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Sanford physician joins National Breast Cancer Roundtable

Sanford physician joins National Breast Cancer Roundtable

Dr. Shirlene Smook to work on risk reduction, screening and early detection
Kristen Beat ⋅ 3 min read
At-home colon cancer test can save a life – if you follow up

At-home colon cancer test can save a life – if you follow up

After patient dismisses results, doctors support her colonoscopy and find cancer
Jason Anschutz ⋅ 4 min read
Younger age for colon screening catches polyps early

Younger age for colon screening catches polyps early

Had Keith Walraven waited much longer, his polyps could've developed into cancer
Simon Floss ⋅ 7 min read
Bismarck patient fights cancer for nearly 50 years

Bismarck patient fights cancer for nearly 50 years

Connie Lundin has taken on Hodgkin’s disease, breast cancer and bone cancer
Jason Anschutz ⋅ 7 min read
Melanoma survivor who had cancer at age 15: Save your skin

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

Heading outside? Don't forget the sunblock and your ABCDEs
Mick Garry ⋅ 13 min read
Lynch syndrome: The genetics of colon cancer

Lynch syndrome: The genetics of colon cancer

This inherited condition can cause several types of cancer
SHN Staff ⋅ 9 min read
Understanding cervical cancer: signs, causes & risk factors

Understanding cervical cancer: signs, causes & risk factors

HPV vaccination and routine screenings can help prevent cervical cancer
Katie Wright ⋅ 8 min read
Your health matters: Don’t delay your care or screenings

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
Lung scans reveal ‘cancers we get the opportunity to cure’

Lung scans reveal ‘cancers we get the opportunity to cure’

Oncologist answers common questions about smoking, screening and when to talk to your doctor
Mick Garry ⋅ 10 min read
Yearly checkups help find breast cancer early

Yearly checkups help find breast cancer early

Mammography, mastectomy and reconstruction get breast cancer patient back to ranching
Erin Horn ⋅ 8 min read
National cancer study aims to reach Midwestern patients

National cancer study aims to reach Midwestern patients

Enrolling in NCI research can help scientists find better ways to prevent cancer
Simon Floss ⋅ 7 min read
Wisdom Study leads woman to breast cancer gene discovery

Wisdom Study leads woman to breast cancer gene discovery

'It becomes less about me and more about my family and wanting to watch them live a long, healthy life’
Carson Walker ⋅ 7 min read
Mammography at Sanford: The importance of regular screening

Mammography at Sanford: The importance of regular screening

Doctors in multiple specialties detail the benefits of early detection through routine screening
Jason Anschutz ⋅ 6 min read
Breast cancer survivor now supports others in community

Breast cancer survivor now supports others in community

Krystal Anderson mentors Sanford breast cancer patients, co-chairs support group
Jason Anschutz ⋅ 5 min read
Breast cancer: What you need to know

Breast cancer: What you need to know

One in eight American women get breast cancer in their lifetime
Ellen Koester ⋅ 6 min read