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Arizona Patient Stories

Ken Anderson

Ken Anderson says he feels like "the luckiest guy in the world" after his deep brain stimulation treatment for essential tremor. Read Ken's story.
Benny Bee

Benny Bee Sr., a Montana radio executive, embraces his second chance at the 'good life.' Read Benny'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.
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.
Bernie Britton

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

After surviving breast cancer, Keri Christian underwent genetic counseling to help safeguard her family's future health. Read Keri's story.
Ruben Delgadillo

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

Priscilla French vows to 'make them all proud' by protecting her new heart. Read Priscilla'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vinny Integlia

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

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

Allen Neely's weight loss journey began with a trip halfway around the world. Read Allen'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. Read Kelly's story.
Steve Parsons

Mayo Clinic Executive Health patient receives "surprise" pacemaker Read Steve'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.
Bart Rodgers

New treatment for disabling headaches brings renewal to Bart Rodgers.
Read Bart'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.
Phyllis Sands

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

Whirlpool executive finds surprising diagnosis and better health at Mayo Clinic. Read Dave'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.
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.
Erin Sweeney

Tempe girl is among the first in nation to benefit from new prosthetic device that grows with her. Read Erin'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.
Jess Villanueva

Jess and Tess Villanueva share their compelling story. Read Jess' 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.
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.
Tracy Williams

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

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