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Mar. 26, 2019

FOX4: Clinical Trial for New Breast Cancer Drug Shows Positive Results

A recent study of a new drug for HER2 breast cancer has shown promising results. FOX4 talked to Dr. Tim Pluard about what this means for breast cancer patients.
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Mar. 23, 2019

The Magnificent Maddox: A Saint Luke's Midwest Ear Institute Story

Maddox was born with hereditary hearing loss. He received a cochlear implant. Watch how it changed his life.
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Mar. 22, 2019

Pregnant with Breast Cancer: Laura’s Early Detection Story

After noticing a lump her breast, Laura was diagnosed with breast cancer just nine weeks into her pregnancy with her second child.
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Mar. 19, 2019

Repairing Leaky Valve Improves Quality of Life for Patients with Heart Failure

Patients felt noticeably better for two years after procedure to fix leaking heart valve.
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Mar. 19, 2019

KSHB: Doctors Say 3D Mammograms Help Catch Cancer Early

One in eight women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. KSHB talked to Dr. Kelsey Flynt about how early detection is key and how 3D mammograms are helping.
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Mar. 18, 2019

KCTV: Saint Luke's High-Risk Breast Clinic

Saint Luke's High-Risk Breast Clinic allows women with a higher chance of developing breast cancer to be closely monitored. Dr. Ruby Meierotto shared tips for reducing your risk on Better Kansas City.
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Mar. 15, 2019

KMBC: Saint Luke's Genomic Testing Solves Kansas City Man's Cancer Misdiagnosis

Through advanced genomic sequencing testing at Saint Luke's, Paul was able to get a proper diagnosis after years of chemotherapy for the wrong type of cancer.
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Mar. 7, 2019

UMKC Med School Leader Has Firsthand Knowledge of Broken Heart Syndrome

After ending up in the hospital with a stress-induced heart issue, Louise stayed optimistic and made lifestyle changes to turn her health around.