Patient Stories

Mayo Clinic child life specialists recently gave pediatric patients a day they won't soon forget: a special event that featured kid-sized obstacles and a chance[...]

By In the Loop • July 25, 2019

A program that provides support for families of cancer patients was just what Sean Snyder and his son, Evan, had been looking for since his[...]

By In the Loop • July 23, 2019

Aja Fisher's dream of becoming a doctor was put on hold after a leukemia diagnosis. She's sharing her story to help raise awareness of the[...]

By In the Loop • July 18, 2019

Just three days into her schooling to become a nurse, Sara Segner switched gears and applied to medical school. Her chosen field is one she's[...]

By In the Loop • July 18, 2019

Edward Pompeian first came to Rochester, Minnesota, for care at Mayo Clinic. He never forgot his experience as a transplant patient, nor of the concerns[...]

By In the Loop • July 16, 2019

Christy Collins, a cardiology nurse at Mayo Clinic, was inspired by a young patient, Colten, to start a Beads of Courage program at Mayo. Krista[...]

By In the Loop • July 11, 2019

Pat Brickhouse's upcoming book about her life with legendary Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame broadcaster Jack Brickhouse includes stories of her Mayo Clinic experience. Four[...]

By In the Loop • July 11, 2019

Last December, Pat Shannon announced to his wife and to his Mayo oncologist that he was going to take a 10,000-mile journey on his motorcycle,[...]

By In the Loop • July 9, 2019

In 2014, Katherine Bensen — a young, healthy non-smoker — learned her persistent cough was caused by stage IV lung cancer. She's found one key[...]

By In the Loop • July 9, 2019

Newlyweds Derin and Sandra Gebhardt had tried everything in their power to have a child, but the reason for their conception troubles wasn't something they[...]

By In the Loop • June 27, 2019