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Ten years ago, Nina, a Lake Winnebago resident, was diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer that led to a partial mastectomy followed by radiation treatment at Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City.

Now, on the 14th anniversary of her diagnosis, Kelly, 43, is cancer free and grateful for the care she received at Saint Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit and Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City.

Many are familiar with the Mediterranean diet, which focuses on plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, seeds and nuts, plus the liberal use of extra virgin olive oil.

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.

Katie Groves, LCSW, with Saint Luke’s Behavioral Health Specialists, joins KCTV to talk about holiday stressors, how to cope and when to know to reach out to a professional.

AARP talked to Dr. James O'Keefe about the benefits of omega fatty acids and how much you should be consuming.