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Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
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Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Sheryl M. Ness
Sheryl Ness, R.N., O.C.N., is a nurse educator for the Cancer Education Program at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. She helps inform patients, families and caregivers about services and resources to help them through the cancer journey.
She has a master's degree in nursing from Augsburg College. In addition, she is an assistant professor of oncology at the College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, and is certified as a specialist in oncology nursing. Sheryl has worked for more than 20 years at Mayo Clinic as an educator. She has a keen interest in the importance of the quality of life and concerns of people living with cancer.
Latest entries
- Difficult conversations about cancer can be empowering
June 15, 2013
- Quality of life issues key factor for cancer patients
June 8, 2013
- Anger and cancer — what to do with the difficult emotions
June 1, 2013
- Preventive mastectomy — a personal choice
May 25, 2013
- Share your story about living with cancer
May 18, 2013
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June 15, 2013
Difficult conversations about cancer can be empowering
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Being open in talking about cancer may help with your sense of empowerment, reality and feeling of control over your personal situation. continue
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June 8, 2013
Quality of life issues key factor for cancer patients
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Quality of life issues affect cancer patients during treatment and years later for many. continue
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June 1, 2013
Anger and cancer — what to do with the difficult emotions
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Anger is normal when dealing with cancer. What's key is how you deal with it. Try to direct it to something positive, be upfront about it and find a way to cope. continue
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May 25, 2013
Preventive mastectomy — a personal choice
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Whether to have a preventive mastectomy or not is a highly personal choice. Know the key issues and alternative strategies. continue
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May 18, 2013
Share your story about living with cancer
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Sharing your cancer stories can provide a ray of hope and reassurance to others. Make a difference. continue
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May 10, 2013
Gratitude for a mother's care and love
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Mothers can play a key role for those struggling with the emotions and stress of living with cancer. continue
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May 3, 2013
Celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
National Cancer Survivors Day celebrations honor those whose lives have been touched by cancer. continue
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April 27, 2013
Practice mindful eating during, after cancer treatment
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Mindful eating is a way of being present during eating by relaxing and taking time to taste, savor and celebrate food and nutrition. continue
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April 20, 2013
How to manage hand-foot syndrome from chemotherapy
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Chemotherapy can cause hand-foot syndrome, a skin reaction on the hands and feet. continue
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April 13, 2013
Explore the uplifting effects of aromatherapy
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Aromatherapy may help cancer survivors lower anxiety, relieve stress and improve mood. continue
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April 6, 2013
Events to raise awareness of melanoma
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Run/walk and family education program aim to raise awareness of melanoma in Minnesota. continue
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March 30, 2013
Living with Cancer patient conference videos available
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Find out more about inheriting cancer, the environment and cancer, pancreatic cancer, alternative cancer therapies and more. continue
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March 23, 2013
The power of friends
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Having friends around can help you deal with pain, stress and illness in a positive manner. continue
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March 16, 2013
How new cancer drugs are developed
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Find out how new cancer drugs are studied, developed and approved by the FDA. continue
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March 9, 2013
Living in unknown territory: Rare cancers
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Ask questions, find the right specialist, and gather support from others to help you along the way if you're diagnosed with a rare cancer. continue
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March 2, 2013
Colon cancer awareness first step toward prevention
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Know your risks and get screening to help prevent colon cancer. continue
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Feb. 23, 2013
Mayo Clinic patient app can make your life easier
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Our patient app give you access to medical records, appointment schedules, prescription refills, secure messaging between you and your care team and more. continue
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Feb. 16, 2013
Cancer survivors struggle with fear of frequent scans
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
"Scanitis" might lead to changes in follow-up scan schedules for cancer survivors. continue
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Feb. 9, 2013
Sleep essential for healthy living: Get your 7 hours a night
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
For cancer survivors, the benefits of sleep shouldn't be overlooked. Getting enough sleep can help your body respond better to treatment and may speed your recovery. continue
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Feb. 2, 2013
Try, do or see 13 new things in 2013
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Take a break from routine as a cancer survivor and step outside your comfort zone. Try some new things and experience the joy of life. continue
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Jan. 12, 2013
Check out these favorite books on cancer survivorship
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Practical books on surviving cancer deal with everything from emotions to physical changes, alternative medicine to nutrition. continue
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Jan. 4, 2013
Reflections on 2012 trends from cancer survivors
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
From diet and exercise to new treatments, cancer survivors share knowledge, resources and support. continue
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Dec. 20, 2012
Inspiration for the holidays
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Cancer survivors need to reduce stress this holiday season. Focus on what's really important — your health and the special gifts you share with others. continue
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Dec. 15, 2012
Watch and wait cancers — monitoring has benefits
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
If a cancer is slow growing, it may be best to wait until the cancer is at a stage where treatment would be more effective. Or, it may never need active treatment. continue
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Dec. 8, 2012
Living with cancer patient and family conference coming
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Cancer experts set to meet with patients, families to discuss the latest in diagnosis and treatment of cancer. continue
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