Tag Archives: oncology

Mayo’s caring attitude brings hope to patient

April 3rd, 2013 - 8:26 am

Jim Brooks was vacationing with his family in Spain when suddenly he couldn’t speak for 10 minutes and wound up in the hospital. Jim and his wife Louanne decided together they wanted to return to their Minnesota home and Mayo … Continue reading →

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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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Male Breast Cancer – Henry’s Story

October 17th, 2012 - 1:44 pm

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 →

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To Life (again) as a Two-Time Cancer Survivor

August 13th, 2012 - 3:05 pm

I’m walking a fine line between jubilation and anxiety. As a two-time ovarian cancer survivor, I’m nearing the anniversary of my recurrence. Although I feel fine, this type of cancer isn’t the most accommodating. My nerves always manage to creep up … Continue reading →

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Joey’s Hope – Part 4 of 4

March 27th, 2012 - 8:37 am

Previously: “Joey’s Hope – Part 1 of 4“, “Joey’s Hope – Part 2 of 4“, and “Joey’s Hope – Part 3 of 4” …Because this was an exciting brand new medication the local news station interviewed Joel several times throughout … Continue reading →

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Joey’s Hope – Part 1 of 4

March 22nd, 2012 - 8:41 am

To be told he had melanoma cancer totally shocked Joel Saunders and his family who live in Fort Wayne, Indiana. An auto technician (window installer), Joel was always extremely healthy and rarely called in sick to work. He has been … 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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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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Celebrating a 5-year milestone after breast cancer diagnosis

October 12th, 2010 - 10:05 am

Pansy Parker of Goodyear, Ariz., has been celebrating her cancer-free “five-year-mark” with a little partying and a lot of faith. “I just thank God so much for the five-year benchmark,” said the ebullient 73-year-old, who threw a party and invited … Continue reading →

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