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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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- Highlights from the Living with Cancer patient conference
Feb. 11, 2012
- Post-traumatic stress disorder can affect cancer survivors
Feb. 4, 2012
- Create a living legacy after cancer diagnosis
Jan. 28, 2012
- Palliative care focuses on pain relief and quality of care
Jan. 21, 2012
- Cancer and relationships: Tips for navigating change
Jan. 14, 2012
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Feb. 11, 2012
Highlights from the Living with Cancer patient conference
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Cancer conference covered chemotherapy, the future of care, integrative medicine, nutrition for cancer survivors and more. continue
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Feb. 4, 2012
Post-traumatic stress disorder can affect cancer survivors
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Cancer survivors should get help as soon as possible if post-traumatic stress disorder occurs after cancer treatment. continue
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Jan. 28, 2012
Create a living legacy after cancer diagnosis
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Life-changing diagnosis of cancer can inspire you to pass down a legacy to future generations. continue
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Jan. 21, 2012
Palliative care focuses on pain relief and quality of care
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Palliative care addresses physical, emotional and spiritual needs of a person with a serious or life-threatening illness. continue
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Jan. 14, 2012
Cancer and relationships: Tips for navigating change
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Living with cancer changes relationships. Use these tips on communication, intimacy and roles to help deal with the effects of cancer. continue
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Jan. 7, 2012
Healthy weight important for cancer survivors
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Try these tips to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight as a cancer survivor. continue
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Dec. 31, 2011
Survivorship class offers support as cancer treatment ends
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
New class gives cancer patients an opportunity to focus on moving forward after cancer treatment. continue
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Dec. 24, 2011
New year good time for cancer survivors to make new plan
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Use these tips to help shape a long and healthy life as a cancer survivor. continue
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Dec. 20, 2011
A seasonal wish for cancer survivors: Celebrate life
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Simplify. Live in the moment. Share the hope. Cancer survivors can celebrate life this season. continue
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Dec. 10, 2011
Hospice care services help patient, family
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Hospice care, for people nearing the end of life, focuses on quality of life for patient and other family needs. continue
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Dec. 3, 2011
Cancer conference offers help on key survivorship issues
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Cancer survivors, families to get expert advice from Mayo Clinic on diagnosis, treatment and survivorship issues. continue
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Nov. 29, 2011
Oncology social workers offer resources and support
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Social workers are there to help you navigate the cancer journey. continue
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Nov. 19, 2011
Living one day at a time with metastatic cancer
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Return of cancer brings unique challenges for survivors. continue
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Nov. 15, 2011
Cancer survivors, take time for Thanksgiving
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Holidays are a good time to reflect on the past, give thanks, and give back. continue
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Nov. 8, 2011
Living with cancer: Stock your pantry with nutritious choices
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Healthy eating helps cancer survivors heal on the path to recovery. continue
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Oct. 29, 2011
Comfort objects help cancer survivors
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Cancer survivors find strength, security in familiar objects in times of trauma, celebration. continue
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Oct. 22, 2011
Facebook, social media can help cancer survivors
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Mayo Clinic's Facebook pages help cancer survivors connect, find resources. continue
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Oct. 8, 2011
Tips for avoiding cancer treatment scams
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Cancer treatment decisions aren't easy. Use these tips in making sound choices and avoiding scams. continue
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Sept. 23, 2011
Fear of cancer recurrence is normal
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Fear of the future is normal for cancer survivors. You can try to address your fears in different ways. continue
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Sept. 10, 2011
Cancer-awareness events — Be inspired, show support
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
How do you find inspiration and show support in the fight against cancer? continue
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Aug. 27, 2011
Cancer survivors can thrive on inner strength
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Resilience key factor as cancer survivors thrive despite emotional, physical challenges. continue
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Aug. 13, 2011
Choosing your treatment team
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
It's important that you have confidence in your treatment team. So take time to get your questions answered so that you can make informed decisions. continue
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July 30, 2011
Cancer survivors practice the art of helping others
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Volunteers driven to help others after surviving cancer. continue
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July 16, 2011
Making positive change helps cancer survivors
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
If you can create positive change from the negatives of surviving cancer, you can change your life. continue
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July 2, 2011
Tips for cancer survivors dealing with financial burden
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
If you're a cancer survivor, you may be struggling with financial burdens. Use these tips to help navigate through the issues. continue
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