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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
- Genomics study targets women with breast cancer
Oct. 5, 2013
- What's your definition of cancer survivor?
Sept. 28, 2013
- Understanding prostate cancer, one man at a time
Sept. 21, 2013
- What are the ingredients to happiness?
Sept. 14, 2013
- Living with ovarian cancer
Sept. 7, 2013
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Oct. 5, 2013
Genomics study targets women with breast cancer
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Study aims to better understand why current standard chemotherapy works well for some women with breast cancer but not others, and to improve treatment. continue
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Sept. 28, 2013
What's your definition of cancer survivor?
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Some people living with cancer prefer the term thriver rather than survivor. Others can be in the category of previvor. Previvors are people have survived the risk of cancer due to genetic mutation. continue
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Sept. 21, 2013
Understanding prostate cancer, one man at a time
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Mayo Clinic study aims to help physicians better understand which drugs to prescribe for prostate cancer, based on the genetic makeup of each person's individual cancer. continue
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Sept. 14, 2013
What are the ingredients to happiness?
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
You can't eliminate uncertainty or anxiety, but you can find ways to have more positive, happy days instead of days filled with sadness and negative emotions. continue
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Sept. 7, 2013
Living with ovarian cancer
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Living with uncertainty may be the most difficult aspect of ovarian cancer survivorship. Try various support strategies. continue
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Aug. 31, 2013
Racing toward a cure for breast cancer
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Awareness events help breast cancer survivors connect in drive to make a difference. continue
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Aug. 24, 2013
Personality affects how cancer survivors deal with care
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Extroverts, introverts have different ways of giving and receiving energy in surviving cancer. continue
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Aug. 17, 2013
Add color to your diet
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Colorful vegetables and fruits contain health-promoting substances, such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals. continue
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Aug. 10, 2013
Individualized treatment for lung cancer
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Individualized treatment for non-small cell lung cancer is made possible by molecular profiling of an individual's cancer cells. continue
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Aug. 2, 2013
Choose to be hopeful
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
People who are hopeful are more motivated to take care of themselves, practice healthy behaviors, overcome obstacles, and stick to treatment plans. continue
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July 27, 2013
Palliative care helps cancer patients live longer and better
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Palliative care focuses on treating the whole person — including the physical, emotional, social and spiritual aspects — not just a disease. It's proven to improve quality of life. continue
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July 20, 2013
Meditate in nature to help relieve stress of cancer fight
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
A few minutes a day spent outdoors does wonders for the soul in fighting off stress. Take time to be thankful and enjoy the beauty. continue
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July 13, 2013
Skin cancer on the rise in young people
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Study says frequent use of tanning beds helps drive spike in skin cancer rate — especially among young women. continue
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July 3, 2013
Molecular profiling: Personalizing your cancer treatment
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Mayo Clinic researchers aim to individualize cancer therapies through molecular profiling. continue
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June 29, 2013
HPV vaccine making a difference in infection rates
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Researchers have found that since the introduction of the HPV vaccine, infection rates have dropped by almost 50 percent. continue
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June 22, 2013
Mentoring for new cancer survivors
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Long-time cancer survivors provide a valuable service in mentoring those who are new to it. continue
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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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