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888-643-2584 (toll-free)
health.sage@state.mn.us

Sage Stories

  • Benita Robinson

  • Benita was impacted by breast cancer at an early age and has made it her mission to advocate for breast cancer awareness and education.
  • Lily's Story

  • At 27 years old, Lily learned she had cervical cancer. HPV causes almost all cervical cancers. She is sharing her story to encourage parents to protect their children from HPV-related cancers by getting them vaccinated.
  • Leanna's Story

  • Diagnosed with breast cancer after receiving a mammogram through the Sage Program in 2022, Leanna has advocated for her needs and wants others with breast cancer to feel empowered to do the same.
  • Mary Crow

  • After years of regular mammograms, Mary was diagnosed with breast cancer and wants others to know the importance of early detection.
  • Sage Newsletters

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  • Increasing Cancer Screening in SW Minnesota

  • Find campaign resources and tools to promote early detection and regular screening of breast cancer.
  • Andi Skillings

  • Andi was only 29 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now, she wants other Hispanic women to get screened in case it might save their lives too.
  • Pamela Weems

  • When Pamela was first diagnosed with breast cancer, she knew she wanted to reach out to other women. Pamela started Think Pink, an event celebrating breast cancer awareness and survivorship.
  • Danielle Crowell

  • A combination of fear and lack of access to health care caused Danielle to put off her Pap test for several years. The Sage Screening Program made a life-saving difference in Danielle's life.
  • Andrea Bonhiver

  • Andrea was diagnosed with cervical cancer at age 33 and is now dedicated to reducing the stigma around HPV and helping cancer survivors feel supported.
  • Amy Munson

  • Amy was diagnosed with breast cancer that had spread to other places in her body. One year after surgery, Amy encourages others to never give up.
 
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Last Updated: 09/27/2024

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