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Physician Documents his Cancer Survival, Grateful to Mayo Clinic

January 25th, 2013 - 1:03 pm

I am Dr. J. Kemper Campbell, an ophthalmologist from Lincoln, Nebraska. I noted a small asymptomatic mass on the right side of my neck in December 2006. When needle biopsy established it to be a poorly differentiated metastatic cancer of … Continue reading →

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Unraveling the Mystery of Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Syndrome

January 15th, 2013 - 9:17 am

Imagine listening in real time to the thump, thump of your own heartbeat, the rush of your blood pulsing through your veins, and even the slightest twitch of your eyes – all in surround sound.  Those are but a few … Continue reading →

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“I wanted to do something for myself”

December 26th, 2012 - 8:00 am

Heidi wanted to reward herself for getting through a hard time in her life. Her choice: cosmetic surgery. Continue reading →

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Rare congenital subglottic stenosis treated with airway reconstruction surgery

December 17th, 2012 - 8:00 pm

Ryan Chubbuck was born with an extremely narrow airway, a life-threatening condition. An innovative airway reconstruction procedure has left Ryan, and his parents, breathing easy. Continue reading →

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Volunteer Firefighter threatened by Tongue Tumor

December 4th, 2012 - 8:00 am

A tongue tumor threatened to cut short this volunteer firefighter’s life, but surgery and radiation treatment at Mayo Clinic saved his life. Continue reading →

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Cancer & Coordinated Approach to Care

December 3rd, 2012 - 8:00 pm

Coordinated approach to care brings results for business school professor. Continue reading →

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Laser microsurgery for throat cancer preserves voice, function

November 19th, 2012 - 8:00 pm

Transoral laser microsurgery was the right choice for throat cancer patient Danny Snodgrass. Continue reading →

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Never Give Up On Your Health – Sniffing out a Discovery

March 28th, 2012 - 10:28 am

My name is Katie Little and I am 28 years old.   I have experienced many nasal problems throughout my life, including two nose fractures and, over the last 10 years, have experienced significant difficulty breathing at night.  I tried a … Continue reading →

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Cancer Survivor Bikes the Desert to Deliver Donation

March 6th, 2012 - 10:18 am

To celebrate his “first birthday” after treatment for esophageal cancer, Ricky Rinehart, 54, rode his bike to Mayo Clinic — 213 miles across the desert from his home in Yuma to Phoenix, Ariz. Thirteen friends, family and co-workers joined him … Continue reading →

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Singing Praise After New Esophageal Cancer Treatment

March 1st, 2012 - 11:59 am

Esophageal cancer took Jorge Rivera, 47, by surprise. An auto loan manager and a father of three, he had a full life and a passion for performing sacred music with his family. Rivera, of San Juan, Puerto Rico, had “the … Continue reading →

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