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Take colorectal cancer prevention into your own hands

Regular screenings starting at age 45, among other risk reduction steps, can help prevent colon cancer. There’s more that you can do to keep an eye on your colon health.

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5 years after treatment for colon cancer, Laura Perez is going strong

Laura Perez was 18 when she was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. Thanks to aggressive treatment, she is healthy today, working toward becoming a registered nurse and hopes to establish a nonprofit to help cancer patients in need.

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Identifying Lynch syndrome through genetic testing

Lynch syndrome is a genetically inherited disorder that increases the risk of colorectal, endometrial and other cancers. Identifying Lynch syndrome allows for cancer screening at an earlier age and may improve patient outcomes.

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Colon cancer symptoms and risk factors

Colon cancer symptoms vary depending on the stage of the cancer, and many risk factors are out of your control. That’s why regular colon cancer screening is critical.

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Colorectal cancer FAQ

Colon cancer is one of the most treatable cancers when found early. Consider these questions about the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of colon cancer.

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Making headlines and making a difference.

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Toby's Take: We Can Talk About Suicide

“Preventable” doesn’t mean we have to understand the “why” all the time, just that suicide deaths (and suicide attempts) are a public health issue.

Toby's Take: The Care Collaborative

We treat people from all 50 states and several countries. And while we receive no financial support from our “middle name,” Kansas, we have a sunflower-sized soft spot for our home state. Enter the Care Collaborative.

Health System Reduces Masking Requirements

The health system has reduced masking requirements. We will continue to monitor CDC and OSHA guidelines closely should they change.

Primary Care, Therapy Care Location to Open at Corbin Park

A new location has been opened at Corbin Park, a thriving retail area in Overland Park, Kansas.

Say Thank You to Your Doctor Today!

Doctor's Day is Thursday, March 30. Let your doctor know you care, by sending them a message of thanks today.

Focus on Men’s Health Improves Urologic Conditions

Due to the large overlap of physical and psychiatric conditions involved with urologic issues, holistically men’s health is much more.

Toby's Take: Ever Too Late to Say Thanks?

Between working from home, working from an office and visiting the hospital the past year, (the notes) got, um, squirreled away somewhere. I just found them …

Indian Creek Campus Walk-In Lab Services Relocating

Walk-in laboratory services in the hospital at Indian Creek Campus have temporarily relocated to a nearby building on campus.

High School Athlete Overcomes Labrum Injury to Play College Football

When Wayna’ Crofton was hit by an offensive lineman, he immediately knew his shoulder was dislocated. What he didn’t know was the extent of the shoulder injury.

Focused Ultrasound Relieves Essential Tremor

For more than a decade, Evelyn Bowen dealt with the frustration of her hands shaking so much that she often had to use a spoon to eat instead of a fork. She used straws to drink because the tremors would cause her drinks to spill.

Midwifery Delivers Desired Birth Experience

As a medical professional, Kara Armato knows state-of-the-art healthcare. When she caught COVID-19 during the second trimester third pregnancy, the midwifery care team at The University of Kansas Health System were there to help - following up freque...

Rehab Hall of Fame Honors Patient’s Dedication

The Rehabilitation Hall of Fame recognizes achievements of patients who have overcome significant medical challenges, and celebrates the efforts of the care team that helped them on their journeys. Ethan Payne was the 2021 recipient, and through his...