Experiencias en Mayo Clinic e historias de nuestros pacientes Sally Blackwell 'no longer on the sidelines' after life-changing surgery for rectal cancerSally Blackwell with her husband, Christopher Blackwell. Sally Blackwell was pregnant with her second child when she began noticing symptoms she initially brushed off as nothing. She was experiencing constipation. She wasn't gaining weight during the pregnancy. She figured the lack of weight gain had to be because she wasn't doing the daily Chick-fil-A runs she did during her first pregnancy. It wasn't until after her daughter was born in May 2021 that the symptoms became… A newborn's twist leads to emergency surgeryCaring for a newborn is full of twists and turns. Feelings of joy and contentment one moment can turn to fear and worry the next. That's how Nicole and Corbin Burkard of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, felt after their third daughter, Ellie, was born in February. "She was just perfect and looked like her older sister," says Nicole. "She just fit right in." The new family of five was settling into a routine at home when Nicole… Living in the moment: Susan ParrottAs someone affected by chronic liver disease, Susan Parrott knows how it feels to live in uncertainty. But every few months, the anxiety and doubt that shadow her life fade when Mayo Clinic Laboratories test results confirm her condition is in check and she can continue living life on her own terms. Every three months, Susan Parrott, who has liver cirrhosis, breathes a sigh of relief. Gone is the weight associated with having a diseased… More adventures thanks to advanced cancer care, robotic surgeryStacy Weisensel and her husband Joshua had a goal: to take their daughters to as many national parks as possible. But in the summer of 2021, while trying to enjoy the breathtaking views of Yellowstone National Park with her family, Stacy was distracted by a nagging pain in her esophagus. Over the next few months, Stacy’s symptoms grew worse and ultimately led to a frightening diagnosis — stomach cancer. A life-changing diagnosis In July 2021,… Jerry Costello starts life after public service with new liverJerry Costello holds his first great-great-grandchild, Colt Keen. Jerry Costello has spent a lifetime serving his community and country. After retiring, the southwestern Illinois native was looking forward to a new chapter. He started his own business and enjoyed more time at home with his family. But in 2017, Jerry noticed weight gain without a change in diet. "I went to my doctor for my annual physical and underwent a series of tests, but had… Not Just a Hernia: Digging DeeperThe motto for the City of Barron, Wisconsin, is: "Be kind. Be strong. Be together. Be Barron." Nathan Emmons has embraced this motto in all that he does. Over the span of 44 years, he has focused on bringing people together and caring for the community. He is a 17-year veteran of the Barron Police Department and founded the city's K9 program. Before that, he was a pastor for 27 years, counseling families during times… Solicite una consulta InvestigaciónCostos y seguro March 29, 2024 Comparte en: FacebookTwitter Mayo Clinic de Rochester, Minnesota, ha sido reconocida como el mejor hospital de gastroenterología y cirugía gastrointestinal del país durante el período 2023-2024 por U.S. News & World Report. Obtén más información sobre este gran honor Gastroenterología y HepatologíaPágina inicialdel departamentoSeccionesPanorama generalAnálisis y procedimientosEnfermedades tratadasMédicosMédicos por sede y especialidadGrupos por especialidadConocimientos y categoríasCentros, viajes y alojamientoEnsayos clínicosInvestigaciónHistorias de pacientesCostos y seguroNoticias de Mayo ClinicRemisiones SeccionesSolicite una ConsultaPanorama generalMédicos por sede y especialidadGrupos por especialidadConocimientos y categoríasCentros, viajes y alojamientoInvestigaciónCostos y seguroRemisiones ORG-20308333 Centros y departamentos médicos Gastroenterología y Hepatología