Cancer Education Center
Welcome to the Slaggie Family Cancer Education Center page. Our goal is to empower patients and their supporters to become active partners in their health care by providing relevant information, increasing knowledge and learning from one another’s experiences. Follow the Cancer Education Center page and stay up-to-date as we post accurate and timely cancer-related information on topics such as cancer prevention, risks, treatments, clinical trials, end-of-life care, and survivorship. No matter where you are in your journey, we are here to help.
Forefront: The Latest Edition of Mayo Clinic Cancer Center Magazine
Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2019
The Summer 2019 issue of the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center magazine, Forefront, has arrived. Features include brief news articles about Mayo Clinic Cancer Center research, video commentary from researchers, and investigator profiles. Click here to subscribe, read this newsletter edition or view archived publications.
Director's [...]
Tips for cancer survivors to keep cool in the summer heat
Summer is in full swing. With the higher temperatures and intense summer sun it's important to stay safe and healthy.
Here are a few tips to keep in mind:
Protect your skin from sun exposure by wearing protective clothing and hats.
Use sunscreen with SPF [...]
Cancer. Work. Hmmm, I hadn’t thought of that…
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 that enter their mind. Usually our mind will race through a variety of concerns such as:
Am I going to survive?
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What is your story?
Meet Claire. At age 20, Claire was studying to be a doctor and was diagnosed with melanoma. In the midst of a terminal diagnosis she became an inspiration to many. Her family shares this touching story.
Claire's Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LH-Impi3yU
Every person has a [...]
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Can Affect Cancer Survivors
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 war, sexual or physical assault, or a serious accident. Research has shown that post-traumatic stress disorder can also occur with cancer survivors — especially since [...]
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