Podcasts


Debunking the biggest myths about breast cancer

Debunking the biggest myths about breast cancer

46 min  ⋅ October 2nd
Podcast: No, deodorant and underwire bras do not lead to a diagnosis
Varicose veins may be more than surface-level problems

Varicose veins may be more than surface-level problems

35 min  ⋅ July 24th
Podcast: Heart specialist warns vein changes can point to deeper medical issues
Why breast density affects your mammograms

Why breast density affects your mammograms

32 min  ⋅ April 24th
Podcast: Dense breasts are common but may require more screening, says specialist
Mammography vs. thermography for detecting breast cancer

Mammography vs. thermography for detecting breast cancer

20 min  ⋅ September 19th
Podcast: Only mammograms can detect breast cancer and reduce your chance of dying from it
Preparing for your first mammogram

Preparing for your first mammogram

23 min  ⋅ October 19th
Podcast: When scheduling your first mammogram, you may have questions. Dr. Christina Tello-Skjerseth shares what to expect
Encouraging women, positivity with mentor program

Encouraging women, positivity with mentor program

28 min  ⋅ October 28th
Podcast: Volunteers find joy guiding others through life-changing cancer journey
Women supporting women through diagnosis, treatment

Women supporting women through diagnosis, treatment

31 min  ⋅ October 20th
Podcast: Cancer mentorship program provides support for newly diagnosed patients
IORT, radiation therapy treatment for breast cancer

IORT, radiation therapy treatment for breast cancer

16 min  ⋅ October 8th
Podcast: Machine applies direct radiation to target area while sparing surrounding tissue
Why a tumor board is critical to breast cancer care

Why a tumor board is critical to breast cancer care

26 min  ⋅ October 2nd
Podcast: Physicians meet weekly to review all cancer cases and plan treatment
What is breast cancer research?

What is breast cancer research?

31 min  ⋅ September 28th
Podcast: Laboratory and clinical research critical to diagnosis, treatment for breast cancer
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Classmates brought back together through breast cancer

Classmates brought back together through breast cancer

“There we were, two in our class (of 21) with breast cancer."
Jane Heilmann 8 min read
Wojo’s Rodeo teams with Edith Sanford Cancer Center

Wojo’s Rodeo teams with Edith Sanford Cancer Center

Pink-clad Minnesota event raises money to help women screen for breast cancer.
Pat Miller 11 min read
Breast reconstruction during mastectomy surgery

Breast reconstruction during mastectomy surgery

'I went to sleep with breast cancer and woke up with new breasts and no cancer.'
Carson Walker 11 min read
ND’s only sonography training program receives accreditation

ND’s only sonography training program receives accreditation

The job market for sonographers is projected to grow 23 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations.
Nadine Aljets 5 min read
Ovarian cancer: Symptoms and why it’s hard to diagnose

Ovarian cancer: Symptoms and why it’s hard to diagnose

Ovarian cancer is the presence of malignant cells in the ovaries. There are three types: Epithelial, which are cancers that affect the outer surface of the ovary and comprise 90 percent of ovarian cancers. Stromal tumors in cells that produce the hormones. Tumors in germ cells, which produce the eggs. How it’s detected Unfortunately, detection […]
Anthony Sierra, MD 7 min read
Cancer survivor gears up for Cowgirls for a Cure

Cancer survivor gears up for Cowgirls for a Cure

More than 100 riders compete Saturday to raise money for the Edith Sanford Breast Center.
Kay Todd 5 min read
Bicycling injuries leave man thankful for care

Bicycling injuries leave man thankful for care

'I consider myself in the lucky to be moving department.'
Pat Miller 9 min read
Breast cancer survivor creates new Mother’s Day memories

Breast cancer survivor creates new Mother’s Day memories

Kari Matthys still remembers the feeling of holding her oldest daughter in her arms for the first time. “She was this little life that just depended on you for everything,” Matthys said. “I loved every minute of being a mom.” Now a mother of three, Matthys, from Hillsboro, North Dakota, loves sharing her life and […]
Emily Fink 6 min read
Diagnosed with lung cancer: Now what?

Diagnosed with lung cancer: Now what?

What do the stages of lung cancer mean? The staging system indicates how far the lung cancer has spread and whether surgery would help: Stage I has a surprisingly good prognosis—up to 70 percent of people who have it diagnosed at this stage can be successfully treated. Many lung cancers at this stage are only […]
Michael Keppen, MD 7 min read
Tumor markers: What role they play in breast cancer care

Tumor markers: What role they play in breast cancer care

Once you’ve been through a breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery, there’s one question that will always be on your mind: Will my cancer return? You may have heard about, or been asked by family or friends if breast cancer recurrence can be monitored by a blood test. This is a test for tumor markers, […]
Terri Bentler, BSN, RN, OCN, CN-BN 4 min read