Radioactive drug combination results in reprieve from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
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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.
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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.
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Ken Anderson
Ken Anderson says he feels like "the luckiest guy in the world" after his deep brain stimulation treatment for essential tremor.
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Roan Apolonio
Life-saving heart surgery and hope came from the other side of the world for Roan Apolonio.
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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 then I had in 15 years."
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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.
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Barbara Bachman
Barbara Bachman, an amateur archeologist, is "back in the dirt" and enjoying life after heart valve surgery at Mayo Clinic.
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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.
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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.
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Laurie Beach
A rare brain tumor couldn't stop Laurie Beach from enjoying the life she dreamed of.
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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.
Benny Bee
Benny Bee Sr., a Montana radio executive, embraces his second chance at the 'good life.'
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Shirley Beltz
Shirley Beltz enjoys being a grandmother. And a liver transplant has given Shirley more time to spend with her grandson.
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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.
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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.
Shelby Birch
Shelby Birch's whole family gave up mashed potatoes to help her with a diet that controls her seizures.
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Sam Blackburn
Specialized cardiac testing at Mayo Clinic keeps Sam Blackburn flying high.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mary Jane Bollinger
Transplant receipient becomes transplant volunteer.
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David Bonanno
An experimental brain implant curbs David Bonanno's epileptic seizures.
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Laurie Bongle
Laurie Bongle, an epilepsy patient, has reclaimed her life after surgery at Mayo Clinic stopped her seizures.
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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."
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David Booker
David Booker's participation in a Mayo Clinic research study furthered heart disease research and made him feel better.
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Frank Bourn
Successful atrial fibrillation ablation put Frank Bourn back in the race.
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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."
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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.
Mike Carlson
Prostate cancer treatment puts Mike Carlson on the right path.
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Christine Chapa
A new liver makes "normal" toddler experiences possible for Christine Chapa.
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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.
Michael Colleran
By two days old, Michael Colleran had already had a helicopter ride and a heart procedure ...
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Manny Comstock
Manny Comstock prepares for a long life after receiving a living donor kidney transplant at Mayo Clinic.
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Wendy Cook
Mayo surgeons met halfway to successfully remove a rare dumbbell tumor from a Wisconsin nurse.
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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.
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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.
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Ruben Delgadillo
A tiny cardiac device kept Ruben Delgadillo going until his new heart arrived.
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Gwenn Djupedal
Gwenn Djupedal finds answers to women's intimate questions in the Women's Health Clinic.
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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.
Tom Dollins
When Tom Dollins visits Mayo Clinic, he likes to stop by the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and visit with young people who are waiting for heart transplants.
Read Tom's story.
James Donnelly
Coordinated approach to care brings results for business school professor.
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Jim Driscoll
Businessman Jim Driscoll plans to have a colonoscopy every three years from now on.
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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.
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.
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.
Thomas Ellenburg
Breathing easy: Special surgery improves quality of life for some emphysema patients
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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 put out the cancer's flames.
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.
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.
David Fett
David Fett reclaims active lifestyle after his myectomy.
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Chuck Fisher
Chuck Fisher continues to share his time and talents, thanks to a heart transplant at Mayo Clinic.
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John Fitzpatrick
John Fitzpatrick attributes his successful treatment at Mayo Clinic for prostate cancer and atrial fibrillation to Irish luck and excellent doctors.
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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.
John Floyd
Cyclist John Floyd's brachial plexus injury changed his competitive goals. Surgery to repair his injury put him back on his bicycle.
Read John'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.
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Terri Gardner
Terri Gardner, 46, enjoys the freedom of riding, but her time in the saddle led to incontinence, robbing her of the very activity she held dear.
Read Terri's story.
Deborah Evens and Gayla Holmgren
Vitamin B12 imaging gives breast cancer survivors another option.
Read Deb and Gayla's story.
Carlos Genardini
Early diagnosis and laparoscopic colon surgery put Carlos Genardini on a fast track to recovery from colon cancer.
Read Carlos' 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.
Joe Graves
Swift diagnosis and treatment saved Joe Graves from paralysis. Now he is back enjoying his favorite pastime.
Read Joe'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.
Marina Gray
Marina Gray was born with a congenital heart defect and had been told she probably shouldn't have children.
Read Marina'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
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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.
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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.
John Gwazdacz
John wants others who receive diagnoses of bile duct cancer to know there is hope.
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Lee Hambrook
When no other physician in South Florida would touch his case, Lee Hambrook came to Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, where he underwent 14 hours of double-sided spinal surgery that likely saved him from becoming a wheelchair-bound quadriplegic.
Read Lee's story.
Regina Hamilton
An MR-guided biopsy found Regina Hamilton's breast cancer months before other diagnostic tools could have.
Read Regina'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.
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.
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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.
John Heinze
Climbing the world's largest steel arch bridge proves that John Heinze's heart is now in top condition.
Read John's story.
Bertha Hernandez Perez
Many people helped Bertha Hernandez Perez, left, come to Mayo to receive treatment for a torn bladder.
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John Hill
Cataract surgery gave John Hill a chance for enhanced quality of life.
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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.
Emmy Holliday
Clinical trials have given hope and time to Emmy Holliday.
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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.
Matthew Houser
Now that the pain from his osteoid osteoma is gone, Houser and his wife Jessica are able to enjoy more outdoor adventures together.
Read Matthew'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.
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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.
Vinny Integlia
Vinny Integlia is a quadriplegic patient who has never given up.
Read Vinny'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.
Bob Johnson
Aerospace executive Bob Johnson experienced a life-saving course correction during his Executive Health Program examination.
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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.
Dale Johnson
"I didn't want to settle for anything less than the very best care."
Read Dale's story.
Carlita Judge
Carlita Judge and her husband both turn to Mayo for help.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
Geoffrey Kurland
A novel treatment brings a positive ending for a patient with a rare cancer.
Read Geoffrey's story.
Courtney Lange
Despite cerebral palsy, Courtney Lange keeps up with her twin brother — thanks to the Motion Analysis Lab at Mayo Clinic.
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Lin Lawrence
Heart valve replacement surgery at Mayo Clinic keeps Lin Lawrence flying high.
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Kerry Lee
A horrific car accident left Kerry Lee with a badly damaged ankle and years of pain and immobility. Faced with a future constrained by a wheelchair, she sought other opinions.
Read Kerry'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.
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.
Ardell Lien
Ardell Lien is a man on a mission after the life-changing gift of a heroic organ donor.
Read Ardell'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.
Anna Luczynski
Care at Mayo Clinic puts Anna Luczynski's active childhood in motion.
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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
New lungs carry runner across finish line 17 months after transplant.
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.
Will Martin
Will Martin struggled with diabetes since age 4. At 20, he began to lose his sight. A kidney/pancreas transplant gave him back his future.
Read Will'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.
Harding Mccain
Former boxer faces a new challenge, and with a little help in his corner, wins the round.
Read Harding's story.
Pam McCall
Mammography technologist battles breast cancer with support from her Mayo Clinic "family."
Read Pam's story.
Robert McGuire
A heart transplant added ten years to Butch McGuire's time with his family.
Read Robert's story.
Oscar McKnight
A ventricular assist device supported Oscar McKnight's heart while he waited for a transplant.
Read Oscar'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"
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Cilia Mercado de Garces
Mayo Clinic's team approach to diagnosing and treating patients keeps people like Socorro de Garcés and her family coming back.
Read Cilia's story.
Tony Merriweather
Tony Merriweather stays active after heart valve repair at Mayo Clinic.
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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.
Simuel Millwood
Tina Millwood and her son Simuel the day before his liver transplant.
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Robert Mitchell
The Rev. Dr. Robert L. Mitchell says he survived esophageal cancer thanks to the multidisciplinary treatment and encouragement he received from his Mayo Clinic medical team.
Read Robert'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.
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Libby Morsheimer
Heart surgery at Mayo Clinic cures Ebstein's anomaly for New York woman.
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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.
Bob Murray
A case of chicken pox leads to Bob Murray's heart valve surgery at Mayo Clinic, and fatherhood.
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Brenner Myers
Heart valve surgery puts Brenner Myers back in shape.
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Charlie and Brandie Myers
Charlie Myers and his granddaughter Brandie have a lot in common. They share a love of family, a great sense of humor and — since the summer of 2003 — a liver.
Read Charlie and Brandie's story.
Gina Neeld
Even if you don't know the expression "steel magnolia," you'll understand it when you meet Gina Neeld.
Read Gina's story.
Allen Neely
Allen Neely's weight loss journey began with a trip halfway around the world.
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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, pictured here with Dr. Joseph Sirven, one year after surgery to correct epilepsy.
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Jorge Noguera
Jorge and his family journeyed from Spain for him to receive cancer treatment at Mayo Clinic.
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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.
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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
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Nick Pathoulas
Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Health Clinic works with Nick Pathoulas to establish a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Read Nick'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.
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Xiomara Perez
Nothing to sneeze at: Allergy clinics put ailing patients on the fast track to diagnosis
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Don Peter
Don Peter is up and running after heart surgery for a rare birth defect at Mayo Clinic.
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Eric Peterson
Eric Peterson is not the average college guy ... and he has the scars from a heart transplant to prove it.
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Grace Phillips
Brain tumor surgery at Mayo Clinic in 1932 helped Grace Phillips live an extraordinary life.
Read Grace's story.
Milo Pietz
Lung cancer surgery at Mayo Clinic returns South Dakota singer to an active life.
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Elijah Poolman
Today 10-year-old Elijah Poolman and his family have a lot to be thankful for. Elijah has battled a rare form of leukemia — and won.
Read Elijah's story.
Casey Quinn
A combination of treatments brought positive long-term results for a student with osteosarcoma.
Read Casey'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.
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.
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Dale Rings
Minimally-invasive disk surgery has Dale Rings walking free of pain.
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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."
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Ed Robertson
Ed Robertson is proof that you are never too old to keep living.
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Hazel Roby
Valentine's Day 2002 was like no other for Hazel Roby. She received a very special heart that day, not chocolate in a gold box, but a gift of life, packaged neatly with two donor lungs.
Read Hazel's story.
Bart Rodgers
New treatment for disabling headaches brings renewal to Bart Rodgers.
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Steve Rogers
A Fateful Fall: Pancreatic cancer patient beating the odds.
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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.
Mark Scheffer
Treatment to cure irregular heart rhythm puts a Mayo-trained doctor back on course.
Read Mark'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.
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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.
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Patricia Schroder
After her recent heart repair, Patricia Schroder is breathing easier and feeling stronger than ever before.
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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.
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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."
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Aaron Segedi
"I will never forget [my Detroit physician] telling me that his hospital doesn't transplant to a patient who has bile duct cancer. My doctor of over 14 years could no longer help me." Instead, Aaron was referred to Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
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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.
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Krista Seurer
Krista Seurer, a recently graduated physician's assistant, was able to share real life lessons about Marfan syndrome with her fellow students.
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Sara Sheeran
After a kidney transplant at Mayo Clinic, Sara Sheeran helps other children facing transplant.
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Dave Shellito
Whirlpool executive finds surprising diagnosis and better health at Mayo Clinic.
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Tom Sherrard
Radiation therapy and surgery put a stop to aggressive anaplastic thyroid cancer.
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DeWaine Silker
DeWaine Silker has nothing but praise for the surgical team and the da Vinci robotics system that helped him beat prostate cancer.
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John Simpson
John Simpson credits diligent Mayo physicians with catching several different cancers early.
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Dan Smith
Dan Smith realizes dream to explore space after brain surgery at Mayo Clinic
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Danny Snodgrass
Laser microsurgery was the right choice for throat cancer patient Danny Snodgrass.
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Charley Solano
Emergency heart surgery at Mayo Clinic corrects a congenital defect and keeps Charley Solano "raring to go."
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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.
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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.
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Twilla Standlee
It wasn't multiple sclerosis that was weakening Twilla Standlee's legs, and she is walking today because of Mayo's finding.
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Gil Staus
Strangers become fast friends after a living donor kidney transplant.
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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.
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Rodney Steinmetz
Cardiac ablation procedure at Mayo Clinic puts life back in focus for this retired ophthalmologist.
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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.
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Amanda Stocchero
Incredible optimism helps Amanda Stocchero handle life with severe epilepsy.
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Juan
When Juan was six years old, his parents noticed something they described as a mosquito's bite just below his jaw line. Within three days, the mark enlarged to the size of a grapefruit.
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Pamela Swanson
Mayo Clinic is "just around the corner" for Mississippi's Pamela Swanson. A kidney transplant and pancreas transplant cure her diabetes.
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Erin Sweeney
Tempe girl is among the first in nation to benefit from new prosthetic device that grows with her.
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Bonnie Taylor
Bonnie Taylor knows the importance of organ donation.
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Beverly Teachout
Beverly Teachout is glad to be walking again after aortic valve replacement and hip and knee surgeries.
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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.
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Pete Thalmann
Pete Thalmann's Thanksgiving blessing came in the form of a heart.
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Kim Thomas
Successful treatment for a rare heart disorder gets Kim Thomas and her children back in their active routines.
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Bridget Thompson
Bridget Thompson's proactive approach to her health resulted in early detection and heart surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
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George Todd
Mayo Clinic provided a treatment for George Todd's cancer that saved his voice.
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Trevor Tompkins
Quick action and teamwork give newborn a second chance after beating the odds and a life-threatening illness.
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Emily Tong
Integrated treatment at Mayo Clinic to remove a spinal tumor gives Emily Tong the chance to walk again.
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Lauren Trembley
Lauren Trembley was a healthy, active teenager until a hidden disease shut down her kidneys. A kidney transplant at Mayo helped her regain her active lifestyle.
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Tiffani Trowbridge
Mayo Clinic patient Tiffani Trowbridge brings home her first paycheck — a miracle according to her family.
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Andrew Tsamis
Andrew Tsamis adds cardiovascular exercise to his workout following bypass surgery at Mayo Clinic.
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Jim Turner
Cancer treatment and heart surgery at Mayo Clinic helped Jim Turner live actively in retirement.
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Crystal Valles
Crystal Valles continues to spend time with her daughter, thanks to a quick diagnosis at Mayo Clinic.
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Cecilia Van Gorp
Doctors told Cecilia Van Gorp she might have ALS. She was thrilled to hear a different story from Mayo Clinic.
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Lynn Van Wagenen
Lynn Van Wagenen and her co-worker Stephanie Carter fight breast cancer together.
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Jess Villanueva
Jess and Tess Villanueva share their compelling story.
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Wendy Villars
New monitoring device offers more pulmonary hypertension treatment options for Wendy Villars.
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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.
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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.
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Andy Walch
Surgery and an investigational drug give brain tumor patient much more than anyone expected.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Barbara Welch
Barbara Welch found relief for a persistent digestive problem after months without an answer.
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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.
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Isabelle Werner
Surgery to correct HLHS has given Isabelle Werner a special heart — and she shares it with others.
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Faith Westby
Faith Westby shows what is possible with expert medical care and a family who has faith.
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Case Wewerka
Massage makes "incredible" difference in healing after heart surgery.
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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."
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Danny Williams
A stroke at 17? Mayo's treatment allowed Danny Williams to keep
playing the sports he loved.
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Tracy Williams
For Tracy Williams, fighting breast cancer also meant finding true friends.
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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."
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Heather Wisdom
A medical disorder predisposed Heather Wisdom for obesity, but surgery helped her lose nearly 200 pounds.
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Charlotte Wolter
Experimental therapy for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma put Charlotte back on the lake.
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Jim Wong
Surgery successfully repairs complications from Jim Wong's 40-year-old congenital heart defect.
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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.
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Dianne Zabel
Special education teacher gets help when tremor threatens to keep her from the classroom.
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Marian Zander
Medication and diet help Marian Zander cope with cardiomyopathy.
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Wendy Zins
Long-term cancer survivor who had a bone marrow transplant gives others hope.
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