Monthly Archives: May 2011

Leaving knee pain behind

May 31st, 2011 - 8:00 am

The below article comes from the Sharing Mayo Clinic print publication: Active is a word often used to describe Lauren Whomsley. The Florida native loved the outdoors. When she wasn’t walking or biking on the beach, she was running five … Continue reading →

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Marrow transplant knocks out patient’s multiple myeloma

May 27th, 2011 - 9:00 am

The below article comes from the Sharing Mayo Clinic print publication: Jessie Barksdale remembers 1986 well. It was when she was told she had cancer. She recalls asking her doctor: “Do you think I’m going to make it?” Diagnosed with … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Erickson Hair and Skin Care Center – Donna Termont

May 26th, 2011 - 9:00 am

Donna Termont shares her experience at the Mayo Clinic Erickson Hair and Skin Care Center. Donna tells her story about hair loss due to the side effects of chemotherapy and how the Mayo Clinic Erickson Hair and Skin Care Center … Continue reading →

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New friendship cemented with kidney donation

May 25th, 2011 - 8:00 am

The below article comes from the Sharing Mayo Clinic print publication: Melissa Blevins, administrator for the Transplant Center and Living Donor Programs at Mayo Clinic’s campus in Arizona, knew that one day she’d be an organ donor. Her epiphany occurred … Continue reading →

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Life-saving surgery provides a second chance

May 24th, 2011 - 1:17 pm

Jorge Rivera raised his cell phone and took a self-portrait that showed an almost imperceptible scar on his neck. Rivera, an administrative manager at FirstBank in San Juan, Puerto Rico, underwent a new type of surgery at Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, … Continue reading →

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Pen pals share experiences with congenital heart defects

May 20th, 2011 - 10:43 am

The below article comes from the Sharing Mayo Clinic print publication: Born almost 60 years apart, pen pals Carol Allan and Alli Szewczynski share an unusual bond. Both were “blue babies,” born with heart defects that impaired proper blood circulation, … Continue reading →

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“Quintessential Medical Experience of my Life”

May 19th, 2011 - 9:00 am

Rev. Walter and his daughter, Kimberly, express the profound impressions they have of Mayo Clinic after experiencing it for one week. Their genuine words are truly remarkable.

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When you get knocked down, you need to get back up again.

May 16th, 2011 - 8:12 am

Roger Lipelt shares his story about colon cancer and how the team work between Mayo Clinic and his local hospital has given him the opportunity to keep coaching as an accomplished Minnesota Football Association Hall of Famer. Today, he is … Continue reading →

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What would make you feel more confident about your health (or your family’s health)?

May 13th, 2011 - 7:45 am

We need your help to find out how Mayo Clinic can best meet your health care needs at Mall of America®. We want to hear from you: What would make you feel more confident about your health (or your family’s health)? … Continue reading →

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Spreading the Message of Skin Cancer Awareness

May 10th, 2011 - 12:44 pm

Karen Teaser has always led a very active lifestyle outdoors. A former lifeguard, Teaser, who resides in Iowa and winters in Arizona with her husband Jim, spent years out on the water and relaxing in the sun. After being diagnosed … Continue reading →

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