News and views from across Mayo Clinic
January 24, 2019
A Year After Losing Her Leg to Cancer, 10-Year-Old Abri Bentley is On the Move
By In the Loop
In the year since Abri Bentley had her left leg amputated, she and her prosthetic leg, “Stumpy,” have accomplished a lot. And the list of things Abri wants to do continues to grow.
Tags: Dr. Anthony Stans, Dr. Peter Rose, Dr. Steven Moran, Ewing Sarcoma, Mayo Clinic Children's Center, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
March 6, 2018
Young Cancer Survivor’s Prayer: ‘Please Give Doctors the Answer to Cancer’
By In the Loop
When she was in second grade, Abri Bentley was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Today, she’s adjusting to life without part of her leg, and using her voice and experiences to help others.
Tags: Dr. Anthony Stans, Dr. Peter Rose, Dr. Steven Moran, Ewing Sarcoma, Orthopedic Surgery
February 1, 2018
Young Cancer Patient Heading to Super Bowl Thanks To Mayo, Hyundai Hope on Wheels
By In the Loop
When 12-year-old Sullivan McGuire came to Mayo Clinic in January for a four-month checkup, he wasn’t expecting to leave with two tickets to this year’s Super Bowl.
Tags: Dr. Carola Arndt, Dr. Peter Rose, Osteosarcoma, rotationplasty
September 19, 2017
3-D Anatomical Models Help Surgeons Plan for Complex Procedures
By In the Loop
It sounds like science fiction, but instead it’s just plain science: Creating 3-D models of a patient’s anatomy is becoming more common when planning for complex surgeries.
Tags: 3-D anatomical models, Dr. Jonathan Morris, Dr. Peter Rose, Radiology
February 2, 2017
From Pediatric Cancer Patient to Advocate (and More)
By In the Loop
Hanna Hughes was a “super active” teenager and played soccer for Rochester Lourdes High School when she started having hip pain. At first, doctors suspected a pulled muscle and recommended physical therapy. But the pain persisted, and an MRI revealed the reason: Hanna had a tumor in her hip. A grapefruit-sized tumor.
Tags: Bone Cancer, Dr. Peter Rose, Osteosarcoma, volunteers
January 5, 2017
Cancer Took Joshua’s Leg, But Not His Smile
By In the Loop
You can’t help but be captivated by Joshua Adler’s smile. “The kid smiles all the time,” Joshua’s dad, Dave Adler, tells us. “He’s a pretty inspirational little boy.” After hearing Joshua’s story, we can’t help but agree. That story began early last year, when Joshua began experiencing pain in his right leg. The pain was […]
Tags: Cancer, Dr. Carola Arndt, Dr. Peter Rose, Dr. Vilmarie Rodriguez
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