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Monthly Archives: April 2018

Early Detection Saved My Life
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Early Detection Saved My Life

16 Apr 2018

Early Detection Saved My Life Daymond John Shares a Message of Hope and Awareness By Jeanene Dunn, OHM Staff   Dear Readers, For the last 13 years, Our Health Matters is on a mission to get readers to embrace prevention and healthier lifestyles. We have written countless articles over the ... Read More »

Cancer Risk and Family History
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Cancer Risk and Family History

16 Apr 2018

It is important to share family history with your physician. This is especially true if you have been diagnosed with cancer. In this article, Our Health Matters talks about why finding out about a possible family history of cancer is important and how to do it.  What is Hereditary Cancer? ... Read More »

It’s our Anniversary!
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It’s our Anniversary!

16 Apr 2018

4,755 Days and Counting — 13 Years Matter A lot has been accomplished since 2005 when we placed the first edition of Our Health Matters™ in the hands of readers throughout the greater Kansas City region. We believe our Kansas City families want to know more about healthy living and understand ... Read More »

Where You Receive Cancer Care Matters
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Where You Receive Cancer Care Matters

13 Apr 2018

At The University of Kansas Cancer Center, cancer is our sole focus. As the region’s only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, we provide unrivaled expertise and experience in diagnosing and treating all forms of cancer, from common and complex to rare. Our nationally and internationally renowned investigators conduct pivotal research ... Read More »

6 Awesome Health Benefits of Turmeric
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6 Awesome Health Benefits of Turmeric

13 Apr 2018

Turmeric, also called saffron or the golden spice, is a tall plant that grows in Asia and Central America. It is made from the ground roots of the plant and is the major ingredient in curry powder. Available in capsules, teas, powders and extracts, we offer some examples of how ... Read More »

Is it Flu, Pneumonia … or Something Else?
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Is it Flu, Pneumonia … or Something Else?

13 Apr 2018

The road to a cancer diagnosis can require time and patience. By Jeanene Dunn, OHM Staff   Is it Flu, Pneumonia … or Something Else? Linda Osterhaus didn’t feel any better, no matter how many rounds of antibiotics she took for the bronchitis and pneumonia that she had been diagnosed ... Read More »

Advanced Treatment Improves Outcomes for Childhood Cancers
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Advanced Treatment Improves Outcomes for Childhood Cancers

13 Apr 2018

The Children’s Mercy Kansas City Division of Hematology/Oncology/Blood and Marrow Transplant is a national leader in cancer treatment. The program provides pediatric patients with comprehensive clinical services and innovative treatment (including Phase I Experimental Therapeutics, stem cell transplantation, and immunotherapies such as CAR T-cell) supported by the latest research. The ... Read More »

Breast Cancer in Men
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Breast Cancer in Men

13 Apr 2018

Breast Cancer in Men More similar than you think. Even though men’s breasts are not like women’s, men do have a small amount of breast tissue. The “breasts” of an adult man are similar to the breasts of a girl before puberty. In girls, this tissue grows and develops, but in men, ... Read More »

From Cancer Survivor to Advocate
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From Cancer Survivor to Advocate

13 Apr 2018

From Cancer Survivor to Advocate By Jeanene Dunn, OHM Staff   Stephanie Barr was first diagnosed with breast cancer at age 30. She had no reason to believe that the hard spot she found in her breast while in the shower would be cancer. Within days of finding the lump, ... Read More »

Facts About Thyroid Cancer
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Facts About Thyroid Cancer

13 Apr 2018

Facts About Thyroid Cancer American Cancer Society   What is thyroid cancer? As with other cancers, thyroid cancer starts when cells in the body begin to grow out of control. Cells in any part of the body can become cancerous and spread to other parts of the body. The thyroid ... Read More »

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