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Smiling woman in a pink sweater.

Breast cancer survivor shares her story

“I knew I was in the right place” at Edith Sanford Breast Center
SHN Staff ⋅ 4 min read
A couple in ski goggles takes a selfie while on a ski lift on a sunny day.

Spot and prevent skin cancer ahead of time in the sun

Melanoma patient hopes to teach others about precautions he now takes
Jason Anschutz ⋅ 6 min read
Sanford Health patient poses by a bell on the wall patients ring after chemo.

Less travel time means more convenient cancer care

Treatment shrinks Sanford Worthington patient’s tumor to 1.25 mm
Ashley Schwab ⋅ 5 min read
cancer survivor Megan McManus applies sunscreen to her arm

Melanoma survivor who had cancer at age 15: Save your skin

Heading outside? Don't forget the sunblock and your ABCDEs
SHN Staff ⋅ 11 min read

Sanford Health changes age for colorectal screenings

March 1, 2022 Contact: Vanessa Vondra Sanford Health Media Relations 605-366-2432 / vanessa.vondra@sanfordhealth.org SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Sanford Health is updating its recommendation for when to get a colorectal cancer screening. Those at average risk should start regular screenings at age 45, which is lowered from age 50.  According to the CDC, while colorectal cancer […]
Vanessa Vondra ⋅ 3 min read

Ep. 13: Importance of heart and vascular screenings

Podcast on heart health and benefits of heart and vascular screenings with Sanford Health cardiologist, Dr. Ahmed Abuzaanona
Courtney Collen ⋅ 24 min read
A Sanford Health patient checks in at the front desk with a nurse in PPE.

Preventive health screenings you should not postpone

Now is the time to take care of any screenings that you've put off
Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read
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How to learn your own breast density and cancer risk

Screening on schedule can help detect breast cancer, even in the snowiest images
Dawn McCarty ⋅ 4 min read
Sanford Health doctor wearinga pink breast cancer awareness lanyard smiles and speaks into a microphone.

Ep. 19: Sanford Health, NCI connect to study, prevent cancer

The 'Connect' study will follow participants for 10+ years
Simon Floss ⋅ 22 min read
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Understanding cervical cancer: signs, causes & risk factors

HPV vaccination and routine screenings can help prevent cervical cancer
Katie Wright ⋅ 8 min read
Teenage girl with mask on getting a bandage on her arm after a vaccine.

HPV vaccine reduces cervical cancer rates by 87%, study says

Research provides evidence of vaccine-preventable cancer
Katie Wright ⋅ 5 min read
A Sanford Health patient talks to an unidentifiable man in the foreground while wearing a headset. They are sitting in the press box at a football game. His polo shirt says "Midco Sports."

Sports broadcaster finds cancer with Sanford genetic testing

Hereditary condition called Lynch syndrome led to colon cancer
Jason Anschutz ⋅ 7 min read
Dr. Michael Bouton headshot

Cancer physician keeps council focused on patient journey

In surgery or furniture making, Dr. Michael Bouton finds the right tools to fix things
Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read
breast cancer survivorship: hand holding letters spelling hope with a pink ribbon as the letter O.

Breast cancer survivorship 101: What’s next?

Lifestyle changes encouraged for breast cancer survivors
SHN Staff ⋅ 5 min read
A Sanford Health breast cancer doctor and staff pose standing, dressed in pink.

Algorithm spots patients’ potential breast cancer risk

Sanford Health develops AI to look for clues in provider notes on family history
Carson Walker ⋅ 11 min read