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    October 8, 2015
    After she was diagnosed with breast cancer and went through treatment, Tanya Engesether set a goal to take part in the first Blue Ox marathon in 2013. She continues to run and will take part in Saturday's 26K Lake Loop as part of Blue Ox events. (Jillian Gandsey | Bemidji Pioneer)
    Running after recovery: Cancer survivor to compete in Blue Ox event for a third year in row
    BEMIDJI -- Tanya Engesether wears a lot of different hats in her life. From owning a business with her husband Ron, to being a mother of two...
    newsOctober 8, 2015 - 8:33pm
    October 7, 2015
    A spiritual healer gave Rachel Schoelkoph the name "Mud Turtle Woman" as a child. Today, the breast cancer survivor from Red Lake fashions purses out of turtle shells which are among the crafts she turned to when recovering from cancer treatments. (Crystal Dey, Bemidji Pioneer)
    Solace in the sticks: Woodworking helps breast cancer survivor cope with illness
    RED LAKE—Rachel Schoelkoph has always had a love for animals and nature. It is because of that devotion she is able to love—and live...
    newsOctober 7, 2015 - 6:57pm
    June 5, 2015
    Cancer survivors picnic at Sanford Bemidji
    BEMIDJI -- Sanford Cancer Center is inviting the public to the Cancer Survivors Picnic from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday in the healing garden at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center, 1300 Anne St. NW. The free event will feature food, a program and an opportunity to meet and celebrate with...
    newsJune 5, 2015 - 7:48pm
    May 21, 2015
    Cancer survivors picnic at Sanford Bemidji on June 7
    BEMIDJI -- Sanford Cancer Center is inviting the public to the Cancer Survivors Picnic from 1 to 3 p.m. June 7 in the healing garden at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center, 1300 Anne St. NW. The free event will feature food, a program and an opportunity to meet and celebrate with...
    newsMay 21, 2015 - 9:18pm
    May 20, 2015
    Sanford clinical trial looks for genetic targets in cancer
    BEMIDJI -- A Sanford Health clinical trial that looks for genetic targets in cancer is now being offered at the Sanford Cancer Center in Bemidji. The Genetic Exploration of the Molecular Basis of Malignancy in Adults (GEMMA) is enrolling adult patients whose cancer has progressed...
    newsMay 20, 2015 - 9:00pm
    January 25, 2015
    PATRICK GUILFOILE: Bad luck and cancer
    Cancer is very common. At least a third of us will have a brush with it at some point in our lives. We've learned a great deal about the causes of cancer over the past couple of decades. In general, some change in our DNA or a change in the regulation of our DNA ultimately causes...
    opinion/columnsJanuary 25, 2015 - 12:00am
    December 6, 2014
    Nicole Jaranson and her father, Steve, partcipate in the "Shoot for the Cure" fundraiser Saturday in the 4H building at Beltrami County Fairgrounds. The Bemidji Archery Club was one of four clubs around Minnesota that hosted an event Saturday to raise funds to fight breast cancer.
    Ribbons and Bows: Bemidji Archery Club hosts breast cancer awareness benefit
    BEMIDJI -- Archers were on target Saturday at the "Shoot for the Cure" event hosted by the Bemidji Archery Club at the Beltrami County Fairgrounds....
    newsDecember 6, 2014 - 6:51pm
    September 26, 2014
    Tyrell Durant, middle in blue, gives it all he’s got in the tug-of-war Friday afternoon during the annual Relay Recess at J.W Smith Elementary. Tyrell had the lead spot on his team. Directly behind him, pictured at right, was classmate Damien White. At left is Marquise Roland, who had the lead spot on his team. All three are in the first grade at J.W. Smith. Bethany Wesley | Bemidji Pioneerplay button
    Video: A rally for Relay; Elementary schools join together to help fight cancer
    BEMIDJI — Kaleb Besch had perfect aim. And probably a little bit of luck, too. The kindergartner took hold of a softball and pitched it right...
    news/educationSeptember 26, 2014 - 11:24pm
    July 9, 2014
    Wanda Roff is this year’s ambassador for cancer survivors for Saturday’s Relay for Life at the Sanford Center. She will be part of a group who will donate their hair to Locks for Love during the event. Roff purchased her Honda motorcycle three years ago as a treat to herself for remaining cancer free. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer
    Striking a blow against cancer: Beltrami County Relay for Life on Saturday at Sanford Center
    BEMIDJI -- Wanda Roff has been cancer free since May of 2006. Now, eight years later, the Bemidji woman will share her cancer survivor story...
    newsJuly 9, 2014 - 11:57pm
    June 20, 2014
    Sanford Bemidji Cancer Center reached a milestone Tuesday, achieving two cancer care accreditations. Making the announcement was Dr. John Bollinger, chairman of the cancer committee for Sanford Bemidji .
    'A circle of love:' Sanford Bemidji Cancer Center celebrates achievements
    BEMIDJI -- The magnitude of her breast cancer diagnosis didn't completely hit Sarah Anderson until a few weeks later, when she missed her chance...
    newsJune 20, 2014 - 11:42am
    December 4, 2013
    Thousands expected to sing 'Clouds' at MOA
    BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — Thousands of people are expected to gather at the Mall of America to mark the anniversary of the debut of a song written by a Minnesota teen who died of cancer. Zach Sobiech was 18 when he died from osteosarcoma in May. Before he died, he turned to...
    newsDecember 4, 2013 - 9:10am
    May 10, 2013
    N.D. men with bladder cancer sue drugmaker
    FARGO – Two North Dakota men with bladder cancer are suing a Japanese drug manufacturer in Fargo federal court because they say the company failed to warn them that bladder cancer was a risk in taking Actos, its diabetes drug.
    newsMay 10, 2013 - 2:24pm
    December 14, 2012
    Sanford Bemidji participates in colorectal cancer screening collaborative
    BEMIDJI – Sanford Bemidji recently participated in a statewide collaborative designed to help participating medical groups enhance their current colorectal cancer screening efforts. The collaborative was led by a consortium composed of the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement,...
    newsDecember 14, 2012 - 9:50pm
    October 23, 2012
    Bemidji native, retired brigadier general, loses cancer battle
    FAIRFAX, Va. – Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General William Heilman, a Bemidji native, died earlier this month after a year-long battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He was 62.
    newsOctober 23, 2012 - 11:05pm
    March 8, 2009
    Polyp Man, aka Warren Larson, protests against colorectal screening outside MeritCare-Bemidji Same Day Surgery. Health care committee members from Bemidji, the Red Lake Nation and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe have organized a series of educational meetings about colorectal cancer screening using humor as a vehicle to open dialog about a difficult subject. Pioneer photo/Molly Miron
    Group uses humor to spread cancer prevention message
    Cancer screening can detect early cancer and the polyps that might develop into cancer, but the preparation for the test and the colonoscopy...
    newsMarch 8, 2009 - 3:43am
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