KCTV: People make tough choices about their health during coronavirus pandemic

An important, ongoing question, many may have is if they should keep routine doctors’ appointments or health screenings while we are still in the thick of a pandemic.

Medical professionals will tell you it’s still a tough decision. Dr. Timothy Pluard, Saint Luke's Cancer Institute's medicial director, talked to KCTV's Carolyn Long about how some visits, like Clare's, is a balancing act you must take under consideration.

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