Patient Stories

It's not unusual for sisters to have a lot in common. Nadean Thoms and Jennifer Ignaszewski are no exception, though the most recent example isn't[...]

By In the Loop • April 2, 2019

Sandra Murphy-Pak knows she may never benefit from research aimed at helping ALS patients lead more independent lives, but her reason for participating in research[...]

By In the Loop • April 2, 2019

More than three years after starting cancer treatment, 9-year-old Gabe Carranza proudly rang the bell that he and his family donated to Mayo Clinic. Gabe[...]

By In the Loop • March 28, 2019

Jason Hirschhorn was "intrigued" by what he had heard about Mayo Clinic from a friend, who happens to be a member of the Board of[...]

By In the Loop • March 26, 2019

Lindsay Stromback and Melanie Peterson met as colleagues but quickly became friends. That friendship became an invaluable support system when they were diagnosed with breast[...]

By In the Loop • March 21, 2019

Staff in Mayo Clinic's Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology are researching how the immune system can target the nervous system, and more importantly for patients, how to treat it.

By In the Loop • March 19, 2019

Jennifer Jones and her fiancé, Rob Ronnenberg, never could have imagined their wedding would be televised. But then a viral video caught the attention of[...]

By In the Loop • March 5, 2019

An offer to help a friend turned into a trip to the emergency department for Pastor Vern Christopherson, who has made a remarkable recovery thanks[...]

By In the Loop • March 5, 2019

Until last year, Robert Taylor hadn't considered being a living organ donor. But then a booth at a race expo caught his eye, leading to[...]

By In the Loop • February 28, 2019

After months of searching for answers, Frank Lonabaugh had a diagnosis: autoimmune encephalitis. But even with treatment, little progress was made. That's when Frank's wife[...]

By In the Loop • February 26, 2019