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Neurosciences 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.
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.
Laurie Beach

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

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

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

Tony Harringer has a two-handed grasp on life after brachial plexus surgery at Mayo Clinic. Read Tony'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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Danielle Roeder

A Mayo Clinic doctor, genetic testing, and a common drug give a young girl wings to fly. Read Danielle'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.
Dan Smith

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

Incredible optimism helps Amanda Stocchero handle life with severe epilepsy. Read Amanda's story.
Tiffani Trowbridge

Mayo Clinic patient Tiffani Trowbridge brings home her first paycheck — a miracle according to her family. Read Tiffani'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.
Jess Villanueva

Jess and Tess Villanueva share their compelling story. Read Jess' story.
Andy Walch

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