Monthly Archives: February 2012

Mark McNeary: “A miracle of a different sort”

February 28th, 2012 - 4:54 pm

For Mark McNeary, a retired music industry executive, his miracle story began shortly after finishing Saturday morning chores at his ranch in Kingman, Ariz. Sudden, searing head pain and throat problems made it clear that he needed immediate medical attention. … Continue reading →

By susanashephard | Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery | Tagged Arizona, Bert Vargas, Mayo Clinic, stroke, telemedicine, Telestroke | Comments (3)

Breast Cancer? Me? My Story

February 24th, 2012 - 8:55 am

Having never been touched by any kind of cancer in any generation of my family, it came as a shock to learn of my breast cancer diagnosis confirmed at Mayo Clinic January 2012. I felt I was going through seven … Continue reading →

By makalajohnson | Posted in Cancer | Tagged breast cancer, James Jakub, Katie Jones, lumpectomy, Marilyn Morton, Nicole Sandhu, Paula Schomberg, Surgery | Comments (3)

Top Blood Donors Give from the Heart

February 22nd, 2012 - 1:29 pm

Giving blood at Mayo’s onsite blood bank has become a regular part of Michael Cape’s life. He donates platelets every other Tuesday at 6 a.m. at Mayo Clinic in Florida’s onsite blood bank. So far, he has donated a total … Continue reading →

By Jason Pratt | Posted in Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery | Tagged Florida, MayoClinicFL | Leave a comment

Mysterious Symptoms and then…Diagnosis: Still’s Disease

February 17th, 2012 - 3:24 pm

For many months, Bethany Pautsch’s symptoms were a mystery to the doctors she was seeing in Chicago. When she was told she would need a hip replacement without knowing the cause of the symptoms and deterioration of her joints, she … Continue reading →

By makalajohnson | Posted in Orthopedics | Tagged arthritis, Bethany Pautsch, bone, hip, Mayo Clinic, still's disease | Comments (5)

Patient Spreads Hope Beyond Borders

February 7th, 2012 - 8:00 am

Deborah Maina is on a mission to educate women about breast cancer. Growing up in the village of Embu in Kenya, where healthcare information was not common, Maina, 43, a breast cancer survivor, is committed to bring education to her … Continue reading →

By makalajohnson | Posted in Cancer | Tagged breast cancer, Deborah Maina, Education, Kenya | Comments (5)

Living with Cancer: Blessings and Hope Abound

February 3rd, 2012 - 6:00 am

A diagnosis of cancer can be devastating. For Robert Hoopes, a facilities manager from Glendale, Ariz., the diagnosis hit home – twice. In 2006, Kara, his wife of more than three decades, discovered that she had advanced colon cancer. After … Continue reading →

By susanashephard | Posted in Cancer | Tagged Arizona, Cancer, clinical trials, Mayo Clinic, Patient Story, Robert Hoopes, small bowel cancer | Leave a comment

Minnesota Twins’ Winter Caravan Visits Saint Marys Hospital

February 1st, 2012 - 3:08 pm

On Thursday, January 26, the Minnesota Twins’ 52nd annual Winter Caravan made a private stop at Mayo Clinic’s Saint Marys Hospital. Players Joe Mauer and Danny Valencia, as well as radio broadcaster Cory Provus, attended the event, visiting patients at … Continue reading →