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Health News You Can Use: Importance of Lung Cancer Screenings
Lung Cancer is the number one cause of cancer-related death in the United States. But only around 18% of all those eligible were screened in 2022, according to the American Lung Association.
A Precautionary Low-Dose Lung Cancer Screening Saved Bill’s Life
Bill Euwer heard all the warnings about smoking.
During a 2023 checkup at Saint Luke’s Primary Care in Lee’s Summit, Bill’s nurse practitioner suggested he get a low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) lung cancer screening based on his smoking history to rule out the possibility of cancer.
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FOX 4: Saint Luke's Urologist Talks Prostate Cancer Screening and Prevention
Dr. Derek Jensen, a urologist with Advanced Urologic Associates, joined the Afternoon Drive to discuss prostate cancer screening guidelines and the importance of early detection of the disease.
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KSHB: Henli the Facility Dog Making Positive Impact for Rehab Patients
Saint Luke's Rehabilitation Institute's newest staff member is making an immediate impact on patient care this year. Henli is a two-year old facility dog, highly trained to work in clinical settings alongside licensed therapists.
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KCTV: Men's Health Month: Prostate Cancer Awareness
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among men globally and the second leading cause of death for American men.
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Minimally Invasive, Major Relief: One Patient’s Experience with New Prostate Procedure
For 65-year-old Dale Wilkinson, prostate issues run in the family. Seeing his father and grandfather struggle over the years gave him the strength to pursue the relief they never got.
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Thera-Pup: Meet Henli the Facility Dog
Two years after an intern presented on the clinical and emotional benefits of service animals, the Rehabilitation Institute is delighted to introduce the world to Henli, a highly trained dog with a knack for comfort and connection.
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Health News You Can Use: Prostate and Testicular Cancer
Dr. Ryan Miller, urologist at Advanced Urologic Associates at Saint Luke’s East Hospital, joins us in raising awareness and providing educational opportunities for men’s health issues.
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Jim and Barbara: The Definition of ‘In This Together’ - Husband and Wife Face Lung Cancer
Over the years, they have done everything together: graduated high school, tied the knot, bought their first home, and raised a family. For all they have shared, they never dreamed of sharing a cancer diagnosis.