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KCTV: Skin Cancer Is the Most Common Type of Cancer. Here's How You Can Help Prevent It.

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with an estimated 1 in 5 Americans developing skin cancer in their lifetime. This summer season, Megan McNally, MD, a fellowship-trained surgical oncologist with Saint Luke's Cancer Institute, joined KCTV to share helpful insights on skin safety.

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Misty Houghton Named Wright Memorial Hospital Employee of Quarter

The Employee of the Quarter Award recognizes an employee who provides exemplary service, goes above and beyond to support colleagues, or assists and comforts patients and their families.

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Staying Social: How to Form Friendships as an Older Adult

Staying socially connected is essential for emotional well-being and even physical health. Check out these practical ways older adults can stay connected.

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Regain Your Confidence: Take Control of Your Pelvic Floor Health

Urinary incontinence affects millions of women, and many believe it’s something they just must live with. It’s not.

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KCTV: Men's Health Month: Prostate Cancer Awareness

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among men globally and the second leading cause of death for American men.

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The Impact of Summer on Mental Health in Older Adults

Summer is a season of warmth, light, and activity, but for older adults, it can also bring unique mental health challenges.

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Emergency Colonoscopy Saves KC Writer’s Life

In 2023, an emergency colonoscopy led to Michael's diagnosis of stage 3 cancer. Because of his experience, Michael Kathrens, 70, advocates for proactive health screenings and being an advocate for your own health.

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Health News You Can Use: Cancer Research Month

This week, Marc Roth, MD, medical director of gastrointestinal oncology at Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute and interim chief of medical oncology, is breaking down these latest advancements and what they mean for patients.

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Halley Windsor Named Wright Memorial Hospital Employee of Quarter

Halley Windsor, a registered nurse at Wright Memorial Hospital, was presented the award at a ceremony held in her honor.

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Pushing Forward: How a Young Lawyer Rebounded from Stage 3 Colon Cancer

Weeks shy of the bar exam, the trajectory of Jackson’s life was rocked off course when he was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. The 26-year-old’s diagnosis was an obstacle that he refused to let topple him.