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Tag Archives: Cancer
Lymphoma Patient Receives Gift of Life from Bone Marrow
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
By CSMMayo |
Posted in Cancer, Transplant
Tagged 1136, 2145, 2146, 3100, 3640, 3719, 3740, 3981, 5279, 5334, BMT, Cancer, Florida, hematology, Leukemia, MayoClinicFL, oncology
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Bone Marrow Transplant Saves Leukemia Patient – Max’s Story
At the age of eight, Max Harris overcame aplastic anemia, a condition that occurs when your body stops producing enough new blood cells. Successful treatment led to his recovery and several years of good health. Years later, a visit to … Continue reading
By susanashephard |
Posted in Cancer
Tagged 1136, 2779, 3640, 3719, 3981, 5279, 5333, acute myelogenous leukemia, Arizona, bone marrow transplant, Cancer, induction chemotherapy, Leukemia, Max Harris, Mayo Clinic, Patient Story, Transplant
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My 30-Year Journey with Mayo
My name is Ardyth Carpenter, and in 1982, I went to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, after experiencing a TIA. While there, Mayo’s work up discovered a malignancy in my right breast. I had no ill effects from the “mini-stroke” … Continue reading
By makalajohnson |
Posted in Cancer
Tagged 1136, 2375, 5250, 5279, 5335, Ardyth Carpenter, breast cancer, Cancer, chemotherapy, Lymphedema, mastectomy, melanoma, radiation, Surgery, thyroid cancer
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Inflammatory Breast Cancer – Suzy’s Story
Suzy Underhill’s life took an unexpected turn less than a year ago when she discovered a large lump under her breast. She immediately went to see her gynecologist who recommended that she consult with a specialist. Suzy’s good friend had … Continue reading
By susanashephard |
Posted in Cancer
Tagged 1136, 3640, 3719, 3723, 4050, 5250, 5333, Arizona, breast cancer, Cancer, chemotherapy, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, mastectomy, Mayo Clinic, Patient Story, Suzy Underhill
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Male Breast Cancer – Henry’s Story
Henry Corral had always enjoyed a full life in Arizona – staying fit, spending time with his family and working in the high tech industry. In March of 2011, his life turned upside down. He received a diagnosis that few … Continue reading
By susanashephard |
Posted in Cancer
Tagged 1136, 2375, 5279, Arizona, breast cancer, Cancer, Henry Corral, hormone therapy, male breast cancer, mastectomy, Mayo Clinic, oncology
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Breast Cancer Hits Home Three Times in One Year
A mother and her three daughters – all diagnosed with breast cancer. Kathleen O’Brien shares her family’s history battling a disease which eventually took her mother’s life and now has struck three more times. Kathleen and her sisters, Angel and Brenda, … Continue reading
By susanashephard |
Posted in Cancer, Women's Health
Tagged 1136, 2375, 3640, 3719, 3723, 5250, 5333, Arizona, BRCA, BRCA gene, breast cancer, Cancer, chemotherapy, Kathleen O'Brien, mammogram, Mayo Clinic, Patient Story
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Perspective
“Is your glass half-empty or half-full?” We’ve all heard the saying, and we all know that half-empty is the pessimistic view, while the half-full perspective is that of an optimist. The thing about cancer is that traditional rules don’t apply. … Continue reading
By makalajohnson |
Posted in Cancer
Tagged Cancer, chemotherapy, glass, half-empty, half-full, Mayo Clinic, perspective, Rachel Cohrs
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Battle with Cancer: Recurrent Testicular Lymphoma
My battle with cancer started a few years ago when I developed prostate cancer. My local doctor recommended a Radical Prostatectomy. He painstakingly spared all my nerves. I had no residual incontinence or impotence. PSA was NIL and has never … Continue reading
By makalajohnson |
Posted in Cancer
Tagged 1136, 2405, 3640, 3719, 5279, 5335, Cancer, Dr. Inwards, Dr. Solomon, Mayo Clinic, Recurrent Testicular Lymphoma, Testicular Cancer
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A Scarf and a Blessing
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
By makalajohnson |
Posted in Cancer
Tagged 1136, 2145, 5279, 5335, blessing, Cancer, Dalai Lama, Hannah, Leukemia, Mayo Clinic, scarf, Troy Keach
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