Kansas City, Kan- Kahley Schiller, a Pilates instructor, faced end-stage liver failure and was given 90 days to live. She received a liver transplant on October 2, 2019, from Jason, who had passed away. Jason's family donated his organs, allowing Kahley to recover fully.

Dr. Ryan Taylor, her transplant hepatologist, emphasized the importance of early diagnosis and treatment for autoimmune hepatitis.

Kahley's recovery involved a year of healing, with a return to work part-time two months post-surgery.

Kahley Schiller, Liver Recipient

• Kahley describes her initial symptoms: fatigue and persistent nausea, which led to a blood test revealing highly elevated liver enzymes.
• Kahley honors Jason's gift by living her best life and forming a close relationship with Jason's mother, Sharron.

Sharron Sherfick, Donor’s mother

• Sharron, Jason's mother, shares how organ donation was important to Jason, inspired by a friend's tragic loss.
• Jason Sherfick was 29 years old when he passed. His family remembers how loving and giving he was.

Dr. Ryan Taylor, Medical Director, Liver Transplantation, The University of Kansas Health System  Liver Transplant Program At The University Of Kansas Health System

• Dr. Taylor emphasizes the need for blood tests to catch liver issues early, as symptoms can be asymptomatic until the disease progresses.
• He acknowledges the mental health aspect of liver transplant recovery and the importance of balancing happiness with the reality of organ donation.

Tuesday, February 24th at 8 a.m. is the next Morning Medical Update:   17-year-old cancer patient has stomach removed. She was diagnosed with cancer less than a year after her father died from the same cancer.

A teenager opens up about her diagnosis and stomach removal surgery due to the CDH-1 gene.