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FOX 4: Missouri Western Football Player Shares His Triumph Story After Injury
FOX 4 talked with Jaylen Parks and his orthopedic surgeon, Larry Frevert, MD, about the successful surgery that got Jaylen back in the game.
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Fairway Man Becomes First Saint Luke’s Patient to Receive Targeted Radiation Therapy
Dana Boucher found relief with LUTATHERA, a targeted radioactive therapy specifically for neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) found in the gut or pancreas.
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FOX 4: Saint Luke's Neurologist Discusses Migraine Prevention, Treatment
Robert Reddig, MD, neurologist at Saint Luke's Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute, joined FOX 4's Afternoon Drive to break down what you need to know about migraines.
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Emergency Colonoscopy Saves KC Writer’s Life
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.
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Diligent Screening Helped Nellie Jo Beat Colon Cancer
Nellie Jo Gaston received a lifesaving surgery after an abnormal result from an at-home colon cancer screening test. After treatment at Saint Luke’s, she is cancer-free.
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KMBC: Stroke Rates Rising Among Young Adults: What You Need To Know
During Stroke Awareness Month, Karin Olds, MD, stroke medical director at Saint Luke's Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute, joined KMBC to discuss stroke risk factors and warning signs in younger adults.
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Pushing Forward: How a Young Lawyer Rebounded from Stage 3 Colon Cancer
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.
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Stroke Survivor Reclaims Life, One Step at a Time
For 67-year-old longtime Kansas City resident Todd Zehner, family has always been at the heart of his life. A husband of 45 years and proud grandfather of two energetic kids, Todd was looking forward to a joyous holiday season in December 2024. But on Dec. 17, his world turned upside down when a stroke sent him to the ICU for seven days.
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Stronger Together: How One Mother-Daughter Duo Found Lasting Pain Relief
When Karie Labelle first brought her teenage daughter, Gabriella, to Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists, she never expected the visit would eventually lead to a life-changing surgery of her own.
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KMBC: Young Kansas City Lawyer Beats Stage 3 Colon Cancer, Shares Message of Awareness
Jackson Auer was two days away from his 26th birthday when he was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. 10 months later, Jackson is now cancer-free, newly engaged, and hoping to raise awareness of the disease.