Cancer
podcasts
Genetic counseling in cancer: Podcast with Larissa Risty
Find out why genetic counseling is useful and how to explore family history
Navigating patient choice of treatment: Podcast
When someone is diagnosed with cancer, there is so much information to cover. A new report from CancerCare offers insight into challenges in making choices for treatment. “This study gives a voice to a topic that doesn’t get discussed enough,” said Christopher Sumey, M.D., medical oncologist/hematologist with Sanford Cancer Center. This program goes one-on-one with Dr. […]
Clinical trials and cancer care near home: Podcast
Sanford Health has more than 350 ongoing clinical studies, 150 open clinical trials, and 24 open immunotherapy clinical trials that address 11 types of cancer. In 2016, Sanford Health was awarded the Association of Community Cancer Centers Institute for Clinical Immuno-Oncology Innovator Award for advancing Immuno-Oncology in the community setting. Recently, Sanford Health was honored […]
Smoking dangers and your lung health: Podcast
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States, accounting for 1 of every 5 deaths in the nation. That’s one reason why Darcy Ellefson, a registered respiratory therapist at Sanford Health, refers to smoking at the root of all […]
Breast cancer awareness: Podcast
One in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in her lifetime. Donna Dwire received her diagnoses about eight years ago. The registered nurse had a family history of the disease. Her experience led her to change careers as she is now a certified breast cancer navigator at Sanford Health. “One […]
Ovarian cancer awareness: Podcast
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Ovarian cancer happens when normal cells in the ovary change and grow out of control. One in 72 women will experience this cancer in her lifetime. Abrea Roark, M.D., an OB-GYN for Sanford Women’s, is one of the guests on this edition of “A Better You.” The Parkston, South […]
Trial fights cancer with engineered virus: Podcast
Sanford Health recently launched a clinical trial using a genetically engineered virus that aims to destroy therapy-resistant tumors. The Phase I immunotherapy trial is for those ages 18 and older with metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The treatment injects a cancer-destroying virus into the tumor. The virus is engineered to […]
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HPV vaccine for cancers: Team turns an idea into reality
New vaccine may treat not just a single cancer but multiple cancers.
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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?"
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‘Change In 24’ raises funds for patients battling cancer
Three out of four cancer patients say travel costs are a barrier to their care. This effort will help them.
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What you need to know about dense breast tissue
Breast density describes the ratio of fat to connective tissue and glands on the mammogram.
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Child life specialists provide invaluable help to families
Sanford Health hopes to expand the service through new fundraising campaign.
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Breast cancer survivor finds beauty of hope
“Catching this at an early stage makes the world of difference."
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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.
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Sanford Health scientist honored for reducing animal tests
“My ultimate goal is to develop a completely animal-testing-free culture model."
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5 steps to quit smoking or using tobacco
“When people have been smoking for so long, it’s become part of their daily life."
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Classmates brought back together through breast cancer
“There we were, two in our class (of 21) with breast cancer."
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Cold capping: Improving confidence during cancer fight
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A father and son’s journey through prostate cancer
⋅ 7 min read Meet the cancer researcher who’s reducing animal testing
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