Northland hospital to offer new comprehensive cancer center program [Video]

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Healthcare providers at St. Luke’s Health System are excited about a new opportunity for Northland patients battling cancer.

The hospital’s Northland location off Barry Road will soon offer a new comprehensive cancer center program. That location has always offered infusion and oncology services.

Iconic 4th of July treat got its start in KC, inspired by Cold War

This expansion will add radiation therapy with a linear accelerator, as well as support services like a nutritionist and various therapists.

Dr. Tim Pluard, an oncologist with St. Luke’s Health System, points to the Northland’s growing population. Cancer specialists say treatments have become more effective in the past decade, and keeping patients closer to home is a comfort.

“The treatments are frequent and the time involved in getting the treatments is taking away from their normal life. The easier we can make it, the better their quality of life,” …