Expert blog Print Living with cancer blog With Lonnie Fynskov, R.N. Sheryl M. Ness, R.N. Dec. 02, 2016 Workshop drives hope for future of cancer treatment, care By Lonnie Fynskov, R.N. Research and new knowledge allows us to hope for a better future related to cancer treatment and care. 6 comments March 08, 2016 Tired of feeling tired? Strategies for cancer-related fatigue By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N. Most people experience fatigue during cancer treatment. Try these strategies to decrease your fatigue. 16 comments March 03, 2016 Check these resources for online cancer treatment guidelines By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N. It's important to have reliable information to help you talk with your cancer care team about treatment options. 7 comments Feb. 18, 2016 Tips for safe food choices during cancer treatment By Lonnie Fynskov, R.N. Try these suggestions to help you to eat healthy and avoid food infections during cancer treatment. 12 comments Feb. 18, 2015 Cancer treatment and the heart By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N. Heart disease associated with chemotherapy is rare and as new treatments are developed, side effects are being closely studied. You should know the risks. 34 comments Oct. 11, 2014 Tips on balancing cancer treatment, desire to work By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N. Remaining involved in work or returning to work as you complete cancer treatment helps you get back to a normal routine. Work can be a good distraction from thinking about cancer, and keep you motivated. 18 comments Oct. 26, 2013 Hope, resources and support for those living with cancer By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N. If you're living with cancer, use this connection outside the walls of Mayo Clinic to share your experiences. 28 comments Oct. 12, 2013 Tips for seeking second opinion on cancer care By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N. A second opinion sheds new light on cancer treatment options and gives you confidence on how to proceed with your care. 15 comments Oct. 05, 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. 1 comment 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. 16 comments 1 2 3 4 Next Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Expert AnswersMultimedia April 27, 2017 Share on: FacebookTwitter References Chemotherapy and you: Support for people with cancer. National Cancer Institute. https://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/chemo-and-you. Accessed Feb. 2, 2017. Niederhuber JE, et al., eds. Cancer pharmacology. In: Abeloff's Clinical Oncology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier; 2014. http://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Feb. 2, 2017. What to expect when having chemotherapy. 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