Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

Patient Stories

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  Ryan Chubbuck

  Ryan Chubbuck was born with an extremely narrow airway, a life-threatening condition. An innovative airway reconstruction procedure has left Ryan, and his parents, breathing easy. Read Ryan's story.

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  James Donnelly

  Coordinated approach to care brings results for business school professor. Read Jim's story.

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  David Farrell

  A tongue tumor threatened to cut short this volunteer firefighter's life, but surgery and radiation treatment at Mayo Clinic saved his life. Read David's story.

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  Bob Grinnell

  Arizona 'Santa' survives cancer, radiation and gives back to kids — Bob Grinnell's trademark white beard was spared during delicate laser surgery to remove a tumor in his throat. Read Bob's story.

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  Jill Lewis

  Neither Jill Lewis nor her primary care providers could figure out why allergies and sinus infections plagued her. Removal of a rare, cancerous tumor in her nasal cavity, offered relief. Read Jill's story.

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  JoAnn Selvera

  JoAnn Selvera had almost given up hope of being able to speak or eat normally. Mayo surgeons removed the lump from her throat and gave her a normal life again, and she couldn't be happier. Read JoAnn's story.

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  Danny Snodgrass

  Laser microsurgery was the right choice for throat cancer patient Danny Snodgrass. Read Danny's story.