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Sanford Bismarck introduces technology to detect cancer
Media Contact: Erin Horn Senior Media Relations Specialist 701-516-4903 / erin.horn@sanfordhealth.org BISMARCK, N.D. (May 23, 2024)— Sanford Bismarck now offers Ion technology, a robotic-assisted platform for minimally invasive peripheral lung biopsy, which will enhance the detection of lung cancer. The Ion technology provides oncologists the ability to navigate to distant regions of the lungs to […]
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Sanford Thief River Falls free skin screenings April 24
April 2, 2024 Contact: Jessica Schindeldecker Senior Communications Specialist, Sanford Health (701) 200-6080 / Jessica.Schindeldecker@SanfordHealth.org THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. – Sanford Thief River Falls Southeast Campus, 1720 Highway 59 S., will host a free skin screening event for new patients on Wednesday, April 24, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments are available on a […]
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National cancer study aims to reach Midwestern patients
Enrolling in NCI research can help scientists find better ways to prevent cancer
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Understanding cervical cancer: signs, causes & risk factors
HPV vaccination and routine screenings can help prevent cervical cancer
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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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Should you get a PSA screening?
Sanford doctor spells out prostate cancer test pros and cons
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Lung cancer: Chances, symptoms and prevention
Should you get screened for lung cancer? Yes – if you have certain risk factors
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Breast cancer survivor returns to work with cancer patients
For 13 years, she has helped get patients checked into the cancer center
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Annual mammogram catches cancer early for Sanford provider
Don’t wait to schedule your yearly mammogram, says Rebecca Roemen, PA-C
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Sanford physician joins National Breast Cancer Roundtable
Dr. Shirlene Smook to work on risk reduction, screening and early detection
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At-home colon cancer test can save a life – if you follow up
After patient dismisses results, doctors support her colonoscopy and find cancer
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Younger age for colon screening catches polyps early
Had Keith Walraven waited much longer, his polyps could've developed into cancer
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Bismarck patient fights cancer for nearly 50 years
Connie Lundin has taken on Hodgkin’s disease, breast cancer and bone cancer
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Melanoma survivor who had cancer at age 15: Save your skin
Heading outside? Don't forget the sunblock and your ABCDEs
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Lynch syndrome: The genetics of colon cancer
This inherited condition can cause several types of cancer
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