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How a different mammogram experience led to lifesaving cancer diagnosis
Without changes in breast screening options, Melissa Neuman would have gone longer before a tumor was detected. Learn about those changes and the effects on her breast cancer journey.
Thriving, not just surviving, after bariatric surgery
Multiple health issues and not being able to keep up with her kids were the turning point for Katie Crow. That's when she sought out weight-loss surgery. Read how it's changed her life.
Clinic staff's response gives waiting room crisis a happy ending
While waiting for her husband at their clinic, Colleen Lundequam had no warning before she went into cardiac arrest. Quick action by the clinic's team made all the difference in her good-news recovery.
A tale of cancer worth hearing
Carole Reisinger tells people not to put off colonoscopy screening and to pay attention to symptoms. After being diagnosed with two types of cancer, she knows the importance of cancer screenings.
To sip a cola: Patsy Weber's goal for rehab from rare disease
Patsy Weber was told she might spend the rest of her life in a care facility, unable to walk, speak or swallow. Read how she and her rehab team were determined to defy that prognosis.
Remarkable recovery after minimally invasive heart surgery
An unexpected cardiac diagnosis led Steve Bernstein, M.D., to research minimally invasive surgery for aortic valve replacement. He found an expert team in Eau Claire.
Hunter gives next-generation hearing protection two thumbs up
An avid hunter, Gregory Jones, M.D., found traditional hearing protection unsatisfactory. Then his audiologist recommended next-generation devices. Learn about this option.
Unforeseen danger of a child's fall: Livia's remarkable recovery
A seemingly innocent fall led to a race against time, an emergency craniotomy and an incredible road to recovery for young Livia. Here's how the care team came together in her moment of need.
Orthopedic expertise powers Tom Brown's epic trek
A slippery stone brought Tom's epic trek of the Appalachian Trail to a halt. Read how repair of his ruptured Achilles tendon and a total knee replacement got him back on the trail.
The sound of success: How improved hearing aids career change
Charlie Pierce was ready to make a career change, but hearing loss was an obstacle to being accepted for the new position. Learn how his Audiology team gave him a fresh start with a small pair of hearing aids.
Personalized care gives Marie Hammes oxygen and answers
Breathing is an automatic function that most people don't think about until it becomes difficult. Read how the Mayo Clinic Store supports Marie's journey with COPD.
Goldilocks surgery: Finding the perfect balance in breast cancer reconstruction
Kathleen Stewart wasn't surprised at her breast cancer diagnosis, but she was surprised to learn about the Goldilocks reconstruction option. Here's how it can help women in similar situations.