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Health News You Can Use: Pain Awareness Month

A 2023 survey by the CDC revealed that almost a quarter of American adults suffer from chronic pain.

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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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KSHB: Fentanyl Fight Sees Progress, But New Dangers Emerge for Young Children

Health care leaders and first responders gathered at Saint Luke's South Hospital to discuss ongoing efforts in the fight against fentanyl with U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids.

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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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Ken Hurt His Back on His Dream Vacation. After Successful Treatment at Saint Luke’s Pain Management Clinic, He’s Back to Traveling the World

After severe back pain sidelined Ken from his adventure-packed life, he got a new lease on life through radiofrequency ablation treatment at Saint Luke’s Pain Management Clinic.

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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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Allen County Regional Hospital Auxiliary Approved Funding for Ultrasound Probe

The new ultrasound probe, which will primarily be used in the hospital's emergency department, provides a detailed view of what's happening in a patient's body in real-time.