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Lymphoma Patient Receives Gift of Life from Bone Marrow

January 3rd, 2013 - 12:58 pm

Twelve years ago, Ron Wilson woke up with a swollen neck and knew something was very wrong. After visiting his doctor, he learned that his blood counts were off the charts. Consultation with an oncologist revealed shocking news – Ron was diagnosed … Continue reading →

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A Scarf and a Blessing

May 24th, 2012 - 11:36 am

His Holiness the Dalai Lama recently visited Mayo Clinic and gave a special presentation on resilience through mindfulness. The below story takes place during his visit to Mayo Clinic last year… When Troy Keach, Mayo Clinic Education Administration, brought his … Continue reading →

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Of Feathers and "Angels"

March 27th, 2009 - 4:30 am

Helen Buescher was diagnosed with leukemia in 2006. Since then, she has traveled several times from her home in northern Minnesota to Mayo Clinic in Rochester for tests, appointments and chemotherapy infusions. Between her Mayo Clinic appointments, Helen receives treatment … Continue reading →

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