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Jan. 4, 2013 Reflections on 2012 trends from 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 the New Year begins, it seems fitting to take a look at a few of the most popular blog discussions from 2012. Your perspectives on survivorship are what I hope to bring forward for discussion every week in the coming year. Here are a few highlights from 2012: - Diet and exercise matter — Many of you commented on the various discussions about healthy eating and fitting in daily exercise. The research continues to be strong showing the positive effects of both eating healthy and being active on cancer survivor outcomes.
- Cancer screening recommendations are changing — We talked about the recommended changes for the PSA test for prostate cancer screening and new ways to screen for colon cancer. The science behind screening is seeking more effective ways to screen and detect cancers. The coming year will bring even more changes that we will be sure to discuss.
- Good communication is vital — The discussions about health literacy and communicating with your care team were active. More and more, cancer survivors are seeking out information and resources in a proactive manner. Remember, you're the one who needs to understand and navigate the best solutions for your own care. Don't be afraid to ask questions, clarify understanding and be comfortable with your decisions.
- Surviving cancer is stressful to the body and the mind — We are continually learning about how the stress of cancer affects the entire person. Our discussion on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) showed that many of you are dealing with anxiety and stress as a result of your cancer diagnosis. Additionally, fear of recurrence continues to be a major concern long after treatment is over.
- Cancer treatments are changing — New ways of treating cancer such as oral chemotherapy, vaccines and targeted therapy are upon us. Look for even more discussion on these topics in the coming year.
Our goal for the Living with Cancer newsletter and blog is to provide the best knowledge, resources and support to live well as a survivor. Feel free to comment with ideas and suggestions for blog topics for 2013. Follow me on Twitter at @SherylNess1. Join the discussion at #livingwithcancer. blog index  |  | Is 'pink slime' making a comeback? Jan 3rd 2013, 06:00  - With Mayo Clinic nutritionists
Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D. read biography
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Jan. 3, 2013 Is 'pink slime' making a comeback? By Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
Recipes for Healthy Living Subscribe to our Recipes for Healthy Living e-newsletter for healthy and tasty recipes. Sign up now Is lean finely textured beef (LFTB) — also known as "pink slime" — making a comeback? Possibly. Some companies that produce LFTB filed a lawsuit against ABC News and others for knowingly or recklessly making false and disparaging statements about their product. In the lawsuit, the plaintiffs make the following case in defense of LFTB: - The process used to separate lean beef from trimmings produces more lean beef than what could be accomplished by hand. When added to ground beef, LFTB results in an overall lower fat content, cost to consumers and waste. It also decreases the number of animals that must be slaughtered to produce lean beef.
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved LFTB for use in ground beef in 1993 with no requirement that it be labeled as a separate ingredient.
- In more than 20 years, there have been no reports of foodborne illness caused by LFTB.
The claims against the defendants include: - Making false and defamatory claims by describing LFTB as "pink slime" and thereby inflaming and misleading the public into believing that it was not beef and not safe for public consumption.
- Waging a disinformation campaign based on misstatements of facts despite being provided with contradicting information by the USDA, the Food and Drug Administration and other food safety organizations.
- Creating a grassroots movement against ground beef processors, grocery stores and restaurants that used beef containing LFTB, resulting in halting purchase of the product and the subsequent closing of processing plants and significant job losses.
Whether or not the lawsuit has merit, there are some things that I'd like to weigh in on: - I'm grateful that we have a robust system comprised of ranchers (farmers), processors and manufacturers of all sizes, distributors (restaurants, grocery stores), and a surveillance system committed to food safety.
- I'm grateful that we have freedom to choose from a wide variety of foods.
- This situation shows me that the public is very interested in food safety.
- It seems to me that the checks and balances of our system are working — allowing for dialogue about food and its nutritional value, safety, sustainability and cost.
What's your take? - Jennifer blog index References - BPI lawsuit against ABC and others. http://www.beefisbeef.com/2012/09/13/defamation-claim. Accessed Dec. 12, 2012.
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