March 4, 2013
Pleased Patient Shows Enduring Gratitude with Tattoo
By MakalaArce
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 Dakota, received drug therapy and surgery at Mayo Clinic to treat kidney cancer, he felt […]
Tags: 1136, 2802, 5327, 5335, David Prochello, Dr. Leibovich, kidney cancer, Surgery, tattoo, tumor
December 19, 2012
“From worst to first” after kidney cancer surgery
Innovative technology and surgical expertise helped Mayo Clinic physicians save kidney cancer patient Jasper Johnikin’s kidney — and his life.
Tags: 1136, 2802, 5327, 5335, Jasper Johnikin, kidney cancer, Mayo Clinic, Michael Blute M.D.
December 18, 2012
“Green Light” Laser Surgery Treats BPH
For stock car racer Paul Hamernik, the “green light” came in the form of laser surgery to address an enlarged prostate.
Tags: 2390, 5180, 5327, 5335, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Dr. Mynderse, laser PVP surgery, Mayo Clinic, Paul Hamernik
December 17, 2012
Prostate cancer treated with robotic surgical system
Diagnosed with prostate cancer at a relatively young age, Dr. Randall Minion chose robotic surgery as the best way to maintain his full, active lifestyle. Read Randall’s story.
Tags: 1136, 2391, 5158, 5183, 5327, 5335, 5420, Dr. Igor Frank, Prostate Cancer, Randall Minion M.D., Robotic Surgery
November 26, 2012
Runner travels “cross-country” for experienced tumor-removal team
Amy Haberman says Mayo Clinic gave her support, tenacity and hope — to fight her tumor and to run marathons again.
Tags: 5327, 5335, Amy Haberman, Bradley Leibovich M.D., Mayo Clinic, noncanerous tumor
August 18, 2010
New bladder and a renewed joy of life
By CSMMayo
As a semi-retired financier living with his wife on the Isle of Man, Andrew Ashworth is used to frequent travels around the world. Rochester, Minnesota was not on his map until Spring 2009, when he visited a local hospital on the British island for a stomach complaint. He suspected gallstones, which his doctor did find, […]
Tags: 1136, 3098, 3640, 3719, 5163, 5327, 5335, 5336, Cancer, Patient Story
April 14, 2010
By CSMMayo
My story began in November 1993 when I was referred to Mayo Clinic with two abdominal tumors that were potentially cancerous. No tests indicated cancer, but as I was prepared for surgery, I was told that pathology would examine the tumors. If there was cancer, I might lose one or both kidneys because of the […]
Tags: 3640, 4705, 5272, 5274, 5294, 5327, 5335, 5411, Neurofibromatosis, Neurological Surgery, Schwannomatosis, Urology