Cancer Screenings Archives - Sanford Health News

3D mammography nurse technician patient

5 reasons to get a 3D mammogram

3D mammograms can provide earlier detection, fewer additional tests and reduced anxiety

Keeley Meier ⋅ 6 min read

cancer deaths decline: nurse talks with patient in scarf

Cancer deaths are on the decline in U.S., study says

SHN Staff ⋅ 8 min read

Pamela Harskamp wears a surgical mask while a Sanford oncology nurse leans over her in an exam room.

Cancer survivor shares importance of 3D mammography

Ashley Schwab ⋅ 6 min read

Denise Kaeslin, a breast cancer survivor and supporter of Sanford Health's survivorship program, stands in front of a cornfield ready to be harvested.

Taking cancer survivorship care to the next level, for all

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 14 min read

dense breast tissue: woman getting a mammogram

What you need to know about dense breast tissue

SHN Staff ⋅ 5 min read

Farmer and cancer survivor Larry Eichstadt feeds a bottle of milk to a cow in a pen on his farm.

Regular prostate screenings catch cancer recurrence early

Minnesota farmer Larry Eichstadt got care close to his home and cattle

Erin Mairose ⋅ 8 min read

David Huiskes plays cards in an infusion room while he undergoes cancer treatment. He is looking down while his opponent has her back to the camera.

Cancer survivor rings the bell to celebrate treatment’s end

'Tough it out' guy David Huiskes is grateful for quick diagnosis & treatment

Ashley Schwab ⋅ 5 min read

Shelly Thiewes stands with three other women at a Sanford Cancer Center booth.

Nurse supervisor grateful for clinic’s mammogram reminder

Planning a screening day prompted Shelly Thiewes and led to cancer discovery

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 8 min read

Three individuals in a operating room setting

Artificial intelligence may help spot cancer in image scans

Sanford Health radiologists developing AI solution for oncology

Carson Walker ⋅ 5 min read

two guys in a studio smiling

A father and son’s journey through prostate cancer

Radio personalities Ray and Mark Ricci thank early cancer screening

SHN Staff ⋅ 7 min read

Two women flexing in Minnesota Vikings gear -- the power of mom and daughter colonoscopy.

Mom and daughter learn colonoscopy is key to stopping cancer

After 34-year-old was diagnosed with colon cancer, her mom was diagnosed, too

SHN Staff ⋅ 6 min read

cancer survivor Megan McManus applies sunscreen to her arm

Melanoma survivor who had cancer at age 15: Save your skin

Use the ABCDE rule to spot signs of melanoma

SHN Staff ⋅ 11 min read

Sanford Health providers and genetic counselors work with families to determine if genetic testing is right for children

Genetic testing for pediatric cancer

When is it appropriate for a child to have a genetic test? Counselors weigh in.

SHN Staff ⋅ 12 min read

David Rowe sitting at a desk looking at papers

Veteran David Rowe sees benefits, encourages genetic testing

Sanford Health offers all military & veteran patients genetic testing at no cost

Ashley Schwab ⋅ 8 min read

Andre Johnson, who bought male breast cancer, and his daughter

Male breast cancer: Pink stands for men, too — even farmers

“I was speechless. How can a male have breast cancer? How could this happen to me?"

SHN Staff ⋅ 9 min read

Artificial intelligence may help spot cancer in image scans

Carson Walker ⋅ 5 min read

Cancer survivor shares importance of 3D mammography

Ashley Schwab ⋅ 6 min read

Mom and daughter learn colonoscopy is key to stopping cancer

SHN Staff ⋅ 6 min read

Veteran David Rowe sees benefits, encourages genetic testing

Ashley Schwab ⋅ 8 min read

Genetic testing for pediatric cancer

SHN Staff ⋅ 12 min read