Survivorship

A swollen lymph node led Gary McCracken to Mayo Clinic to find the source of his cancer — his tonsil — and a cure.

Dr. Adam Holtzman, a Mayo Clinic radiation oncologist, explains how innovation is improving radiation therapy.

After a bilateral mastectomy, Kathleen Stewart opts for a new procedure to form breast mounds rather than immediate breast reconstruction.

Kurt, a prostate cancer patient, Nazi concentration camp survivor, and a former Green Beret, volunteers at Mayo Clinic to uplift spirits and instill hope.

People with lymphedema may need regular skin cancer screenings, since early detection of skin cancer is critical.

Luana Q. celebrates the first anniversary of her liver transplant after being diagnosed with liver cancer due to hepatitis C.

After surviving two emergency surgeries to remove a life-threatening brain tumor, Mike Knudson is determined to live a life full of adventure.

Dr. Lida Mina says treatment for metastatic breast cancer has advanced, allowing people to live longer with a better quality of life.

Researchers at Mayo Clinic are studying a vaccine-immunotherapy combination to stop ovarian cancer from progressing.

After a lymphoma diagnosis, Bill McDermott seeks treatment at Mayo Clinic, leading to remission and the chance to drive his car again.