Doctor Steps Toward New Lease On Life After Transplant
On February 16, 2010, Barnes left his practice to fight chronic lymphocytic leukemia for a fifth year and recurence. Doctors at MD Anderson urged a bone marrow transplant after months of grueling chemotherapy. Two perfect matches were found via Be The Match. the donor is a 46-year-old woman. Barnes underwent the transplant on July 15, 2010, calling it his second birthday. He hopes to thank her someday.
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Douglas County Delays Sand-Dredge Permit Near Eudora
Douglas County Commission continues review of Kaw Valley Companies sand pit project on 197 acres at 2102 North 1500 Road along the Kansas River floodplain north of Eudora. Local residents and Eudora oppose. planning bodies have recommended denial. a new water impact study is sought before action at 6:35 p.m. Wednesday at the Douglas County Courthouse.
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Two Vehicle Crashes Leave Teens Injured in Douglas County
A 15 year old Baldwin City boy is in good condition after a Friday night single vehicle crash near Baldwin City. Elliot Beeman 15 drove north on East 1400 Road veered into a ditch struck a tree and was flown to Children's Mercy Hospital. Passenger Joszoyn Peery 17 was treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and released. Contributing factors cited inattentive driving and license restrictions. Separately two Topeka men Dayton Unrein 28 and Matthew Thomas 38 were injured Saturday when ATVs collided in extreme northwestern Douglas County. Both were treated at Stormont Vail Regional Health Center.
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Doctor’s marrow transplant story of survival and return to practice
After a stem cell transplant to replace his bone marrow, Dr. Barnes faced severe complications including respiratory failure and dramatic weight loss. He recovered with family and community support, returned to Lawrence, and resumed practicing medicine part time while managing a weakened immune system and sensory changes. He now views his experience as a renewed perspective on healing and helping patients.
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Cupcake fundraiser reshapes event to benefit Just Food
Cupcake buyers on Saturday can win prizes while supporting Just Food. Kriesfeld explains the shift from a quick eat to advance purchases for shared moments with loved ones. Just Food fed 84,699 people with 880,000 meals last year, a 21 percent rise. Jeremy Farmer praises the decision, noting community impact.
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