Cancer Archives - Sanford Health News

Physical therapy assistant Jamie Thompson works with Mataya Duvall as she swings at Sanford Bemidji Children's Therapy.

Preschooler born with cancer now works at being a kid

Coping with effects of neuroblastoma, Mataya Duvall enjoys her physical therapy

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 16 min read

two guys in a studio smiling

A father and son’s journey through prostate cancer

SHN Staff ⋅ 7 min read

Coach Richard Pitino coaching in the Sanford Pentagon

Coaches vs. Cancer is a cause for Oklahoma-Minnesota game

Mick Garry ⋅ 8 min read

Sanford Health Dr. Paola Vermeer in her lab at Sanford Research

Nerve-wrecking: ‘New way of attacking cancer’

Carson Walker ⋅ 8 min read

Doctor Jesse Dirksen sits in an upright posture, smiling during an interview

Breast cancer surgeon Jesse Dirksen: A source of help, hope

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 19 min read

Heidi Heitkamp speaks on a stage with a U.S. flag in the background.

Sen. Heidi Heitkamp: Beating breast cancer in the public eye

Hear her story at the United in Hope charity luncheon Oct. 11

Kay Todd ⋅ 7 min read

Andrea Theis and "Kindness Is Contagious" authorNicole Phillips pose, heads touching.

Breast cancer survivor’s kindness at event changes her life

At last year's Revive Retreat, her gift for participants led to new career path

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 30 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

Genetic counselor Larissa Risty

Genetic counseling in cancer: Podcast with Larissa Risty

Find out why genetic counseling is useful and how to explore family history

Larissa Risty ⋅ 2 min read

Adam Thielen carries the football in a Minnesota Vikings uniform

Thielen Foundation gives $25K to Roger Maris Cancer Center

Donation will help the center expand its cancer programs and services

Paul Heinert ⋅ 3 min read

Oskar Binkard, 4, poses in a Captain America costume against a blue background.

Four-year-old superhero is stronger than cancer

Meet Oskar Binkard, the 2019 honorary chair of the 61 For 61 Radiothon

Emily Fink ⋅ 9 min read

Jessica Aguilar

Jessica Aguilar: ‘What we can accomplish together’

Executive's work combines health care for women, children, cancer patients

Jared Leighton ⋅ 9 min read

A girl smiles from a wheelchair in a room at Sanford Children's Hospital, where she sees a team of specialists.

Girl finds support in specialists for rare disorder, cancer

Kaley Maassen, 11, had been seeing team since birth — then had to add oncologist

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 21 min read

Keeping Gunner Olesen healthy has been a cooperative effort involving his parents and a medical team that includes a medical staff at Sanford Health in Chamberlain, S.D., and in Sioux Falls.

Children’s specialty care: A team approach

Gunner Olesen greets his challenges and his providers with a bright disposition.

Mick Garry ⋅ 12 min read

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

Cold capping: Improving confidence during cancer fight

Taya Ordahl ⋅ 15 min read

Children’s specialty care: A team approach

Mick Garry ⋅ 12 min read

A father and son’s journey through prostate cancer

SHN Staff ⋅ 7 min read

Jessica Aguilar: ‘What we can accomplish together’

Jared Leighton ⋅ 9 min read

Thielen Foundation gives $25K to Roger Maris Cancer Center

Paul Heinert ⋅ 3 min read