Monthly Archives: August 2010

An appreciative patient

August 27th, 2010 - 6:00 am

For Mary B., the eight hour drive to Mayo Clinic from her home in Indiana was a small price to pay for the care that she has received. After seeing many doctors in her home state and in Illinois, Mary … Continue reading →

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Irma Poznecki – Far from an “ordinary” mom

August 24th, 2010 - 6:00 am

Inspiration comes in many forms – for Irma Poznecki, a 45-year-old mother of three from Anthem, Ariz., it was brownies and cupcakes. In late 2009, Irma was diagnosed with breast cancer. The news came as an obvious shock to Irma … Continue reading →

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Teen back in action after neurosurgery for spinal cord tumor

August 20th, 2010 - 6:00 am

In early 2009, Josh Johnson’s parents thought their 14-year-old’s back was likely sore from a few falls he’d taken while snowboarding competitively. They live in Afton, Minn. and Josh spends his winters snowboarding and his summers wakeboarding. However, after a couple … Continue reading →

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Mayo helps athlete get back on her feet

August 19th, 2010 - 2:34 pm

nI was diagnosed with bone cancer in ninth grade. It was December 2006, just before the holidays. For several months, I’d had a bump just below my right knee that the local orthopedic surgeon thought was just an extra piece … Continue reading →

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New bladder and a renewed joy of life

August 18th, 2010 - 11:44 am

As a semi-retired financier living with his wife on the Isle of Man, Andrew Ashworth is used to frequent travels around the world. Rochester, Minnesota was not on his map until Spring 2009, when he visited a local hospital on … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic made it possible for my grandchild to have a grandmother

August 13th, 2010 - 6:00 am

Where do I start in my cancer journey?? I guess at the beginning!! It all started with a “bump” on the inside of my ankle that I ignored because it was the same color as my skin and didn’t hurt. … Continue reading →

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Ten Years and Still Cancer Free

August 12th, 2010 - 6:00 am

Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, with a 20 percent relative survival rate after one-year and a four percent survival rate after five-years for all stages combined, according to the American Cancer … Continue reading →

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Sharing nursing knowledge

August 11th, 2010 - 6:00 am

Nurse publishing can significantly impact the quality of life for a patient. As registered nurses, we coordinate the care of our patients every day; however, we also impact patient care through collegial information sharing. The article, “Carnitine Deficiency: Implications for OR Nurses,” … Continue reading →

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Hearing Bells at Mayo Clinic in Rochester? It’s the Carillon!

August 10th, 2010 - 6:00 am

Annenberg Plaza in Rochester, Minn., is a beautiful spot on the downtown Mayo Clinic campus. In the summer when the flowers are in bloom, it can be a relaxing place to spend time between appointments or to eat lunch. It … Continue reading →

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1000th Aortic Aneurysm Repair: Mr. Jim Reaser

August 9th, 2010 - 6:00 am

Jim Reaser has had a long history with Mayo Clinic for specialty care, but it was his primary care physician in Rapid City, South Dakota, who recommended he come here most recently, for repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Here, … Continue reading →

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