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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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KCTV: Saint Luke’s Patient Avoids Third Open Heart Surgery Thanks to Minimally Invasive Procedure

Born with congenital heart disease, 41-year-old Christin Murphy has undergone three heart surgeries to repair pulmonary valves. They have been tough to get through, but Murphy says this latest one at Saint Luke’s changed her outlook.

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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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KSHB: ‘My Life Changed’: Missouri Woman Learns To Walk Again After Doctors Remove Spinal Cord Tumor

Retired middle school teacher Teresa Janvrin faced her biggest challenge yet when a nonmalignant spinal cord tumor left her unable to walk in 2023.

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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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Health News You Can Use: Heart Valve Disease

Dr. Adnan Chhatriwalla, interventional cardiologist at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute, talks about symptoms of heart valve disease, treatment, and keys to long-term heart health.

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Cardiovascular Business: TAVR Linked to Favorable Outcomes for Asymptomatic and Minimally Symptomatic Patients—But is it Necessary?

TAVR in asymptomatic and minimally symptomatic patients is associated with a high survival rate, but relatively minor improvements, according to new research.