Patient Stories

When local doctors told him he had cancer but could not find the source, Gary McCracken traveled to Mayo Clinic searching for answers. Three years[...]

For almost eight years, pain ruled Jennifer Mokos' life, robbing her even of the ability to eat and walk. The Mayo Clinic Pain Rehabilitation Center helped her get back to living the life she loved. 

Before Amie Christiansen passed away from cancer, she told her daughter there was one thing she wished she'd been able to do: Ring a bell signifying the end of her treatment. Amie's care team found a way to honor that wish.

At just 3 years old, Cadence Rohrbaugh was diagnosed with epilepsy. Her seizures, up to 12 a day, threatened to limit her future. But thanks to her Mayo Clinic care team, Cadence went on to graduate from high school with honors and has started college. She celebrated with a special guest at her grad party.

When she started noticing abnormalities in her son's speech development, Allison Schley sprang into action. She shares how Ben is now confident and thriving, thanks[...]

Decades of incorrect diagnoses and debilitating symptoms led Karie Lother to Mayo Clinic, first as a patient and eventually as a remote staff member. She shares how Mayo Clinic restored her hope and her health.

After receiving a lifesaving liver transplant, Juan Sanchez was inspired to come to work at Mayo Clinic. Now he's pursuing opportunities he never imagined. Read[...]

After a frightening diagnosis, Marty Button found hope at Mayo Clinic. Ten years later, she thanked her care team from the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.[...]

John and Stacy Reiser met at the perfect time. She needed his heart, and he needed her kidney. Now, they are living happily and healthily[...]

A special podcast episode of "Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences" to celebrate Mayo Clinic Experience Week features two Mayo staff, Curt Lewis and Molly Mathers, who[...]