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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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Sept. 22, 2012
Event highlights latest updates on pancreatic cancer
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
On Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, the Mayo Clinic Cancer Education Program will host a public event with a focus on pancreatic and islet cell cancers.
It will be from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. in Rochester, Minn., in Phillips Hall of the Siebens Building on the downtown campus. It's for patients, families and anyone interested in hearing the latest updates on the diagnosis, treatment and care of pancreatic cancer.
The event will highlight:
- Innovative treatment strategies
- Side effect management
- Nutritional strategies
- Genetic links
- Promising research updates
Mayo Clinic experts will provide updates on emerging therapies for people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from pancreatic cancer survivors and caregivers with their messages of hope and inspiration.
It will also feature a research poster exhibit where you can interact with cancer researchers as they explain the latest findings in research.
The cost of the program is $15 per person or $25 for a party of two (for registration up to Oct. 26). For more information and to register, call 507-538-6001 or email: canceredprog@mayo.edu.
Support for the event is provided by the Mayo Clinic Stephen and Barbara Slaggie Innovation in Cancer Education Fund.
Follow me on Twitter at @SherylNess1. Join the discussion at #livingwithcancer.
12 comments posted
March 12, 2013 9:03 a.m.
This comment is in response to Yathish. It is common for people to stop eating or eat very little at times. It is our nature to want to feed and nurture, however, some times it is OK to provide liquids only and let them tell us when they feel like eating again. Spend time together and provide other comforting measures, such as a hand massage or back massage to help her through this time.
- Sheryl Ness
March 6, 2013 9:58 a.m.
My mother is suffering from pancreatic cancer 4 th stage,she is now omitting and she has lost allmost 10 kg weight,she is passed NOT motion for 7 days,can anybody can share what food she should take at this stage thanks,Yathish
- Yathish
January 24, 2013 8:43 p.m.
Is there more info on this program..notes..a summary..a place to look?
- Michele
October 17, 2012 8:11 a.m.
This comment is to address Nancy's question...the conference will cover all types of pancreatic cancers, including neuroendocrine (islet cell) cancer. We would love it if you can join us for the day.
- Sheryl Ness
October 4, 2012 1:29 p.m.
I really enjoy your blog. It is very helpful. Do you know which cancers of the pancreas the conference will be addressing? I was diagnosed with Stage IV Neuro Endicrine cancer of the pancreas 2 1/2 years ago. Thank you!!
- Nancy
October 1, 2012 10:21 a.m.
Wish to attend but I live in Egypt , any one would help to give me the data . Thanks for your understanding
- Mervat
September 29, 2012 7:10 p.m.
Is HIFU and injection of 100% for Pancreatic Cancer the upcoming non-invasive way to treat the cancer? They are doing this in China with good results.. but I have not seen any statistic for this.
- Kaz
September 28, 2012 3:50 p.m.
Hope you will follow up with a good article in your newsletter. Live in Florida and I don't Twitter.
- Helen
September 28, 2012 11:20 a.m.
I am wondering if Obamacare has caused the rationing of several health aspects--including cancer. My Oncologist put me on Afinitor after 28 radiation treatments, 2 cycles of Adriamyacin and Streptozocin and 12 cycles of Sutent. Yesterday, Novartis said "we have to transfer you to medicare, who said although you qualify--we don't have a foundation to pick up our cost." To me this is like saying "you can die rather than try to fight the islet cell cancer for as long as possible.
- Kay
September 28, 2012 9:31 a.m.
For those interested in following the pancreatic conference and are not able to attend, I will be live Tweeting with the #livingwithcancer hashtag, @Sherylness1 on Twitter. I will also summarize the conference in a subsequent blog discussion after the event. I will keep you as informed as possible from afar. I realize how difficult it is to want to attend and be far away.
- Sheryl Ness
September 27, 2012 6:22 p.m.
Wish I could be there but live in Canada
- Mary
September 27, 2012 3:26 p.m.
That is a fat lot of good when one lives in Australia.
- Malcolm
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