Reflections on 2012 trends from cancer survivors
By Mayo Clinic staffOriginal Article: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cancer-survivor-knowledge/MY02336
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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.
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Jan. 4, 2013
Reflections on 2012 trends from cancer survivors
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
As the New Year begins, it seems fitting to take a look at a few of the most popular blog discussions from 2012.
Your perspectives on survivorship are what I hope to bring forward for discussion every week in the coming year.
Here are a few highlights from 2012:
- Diet and exercise matter — Many of you commented on the various discussions about healthy eating and fitting in daily exercise. The research continues to be strong showing the positive effects of both eating healthy and being active on cancer survivor outcomes.
- Cancer screening recommendations are changing — We talked about the recommended changes for the PSA test for prostate cancer screening and new ways to screen for colon cancer. The science behind screening is seeking more effective ways to screen and detect cancers. The coming year will bring even more changes that we will be sure to discuss.
- Good communication is vital — The discussions about health literacy and communicating with your care team were active. More and more, cancer survivors are seeking out information and resources in a proactive manner. Remember, you're the one who needs to understand and navigate the best solutions for your own care. Don't be afraid to ask questions, clarify understanding and be comfortable with your decisions.
- Surviving cancer is stressful to the body and the mind — We are continually learning about how the stress of cancer affects the entire person. Our discussion on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) showed that many of you are dealing with anxiety and stress as a result of your cancer diagnosis. Additionally, fear of recurrence continues to be a major concern long after treatment is over.
- Cancer treatments are changing — New ways of treating cancer such as oral chemotherapy, vaccines and targeted therapy are upon us. Look for even more discussion on these topics in the coming year.
Our goal for the Living with Cancer newsletter and blog is to provide the best knowledge, resources and support to live well as a survivor. Feel free to comment with ideas and suggestions for blog topics for 2013.
Follow me on Twitter at @SherylNess1. Join the discussion at #livingwithcancer.
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