Breast Cancer

Patient Stories

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  Tea Allegri

  It is a long trip from Caracas, Venezuela, to Rochester, Minn., but quality and efficiency motivate Tea Allegri and her husband, Luigi, to travel to Mayo Clinic when they have a serious problem. Read Tea's story.

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  Debbie Baselle

  When Debbie Baselle learned about a Mayo Clinic clinical trial to control hot flashes, she was eager to sign up. Read Debbie's story.

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  Mary Berman

  Dr. Mary Berman found herself "mesmerized with Mayo" when she was treated for breast cancer. "As a doctor, it was stunning to see how well medicine can be practiced." Read Mary's story.

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  Wanda Bowen

  Wanda Bowen (pictured with her daughter) appreciates the close monitoring of the Executive Health Program. "I feel confident that if anything shows up, they will find it." Read Wanda's story.

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  Keri Christian

  After surviving breast cancer, Keri Christian underwent genetic counseling to help safeguard her family's future health. Read Keri's story.

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  Arlene Dunlop

  Arlene Dunlop is a breast and ovarian cancer survivor whose treatments have kept her well and out enjoying life. Read Arlene's story.

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  Sharon Francis

  Sharon Francis was working on a new design collection when the pain started. "I thought it was just a bad headache," she says. "Then I fainted in the elevator." Read Sharon's story.

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  Deborah Evens and Gayla Holmgren

  Vitamin B12 imaging gives breast cancer survivors another option. Read Deb and Gayla's story.

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  Rolande Graves

  Professor Rolande Graves has faced her breast cancer the way she has faced any obstacle — with determination and a positive attitude. Read Rolande's story.

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  Regina Hamilton

  An MR-guided biopsy found Regina Hamilton's breast cancer months before other diagnostic tools could have. Read Regina's story.

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  Jan Hawkes

  When Jan Hawkes was diagnosed with breast cancer, maintaining her active lifestyle meant coordinating care between Mayo Clinic campuses in Rochester, Minn., and Arizona Read Jan's story.

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  Kris Holladay

  Kris Holladay had children with special needs and a new grandbaby on the way when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. A revolutionary new radiation treatment helped Kris beat cancer on her own terms. Read Kris' story.

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  Sylvia Luna

  Sylvia Luna's world was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She turned to her family and Mayo Clinic for help.
  Read Sylvia's story.

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  Pam McCall

  Mammography technologist battles breast cancer with support from her Mayo Clinic "family." Read Pam's story.

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  Lynn Van Wagenen

  Lynn Van Wagenen and her co-worker Stephanie Carter fight breast cancer together. Read Lynn's story.

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  Janet Vittone

  Janet Vittone, M.D., two sisters and her mother were diagnosed with breast cancer in the same year — and received the same swift treatment at Mayo Clinic. Read Janet's story.

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  Rose Wells

  When Rose Wells was diagnosed with breast cancer, her faith and positive thinking helped to ensure she'd always be there for her family. Read Rose's story.

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  Tracy Williams

  For Tracy Williams, fighting breast cancer also meant finding true friends. Read Tracy's story.