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Connection to others vital for cancer survivors Oct 20th 2012, 05:00 With Mayo Clinic nurse educator Sheryl M. Ness, R.N. read biography Latest entries Connection to others vital for cancer survivors Oct. 20, 2012 Poetry can express the emotions of living with cancer Oct. 6, 2012 New book guides women with breast cancer Sept. 29, 2012 Event highlights latest updates on pancreatic cancer Sept. 22, 2012 What you can do if cancer returns Sept. 15, 2012 Connect with others who've been there. Share stories. Learn. Join Mayo Clinic's online community. Free E-newsletter Subscribe to Housecall Our weekly general interest e-newsletter keeps you up to date on a wide variety of health topics. Sign up now View the Mayo Diabetes Diet Book Living with cancer blog Oct. 20, 2012 Connection to others vital for cancer survivors By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N. Living With Cancer Subscribe to our Living With Cancer e-newsletter to stay up to date on cancer topics. Sign up now As a cancer survivor, it's so important to keep a close connection with others, including helpful resources that you might need as you recover. Many times, it's as simple as needing someone to help with errands, shopping or household chores. Or it could be as complicated as getting a ride to your appointments. When I talk with people about this, they tell me that they're hesitant to ask for help from others as they don't want to seem like a burden. On the other hand, I hear from family and friends who really want to help and don't know what to do. A connection to others is important. Reach out to your family and friends when you need them. It doesn't always have to be about your cancer. Make a date for lunch, a movie, a walk or a simple cup of coffee. For specific resources, you may want to explore: American Cancer Society — Road to Recovery and other support programs: 1-800-227-2345 Faith in Action — Connection to others with a spiritual focus (www.putyourfaithinaction.org) CancerCare — Cancer support services for anyone affected by cancer (www.cancercare.org) Feel free to share other resources that have helped you along the way. Follow me on Twitter at @SherylNess1. Join the discussion at #livingwithcancer. blog index

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