Neurosurgery in Minnesota

Patient Stories

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  Jayden Aldona Gonzalez

  When a brain tumor unexpectedly appeared in 20-month-old Jayden Gonzalez, Mayo Clinic doctors responded quickly to remove the tumor and restore his health. Read Jayden's story.

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  Cynthia Amendt

  Artist and teacher Cynthia Amendt sees her teaching — and her health — reach new levels through participation in a clinical trial. Read Cynthia's story.

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  Laurie Beach

  A rare brain tumor couldn't stop Laurie Beach from enjoying the life she dreamed of. Read Laurie's story.

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  Taylor Beauseau

  Most parents don't like to see their child up in arms, but for Taylor Beauseau's parents, that's a beautiful thing. Read Taylor's story.

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  Melissa Bruesehoff

  Melissa despaired of living independently. But epilepsy surgery opened a window to a rich full life. Read Melissa's story.

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  Wendy Cook

  Mayo surgeons met halfway to successfully remove a rare dumbbell tumor from a Wisconsin nurse. Read Wendy's story.

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  Emily Crawford

  Emily Crawford's summer vacation included an unexpected event — brain tumor surgery at Mayo Clinic. Read Emily's story.

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  Jackson Hoeger

  After fighting cancer for four years, Jackson Hoeger and his family finally feel like they've graduated from the school of hard knocks. Read Jackson's story.

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  Carla Huelsmann

  Carla Huelsmann was diagnosed with epilepsy when she was 2 years old. She learned to manage her disease, but when she was a young adult, her seizures threatened to take over her daily activities. Surgery has given Carla her life back. Read Carla's story.

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  Jeffrey Hughes

  Jeffrey Hughes is one of the first patients in the U.S. to undergo deep brain stimulation for his chronic headaches — and he is happy he had the courage to make that choice. Read Jeffrey's story.

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  Margie Hartmann and Jessica Nastrom

  Shopping, going to lunch, seeing a movie — just a few things mothers and daughters do together. Add having Gamma Knife surgery to the list for Margie Hartmann and her daughter, Jessica Nastrom. Read Margie and Jessica's story.

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  Corynn Kelly

  Corynn Kelly's brachial plexus nerves were injured at birth. After surgery at Mayo Clinic, Corynn is now keeping pace with her older sisters. Read Corynn's story.

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  Sean Murphy

  "I didn't want to be on pain killers for the rest of my life," says Sean Murphy. After surgery for a rare brain condition, his headaches are gone and he is enjoying life again. Read Sean's story.

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  Dan Smith

  Dan Smith realizes dream to explore space after brain surgery at Mayo Clinic Read Dan's story.

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  Andy Walch

  Surgery and an investigational drug give brain tumor patient much more than anyone expected. Read Andy's story.

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  Mike Wuest

  Mike Wuest turned to the Web to learn about a bothersome facial tic, which led him to the answer at Mayo Clinic. Read Mike's story.