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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.

Dr. Jennifer Bernard, a board certified pediatrician and internal medicine physician with Saint Luke's, joins KCTV for a segment on the importance of cervical cancer screenings.

Dr. Cicy Li, OB-GYN at Saint Luke’s Women's Health North, discusses cervical health and cancer prevention.

Dr. Appiah spoke with KSHB about her passion for giving back to her home country and raising awareness for all types of cancer, with it all starting with breast cancer awareness.

KCTV speaks to Dr. Mary Mitchell about the importance of breast screenings and prevention during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

According to the National Cancer Institute, about 40% of women have dense breast tissue, which makes it more difficult to find breast cancer early.

Dr. Ruby Meierotto joins us to talk about breast density, breast cancer screening, and early breast cancer detection.

The NIH awarded more than $8.3 million to study 1,000 pregnant individuals with heart conditions in an effort to combat maternal mortality and morbidity.