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Sanford cancer scientist aims to help American Indian women

Contact: Shawn Neisteadt Sanford Health Media Relations 605-366-2432 / shawn.neisteadt@sanfordhealth.org @SanfordShawnN SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Aug. 14, 2020 — A scientist at Sanford Health in the Cancer Biology and Immunotherapy group at Sanford Research is launching a two-part program against breast cancer. The program is possible through a Geographical Management of Cancer Health Disparities Program Region […]
Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 4 min read
Dr. Preston Steen meets with an older female patient in a chemotherapy room.

Grant gives Sanford access to national cancer trials

Close to home, patients can join clinical trials trying to improve cancer care
Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 11 min read
A doctor wears a mask during a wellness exam with a female patient

Your health matters: Don’t delay your care or screenings

Regular wellness visits with your primary care provider can help you maintain your health
Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 5 min read
Breast cancer survivor Jessica Arend sits with her husband and three sons in their backyard.

‘I never thought breast cancer would hit me’

Breast cancer survivor shares how she put breast cancer in rearview mirror
Jessica Arend ⋅ 6 min read
Dave and Eric Van Dusen

Heart screenings protect against disease, save lives

Cardiovascular disease accounts for nearly 1 of every 3 deaths in the U.S.
Hannah Nieman ⋅ 8 min read
cancer deaths decline: nurse talks with patient in scarf

Cancer deaths are on the decline in U.S., study says

Sanford Health screenings are key part of early detection
SHN Staff ⋅ 8 min read
Denise Kaeslin, a breast cancer survivor and supporter of Sanford Health's survivorship program, stands in front of a cornfield ready to be harvested.

Taking cancer survivorship care to the next level, for all

Inclusive care for cancer survivors is part of $1.8 million CDC grant
Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 14 min read
Doctor Jesse Dirksen sits in an upright posture, smiling during an interview

Breast cancer surgeon Jesse Dirksen: A source of help, hope

Homegrown surgeon thinks future of care might put him out of a job someday
Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 19 min read
Heidi Heitkamp speaks on a stage with a U.S. flag in the background.

Sen. Heidi Heitkamp: Beating breast cancer in the public eye

"Whether they voted for me or not, they were pulling for me to survive cancer"
Kay Todd ⋅ 7 min read
Two women flexing in Minnesota Vikings gear -- the power of mom and daughter colonoscopy.

Mom and daughter learn colonoscopy is key to stopping cancer

After 34-year-old was diagnosed with colon cancer, her mom was diagnosed, too
SHN Staff ⋅ 6 min read
Genetic counseling podcast: Larissa Risty

Genetic counseling podcast: Larissa Risty talks about cancer

Find out why genetic counseling is useful and how to explore family history
Larissa Risty ⋅ 2 min read
Sanford Health providers and genetic counselors work with families to determine if genetic testing is right for children

Genetic testing for pediatric cancer

When is it appropriate for a child to have a genetic test? Counselors weigh in.
SHN Staff ⋅ 12 min read
older man and woman smiling

Lynch syndrome: The genetics of colon cancer

This inherited condition can cause several types of cancer.
SHN Staff ⋅ 9 min read
Cancer survivor: Two individual chatting in a restaurant

Cancer patients receive help from ‘miracle man’

Cancer survivor Steve Bulat uses his experiences to mentor cancer patients through their journeys.
Taya Ordahl ⋅ 8 min read
A male breast cancer patient at Sanford Health helps his daughter blow bubbles on a sunny day.

Male breast cancer: Pink stands for men, too

“I was speechless. How can a male have breast cancer? How could this happen to me?"
SHN Staff ⋅ 9 min read