her mother says, "It's a lot harder to bully someone when you know them." Children who grow up with disfigured faces are in a place of special challenges. This episode of Medical Stories follows two families who are dealing with children with Pik3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum Disorder also known as PROS. You will never forget these children and will want to know what becomes of them. Featuring renowned experts: Dr. Adrienne M. Hammill, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, and Dr. Matthew R. Greives, Thomas D. Cronin Chair of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.

In this episode of Medical Stories, we visit two extraordinary families who share their stories about their challenges with rare diseases, and how they persevered to find answers for their sick children. Chris, a young cattle rancher in Utah has a rare genetic disease called Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency or PKD, an enzyme deficiency that impacts red blood cells. We will also meet Kira, a California teenager who has been diagnosed with Alagille syndrome, an inherited condition that results in liver damage. Their journeys are anything but ordinary. Featuring renowned experts: Dr. Rachael Grace, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, and Dr. Noelle Hanako Ebel, Clinical Associate Professor, Pediatrics at Stanford Medicine Children's Health.