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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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KSHB: New Ruling Says Patients Must Be Notified of Breast Density After a Mammogram

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.

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Health News You Can Use: Mental Health After a Diagnosis

During Mental Health Month, we’re talking with Dr. Kadie Harry, a licensed psychologist with Saint Luke’s, about when it may be time to seek help and strategies to help cope with an illness.

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Health News You Can Use: Healthy Lifestyle Changes and Mental Health

We’re talking about how mental health can play a big role in setting yourself up for success when it comes to making healthy lifestyle changes.

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Health News You Can Use: Innovative Treatments & Clinical Trials for Breast Cancer

Dr. Tim Pluard, medical director of Saint Luke’s Koontz Center for Advanced Breast Cancer and of Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute, talks about innovative treatment options for breast cancer and clinical trials offered at Saint Luke’s.

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KSHB: Kansas City Woman Credits 3D Mammogram for Early Breast Cancer Detection

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.

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

We’re talking about how younger women and men can monitor for breast cancer and recent updates in screening guidelines.

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Health News You Can Use: Metastatic Breast Cancer and Saint Luke's Koontz Center for Advanced Breast Cancer

This week during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re talking about metastatic breast cancer and Saint Luke’s Koontz Center—the region’s only center dedicated and designed specifically for these patients.

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Giving in Action: An Unforgettable Journey: National Breast Cancer Foundation

The Koontz Center has cared for hundreds of patients with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer since its inception in 2016.