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Article contributed by Mayo Clinic Wellness Assessment Specialist, Sara Mansfield Staying active is important for those living with and beyond cancer. However, getting the…

There are many tools for good health. Some are well-documented and include physical activity, sleep, connection to others and healthy nutrition. We also often receive…

Have you ever thought about what makes a difference for you when learning something new? Think back to when you first learned you had cancer.…

Article contributed by Mayo Clinic Patient Navigators Angela Young and Jeri Lensing The Mayo Clinic Cancer Center has Patient Navigators on staff to assist cancer…

Article contributed by Mayo Staff Brianne Hamann, M.H.A., R.N., CCRN Many patients are offered participation in a clinical trial as an option for treatment either…

Article contributed by Mayo Staff Kendra Mele, R.N. Sleep dysfunction is a common complaint of those diagnosed with cancer. There are many aspects that contribute…

Article contributed by Erin Haefner Music is a universal and beautiful thing. Some use music as background noise on their morning commute, some like to…

Article contributed by oncologist Edward T. Creagan, M. D. Resiliency, stress, and burnout have become common topics in the corporate community. Resiliency means that bounce…

With the change to wintry weather, comes the cold and flu season. Prevention is always important, but heightened diligence may be warranted during and after…

Article contributed by Mayo Clinic acupuncturist Sara Bublitz, L.Ac What can acupuncture treat? Acupuncture can treat a myriad of conditions. It not only treats physical…

At work, I spend a good portion of my day on the computer. The last thing I want to do when I get home at…

Article contributed by Erin Haefner We have all experienced pain at some point in our lives. Whatever pain we have experienced, it can be hard…

Article contributed by Cancer Education Center staff; Jeri Lensing and Angela Young Your attitudes, emotions, and moods can change from day to day, and even…

While you were growing up, how many of you were taught that discussions about sex were inappropriate for casual conversation? For some of us, the…

For many people when they first hear a diagnosis of cancer for themselves or a loved one, work accommodations are not among the first thoughts…

Meet Claire. At age 20, Claire was studying to be a doctor and was diagnosed with melanoma. In the midst of a terminal diagnosis…

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health condition that is triggered by a shocking, terrifying, or scary event. We often associate PTSD with…

While I was growing up my parents would frequently tell me it was “important to treat other people the way you would want to be…

Do minutes ever seem like hours and days like weeks? Many people claim these statements to be true when waiting for test results – the…

When working with cancer patients and their families, a common thing I hear is "I'm surprised by my friend." People say they are surprised by…