Early breast cancer detection saves lives via options
Lecompton resident Roxanne Laughlin learned she had cancer after a dental visit uncovered a tongue ulcer. With no health insurance she was directed to a safety net clinic where a routine physical found a left breast mass. Her cancer diagnosis followed, and after removing oral and breast tumors she begins chemotherapy and radiation, while her husband’s death adds strain.
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Lecompton
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Roxanne Laughlin
Inside Doctor Specializes in Reconstructive Surgery
Page 3A reports on a physician focusing on reconstructive procedures that preserve strength after cancer treatment. Page 5A highlights options for women with cancer to save their lives and a story about a dream home inspiring a woman to keep fighting. Page 12A covers events related to breast cancer awareness and support.
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Dream Home
Procedure helps patients become moms
Cancer treatment can save lives yet destroy fertility. Egg freezing, once experimental, is gaining traction as a mainstream option after an October 2012 American Society of Reproductive Medicine report supported its success. Women undergo costly fertility drugs and retrieval procedures to preserve eggs for later use.
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American Society of Reproductive Medicine
KanCare problems spark medical group hearing
Health care providers testified before a legislative committee about delays in payments denials and prior authorization issues under KanCare the privately run program serving nearly 400000 Kansans Administrators from Amerigroup Sunflower State Health Plan and United Healthcare Community Plan faced questions as patients await care while Lawrence Memorial Hospital reported fewer problems and leaders warned of a large administrative price paid in new systems highlighting ongoing transition challenges.
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Kansas Hospital Association
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Cindy Luxem
Pink Paper Cover Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness
The Journal-World prints on pink newsprint to honor breast cancer patients and survivors and to raise awareness. The American Cancer Society notes one in eight women will face breast cancer in life, while 20 percent of today’s display ad revenue funds Lawrence Memorial Hospital cancer initiatives.
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American Cancer Society
Journal- World
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Endowment Fund
Credit union says Jayhawk FCU open for business
An official at Jayhawk Federal Credit Union in Lawrence confirms operations continue but some customers report trouble accessing accounts. The page 3A note emphasizes ongoing service despite access issues.
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Jayhawk Federal Credit Union
Lawrence
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