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Breast cancer survivor opts for mastectomy, plastic surgery

Breast cancer survivor opts for mastectomy, plastic surgery

Bismarck patient works hand-in-hand with Sanford docs on her options

author avatar Jason Anschutz  ⋅ 6 min read
architectural photo of new Sanford Health Medical Building 4

Sanford Health adding new medical building in Sioux Falls

author avatar Jon Berg  ⋅ 5 min read
Corporate headquarters for Sanford Health

Black Hills Plastic Surgery to join Sanford Health

author avatar Paul Heinert  ⋅ 3 min read
Female doctor discussing treatment with female patient in exam room.

Liposuction vs tummy tuck: What to know about 2 procedures

author avatar SHN Staff  ⋅ 3 min read
Smiling baby boy on a fuzzy blanket has a small surgical scar above his lip.

Fresh Start, Sanford branch out to bring smiles overseas

author avatar Simon Floss  ⋅ 6 min read

Podcasts


Your surgical options after a breast cancer diagnosis

Your surgical options after a breast cancer diagnosis

33 min  ⋅ October 29th
Podcast: Surgeon talks through mastectomy, lumpectomy, preventive surgery and breast awareness
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
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Recent Stories


Sanford Children’s, Fresh Start partner with smiles in mind

Sanford Children’s, Fresh Start partner with smiles in mind

Screenings available for children to receive reconstructive surgery at no cost
Simon Floss ⋅ 6 min read
Sanford neurosurgeon travels to Ghana for historic surgery

Sanford neurosurgeon travels to Ghana for historic surgery

Dr. Alexander Drofa a key figure in attempt to separate conjoined twins
Jason Anschutz Headshot Jason Anschutz ⋅ 5 min read
Same day surgery center offers more ways to care for you

Same day surgery center offers more ways to care for you

Bismarck location handles procedures that would otherwise be performed in a hospital
Erin Johnson headshot Erin Horn ⋅ 4 min read
Skin cancer gives patient plenty of Mohs surgery experience

Skin cancer gives patient plenty of Mohs surgery experience

The treatment aims for a complete cure as well as a smaller scar
Headshot of woman Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 9 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 Carson Walker ⋅ 11 min read
What breast cancer surgery option is right for you?

What breast cancer surgery option is right for you?

Surgeons can help you choose among mastectomy, reconstruction and more
Lorraine Cross icon SHN Staff ⋅ 6 min read
Sanford Health plastic surgeon transforms lives worldwide

Sanford Health plastic surgeon transforms lives worldwide

Dr. Rif’ At Hussain works with Sanford World Clinics to perform surgeries on children with cleft lip and palate in Pakistan.
Lorraine Cross icon SHN Staff ⋅ 7 min read

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