Tag Archives: kidney cancer

Pleased Patient Shows Enduring Gratitude with Tattoo

March 4th, 2013 - 8:00 am

David Prochello is no stranger to getting tattoos. He builds custom choppers, he has tats on his arms and a large one on his upper back inscribed: “I am my own role model.” So when Prochello, of Dakota Dunes, South … Continue reading →

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“From worst to first” after kidney cancer surgery

December 19th, 2012 - 8:00 am

Innovative technology and surgical expertise helped Mayo Clinic physicians save kidney cancer patient Jasper Johnikin’s kidney — and his life. Continue reading →

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Partial nephrectomy preserves kidney function after kidney cancer

December 11th, 2012 - 8:00 pm

Ruth Smith lives more than 200 miles north of Rochester, Minn., but she knew where she wanted to go when she was diagnosed with kidney cancer — Mayo Clinic. Continue reading →

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After successful kidney transplant, retiree is ‘Living the Dream’

December 1st, 2012 - 8:00 am

Kidney cancer threatened Bill Pearse’s life; a gift from his son gave it back. Continue reading →

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