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While the mortality rate for breast cancer in the U.S. has significantly declined from its peak in 1989, incidence among younger women has steadily increased each year since 2001, according to the American Cancer Society.

Ten years ago, Nina Noe's dog supported her along her journey to beat a rare form of breast cancer.

In 2023, an emergency colonoscopy led to Michael's diagnosis of stage 3 cancer. Because of his experience, Michael Kathrens, 70, advocates for proactive health screenings and being an advocate for your own health.

This week, Marc Roth, MD, medical director of gastrointestinal oncology at Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute and interim chief of medical oncology, is breaking down these latest advancements and what they mean for patients.

Weeks shy of the bar exam, the trajectory of Jackson’s life was rocked off course when he was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. The 26-year-old’s diagnosis was an obstacle that he refused to let topple him.

Meghan Geivett has her life invested in Saint Luke’s. Not only does she work for Saint Luke's but she also owes her health to the Saint Luke’s team.

KCTV talked to Dr. Zachary Nicholas about Saint Luke's Cancer Institute's expansion in the Northland and some of the latest advances in cancer care.

Dr. Tim Pluard talks about an exciting expansion that will make cancer care more accessible to Kansas City’s growing Northland community.

The Kansas City Business Journal spoke to Dr. Tim Pluard about Saint Luke's Cancer Institute's expansion of services for patients battling cancer in the Northland.

Saint Luke's Cancer Institute is expanding in the Northland with more services being offered at Saint Luke's North Hospital–Barry Road for patients battling cancer.