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Cancer myths vs. truths – and what truly matters
Podcast: Oncologists can sort through your questions and help you make healthy choices
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
Busting myths about the HPV vaccine
Podcast: Doses starting at age 9 provide lifetime protection against cancer, providers say
Your surgical options after a breast cancer diagnosis
Podcast: Surgeon talks through mastectomy, lumpectomy, preventive surgery and breast awareness
Debunking the biggest myths about breast cancer
Podcast: No, deodorant and underwire bras do not lead to a diagnosis
Mammography vs. thermography for detecting breast cancer
Podcast: Only mammograms can detect breast cancer and reduce your chance of dying from it
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
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Sanford researchers awarded major grants from NIH
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2-year-old cancer patient back home after nearly 200 days
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I’m cancer-free. Why don’t I feel relieved?
Psychologist helps cancer patients through fear of recurrence and survivor’s guilt
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Annual scans help ex-smoker find lung cancer early
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Quit smoking or using tobacco: A how-to for your health
Quitting means overcoming 2 obstacles: a physical addiction and a habit
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Competitive spirit drives young cancer survivor
Children’s hospital ambassador to golf tournament wants to out-drive older brother
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Cervical cancer survivor now advocates for HPV vaccine
Career-driven mom determined to model good health, spread awareness and live fully
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