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Thief River Falls hosts free skin cancer screening June 8

May 27, 2022 Contact: Jessica Schindeldecker Sanford Health Senior Communications Specialist (701) 200-6080 / Jessica.Schindeldecker@SanfordHealth.org FARGO, N.D. – Sanford Health Thief River Falls Southeast Campus, 1720 Highway 59 S., will host a free skin cancer screening event for the community on Wednesday, June 8, from 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Patients […]
Jessica Schindeldecker ⋅ 3 min read
A FIT testing machine labeled "Polymedco, Inc." sits open on a countertop with trays of test tubes next to it.

New colon cancer screening test goes to Sanford Labs

At-home kit comes with pre-paid postage, saving patients time and money
Mick Garry ⋅ 5 min read
A happy, healthy mid-40s couple hugs on a sunny beach.

Colorectal cancer screening: Check out the options

With early detection, colon cancer is 90% treatable
Jason Anschutz ⋅ 6 min read
A mammography provider stands behind a computer with multiple monitors, back to the camera. She is helping a patient get a mammogram at Edith Sanford Breast Center.

Four breast cancer screening options

Breast self-exams, mammograms and more ways to watch your breast health
Shirlene Knudtson Smook, MD ⋅ 5 min read
Larissa Risty and Jacqueline Palfy having a conversation in front of podcast microphones

Ep. 7: Genetics transform breast cancer screenings

WISDOM study shares clues about history and health, says Larissa Risty
Jacqueline Palfy ⋅ 26 min read
View of radiologist or technician with senior male patient through an integrated PET-CT scanner.

Lung cancer screenings now available to help catch it early

Terri tells us more about lung cancer screenings.
Terri Bentler, BSN, RN, OCN, CN-BN ⋅ 3 min read
A middle aged couple relaxing on a sofa.

Ep. 14: Colon cancer awareness and the importance of screenings

Colorectal screenings are an important measure in decreasing the risk of developing colon cancer and are now recommended at age 45.
Simon Floss ⋅ 26 min read
A Sanford employee in workout gear smiles triumphantly at the top of a set of stone stairs surrounded by leafy gardens.

Screening catches breast cancer early

Mammogram begins Sanford employee’s cancer journey from Aberdeen to Sioux Falls
Ellen Koester ⋅ 6 min read
A Sanford Health patient smiles by a tree. Hanging plants line the white fence behind her.

Breast cancer survivor urges women not to delay screening

Mammogram detected breast cancer at earliest and most treatable stage
Ashley Schwab ⋅ 6 min read
Mammography continues during the covid pandemic. Close up of pink ribbon badge on woman's chest to support breast cancer cause.

Breast cancer severity goes down with mammography screening

It's important to keep your screenings on schedule, even during pandemic
Courtney Collen ⋅ 5 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