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While the mortality rate for breast cancer in the U.S. has significantly declined from its peak in 1989, incidence among younger women has steadily increased each year since 2001, according to the American Cancer Society.

According to the National Cancer Institute, about 40% of women have dense breast tissue, which makes it more difficult to find breast cancer early.

Dr. Mary Mitchell, chief of breast radiology at Saint Luke's, talks to KSHB about what dense breast tissue is and how it impacts your risk of developing breast cancer.

We are talking with Marji Stark, lactation consultant at Saint Luke’s East Hospital, about the breastfeeding journey for mothers who have prematurely given birth to their babies.

Jennifer Sonsiadek, Nurse Manager of Saint Luke’s Clinical Forensic Program, talks to KCTV about how Saint Luke’s has been leading the way and innovating clinical forensic care provided in Kansas City and the nation for 50 years.

The care a person receives immediately following abuse or assault has a significant effect on their physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.

Saint Luke's Hospital celebrated a special graduation after one baby spent 73 days in the NICU.

Couple married in delivery room while bride was in labor. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on a very special delivery.

Hospital staff and fellow patients joined forces to throw an impromptu wedding for Sara and Brandon Perry.

Sara and Brandon Perry were originally supposed to say "I do" on Feb. 16, but their plans were sidetracked just a couple of days before the big day.