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Cancer patient rep has new title: Breast cancer survivor
Podcast: Lynn Roemeling shares her journey from employee to patient at Sanford Health
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Mammogram callbacks: Should you be worried?
Podcast: Sanford Health radiologist Chris Johansen, MD, eases anxiety about breast cancer imaging
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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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Importance of getting the HPV vaccine
Podcast: Dr. Brooke Jensen discusses HPV vaccine's role in preventing certain cancers
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Blood and bone marrow transplant care at Sanford
Podcast: Providing a second chance by using the patient's own stem cells for treatment
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Sanford Health, NCI connect to study, prevent cancer
Podcast: The 'Connect' study will follow participants for 10+ years
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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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Food and nutrition tips after cancer diagnosis
Podcast: Keep a balanced approach to help your body work through cancer, chemotherapy
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Committing to a cure for cancer
Podcast: Through CAR T-cells, Dr. Carl June has found a way to fight leukemia
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Supporting the caregiver beyond cancer diagnosis
Podcast: Reminding all caregivers they are not alone
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Manage your cancer by managing your sleep
Lack of sleep can lead to complications, so try these tips to get quality sleep
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Living with head and neck cancer
A cancer diagnosis often changes a person’s sense of self. There’s a feeling of losing control as the life the patient knew changes, as do the lives of the people they love and care for. Head and neck cancer patients are especially susceptible to dramatic changes in perceptions of self. Mental health is a crucial […]
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‘You have cancer:’ The power of words
As I reflect back on a week full of interesting, unfolding scenarios, it strikes me that words are powerful. Consequences — for the good or for the bad — are associated with the words we choose. In a short period of time, I experienced words used in remarkable ways. Methods used to deliver the words […]
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Network increases access to breast cancer risk information
An innovative network is making access to all-important information about individual breast cancer risk more convenient. Women schedule screening mammograms and receive an electronic invitation to an Athena Breast Health Network questionnaire. Those who choose take a few minutes to answer the questions and find out if they may be at elevated risk for breast […]
![Finding peace and confidence after a breast cancer diagnosis](https://news.sanfordhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Woman-sitting-by-lake.jpg)
Finding peace and confidence after a breast cancer diagnosis
Often times, we have friends with the greatest intentions, but when it comes to their style of encouragement and support after a diagnosis of breast cancer, they heighten your anxiety or deflate your confidence in your current cancer treatment plan. That’s why it is important for you to understand your cancer diagnosis report, also called […]
![The feelings of being overwhelmed by cancer](https://news.sanfordhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Tennis-shoes.jpg)
The feelings of being overwhelmed by cancer
I’m of an age when my family and friends are growing into health issues — many of them potentially life-limiting. I have no fewer than six people I know waging war with cancer; different cancers, but all of them determined to be a victor. And when you are up close and talking one-on-one with them, […]
![Tips for handling holiday stress while fighting cancer](https://news.sanfordhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Snowman-cookie.jpg)
Tips for handling holiday stress while fighting cancer
You might not feel as festive as usual, so set realistic expectations
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Cancer being reported more frequently during pregnancy
Pregnant with cancer: What every mom should know.
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Oncology group chooses Sanford for first clinical trial
A new clinical trial at Sanford Health examines whether medications that are FDA-approved for one cancer can effectively treat another. Sanford Health locations in Sioux Falls, Fargo and Bismarck are participating in this national effort. The Targeted Agent and Profiling Utilization Registry Study, or TAPUR, is sponsored by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the […]
Sanford studying immunotherapy drug for esophageal cancer
A clinical trial at Sanford Health is studying if an immunotherapy drug developed by Merck might be able to treat certain patients with advanced esophageal cancer. The Merck Keynote 181 trial is now open at Sanford. The study is exploring the Merck drug pembrolizumab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor that allows the body to recognize the […]
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