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All Patient Stories

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.
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.
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.
Robert Anderson

A rare cancer cost Bob Anderson his hip and leg. Willpower and rehabilitation specialists at Mayo Clinic helped him keep his active lifestyle. Read Robert's story.
Judi Andress

"I'm not crazy," says Judi Andress — probably because her story sounds like it might be. And yet what happened is not only true, but it also saved Judi's life. Twice. Read Judi's story.
Jon Anglemyer

A kidney-liver transplant cured Jon Anglemyer's hyperoxaluria, a rare kidney disorder. Now, 10 years after transplant, this active husband and father says, "It's all turned out how I hoped." Read Jon's story. Read Jon's story.
Roan Apolonio

Life-saving heart surgery and hope came from the other side of the world for Roan Apolonio. Read Roan's story.
Bob Aronson

"The first five weeks were difficult, but then one day I woke up and suddenly felt like I needed to do something — clean the house, work in the shop, just be busy. I felt better than I had in 15 years." Read Bob's story.
Michael Audain

Michael Audain credits his general good health and stamina to his annual trips to the United States to take advantage of the Mayo Clinic Executive Health Program. Read Michael's story.
Barbara Bachman

Barbara Bachman, an amateur archeologist, is "back in the dirt" and enjoying life after heart valve surgery at Mayo Clinic. Read Barbara's story.
Michael Bany

Michael Bany inherited a heart condition that killed his father at 38. An implanted device gives him hope for a long, full life. Read Michael's story.
Bobbie Bartz

An innovative transplant technique at Mayo Clinic makes Bobbie Bartz compatible with her new kidney. Read Bobbie's story.
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.
Laurie Beach

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

Ann Beasley was only too willing to donate one of her kidneys to her husband, but their blood types were incompatible. A procedure at Mayo Clinic called ABO incompatible kidney transplants made her gift possible. Read Ann's story.
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.
Benny Bee

Benny Bee Sr., a Montana radio executive, embraces his second chance at the 'good life.' Read Benny's story.
Shirley Beltz

Shirley Beltz enjoys being a grandmother. And a liver transplant has given Shirley more time to spend with her grandson. Read Shirley's story.
Charles Benidt

Charles Benidt beat the odds after receiving emergency surgery for aortic dissection, a life-threatening condition that kills 50 percent of its victims within 24 hours. Read Charles' story.
Pam LaRose Benner

A congenital hip problem made it hard for Pam LaRose Benner to get around, but surgery at Mayo Clinic got her on pace again — and without pain. Read Pam's story.
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.
Shelby Birch

Shelby Birch's whole family gave up mashed potatoes to help her with a diet that controls her seizures. Read Shelby's story.
Michael Blake

Michael Blake had good intentions when it came to being screened for colon cancer. "But I always found some reason not to get there." Then he read about "virtual colonoscopy." Read Michael's story.
Gary Blinn

Gary Blinn lives life to the fullest after a heart transplant at Mayo Clinic. Read Gary's story.
Harper Blommers

Harper Blommers could not touch her head because of an injury suffered at birth. After surgery at Mayo, she is now happily dancing like her sister.
Read Harper's' story.
Baron Bluhm

A liver transplant, and the second chance it brought him leave Baron Bluhm grateful for those who provided his care - and still searching for words to express his gratitude for the donation that saved his life. Read Baron's story.
Mary Jane Bollinger

Transplant recipient becomes transplant volunteer. Read Mary Jane's story.
Carol Bolton

Carol Bolton encourages persistence and courage to live with rare and confounding disease. Read Carol's story.
David Bonanno

An experimental brain implant curbs David Bonanno's epileptic seizures. Read David's story.
Laurie Bongle

Laurie Bongle, an epilepsy patient, has reclaimed her life after surgery at Mayo Clinic stopped her seizures. Read Laurie's story.
Janice Boobar

A second opinion at Mayo Clinic helped Janice Boobar get back to normal. "My time at Mayo has to be the best medical experience I ever had." Read Janice's story.
David Booker

David Booker's participation in a Mayo Clinic research study furthered heart disease research and made him feel better. Read David's story.
Frank Bourn

Successful atrial fibrillation ablation put Frank Bourn back in the race. Read Frank's story.
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.
Fred Breier

A living donor kidney transplant from Rita Breier to her husband, Fred, was a special Christmas gift. Read Fred's story.
Kristina Brinkman

After surgery to remove a cavernous malformation, Kristina Brinkman's determination helps her recovery. Read Kristina's story.
Bernie Britton

A new diagnostic procedure called SISCOM helped epilepsy patient Bernie Britton overcome a debilitating seizure disorder. Read Bernie's story.
Melissa Bruesehoff

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

Alan and Harris Cander grew up sharing everything from toys to music. When the need arose, Alan also shared part of himself — a life-saving kidney. Read Harris' story.
Dale Carlson

Dale Carlson survived leukemia thanks to a simple action by a complete stranger. Read Dale's story.
Mike Carlson

Prostate cancer treatment puts Mike Carlson on the right path. Read Mike's story.
Christine Chapa

A new liver makes "normal" toddler experiences possible for Christine Chapa. Read Christine's story.
Devi Chettiar

Inspired by the care she received at Mayo for a rare cancer, Devi Chettair of the Twin Cities changed her college major to become a physician assistant. Read Devi's story.
Ning Chien

"The sky seems bluer and the air smells fresher," says Ning Chien, after being accurately diagnosed by Mayo doctors with treatable autoimmune pancreatitis, rather than suspected cancer.
Read Ning's story.
Keri Christian

Working with genetic counselor Katherine Hunt put Keri Christian (right) in a powerful position to make decisions that could save her family. Read Keri's story.
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.
Michael Colleran

By two days old, Michael Colleran had already had a helicopter ride and a heart procedure ... Read Michael's story.
Wendy Cook

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

Successful brain tumor treatment at Mayo Clinic starts Kathy Crandall on a new path in life. Read Kathy's story.
Emily Crawford

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

A new MS treatment at Mayo Clinic 14 years ago put Iowa mom back on her feet. Read Valerie's story.
Jim Davis

For 35 years, they've done everything together. They were even diagnosed with terminal cancers, together. Read Jim's story.
Shanna Decker

When Shanna Decker was 7 years old, she was diagnosed with bone cancer. She received treatment at Mayo Clinic and today is a healthy, active young lady dedicated to touching the lives of others. Read Shanna's story.
Ruben Delgadillo

A tiny cardiac device kept Ruben Delgadillo going until his new heart arrived. Read Ruben's story.
Gwenn Djupedal

Gwenn Djupedal finds answers to women's intimate questions in the Women's Health Clinic. Read Gwenn's story.
Andrew and Mariah Doehling

Andrew and Mariah Doehling, the youngest children of their family, both suffered from rare kidney disorders as infants, which resulted in kidney transplants for both. Read Andrew and Mariah's story.
James Donnelly

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

Mark Drobac was in his garage pulling spark plugs out of his van when he suddenly got the most severe headache he had ever had. An aneurysm in his brain had ruptured. Read Mark's story.
Connie Eckley

Without warning, as Connie Eckley turned to talk to her daughter in the backseat of the car, she passed out and went into a seizure. After epilepsy surgery, Connie is safely back behind the wheel. Read Connie's story.
Karima Edmonds

Karima Edmonds is sometimes a little tired. She's not sure if it's due to the new baby or the new liver, both of which came during the same week. Read Karima's story.
Cynthia Farmer

After a successful stem cell transplant for a rare disorder, Cynthia Farmer has her life back. Read Cynthia's story.
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.
Warren Farwell

When Warren Farwell learned that he had ocular melanoma, he joined a research trial at Mayo Clinic comparing two treatments for this type of cancer. Read Warren's story.
Jane Fausel

Jane Fausel invested in her health by choosing Mayo Clinic to treat her lung cancer, and she's glad she did. Read Jane's story.
Richard Feist

Like most men his age, Richard Feist says he needs to watch what he eats and keep active. Life is pretty much back to normal since his liver transplant. Read Richard's story.
Jack Ferris

Jack Ferris says that receiving laser treatment for his enlarged prostate seemed easier than getting a tooth filled. Read Jack's story.
Chuck Fisher

Chuck Fisher continues to share his time and talents, thanks to a heart transplant at Mayo Clinic. Read Chuck's story.
Lindsey Fleener

Lindsey Fleener had hyperhidrosis — causing her hands to sweat profusely and preventing her from enjoying simple activities others may take for granted. Read Lindsey's story.
Ann Flintoff

When Jacksonville, Fla., resident Ann Flintoff was told she had vaginal cancer in 1998, she thought about her 3-month-old grandson Sean and hoped she'd live long enough for him to remember her. Read Ann's story.
JoAnn Forster

Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS) is the best option while JoAnn Forster waits for a heart transplant. Read JoAnn's story.
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.
Priscilla French

Priscilla French vows to 'make them all proud' by protecting her new heart. Read Priscilla's story.
Bruce Fuerbringer

Bruce Fuerbringer has fought fires for more than 30 years. With Mayo Clinic's help, he's fighting a different battle against melanoma. Read Bruce's story.
John Fulton

Decades after beating bone cancer at Mayo Clinic, John Fulton returned, this time to defeat islet cell cancer. John says that, once more, Mayo helped him "beat the system." Read John's story.
Christina George

Epilepsy surgery was a scary thing, but it was the miracle Christina needed to go forth and grow. Read Christina's story.
Harold Gerndt

Before Harold Gerndt, M.D. sought a second opinion from Mayo Clinic regarding treatment for pancreatic cancer, he and his wife, Marilyn, got input from a registered nurse and five physicians. These experts aren't Dr. Gerndt's private medical team; they're his children. Read Harold's story.
Karen Gibson

Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville to remove a renal cell tumor prompted this Jacksonville mom to participate in a study to help unravel the mystery surrounding her disease. Read Karen's story.
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.
Julie Gray

After a heart procedure at Mayo Clinic, Julie Gray is slowly working her way back to helping others.
Read Julie's story.
Glenn Greenberg

Bypass surgery at Mayo Clinic keeps Glenn Greenberg running for a world record. Read Glenn's story.
Jeanne Greenfield

Cancer survivor for 17 years and still counting Read Jeanne's story.
John Greller

John Greller was a hero in the pool at the National Kidney Foundation Transplant Games. He gave his medals to his real heroes — his wife, his (donor) son, and the Mayo Transplant Team. Read John's story.
Alyce Griffin

Heart valve surgery at Mayo Clinic helped Alyce Griffin stay active and healthy. Read Alyce's story.
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.
John Gwazdacz

John wants others who receive diagnoses of bile duct cancer to know there is hope. Read John's story.
Tom Halverstadt

Tom Halverstadt survived a devastating brainstem stroke because of several lucky factors, including bystanders who summoned emergency help and a treatment team that had the expertise he desperately needed. Read Tom's story.
Paul Hamernik

For stock car racer Paul Hamernik, the "green light" came in the form of laser surgery to address an enlarged prostate. Read Paul's story.
Wendy Hamilton

While hiking on a trip with her daughter, Wendy Hamilton often had to stop and rest. She attributed it to higher altitudes and middle age, but Hamilton was diagnosed later with stage 4 peripheral T-cell lymphoma. A bone marrow transplant got her back on the right path. Read Wendy's story.
Monica Hansen

A minimally invasive surgical option for rectal cancer at Mayo Clinic made Monica Hansen's future more promising — for herself and her family. Read Monica's story.
Chad Hanson

Therapy and a positive attitude have helped Chad Hanson gain a level of independence unimaginable after breaking his neck in an accident. Read Chad's story.
Tiffany Hanson

Epilepsy surgery ended Tiffany Hanson's seizures and started a new, active life. Read Tiffany's story.
Tony Harringer

Tony Harringer has a two-handed grasp on life after brachial plexus surgery at Mayo Clinic. Read Tony's story.
Bob Harrington

For 12 years, Bob Harrington suffered from painful arthritic joint destruction that baffled doctors — until Mayo Clinic diagnosed the rare disorder causing his symptoms. Read Bob's story.
Victor Hartman

Mayo Clinic's Cardiometabolic Program teaches Victor Hartman the skills necessary to make good choices and maintain long-term, healthy nutrition and exercise habits. Read Victor's story.
Joe Hasse

Joe Hasse was a typical 16-year-old, until he became the youngest heart transplant patient in Phoenix. Read Joe's story.
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.
Alvin Haworth

When a heart condition threatened to slow down Alvin Haworth, he found his answer at Mayo Clinic. Read Alvin's story.
Bertha Hernandez Perez

Many people helped Bertha Hernandez Perez, left, come to Mayo to receive treatment for a torn bladder. Read Bertha's story.
John Hill

Cataract surgery gave John Hill a chance for enhanced quality of life. Read John's story.
Heather Hinton

Successful heart surgery at Mayo Clinic allows Heather Hinton to live a normal life despite a rare genetic disorder. Read Heather's story.
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.
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.
Shona Holmes

A trip south of the border – the U.S.-Canadian border, that is – meant sight restored for Shona Holmes, who flew to Arizona from Ontario for surgery to remove the rare cyst that was causing her health problems. Read Shona's story.
Jodie Hook

Mayo's pain management program taught Jodie Hook to find hope and joy each day, and to live with chronic pain. Read Jodie's story. Read Jodie's story.
Hasan Hosein

Hasan Hosein calls Minnesota a "magical white paradise" — and plans his post-kidney transplant visits from Trinidad and Tobago so he can see the snow. Read Hasan's story.
Cindy Howden

From the moment she woke up after her terrible accident, she was certain of one thing: she could recover. "I'm not very good at not being very good," she says. Read Cindy's story.
Dustin Huber

A family tragedy makes Michelle Tipton and Dustin Huber active in educating others about long QT syndrome. Read Dustin's story.
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.
Bill Hunt

Bill Hunt found a way to shake anxiety and uncontrollable shaking with help from Mayo's Integrative Medicine program. Read Bill's story.
Vinny Integlia

Vinny Integlia is a quadriplegic patient who has never given up.
Read Vinny's story.
Scott Jablonow

Scott and Ellen Jablonow's marriage of 30 years results in true 'bonding' through wife-to-husband kidney transplant Read Scott's story.
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.
Jasper Johnikin

Innovative technology and surgical expertise helped Mayo Clinic physicians save kidney cancer patient Jasper Johnikin's kidney — and his life. Read Jasper's story.
Bob Johnson

Aerospace executive Bob Johnson experienced a life-saving course correction during his Executive Health Program examination. Read Bob's story.
Carolyn Johnson

Jay and I both decided that if anything is ever wrong with us, we're going back to Mayo Clinic. Read Carolyn's story.
Carlita Judge

Carlita Judge and her husband both turn to Mayo for help.
Read Carlita's story.
Blair Juniper

The Juniper family said they would do it all over again for their son, Blair, who has had three kidney transplants. Read Blair's story.
Maxine Kaehler

Maxine Kaehler is enjoying life's little details again after sight-saving cornea transplant surgery. Read Maxine's story.
Gary Kahle

Gary Kahle is back on the farm after mitral valve surgery at Mayo Clinic. Read Gary's story.
Bob Kane

Robert Kane was on the crest of celebrating his 60th wedding anniversary with his wife, Rena, when the unexpected happened. Read Bob's story.
Jack Keller

A thorough search for prostate cancer proved to be the right approach for Jack Keller. Read Jack's story.
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.
David King

From a 'chance' meeting on a cruise, to complex surgery for his failing heart, David King reflects the spirit of Mayo's Adult Congenital Heart Disease program. Read David's story.
Lisa Kirkland

Mayo surgeons fixed her heart 40 years ago. Now Lisa Kirkland, M.D. is a staff physician at the place "that has always been magical in my thoughts." Read Lisa's story.
Sam and Laura Kirstein

Sam and Laura Kirstein biked across the country to show that people with inflammatory bowel disease can still lead an active life. "If you persevere, there is light at the end of the tunnel." Read Sam and Laura's story.
Diane Knowles

Diane Knowles now lives without seizures and diabetes, thanks to a pancreas transplant at Mayo Clinic. Read Diane's story.
Theresa Kressin

Theresa's battle with an eating disorder has been a long and difficult journey. But, thanks to her mom and Mayo's eating disorders program, it has a happy ending. Read Theresa's story.
Courtney Lange

Despite cerebral palsy, Courtney Lange keeps up with her twin brother — thanks to the Motion Analysis Lab at Mayo Clinic. Read Courtney's story.
Lin Lawrence

Heart valve replacement surgery at Mayo Clinic keeps Lin Lawrence flying high. Read Lin's story.
Carolyn Lengh

Carolyn Lengh, a principal at a private school in Milwaukee, knows the wear and tear countless hours in a demanding job can cause. But that didn't explain the back pain she'd felt for six months. Successful removal of a spinal cord tumor brought relief. Read Carolyn's story.
Howard Lloyd

Nonmelanoma skin cancer returns twice, but can't keep a retired Navy officer from running his life. Read Howard's story.
Branden Lombardi

"I knew that life wasn't going to stop, so I just had to catch up and do the best I could." Read Branden's story.
Bernardo Loose

Mexico's Bernardo Loose drove over 700 miles to receive treatment for an aggressive prostate cancer ... and forged a lifelong friendship with his Mayo surgeon. Read Bernardo's story.
Joe Lueken

What goes around ... Joe Lueken got control of his tremors thanks to a new technique and a student he had helped with a scholarship. Read Joe's story.
Bob Lumaye

Since his double lung transplant in 2004, Bob Lumaye has celebrated his 25th wedding anniversary, been promoted at work, seen a son graduate from college, and welcomed his first grandchild. Read Bob's story.
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.
Katie Margolis

Hope, in the form of a kidney, came when Katie Margolis least expected it. Read Katie's story.
Charlotte Markle

Charlotte Markle is healthy and strong 40 years after being one of Mayo's first kidney transplant patients. Read Charlotte's story.
Bill Mason

A tragic car accident left Bill Mason with critical injuries, but his family's love and Mayo Clinic's care helped Bill learn to walk and talk again. Read Bill's story.
Laura Matthews

For Jodie and Laura, it was the Ultimate Thanksgiving. Laura Matthews received a kidney from her daughter, Jodi Mennie, who returned from Afghanistan for the surgery. Read Laura's story.
Pam McCall

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

Joe McElwain has rediscovered the simple pleasure of eating after receiving a new jaw and new teeth at Mayo Clinic. Read Joe's story.
Craig McMillan

Craig McMillan was shocked to learn he had breast cancer. But based on his family history, he says, "I shouldn't have been surprised." Read Craig's story.
Colter Meinert

For Colter Meiner, a heart transplant when he was six weeks old offered the chance for a normal life after being born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Read Colter's story.
Gary Melin

"Donating is the Right Thing to Do" Read Gary's story.
Tony Merriweather

Tony Merriweather stays active after heart valve repair at Mayo Clinic. Read Tony's story.
Nelda Metz

Nelda Metz had been healthy all of her 49 years. Imagine her surprise, when she learned she had a malignant brain tumor. But incision-free brain surgery had her back with her family quickly. Read Nelda's story.
Mae Miles

Mae Miles' life is "in rhythm" after treatment at Mayo Clinic for atrial fibrillation. Read Mae's story.
James Miller

Early detection and the right medication help Jim Miller live a normal life. That's the outlook for most patients who have myasthenia gravis, say Mayo neurologists. Read James' story.
Jordan Mills

Jordan Mills was diagnosed with a crippling and lethal brain tumor at age 22. Mayo Clinic care — and a great support system — restored his happy, healthy life. Read Jordan's story.
Simuel Millwood

Tina Millwood and her son Simuel the day before his liver transplant. Read Simuel's story.
Randall Minion

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. Read Randall's story.
Brance Modin

Brance and Kathy Modin haven't just been compatible as husband and wife over the last thirty-plus years — it was Kathy who provided the compatible kidney to save her husband's life with a transplant at Mayo Clinic. Read Brance's story.
Tiffany Moore

Before Tiffany Moore and her husband would start a family, Tiffany wanted to get her psoriasis under control. She traveled to Mayo Clinic in Rochester for the Goeckerman treatment. Read Tiffany's story.
Libby Morsheimer

Heart surgery at Mayo Clinic cures Ebstein's anomaly for New York woman. Read Libby's story.
Barbara Moy

Barbara Moy finally feels like a normal person after surgery for excessive sweating. Read Barbara's story.
Rachel Murnane

A six-hour-long surgery at Mayo Clinic followed by at-home recuperation — "I just lounged around the whole summer" — describes the path to freedom from scoliosis for Wisconsin native Rachel Murnane. Says the 15-year-old: "Looking back, it was a little surprising how easy it was to get through." Read Rachel's story.
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.
Bob Murray

A case of chicken pox leads to Bob Murray's heart valve surgery at Mayo Clinic, and fatherhood. Read Bob's story.
Brenner Myers

Heart valve surgery puts Brenner Myers back in shape. Read Brenner's story.
Allen Neely

Allen Neely's weight loss journey began with a trip halfway around the world. Read Allen's story.
Greg Nelson

A difficult-to-diagnose cancer brought Greg Nelson to his knees, literally. But a bone marrow transplant put him back on his feet. Read Greg's story.
Kelly Neuschwanger

Thanks to the care of Mayo physicians, "I can finally walk outside and be myself," says Kelly one year after surgery to correct epilepsy. Read Kelly's story.
Kelsey O'Leary

Early detection and dedication to her bracing therapy brought a rare outcome to Kelsey O'Leary's scoliosis – permanent improvement. Read Kelsey's story.
Wade Olson

Wade Olson of Cedar Falls, Iowa, as a 30-year-old science teacher, had done ample reading on Marfan syndrome before visiting Mayo Clinic for a diagnosis in 1984. Read Wade's story.
Cathy Osmundson

Three-time ovarian cancer survivor Cathy Osmundson is riding high after receiving care at Mayo Clinic.
Read Cathy's story.
Kelly Parish

Mayo Clinic's careful management of Kelly Parish's MS keeps her quality of life "good." Read Kelly's story.
Steve Parsons

Mayo Clinic Executive Health patient receives "surprise" pacemaker Read Steve's story.
Aitana Paya Perez

Persistant bone cancer hasn't stopped a Spanish student from pursuing her education — and her dreams. Read Aitana's story.
Stefani Pentiuk

Stefani Pentiuk is back on the basketball court after her heart transplant. Read Stefani's story.
Don Peter

Don Peter is up and running after heart surgery for a rare birth defect at Mayo Clinic. Read Don's story.
Milo Pietz

Lung cancer surgery at Mayo Clinic returns South Dakota singer to an active life. Read Milo's story.
Susan Quinn

Strong faith and medicine brought an ovarian cancer patient back to health. Read Susan's story.
Elmer Rasmussen

'Road Trip' becomes a way of life for Nebraska couple driving 1,000 miles, often, for care at Mayo Clinic.
Read Elmer's story.
Brittany Rathbun

When a dedicated softball pitcher needed help getting a handle on her game, Mayo Clinic surgeons stepped up to the plate. Read Brittany's story.
Mary Jo Renner

Recently Mary Jo Renner walked up the bleachers to watch her son's basketball game. That may not sound remarkable, but Renner did it without experiencing chest pain — a major accomplishment for a woman who received a new heart in August 2002. Read Mary Jo's story.
Edward Richmond

A kidney transplant at Mayo Clinic helped Skip Richmond get back to normal. Read Edward's story.
John Rizzo

John Rizzo was deeply concerned when he was diagnosed with a rare disease, amyloidosis. "Fortunately, I was in the right place at the right time and met the right people." Read John's story.
Ed Robertson

Ed Robertson is proof that you are never too old to keep living. Read Ed's story.
Bart Rodgers

New treatment for disabling headaches brings renewal to Bart Rodgers.
Read Bart's story.
Danielle Roeder

A Mayo Clinic doctor, genetic testing, and a common drug give a young girl wings to fly. Read Danielle's story.
Tomi Roinila

A living donor kidney transplant keeps Tomi Roinila on the ice with his young sons. Read Tomi's story.
Deborah Rothstein

Comprehensive heart care and surgery at Mayo Clinic helped Deborah Rothstein and her husband have a child. Read Deborah's story.
Arish Rountree

Arish Rountree suffered from breathing problems that caused a cardiopulmonary arrest and left him clinically dead. Quick action at Mayo Clinic Hospital literally gave him a second chance at life. Read more ... Read Arish's story.
Sonia Salzman

An unruptured brain aneurysm doesn't worry Sonia Salzman because of the close monitoring she receives at Mayo Clinic. Read Sonia's story.
Phyllis Sands

Caring for her husband took a tool on Phyllis Sands. Stress and depression took over her life.
Read Phyllis' story.
Donald Sannes

Surgery for bladder cancer removed his disease and preserved his function. Read Donald's story.
John Saviano

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

Mayo doctors' caring attitude gave Luniece Schless the courage to undertake a life-changing surgery. Read Luniece's story.
Carter Schlink

For Carter Schlink cranium remolding — and the colorful helmet that makes it possible — are a great fit. Read Carter's story.
Mary Schmidt

Mary Schmidt gave birth to her son, and he gave life back to her with a living donor kidney transplant at Mayo Clinic. Read Mary's story.
Patricia Schroder

After her recent heart repair, Patricia Schroder is breathing easier and feeling stronger than ever before. Read Patricia's story.
Tasha Schuh

When Tasha Schuh fell through a trap door, breaking her neck, she began an inspiring journey to independence. Read Tasha's story.
Ella Schultz

Ella's medical condition requires the attention of numerous specialists at Mayo. But with their help, she is overcoming every challenge and thriving. Read Ella's story.
Bruce Schwartau

A liver transplant for primary sclerosing cholangitis brought new strength to Bruce Schwartau. "It's a joy to be able to play [golf] and walk. To many people, that doesn't mean much. But I know what it's like to be weak." Read Bruce's story.
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.
Sara Sheeran

After a kidney transplant at Mayo Clinic, Sara Sheeran helps other children facing transplant. Read Sara's story.
Dave Shellito

Whirlpool executive finds surprising diagnosis and better health at Mayo Clinic. Read Dave's story.
Tom Sherrard

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

John Simpson credits diligent Mayo physicians with catching several different cancers early. Read John's story.
Dan Smith

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

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

Emergency heart surgery at Mayo Clinic corrects a congenital defect and keeps Charley Solano "raring to go." Read Charley's story.
Bob Sonntag

A life outdoors in the sun could have meant the end, but melanoma treatment at Mayo Clinic brought better health and new hope.
Read Bob's story.
Guadalupe Sordo

For Lupita Sordo, the host of a Mexican TV talk show, a painful spinal disorder had made walking — and working — nearly impossible. Now, after a 1,400-mile journey to Mayo Clinic, Lupita is back on her feet, pain free. Read Guadalupe's story.
Twilla Standlee

It wasn't multiple sclerosis that was weakening Twilla Standlee's legs, and she is walking today because of Mayo's finding. Read Twilla's story.
Gil Staus

Strangers become fast friends after a living donor kidney transplant. Read Gil's story.
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.
Rodney Steinmetz

Cardiac ablation procedure at Mayo Clinic puts life back in focus for this retired ophthalmologist. Read Rodney's story.
Wayne Stillman

"Mayo's commitment to each patient and to the whole picture, which in my case included genetic testing, saved my life," he says. Read Wayne's story.
Amanda Stocchero

Incredible optimism helps Amanda Stocchero handle life with severe epilepsy. Read Amanda's story.
Earlene Taylor

Adventures call and Earlene Taylor still answers, thanks to Mayo doctors who helped her beat lung cancer again. Read Earlene's story.
Tom Terrill

At 73, a lung transplant has meant a return to golfing, travel, and volunteer work for Tom Terrill; the oldest lung transplant recipient at Mayo Clinic. Read Tom's story.
Pete Thalmann

Pete Thalmann's Thanksgiving blessing came in the form of a heart. Read Pete's story.
George Todd

Mayo Clinic provided a treatment for George Todd's cancer that saved his voice. Read George's story.
Emily Tong

Integrated treatment at Mayo Clinic to remove a spinal tumor gives Emily Tong the chance to walk again. Read Emily's story.
Tiffani Trowbridge

Mayo Clinic patient Tiffani Trowbridge brings home her first paycheck — a miracle according to her family. Read Tiffani's story.
Andrew Tsamis

Andrew Tsamis adds cardiovascular exercise to his workout following bypass surgery at Mayo Clinic. Read Andrew's story.
Jim Turner

Cancer treatment and heart surgery at Mayo Clinic helped Jim Turner live actively in retirement. Read Jim's story.
Crystal Valles

Crystal Valles continues to spend time with her daughter, thanks to a quick diagnosis at Mayo Clinic.
Read Crystal's story.
Cecilia Van Gorp

Doctors told Cecilia Van Gorp she might have ALS. She was thrilled to hear a different story from Mayo Clinic. Read Cecilia's story.
Lynn Van Wagenen

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

Jess and Tess Villanueva share their compelling story. Read Jess' story.
Wendy Villars

New monitoring device offers more pulmonary hypertension treatment options for Wendy Villars. Read Wendy's story.
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.
Hanna Vsetecka

For Hanna Vsetecka, spinal bracing to correct her scoliosis hasn't slowed her down for a moment. In fact, the athletic teen has turned her experience into education for others via a prize-winning
4-H exhibit. Read Hanna's story.
Denny Waite

With a business to run and an active lifestyle to maintain, Denny Waite turned to Mayo Clinic to find an experienced surgical team to perform his heart surgery and hasten his recovery. Read Denny's story.
Andy Walch

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

Isaac Wangen has been wrestling with ectodermal dysplasia since he was born. The spunky fifth grader isn't about to let his condition take him down. Read Isaac's story.
Cory Watt

Some dads give their sons their names. Others give their sons their old baseball gloves. Shayne Watt gave his son Cory one of his kidneys. Read Cory's story.
Rylie Weigel

Twelve hours after Rylie Weigel was born in Thief River Falls, Minn., she started turning blue in the face and had difficulty breathing. She had a severe form of HLHS and would needed a heart transplant. Read Rylie's story.
Barbara Welch

Barbara Welch found relief for a persistent digestive problem after months without an answer. Read Barbara's story.
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.
Isabelle Werner

Surgery to correct HLHS has given Isabelle Werner a special heart — and she shares it with others. Read Isabelle's story.
Faith Westby

Faith Westby shows what is possible with expert medical care and a family who has faith. Read Faith's story.
Case Wewerka

Massage makes "incredible" difference in healing after heart surgery. Read Case's story.
Rachel Willenberg

Rachel Willenberg rides a rollercoaster of symptoms that finally leads to treatment, and the family she's always wanted. Read Rachel's story.
Harold Willhite

"Nothing's in a rush," says Harold, back in his workshop after surviving two lung cancers. "I've got the rest of my life." Read Harold's story.
Danny Williams

A stroke at 17? Mayo's treatment allowed Danny Williams to keep playing the sports he loved. Read Danny's story.
Tracy Williams

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

A double lung transplant means freedom to Bobbie Wilson, who has made the happy adjustment to life without oxygen cords. "When I did my lung capacity tests for the first time after transplant, I cried because it was so effortless." Read Bobbie's story.
Heather Wisdom

A medical disorder predisposed Heather Wisdom for obesity, but surgery helped her lose nearly 200 pounds. Read Heather's story.
Jody Wobbe

Two jobs, four kids and myasthenia gravis — this young mother does a remarkable job of managing a busy life and a serious neuromuscular disease. Read Jody's story.
Charlotte Wolter

Experimental therapy for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma put Charlotte back on the lake. Read Charlotte's story.
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.
Doug Yaus

Doug Yaus says you have to be involved in your care — and never give up hope — even when your options seem to have come to an end. Read Doug's story.
Marian Zander

Medication and diet help Marian Zander cope with cardiomyopathy. Read Marian's story.
Wendy Zins

Long-term cancer survivor who had a bone marrow transplant gives others hope. Read Wendy's story.