Cancer Treatments Archives - Sanford Health News

cancer survivor Megan McManus applies sunscreen to her arm

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

Think ahead to prevent skin cancer, and know signs to watch for

SHN Staff ⋅ 11 min read

Sanford Health LPN Joan Muller receives a hug from Dr. Ashley Briggs (in floral dress) after being presented with a check for $1,000 raised from sales of Dr. Briggs' handmade earrings.

Co-workers rally for nurse Joan Muller as she faces cancer

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 24 min read

Close up of woman practicing mudra meditation

What is integrative health? Treating more than an illness

Ashley Schwab ⋅ 7 min read

Network expands access to Minnesota cancer clinical trials

Jonathan Bleeker ⋅ 4 min read

HPV virus illustriation

HPV vaccine for cancers: Team turns an idea into reality

Ashley Schwab ⋅ 4 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

breast cancer survivor holding plate

Vaginal dryness common in cancer survivors

A diagnosis and treatment can create stress that has a deep impact on hormone levels for some patients. Here's what you can do.

SHN Staff ⋅ 4 min read

helpful tips to quit smoking or using tobacco

5 steps to quit smoking or using tobacco

“When people have been smoking for so long, it’s become part of their daily life."

SHN Staff ⋅ 8 min read

High school classmates Peggy Haken (in purple) and Marcia Johnson (in blue).

Classmates brought back together through breast cancer

“There we were, two in our class (of 21) with breast cancer."

Jane Heilmann ⋅ 8 min read

Roger Maris Cancer Center signage

Infusion center expands at Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center

Relocation is part of an overall expansion and renovation of the cancer center to accommodate increasing patient volumes.

Darren Huber ⋅ 3 min read

survivors

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"

Megan Quandt ⋅ 3 min read

Breast reconstruction during mastectomy surgery

'I went to sleep with breast cancer and woke up with new breasts and no cancer.'

Carson Walker ⋅ 11 min read

Young ethnic mom with cancer holds her daughter

How to talk to kids about cancer

Talking about cancer is no easy task. From toddlers to teens, you can learn how to tell your kids you have cancer in an understandable way.

SHN Staff ⋅ 15 min read

A father and son’s journey through prostate cancer

BEMIDJI, Minn. — The father and son duo of Ray and Mark Ricci has been informing and entertaining people from their perch behind a radio station console for a combined 80 years. Ray Ricci retired following a 50-year career on the airwaves after working in many different locations. Mark Ricci followed in his father’s footsteps. […]

SHN Staff ⋅ 7 min read

Dennis Zeto, who battled bladder cancer

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.'

Ashley Schwab ⋅ 5 min read

Infusion center expands at Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center

Darren Huber ⋅ 3 min read

Breast reconstruction during mastectomy surgery

Carson Walker ⋅ 11 min read

What is integrative health? Treating more than an illness

Ashley Schwab ⋅ 7 min read

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

SHN Staff ⋅ 9 min read

Sanford Joe Lueken Cancer Center opening soon

Nadine Aljets ⋅ 4 min read