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Patient Stories

Back in the Game: Rockhill Helps Student Athlete Overcome Broken Clavicle

Now starting his freshman year at Missouri Western University on a football scholarship, Jaylen Parks is grateful to Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists for helping him get back on the field.

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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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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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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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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.

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KCTV: Saint Luke's Doctor Discusses Colorectal Cancer Screening and Awareness

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.

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FOX4: Athletic Trainer Shares Health Benefits of Cold Plunging

FOX4 talked an athletic trainer at Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists about the health benefits of cold plunging and tips for getting started.

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KSHB: Saint Luke's Oncologist who Survived Cancer Raising Money for Cancer Patients

Dr. Furha Cossor is a cancer survivor herself and she is going beyond the walls of the hospital to fight cancer.

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A routine screening helped save Fabian

Fabian Hardy has been healthy all his life: he served in the military, he consistently ate well – including fruits and vegetables – exercised, saw his doctor regularly and had a clean bill of health.