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KCTV: Early On-Set Breast Cancer and the Importance of Early Detection

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.

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KCTV: Traumatic Car Accident Survivor Reunites With Care Team on Trauma Survivors Day

After receiving care at Saint Luke's and relearning how to walk through rigorous outpatient rehab, Michelle returned to Saint Luke's to visit with her care team.

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Dr. Cecilia Mathis has a Heart for Women’s Health

As a family medicine physician, Dr. Mathis specializes in providing quality care for men, women, and children of all ages.

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Hedrick Physician Encourages Screening During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October

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

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VFW Magazine: Flu Shots May Prevent Severe Illness

VFW Magazine talked to Dr. Todd Fristo about how the flu vaccine can prevent serious illness.

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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: Breastfeeding in the NICU

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.

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Anderson County Hospital’s Family Care Center Welcomes Cecilia R. Mathis, MD

Dr. Mathis is accepting new patients of all ages and has special interests in pediatrics, women’s health, in-office procedures, and sports medicine.

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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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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.