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Spot and prevent skin cancer ahead of time in the sun
Melanoma patient hopes to teach others about precautions he now takes
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Less travel time means more convenient cancer care
Treatment shrinks Sanford Worthington patient’s tumor to 1.25 mm
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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 […]
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Importance of heart and vascular screenings
Podcast: Your heart health and the benefits of screenings with cardiologist Ahmed Abuzaanona
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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
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Heart screenings protect against disease, save lives
Cardiovascular disease accounts for nearly 1 of every 3 deaths in the U.S.
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Sanford Health, NCI connect to study, prevent cancer
Podcast: The 'Connect' study will follow participants for 10+ years
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HPV vaccine reduces cervical cancer rates by 87%, study says
Research provides evidence of vaccine-preventable cancer
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Breast cancer survivorship 101: What’s next?
Lifestyle changes encouraged for breast cancer survivors
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Algorithm spots patients’ potential breast cancer risk
Sanford Health develops AI to look for clues in provider notes on family history
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Patient is colon cancer-free after robotic-assisted surgery
In the hands of a surgeon, robot makes smaller incisions, easier recovery
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Get a skin check, then support skin cancer prevention
Safety in the Sun Run raises both awareness and funds for melanoma research
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Sanford Health hosts skin screenings May 3, Melanoma Monday
Contact: Christen Rennich Media Relations (701) 200-6080/ christen.rennich@sanfordhealth.org FARGO, N.D., April 27, 2021 – Sanford Dermatology & Laser Clinic in Fargo will host a free skin screening event for the community on May 3 from 2:30 to 7 p.m. The event will be held on Melanoma Monday which designated by the American Academy of Dermatology annually […]
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Cancer patient fights disease with superhero attitude
She arrives for chemo treatments wearing costumes and bearing gifts
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Sanford nurse practitioner writes book about battling cancer
Katherine Friese transformed breast cancer into an endurance sport — and won
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