Patient Stories

One year ago, Pam Roe had life right where she wanted it. But after being diagnosed with breast cancer and enduring months of treatment, she's[...]

By In the Loop • November 16, 2017

Mayo nurses put their hearts into making beautiful dresses they hope no one will ever wear. Lynn Gaber has put her heart into making beautiful[...]

By In the Loop • November 9, 2017

Haley Nolen knew something was wrong as she stared at the image of the baby growing inside of her. Call it an ultrasound technician's instinct.[...]

By In the Loop • November 9, 2017

Through the We Honor Veterans program, veterans in hospice care at Mayo Clinic are offered a pinning ceremony to honor their service to the country.[...]

By In the Loop • November 7, 2017

After John Avard was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, he and his wife, Ann, signed up for the HABIT program, where they learned techniques to[...]

By In the Loop • November 7, 2017

Constance Furcolo hasn't been a patient at Mayo Clinic since the 1950s, but that experience changed her health and her life. She's been a Mayo[...]

By In the Loop • November 2, 2017

Twenty percent of people diagnosed with lung cancer have never smoked. Linda Wortman is one of them, and through a newfound passion, she's determined to[...]

By In the Loop • November 2, 2017

When Mackenzie Boedicker was diagnosed with amyloidosis, she knew nothing about the disease. That's changed, and she's using her new knowledge to raise awareness and[...]

By In the Loop • October 31, 2017

Nick Zahos was just 17 when he suddenly went into cardiac arrest. Doctor's weren't sure why it occurred, but one thing was certain: Nick wasn't[...]

By In the Loop • October 31, 2017

For close to two decades, Art Rowbotham had kept Parkinson's symptoms in check with medication. When that changed, his team at Mayo Clinic offered Art[...]

By In the Loop • October 26, 2017