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Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
"The magic of the electronic village is transforming health information. The mouse and keyboard have extended the stethoscope to the 500 million people now online." - Dr. Edward Creagan
The power of the medium inspires Dr. Edward Creagan as he searches for ways to share Mayo Clinic's vast resources with the general public.
Dr. Creagan, a Newark, N.J., native, is board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and hospice medicine and palliative care. He has been with Mayo Clinic since 1973 and in 1999 was president of the staff of Mayo Clinic. Dr. Creagan, a professor of medical oncology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, was honored in 1995 with the John and Roma Rouse Professor of Humanism in Medicine Award and in 1992 with the Distinguished Mayo Clinician Award, Mayo's highest recognition. He has been recognized with the American Cancer Society Professorship of Clinical Oncology.
He describes his areas of special interest as "wellness as a bio-psycho-social-spiritual-financial model" and fitness, mind-body connection, aging and burnout.
Dr. Creagan has been an associate medical editor with Mayo Clinic's Web sites and has edited publications and CD-ROMs and reviewed articles.
"We the team of (the Web site) provide reliable, easy-to-understand health and wellness information so that each of us can have productive, meaningful lives," he says.
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July 17, 2009
Blog: Tenacity — how to stay strong under stress
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
The Tour de France is not simply a bicycle race. It is a test of human endurance — physically, psychologically and spiritually. Until Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France in 1999, I had very little understanding of this event. I now know that it is a grueling, month-long, 2,200-mile trek through France and neighboring countries.
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The Tour de France is about extremes, from the broiling sun of subtropical France to the snow-capped mountains where riders rocket down frozen cobblestones at speeds of up to 60 miles an hour. The danger is real, and occasionally fatal accidents occur among the cyclists.
This year Lance Armstrong is gunning for his eighth victory in this epic event. Critics have lambasted his attempt, and Armstrong has admitted that he is "an old man" (by cycling standards) who hasn't raced at this level for several years. Nevertheless, because of fanatical workouts and a laser-like focus, Armstrong is among the overall leaders halfway through the race.
Obviously, there is a long way to go and Armstrong himself acknowledges that much can happen. Nevertheless, he has shown the racing community that he can still compete with the world's best.
As I have said before, Armstrong is an inspiration to me. He has overcome incredible challenges, including a diagnosis of cancer. He epitomizes tenacity and perseverance. A talented athlete, his greatest gift may be his ability to put aside distractions and stay focused on his goal.
We all encounter adversity in our lives. What if we faced these challenges with the same tenacity, perseverance and focus that Armstrong brings to racing? Might we surprise ourselves, and others, with what we could accomplish?
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