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        Debunking the biggest myths about breast cancer
            Podcast: No, deodorant and underwire bras do not lead to a diagnosis        
        
    
            
        Why breast density affects your mammograms
            Podcast: Dense breasts are common but may require more screening, says specialist        
        
    
            
        Mammography vs. thermography for detecting breast cancer
            Podcast: Only mammograms can detect breast cancer and reduce your chance of dying from it        
        
    
            
        How to make your colonoscopy prep experience better
            Podcast: Make it a project, with directions and supplies set out in advance, says endoscopist        
        
    
            
        Cancer patient rep has new title: Breast cancer survivor
            Podcast: Lynn Roemeling shares her journey from employee to patient at Sanford Health        
        
    
            
        Mammogram callbacks: Should you be worried?
            Podcast: Sanford Health radiologist Chris Johansen, MD, eases anxiety about breast cancer imaging        
        
    
            
        Colon cancer awareness and the importance of screenings
            Podcast: Colorectal screenings are vital steps against colon cancer that start at age 45        
        
    
            
        Importance of getting the HPV vaccine
            Podcast: Dr. Brooke Jensen discusses HPV vaccine's role in preventing certain cancers        
        
    
            
        Sanford Health, NCI connect to study, prevent cancer
            Podcast: The 'Connect' study will follow participants for 10+ years        
        
    
            
        Preparing for your first mammogram
            Podcast: When scheduling your first mammogram, you may have questions. Dr. Christina Tello-Skjerseth shares what to expect        
        
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    Mammography at Sanford: The importance of regular screening
            Doctors in multiple specialties detail the benefits of early detection through routine screening        
        
    
        
    Breast cancer survivor now supports others in community
            Krystal Anderson mentors Sanford breast cancer patients, co-chairs support group        
        
    
        
    Breast cancer survivor shares her story
            “I knew I was in the right place” at Edith Sanford Breast Center        
        
    
        
    Mom, daughter learn colonoscopy is key to stopping cancer
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    Transplant program going strong 1 year, many patients later
            Roger Maris Cancer Center transplants patient’s own bone marrow to speed recovery from chemo        
        
    
        
    Spot and prevent skin cancer ahead of time in the sun
            Melanoma patient hopes to teach others about precautions he now takes        
        
    
        
    Less travel time means more convenient cancer care
            Treatment shrinks Sanford Worthington patient’s tumor to 1.25 mm        
        
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