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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.

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among men globally and the second leading cause of death for American men.

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.

After seeking a second opinion at Saint Luke's, Mark Levin now walks tall—and pain free—knowing the right medical team, and a little faith, can work wonders.

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.

This year, Michelle almost skipped her preventive screening, but instead of skipping, she chose to get her first 3D mammogram. And like many women, she wasn’t aware that it was now covered by insurance.

Mindy, a teacher in Blue Springs, has a family history of breast cancer, so it wasn’t a surprise when her doctor recommended she start annual mammograms at the age of 35.

When John Murray was losing function in his hands and arms, it became difficult to play his music. He turned to the team at Saint Luke's Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute to fix the issue threatening his independent lifestyle.

Reconnecting with a former high school classmate turned out to be a saving grace in Lori’s life.