Monthly Archives: March 2009

Tamiko’s Story: Getting Definitive Answers

March 19th, 2009 - 6:00 am

Tamiko Lyle lives in Kelowna, British Columbia, and came to Mayo Clinic in late February to seek answers to medical problems that had bothered her for several years. In explaining why she came to Mayo Clinic, Tamiko said she reached … Continue reading →

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Breast Cancer Patient Runs Marathon on Diagnosis Anniversary to Inspire Others

March 18th, 2009 - 6:00 am

Running a 26.2 mile marathon is a fulfilling experience for anyone. Doing so on the first anniversary of your breast cancer diagnosis makes it even more special. When 40-year old Kim Loving of St. Augustine, Florida learned she had estrogen … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Recognizes AT&T Foundation Support for Data Infrastructure

March 17th, 2009 - 7:00 am

Mayo Clinic leaders in information technology (IT), individualized medicine and cancer research yesterday recognized AT&T Foundation as a Principal Benefactor of Mayo Clinic and provided updates on Mayo’s Enterprise Data Trust and its implications for advancements in disease diagnosis and … Continue reading →

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"Arctic Adventure" Coming to Mayo Clinic’s Scottsdale, Ariz campus March 27

March 16th, 2009 - 6:00 am

Mayo Clinic’s Emeriti Association will kick off its 2009 Emeritus Adventure Series with a presentation on Antarctica, Friday, March 27. Enjoy a virtual trip to this arctic continent with travelers Keith A. Kelly, M.D., David R. Sanderson, M.D. and Paul … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Collaborative Patient Care – Thoughts from a Mayo Clinic Head and Neck Surgeon

March 13th, 2009 - 6:00 am

In the video below, Eric Moore, M.D., a head and neck surgeon at Mayo Clinic, describes benefits of the comprehensive, collaborative and efficient patient care provided every day to Mayo Clinic patients. For more information on recent research by Dr. Moore, … Continue reading →

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Speaking directly to the patient… respect, concern and grace.

March 12th, 2009 - 6:00 am

Catherine Benson is a Public Affairs Consultant at Mayo Clinic. We recently received a letter from Annie Heilman, about her mother who became a Mayo Clinic patient in December 2008. Mrs. Heilman’s mother had an aortic aneurysm along with other … Continue reading →

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Teamwork: More than Just Words

March 11th, 2009 - 6:00 am

Teamwork at Mayo Clinic; it is more than just a word. It’s the very foundation of who we are. Although Dr. William J. (a.k.a. Dr. Will) Mayo and Dr. Charles H. (a.k.a. Dr. Charlie) Mayo were brothers, they were also … Continue reading →

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Not Your Traditional Wedding Anniversary: Husband Donates Kidney to Wife of 30 Years

March 10th, 2009 - 6:00 am

Pearls top the list as the suggested 30th wedding anniversary gift. Still, some devoted husbands may opt to purchase their bride of three decades a special spa day – or an exotic trip to sip a cool drink by an … Continue reading →

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March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March 6th, 2009 - 6:00 am

Did you know that colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., after lung cancer? According to the American Cancer Society, almost 150,000 new cases of colorectal cancer were … Continue reading →

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