Items Tagged ‘Dr. Svetomir Markovic’
June 18, 2019
Melanoma Symposium Provides Education, Support and Inspiration
By In the Loop 
Jerry Tischer is feeling great after treatment for an aggressive melanoma, but he knows how serious the diagnosis was and is appreciative of events like the Melanoma Education Symposium.
Tags: Dr. Svetomir Markovic, Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development, Melanoma, Melanoma Education Symposium, Proton Beam Therapy, Stephen and Barbara Slaggie Family Cancer Education Center
April 30, 2019
Stay Out of the Sun Run Organized by Patient Wanting to Give Back
By In the Loop
Tim Burriss and his wife Susan know how serious a melanoma diagnosis can be. So each year they organize a running event to raise funds for Mayo Clinic research aimed at defeating the disease.
Tags: Dr. Svetomir Markovic, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, Mayo Melanoma Research Program, Melanoma, Melanoma Education Symposium
June 5, 2018
Back to the Ironman Start Line in Honor of Melanoma Patient
By In the Loop
Wendy Nevala and David Asp, Ed.D., only met one time, but the meeting was enough to inspire Nevala to tackle the challenge of an Ironman one more time in honor of Dr. Asp.
Tags: Dr. Svetomir Markovic, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Mayo Melanoma Research Program, Melanoma, Wendy Nevala
May 15, 2018
“MelaNoMore” Puts a Tune to Conductor’s Cancer Journey
By In the Loop
Steve Lyons wanted to do something to raise awareness about the melanoma after his diagnosis. So the longtime conductor composed an original piece of music and invited a diverse group of musicians to bring the piece to life.
Tags: Dr. Svetomir Markovic, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Melanoma
January 25, 2018
Mayo Psychologist Writes About Life as Athlete, Cancer Patient
By In the Loop
Dr. Dave Asp, an Ironman and longtime cross country skiing competitor, recently took on a new role as author, writing about his “athletic adventures” and “personal uncertainties” while undergoing cancer treatments.
Tags: Dr. David Asp, Dr. Svetomir Markovic, Mayo Clinic Health System, Mayo Melanoma Research Program, Melanoma