Tag Archives: Cancer

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 →

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The Discovery That Changes Everything

January 31st, 2012 - 11:43 am

I am a hard charging, creative, passionate person who listens to her “inner voice” as much as possible. Earlier this year, I was having multiple ear and throat infections which were not responsive to antibiotics.  After three rounds, my doctor … Continue reading →

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Cancer Patient Experiences Football as Healing

November 23rd, 2011 - 4:30 pm

Below is an except from a blogpost written by Karon Hanson on the Healing As A Sacred Path blog. “[He] received more rounds of chemo earlier this Fall, and when it was found the cancer was still progressing, he enrolled … Continue reading →

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Morgan Tyner: Overcoming Brain Cancer

October 13th, 2011 - 8:00 am

In the fall of 1990, Morgan Tyner experienced a moment that would change his life forever. While at work, Morgan, a newly practicing dentist, suffered a seizure. After undergoing many tests over the course of several days, he received a … Continue reading →

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Trial Lawyer Treated for Cancer on Vocal Cords

September 13th, 2011 - 11:54 am

Jim Zloch is a trial lawyer from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. He was diagnosed in Florida for cancer on his vocal cords. He sought a second opinion and ultimately, treatment at Mayo Clinic in 2006. Jim talks about going through six … Continue reading →

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Living With Myelofibrosis (Part 2 of a 4 part-series)

August 24th, 2011 - 8:50 am

by Patricia Wagner In this entry, I’ll talk about how the disease started and a look into how I was affected. Bear in mind that every case is different and you shouldn’t conclude that you’ll go through the same things … Continue reading →

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Pilocytic Astrocytoma – Andrew Mork – Update

August 23rd, 2011 - 2:52 pm

This is an update to Andrew Mork’s story, “It really should be called The Mayo Family“, from over a year and a half ago. We have caught back up with both Andrew and his mom for an updated video interview … Continue reading →

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Beads of Courage

August 16th, 2011 - 9:24 am

We are proud to say that the Pediatric Oncology Nurses/Nurse Practitioners implemented the Beads of Courage Program at Mayo Clinic using money received from the Kids Cup in 2008.  The program is a resilience-based intervention designed to support and strengthen … Continue reading →

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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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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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