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A documentary chronicling a former University of Kentucky faculty member's battle with cancer will air six times in May on KET.
Nancy Clauder, an oboist whose research focused on arranging and performance, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2008 when she went to the doctor with what she thought were symptoms of the flu. She was diagnosed with the disease, a rare, blood-related cancer with no cure. Clauder underwent a stem cell transplant, endured high-dose chemotherapy and lost her ability to play her instrument for six months, a UK press release says.
Eventually, she was able play again and recorded a CD with artists from UK and the Lexington Philharmonic. "This is the right time, and I'm so grateful that there was the opportunity to do it through UK, and a grant research program, because I would not be able to afford the musicians," she said.
The documentary "The Ascending Journey" will air at 4 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. May 13; at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17 on KET2; midnight Monday, May 21 on KET2; 5 a.m. Monday, May 28 on KETKY; and 9:30 p.m. May 30 on KETKY. (Read more)
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Health News
Cancer battle of UK faculty member to air on KET
A documentary chronicling a former University of Kentucky faculty member's battle with cancer will air six times in May on KET.
Nancy Clauder, an oboist whose research focused on arranging and performance, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2008 when she went to the doctor with what she thought were symptoms of the flu. She was diagnosed with the disease, a rare, blood-related cancer with no cure. Clauder underwent a stem cell transplant, endured high-dose chemotherapy and lost her ability to play her instrument for six months, a UK press release says.
Eventually, she was able play again and recorded a CD with artists from UK and the Lexington Philharmonic. "This is the right time, and I'm so grateful that there was the opportunity to do it through UK, and a grant research program, because I would not be able to afford the musicians," she said.
The documentary "The Ascending Journey" will air at 4 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. May 13; at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17 on KET2; midnight Monday, May 21 on KET2; 5 a.m. Monday, May 28 on KETKY; and 9:30 p.m. May 30 on KETKY. (Read more)
- Lung Cancer Gets Much Less Research Funding Than Other Cancers, But Is Deadlier, Especially In Kentucky
Lung cancer takes more lives annually than breast, prostate, and colon cancers combined, but the disease "generally doesn't get the public attention or research dollars in proportion to its lethality," Arielle Densen, co-founder of Lung Cancer Free...
- Uk Gets Biggest-ever Grant From National Institutes Of Health To Probe Links Between Obesity And Cardiovascular Disease
The University of Kentucky has received its largest-ever National Institutes of Health grant to explore connections between two of the state's biggest health problems, obesity and cardiovascular disease. Dr. Lisa Cassis directs the program.The university's...
- Study Finds 'the Link Between Cholesterol And Cancer Is Clear'
University of Rochester Medical Center scientists have verified a link between cholesterol and cancer with new genetic evidence, raising the possibility that cholesterol medications such as statin drugs could be used for cancer prevention or to augment...
- U Of L Prof Earns $11.8 Million Grant Renewal; Has Helped Glean $100 Million In Federal Grants In 17 Years
A University of Louisville researcher has been awarded a $12.8 million grant to keep his adult stem cell project going. The funds are from the National Institutes of Health and will allow Dr. Roberto Bolli, right, to continue to investigate how introducing...
- Play About Breast Cancer Set For Premiere At Uk April 22
A woman dealing with her faith after being diagnosed with breast cancer is the subject of a new play that will premiere at the University of Kentucky this month. "Nevertheless: A Story of Resolve" is a story of faith, hope and perseverance. "I want to...