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In 2023, 52-year-old Annmarie Neal found a lump in her right breast. An MRI confirmed breast cancer, and soon she was discussing options for a double mastectomy with Dana Rioux-Forker, MD, board-certified and fellowship-trained plastic surgeon at Saint Luke’s Plastic Surgery Specialists.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, aside from skin cancers. Treatment like radiation and chemotherapy can take a toll on the body, causing side effects such as fatigue, hair loss, and nausea.

Nellie Jo Gaston received a lifesaving surgery after an abnormal result from an at-home colon cancer screening test. After treatment at Saint Luke’s, she is cancer-free.

Now, on the 14th anniversary of her diagnosis, Kelly, 43, is cancer free and grateful for the care she received at Saint Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit and Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City.

While chemotherapy, radiation, and surgeries are common for most cancer treatments, immunotherapy is continuing to allow some patients to forgo these often harsh and invasive methods altogether.

Discover the importance of early breast cancer detection with Saint Luke's expert team. Learn more about our patient-centered, world-class care today.

Dr. Ryan Miller, urologist at Advanced Urologic Associates at Saint Luke’s East Hospital, joins us in raising awareness and providing educational opportunities for men’s health issues.

Bill Euwer heard all the warnings about smoking.

Dr. Cicy Li, OB-GYN at Saint Luke’s Women's Health North, discusses cervical health and cancer prevention.

Lung Cancer is the number one cause of cancer-related death of both men and women in the United States.