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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 […]

New colon cancer screening test goes to Sanford Labs
At-home kit comes with pre-paid postage, saving patients time and money

Colorectal cancer screening: Check out the options
With early detection, colon cancer is 90% treatable

Four breast cancer screening options
Breast self-exams, mammograms and more ways to watch your breast health

Ep. 7: Genetics transform breast cancer screenings
WISDOM study shares clues about history and health, says Larissa Risty

Lung cancer screenings now available to help catch it early
Terri tells us more about lung cancer screenings.

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.

Screening catches breast cancer early
Mammogram begins Sanford employee’s cancer journey from Aberdeen to Sioux Falls

Breast cancer survivor urges women not to delay screening
Mammogram detected breast cancer at earliest and most treatable stage

Breast cancer severity goes down with mammography screening
It's important to keep your screenings on schedule, even during pandemic

Spot and prevent skin cancer ahead of time in the sun
Melanoma patient hopes to teach others about precautions he now takes

Less travel time means more convenient cancer care
Treatment shrinks Sanford Worthington patient’s tumor to 1.25 mm

Melanoma survivor who had cancer at age 15: Save your skin
Heading outside? Don't forget the sunblock and your ABCDEs

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 […]

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