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The Stephen and Barbara Slaggie Family Cancer Education Center provides free educational resources and support for cancer patients and their families – including group classes, patient navigation, and online resources through Mayo Clinic Connect.
Throughout the year, we publish articles on a wide range of cancer-related topics. You’re reading one of them now! Our hope is that these articles provide support, inspire hope, and offer information that is truly meaningful as you navigate cancer or support a loved one.
No one understands what information is most helpful better than those living through the experience. That’s why we’re reaching out today.
We want to hear your ideas.
What topics would you like us to cover in future articles? No suggestion is too big or too small. Our team will research up-to-date evidence and collaborate with Mayo Clinic experts to ensure the information we provide is accurate and useful. While we may not be able to write about every suggestion, your input helps guide our work and ensures we continue offering resources that matter to our community.
Feel free to browse previous articles for inspiration.
What can we write about that would help you on your journey? Please comment below.
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How to talk to doctor about what kind of treatment is right.
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3 ReactionsThe effects of excess hormones. Do these effect our emotions?
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1 ReactionI recently had a precancerous place removed from my forehead. It was not a big place, but I wonder what this means for the future? The dermatologist has me coming in a year from now. I have been in the sun all of my life and I know that when I was a kid, sunscreen was not a big recommendation.
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1 Reaction@haelsky Thanks for the ideas. In the meantime, check out an article we previously posted which may have some useful information for you.
- Neuroendocrine Tumors: You’ve Got Questions https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/cancer-education-center/newsfeed-post/neuroendocrine-tumors-youve-got-questions/
@amygirl Great idea. Thanks for sharing!!
@slmaples Thanks for sharing such a great idea!
@sveta25 Thanks for sharing this idea. Looks like you aren't the only one looking for more information on this topic!
@sveta25 Thanks for the idea!
@dj12 I’m really sorry you’re going through this. What you’re describing is something many people with advanced cancer experience, and it can feel incredibly discouraging when you don’t feel heard.
It’s reasonable to want to know who is involved in your care. Your oncologist’s “team” often includes other oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, palliative care specialists, nurses, and other individuals, but you have every right to ask who they are and how decisions are being made.
It’s also important to know that palliative care does not mean giving up. It can be provided alongside active treatment and is meant to help with symptoms, side effects, and quality of life. We have a newsfeed article discussing this topic in more depth if you'd like to check it out. Understanding palliative care: Whole-person support for cancer patients | Mayo Clinic Connect: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/cancer-education-center/newsfeed-post/palliative-care/
@roch This is a great topic, and one that we have touched on before, but would be great for us to revisit. In the meantime, feel free to check out this previous article we have on genetic testing for cancer. Genetic Testing for Cancer: 9 Common Questions about Genetic Testing | Mayo Clinic Connect: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/cancer-education-center/newsfeed-post/genetic-testing-for-cancer-nine-common-questions-about-genetic-testing/