I think unless a clear topic is concisely articulated, the Rehm folks might not be interested. They address one topic in each hour, and it can be wide reaching, but they do stay on topic. The best person to approach this is probably the doctor himself, unless he has someone who handles his publicity (Not everyone is Dr. Oz -- but acutally, that is another place where you might get a segment in on this kind of cutting-edge research). Have Dr. Z's folks prepare a clear statement of the issue at hand, the research in the offing, and people who have been touched by this. Michael Douglas has been in the news most recently, is this related?

If the doctor first ran the proposal for the discussion past one or two possible big name guests to join him in the segment (so there is scheduling wiggle room, assuring at least one of these patients is in the studio with the doctor), then he could present the proposal and the possible guests to the Diane Rehm show, and see what they say. If Kendall is mentioned as the current study case, that's up to all of you, and up to Rehm's folks if he would be able to speak or someone speak for him, whatever. He might not be part of it at all - too many people in the studio and it gets complicated.

If this adds up to funding for an important procedure that would just happen to benefit our Kendall, then let them be flexible about who is interviewed. The point is, you want people to know about it.

SRS