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    September 18, 2016
    Pictured here from left to right are some of team captains: Sally Acosta, Team Target; Joy Barclay, Abe's All Stars; Wanda Roff, Wanda's Celebration; Colette Zietz, Paul Bunyan Broadcasting/HBI Radio Flyers; Liz Torgeson, Be Awesome; Michelle Hawkins, Team Ma; Chantel Cartier, Be Awesome; Brenda Billings, Iverson Corner Drug Pharmacy Phanatics and Cindy Swedberg, Cancer Cannots.
    Beltrami County Relay For Life raises more than $100,000
    Relay For Life of Beltrami County held their annual event on July 9 at the Sanford Center. The event raised $107,464.16, the highest ever fundraising...
    newsSeptember 18, 2016 - 7:31am
    July 20, 2016
    Sanford's corporate headquarters in Sioux Falls, S.D.
    Sanford clinical trial results in new drug to stop vomiting in chemotherapy
    SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- A new drug is now available that can reduce nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy -- thanks to a national clinical...
    newsJuly 20, 2016 - 6:52pm
    July 10, 2016
    Friends and family of cancer survivors and those who lost their battle to cancer gathered late Saturday morning at the Sanford Center in Bemidji for Beltrami County's Relay for Life. (Rachel Newville | Bemidji Pioneer)
    Rallying together at the Relay: Annual event held at Sanford Center
    BEMIDJI—Spirits were high as friendly faces started to gather late Saturday morning at the Sanford Center for Beltrami County's Relay for...
    newsJuly 10, 2016 - 12:37am
    April 25, 2016
    Jacob Caliri takes in a round of applause during an early graduation ceremony hosted for him on Monday morning at Bemidji High School. Caliri was recently diagnosed with osteosarcoma in his cheek and jaw and will undergo surgery on Thursday. (Jillian Gandsey | Bemidji Pioneer)play button
    Hero of the day: BHS holds early graduation for senior student battling cancer (w/video, photos)
    BEMIDJI -- He was probably smiling. The people who know Jacob Caliri say he does that a lot, even on days a band doesn’t play in his honor....
    newsApril 25, 2016 - 7:44pm
    February 26, 2016
    Andra Vaughn, activities director at Bemidji Middle School, reacts after eighth-grader Tom Naig tossed a pie in her face on Friday during the school's lunch hour. (Jillian Gandsey | Bemidji Pioneer)play button
    Pie-filled flings: Students rewarded for raising money for cancer research (w/ video and photo gallery)
    Bemidji—At least one Bemidji Middle School eighth-grader believed Andra Vaughn had deserved this for a long, long time. "I"ve been wanting...
    newsFebruary 26, 2016 - 7:19pm
    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
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