Connecting Lives – 2025 Summer Newsletter
Find out what we’ve been up to at the Bismarck Cancer Center with our Connecting Lives Summer 2025 magazine!
Ask a Pro with Dr. Watkins
Ask a Pro with Dr. John Watkins, Bismarck Cancer Center Q: I am a 20 year old college student and wondering what I can do to reduce my risk of […]
Understanding Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is a disease in which cells in the cervix become abnormal and divide without control, forming a mass called a tumor. The cervix is the lower, narrow end […]
The Power of Good Food: Eating Right during Radiation Treatments
Radiation treatment is an important way to fight cancer. But it can also make you feel tired and sick. That’s why it’s crucial to eat healthy during this time. A […]
Healing Touch: The Benefits of Massage Therapy for Radiation Patients
Radiation therapy is an important treatment option for many cancer patients. While it can be effective in fighting cancer, it often comes with side effects that can cause discomfort and […]
Canvas of Hope: Exploring the Benefits of Art Therapy for Cancer Patients and Caregivers
Held the first Wednesday of every month from 6-8 p.m., classes are open to all cancer survivors, patients, families and caregivers. They are facilitated through Theo Art School located at 1810 Schafer Street, #5 in Bismarck, ND. Register using this link or by calling 701-222-6542.
BCC Donates Radiation Treatment Machine
Bismarck Cancer Center Donates Radiation Treatment Machine to those Fighting Cancer in Ukraine The Bismarck Cancer Center (BCC) is helping provide cancer relief locally…. and now in Ukraine. BCC discovered […]
Ask a Pro with Dr. Robert Reynolds
I’ve heard that head and neck cancers are on the rise. What can we do to help prevent it?
According to the American Cancer Society, each year around 65,000 Americans are diagnosed with head and neck cancer. Head and neck cancers often appear in the nasal cavity, sinuses, lips, mouth, salivary glands, thyroid glands, throat and larynx.
Get to Know Dr. Robert Reynolds
Please get to know Radiation Oncologist Dr. Robert Reynolds as he shares stories about the fantastic care and technology at the Bismarck Cancer Center.
Ask a Pro – Skin Cancer
with Dr. Robert Reynolds, Radiation Oncologist, Bismarck Cancer Center Q: What are some signs of skin cancer? A: Skin cancers (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma) are […]
Ask a Pro- Testicular Cancer Awareness
Ask A Pro with John Watkins, Radiation Oncologist Q: I am a 22-year old male college student and I have a nodule on my testicle. Could this be cancer? A: […]
Ask a Pro- Lung Cancer Awareness
w/ Dr. Robert Reynolds, Radiation Oncologist, Bismarck Cancer Center Q: I am a 62-year-old man who has been smoking most of my life. Do I need to be screened for […]
Ask a Pro – Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Q: I am a 38 year old female with no family history of breast cancer. When should I get my first mammogram?
A: Regular mammograms can help find breast cancer at an early stage, when treatment is most successful.
Head & Neck Cancer Awareness
Head and neck cancers account for nearly 4 percent of all cancers in the United States, the National Cancer Institute reported. Alcohol and tobacco use are major risk factors for head and neck cancers. Infection with cancer-causing types of human papillomavirus (HPV) also increases a person’s risk of certain head and neck cancers.