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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.
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.
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.
Christina George

Epilepsy surgery was a scary thing, but it was the miracle Christina needed to go forth and grow. Read Christina'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.
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.
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.
Dan Smith

Dan Smith realizes dream to explore space after brain surgery at Mayo Clinic Read Dan'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.
Andy Walch

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