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

When Jimmie Kinder, 55, was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer, he felt he had to choose between living well and living longer. Today, as Jimmie prepares for a national pool tournament, he is focused on living the most functional life he can while continuing treatment at Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute.

In people younger than 50 years of age, colorectal cancer diagnoses have increased by 2.9% per year from 2013 to 2022.

As we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, providers at Saint Luke's want women to know all the tools available to assess their risk for the disease.

1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society.

Recent advances in breast cancer treatment are showing promise for those with advanced cancer to live longer, better quality lives.

As President and CEO of an aviation company headquartered in New York City, Ron Ricciardi is constantly on the go. The Kansas City resident splits his time between his home in the Midwest and his office on the East Coast, commuting one direction or the other every week by plane.

More women are being diagnosed with breast cancer under the age of 45, also known as early onset breast cancer.

On Aug. 3, 2021, Lori found a lump on her breast and went to Elizabeth Butler, DO, breast surgical oncologist at Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute. 

Sally was working when she felt a pain in her chest so bad it felt like someone punched her.