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Perimenopause is the transition between reproductive age and menopause, which can last several years and affect physical, emotional, mental and social well-being.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, and this week, we are talking with Sabrina Kidd, MD, about colon cancer screenings, treatments, and possible factors contributing to the rise in diagnoses among young adults.

According to the American Cancer Society, those under the age of 50 are experiencing an increase in colorectal cancer diagnoses, but also an increase in colorectal cancer deaths.

The American Cancer Society recommends people who are at average risk of colorectal cancer start regular screenings at the age of 45. While a large majority of deaths related to the cancer could be prevented, many people have never been screened.

As a family medicine physician, Dr. Mathis specializes in providing quality care for men, women, and children of all ages.

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

Local anchor, Christel Bell, came to Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City when she knew something wasn't right.

A new photo revealed the babies born to members of the maternity ward staff at Saint Luke's East Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, who were pregnant at the same time.

The Koontz Center has cared for hundreds of patients with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer since its inception in 2016.

KCTV talked to one local colon cancer survivor and Dr. Robert Amajoyi about the importance of screenings and when to start.