Spinal Cord Tumors

Patient Stories

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  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.

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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. Read Twilla'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.