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MoBap Offers a New FDA-Approved Treatment for People With Advanced Prostate Cancer

 On March 23, 2022, prostate cancer treatment for those with advanced disease took a step forward with the FDA approving the first targeted therapy for the treatment of progressive, PSMA-positive prostate cancer that has spread or metastasized to other parts of the body. Missouri Baptist Medical Center is one of three sites in Missouri that is currently offering this treatment.

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Dr. Stein Uses Molecular Testing to Inform His Patients' Cancer Treatment

In 2021, Russell (Russ) Horne and William Sibert were diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). They both benefited from molecular profiling of their cancer, known as precision oncology, which identified different and effective treatment approaches.

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Suzanne, a breast cancer survivor, thanks her care team at MoBap

Suzanne Braun credits her care team at Missouri Baptist Medical Center and her own diligence with saving her life. Braun, who went through ovarian cancer in her early 20s, said that health crisis impressed upon her the importance of regular doctor visits and an annual mammogram.

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Fast Action Helps Donna Recover From Stroke Quicker

Donna was with her son Brian when he noticed that the left side of her face was drooping, and then she collapsed.

As an emergency room nurse at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Brian recognized the signs of a stroke and told his mom, "I think you're having a stroke," before beginning an assessment and calling 911.

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Patient Story

Living Life With MS

"I was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis when I was seventeen," Jenni Cusumano said. "As a 35-year-old woman who's lived with MS for over half my life, I don't remember what life was like before my diagnosis."

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Preventing Stroke
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Preventing Stroke

Prevention is the best medicine. At Missouri Baptist Medical Center we can help you evaluate your risk for stroke

High Blood Pressure

Often called the “silent killer,” high blood pressure has no symptoms. The only way to know if your blood pressure is high, is to have it checked. It’s recommended to have it checked at least every two years, and more often if there is a family history of high blood pressure.

A healthy blood pressure is less than 120/80. Blood pressure measures systolic and diastolic pressures of the heart. If systolic is more than 120 and diastolic is more than 80, then you are considered to have prehypertension or even high blood pressure. Work with your doctor to lower your blood pressure, either by medicine, diet or exercise.

Smoking

Smoking puts people at a much higher risk for stroke. Even being around others who smoke can make someone more susceptible to stroke. Women who smoke and use birth control are at an even higher risk. The bottom line is to stop smoking. If you never started, don’t start.

Conditions Leading to Stroke

Some diseases and conditions can put someone at risk for a stroke. These include:

  • Aneurysms or arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)
  • Diabetes
  • Carotid or other artery disease
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Transient ischemic attack
  • Sickle cell disease/sickle cell anemia
  • High blood cholesterol
  • Obesity
  • Excessive alcohol or Illegal drug use
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