The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner

"MIB Agents": Making it Better for People with Osteosarcoma

October 29, 2023 Andrew Wilner, MD Season 1 Episode 97
The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner
"MIB Agents": Making it Better for People with Osteosarcoma
Show Notes

Episode #97 October 29, 2023

 

Many thanks to Kara Scrubis and Kurt Weiss, MD, for appearing on "The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner." Both of these extraordinary individuals share an unusual and inspirational medical story.

 

Please watch our 30-minute discussion to hear about their experiences with losing a limb to osteosarcoma and undergoing chemotherapy. Both of them now lead active, productive lives. Kara has graduated college, teaches dance, and continues to be active with MIB Agents on their Junior Advisory Board. She also works as their social media manager. Dr. Weiss is an Associate Professor and Vice Chair for Translational Research at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, PA. 


You can learn more about MIB Agents here: 

https://www.mibagents.org/about-us/mission-origin

 

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To help support this program: https://www.patreon.com/andrewwilner

 

Finally, this production has been made possible in part by support from "The Art of Medicine's" wonderful sponsor, Locumstory.com, a resource where providers can get real, unbiased answers about locum tenens.

 

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Finally, this production has been made possible in part by support from “The Art of Medicine's” wonderful sponsor, Locumstory.com, a resource where providers can get real, unbiased answers about locum tenens. If you are interested in locum tenens, or considering a new full-time position, please go to Locumstory.com.


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