News and views from across Mayo Clinic
August 15, 2019
Humboldt High Senior Hits Homer Between Cancer Treatments, Gains a Famous Fan
By In the Loop
Ashlyn Clark’s first home run in high school came at just the right time: her softball team’s Senior Night. What made it even more special is that it came while Ashlyn is undergoing cancer treatment.
September 27, 2018
Young Cancer Patient Finds Answers (and “Rainbows”) at Mayo Clinic
By In the Loop
Alley Downing has had a difficult journey since being diagnosed with and treated for Hodgkin’s lymphoma. But there have also been “bright spots” along the way.
Tags: Dr. Vilmarie Rodriguez, Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
February 22, 2018
Cancer Diagnosis Helps Mayo Physician Better Understand Patient Fears
By In the Loop
Being diagnosed with — and beating — Hodgkin’s lymphoma has given Rozalina McCoy, M.D., a stronger understanding of the ongoing fears and concerns shared by other cancer patients once treatment ends.
July 26, 2016
Ever Singing: Couple Hopes Music Inspired by Cancer Journey Will Inspire Others
By In the Loop
Music has been a part of Sue and Mike Blair’s story from the beginning. “We’ve been singing together a long time,” Sue tells us. Longer than she’s been a teacher. Longer than Mike has been a pastor. Even longer than the couple — who will celebrate their 36th anniversary in August — have been married. […]
Tags: Cancer, Dr. Ivana Micallef, Dr. Scott Staford, Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Jessica Towns, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, Singing
April 21, 2015
Seeing Cancer Through a Child’s Eyes
By In the Loop
“My son thought you could catch cancer like you can catch a cold.” That’s how Kelly Strenge describes an important part of her motivation to write a book that explains cancer to children. Kelly, the author of “The Truth about Cancer,” decided to write a book explaining the disease to kids after her husband, Brett, was […]
Tags: Giving, Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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