Cancer Archives - Sanford Health News

Gary Burton lays back with cloths on his scalp as dermatologist Alyssa Hoverson performs Mohs surgery.

Skin cancer gives patient plenty of Mohs surgery experience

The treatment aims for a complete cure as well as a smaller scar

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 9 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

Ethan Erickson sits in a wheelchair petting a fish.

Cancer patient, 12, gets one last fishing trip — at hospital

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 19 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

pediatric cancer research: Sam Milanovich having a conversation with Jacqueline Palfy in front of microphones

Podcast: Personalized medicine treats kids’ cancers

20 min ⋅ January 2nd

More precision means fewer side effects, says Dr. Sam Milanovich

Steven Powell smiling in front of podcast microphone

Podcast: Fighting cancer with personalized medicine

25 min ⋅ November 5th

Dr. Steven Powell explains the power of chemo combined with immunotherapy

Larissa Risty and Jacqueline Palfy having a conversation in front of podcast microphones

Podcast: Genetics transform breast cancer screenings

26 min ⋅ October 1st

WISDOM study shares clues about history and health, says Larissa Risty

dense breast tissue: woman getting a mammogram

What you need to know about dense breast tissue

Breast density is the ratio of fat to tissue and glands on a mammogram

SHN Staff ⋅ 5 min read

Theresa Larson: The root of nursing is serving

30-year RN now helps next generation of nurses as a leader and liaison

Jared Leighton ⋅ 10 min read

Chad Spartz wears a stocking cap and holds his infant son Jeff, wearing a plush red crown in front of the Christmas tree at the Sanford Children's Castle of Care.

Tree lighting & radiothon celebrate Christmas at the Castle

Benefit events Dec. 3, 5 & 6 ring in holidays for the whole family

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.

Cancer survivor shares the value in regular screenings

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

SHN Staff ⋅ 1 min read

A smiling woman with a baby girl on her lap talks about fertility preservation in an exam room with her oncologist.

Cancer survivor welcomes baby, thanks to her oncologist

Tiffany Olsen: Diagnosis 'doesn't have to be the end of those dreams' of family

SHN Staff ⋅ 2 min read

Cancer survivor Darlene Kloeppner, seated, wears a neck brace while talking with her doctor in an exam room.

She was given 5 years to live — almost 15 years ago

Darlene Kloeppner continues to defy odds after 2005 cancer diagnosis

SHN Staff ⋅ 2 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

Josh Sanborn plays his guitar.

In grim leukemia battle, young man just kept going

Alarming complications cropped up, but nurses offered 'sense of community'

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 10 min read

Sanford Health, VA partnership improves veterans’ services

Jacqueline Palfy ⋅ 6 min read

Breast cancer survivor’s kindness at event changes her life

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 30 min read

Nurse supervisor grateful for clinic’s mammogram reminder

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 8 min read

Girl finds support in specialists for rare disorder, cancer

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 21 min read

Dad shares struggles in fight against follicular lymphoma

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 12 min read