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Homing in on your breast health
Podcast: Family medicine provider promotes regular screenings and family history
Colon cancer sets a new course for family life
Podcast: Hear how a husband and father’s death affects their choices today
Colon cancer in millennials: What you need to know
Podcast: Surgeon guides younger adults through signs, symptoms and screening awareness
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
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Nurse supervisor grateful for clinic’s mammogram reminder
Planning a screening day prompted Shelly Thiewes and led to cancer discovery
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Genetic testing for pediatric cancer
When is it appropriate for a child to have a genetic test? Counselors weigh in.
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Veteran: Why I got genetic testing
Sanford Health offers all military & veteran patients genetic testing at no cost
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Male breast cancer: Pink stands for men, too
“I was speechless. How can a male have breast cancer? How could this happen to me?"
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Classmates brought back together through breast cancer
“There we were, two in our class (of 21) with breast cancer."
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Revive: Survivors gather at breast cancer retreat
"This retreat is a great way for me to connect with people that know exactly what I am going through"
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Breast reconstruction during mastectomy surgery
'I went to sleep with breast cancer and woke up with new breasts and no cancer.'
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Using every tool at his disposal to beat bladder cancer
'For me, that was my faith, my family and the support I received from my care team.'
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Sanford Joe Lueken Cancer Center opening soon
It has 20 infusion suites, 15 exam rooms, on-site infusion pharmacy and lab services, boutique, bistro, garden and other patient-centered amenities
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Breast cancer journeys different for every woman
Sanford Bemidji's entire oncology team works together to develop treatment plans to fit each patient's specific needs both medically and emotionally.
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