Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine

Patient Stories

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Christine Chapa

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

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  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.

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  Michael Colleran

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

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  Emily Crawford

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

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  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.

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  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.

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  Danielle Roeder

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

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  Carter Schlink

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

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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. Read Ella's story.

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  Charley Solano

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

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  Amanda Stocchero

  Incredible optimism helps Amanda Stocchero handle life with severe epilepsy. Read Amanda'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.

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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. Read Hanna's story.

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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. Read Isaac's story.

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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. Read Rylie's story.

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  Isabelle Werner

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

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  Faith Westby

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