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Media Coverage: Breast Cancer Survivor Turns Her Own Healing to Hope Through Therapy Dog Adoption
Ten years ago, Nina Noe's dog supported her along her journey to beat a rare form of breast cancer.

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Health News You Can Use: Advances in Treatment for Metastatic Breast Cancer

Recent advances in breast cancer treatment are showing promise for those with advanced cancer to live longer, better quality lives. Timothy Pluard, MD, medical director of Saint Luke’s Koontz Center for Advanced Breast Cancer and Saint Luke's Cancer Institute, joins today to share the latest integrative therapies helping improve survival outcomes and quality of life.

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Health News You Can Use: Early Onset Breast Cancer and Importance of Early Detection

Nationally, the rate of breast cancer for women under 50 is rising faster than the rate of women who are over 50 getting breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society.

This week, Mary Mitchell, MD, department chief of breast radiology at Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute, joins the show to discuss early onset breast cancer, the importance of early detection, and possible factors contributing to this rise of breast cancer in younger women.

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Health News You Can Use: Breast Surgery After Cancer Diagnosis
Dr. Dawn Jones joins Health News You Can Use to talk about recent advances in breast surgery for patients with cancer.

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KCTV: The Importance of Breast Screenings and Prevention
KCTV speaks to Dr. Mary Mitchell about the importance of breast screenings and prevention during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Hedrick Physician Encourages Screening During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October
According to the National Cancer Institute, about 40% of women have dense breast tissue, which makes it more difficult to find breast cancer early.

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Wright Physician Encourages Screening During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October
According to the National Cancer Institute, about 40% of women have dense breast tissue, which makes it more difficult to find breast cancer early.

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Breast Cancer Survivor Hopes to Improve the Science That Saved Her Life
After discovering she had an uncommon somatic gene mutation, Laurie Hamilton became determined to help those after her by participating in clinical trials and investing in scientific research for advanced breast cancer.

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Health News You Can Use: Breast Density and Early Detection of Breast Cancer
Dr. Ruby Meierotto joins us to talk about breast density, breast cancer screening, and early breast cancer detection.

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FOX4: Saint Luke's and UMKC Leading Nationwide Study on Pregnant People with Heart Conditions
The NIH awarded more than $8.3 million to study 1,000 pregnant individuals with heart conditions in an effort to combat maternal mortality and morbidity.