News and views from across Mayo Clinic
August 16, 2018
Mourning Young Cancer Patients Both a Heartbreak and a Privilege
By In the Loop
Mayo Clinic child life specialist Randy Mc Keeman was moved to find out he was recently acknowledged in the obituary of 5-year-old cancer patient Garrett Matthias.
Tags: Pediatric cancer, Proton Beam Therapy Program, Randy Mc Keeman
July 10, 2018
Painted Masks Change the Outlook of Young Cancer Patients
By In the Loop
Stop by the Proton Beam Therapy Program at Mayo Clinic and you might see a superhero, unicorn or mermaid, thanks to the artistic talents of staff who have begun painting masks for young patients receiving treatment.
Tags: Child LIfe Program, Jennifer Deweese, Mayo Clinic Children's Center, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Proton Beam Therapy Program, Radiation Therapy, Randy Mc Keeman
June 1, 2017
Coasting Through Proton Beam Treatments
By In the Loop
When 4-year-old Sam Davidson first came to Mayo Clinic for proton beam therapy treatments, he was understandably scared. But before long, Sam was happily peddling through the halls on the way to his appointments.
Tags: Brain Tumor, Child Life Specialist, Dr. Anita Mahajan, Mayo Clinic Children's Center, Proton Beam Therapy, Radiation Oncology, Randy Mc Keeman
May 19, 2016
‘Tutu Tuesday’ Helps Take the Sting out of Young Cancer Patient’s Treatments
By In the Loop
A lot has been taken from 3-year-old Hannah Keehr during the 14 months she’s undergone treatment for stage IV neuroblastoma: her hair, her high-frequency hearing, and her ability – at least for the time being – to have a normal childhood. But there’s one thing Hannah hasn’t let go of, according to her mom, Christa […]
Tags: Ben Tempel, Neuroblastoma, Proton Beam, Randy Mc Keeman, Tutu Tuesday
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