Monthly Archives: June 2011

If something “runs in your family”, what do you do?

June 30th, 2011 - 9:00 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: If something “runs in your family”, what do you do? Please add your response … Continue reading →

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What kinds of tools would you like to see to help you track your health/wellness?

June 28th, 2011 - 9:00 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 kinds of tools would you like to see to help you track your … Continue reading →

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Small Bump becomes Big Problem

June 27th, 2011 - 1:51 pm

What began as a small, painless bump turned into a grueling 9.5-hour surgery for 3-year-old Caleb Ragaller (now 6). Caleb was born with a nasal dermoid cyst. Because superficial dermoid cysts are typically slow-growing and can be removed without complication, … Continue reading →

Melanoma can Happen to Anyone

June 21st, 2011 - 4:04 pm

By Caitlyn Potter When I was 17, I was diagnosed with stage one skin cancer. My primary care doctor, Dr. Sonia Lenzmeier has been checking my skin since I was 15 years old. On one of my office visits, she … Continue reading →

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Finding Answers for Faith

June 17th, 2011 - 11:36 am

California-native Faith Glass began showing signs of illness at age 2. When local doctors were unable to diagnose her, Faith’s parents, Julie and Bart, turned to Mayo Clinic for answers. In this video, Julie and Faith share their experience.

By makalajohnson | Posted in Cancer, Pediatrics | Tagged autoimmune neutropenia, Carola Arndt, Faith Glass, Julie Glass, patient | Comments (1)

Inspired By My Mayo Clinic Patient Experience

June 16th, 2011 - 1:35 pm

By: Sarah Gravina During the past few weeks, my Mayo Clinic experience has come full circle. As a Public Affairs intern, I am able to now use my passion for Mayo Clinic from a new perspective. My journey at Mayo … Continue reading →

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Mayo Dietician Runs Every Day for 40 Years

June 9th, 2011 - 9:10 am

Can you imagine running every single day for four decades? Mayo Clinic dietician Steve DeBoer recently hit that ‘mile’ marker. He has run at least one mile every day for 40 years. Listen to what Steve has to say about … Continue reading →

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Early Detection Key for Treatment of Barrett’s Esophagus

June 7th, 2011 - 4:49 pm

Benny Andújar has traveled a long way from his native Utuado, Puerto Rico, to tell an important story. “Cancer doesn’t always send a warning,” Andújar says about his experience with a precancerous condition called Barrett’s esophagus. A routine endoscopy gave … Continue reading →