Oncology

Patient Stories

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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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  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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  John Saviano

  Radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery put Miami scuba diver back in the water. Read John's story.

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  Tom Sherrard

  Radiation therapy and surgery put a stop to aggressive anaplastic thyroid cancer. Read Tom's story.

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  Monique Sisneros

  When Monique Sisneros was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 27, she was determined to win—for herself and for her family. Read Monique's story.

• Ruth Smith

  Ruth Smith lives more than 200 miles north of Rochester, Minn., but she knew where she wanted to go when she was diagnosed with kidney cancer — Mayo Clinic. Read Ruth's story.

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  Sue Stein

  Sue Stein believes everything happens for a reason, including her seven year battle with cancer and the stem cell transplant that helped her win. Read Sue's story.