Sally Blackwell

World Cancer Day 2025: People with cancer are ‘united by unique’

On Feb. 4, World Cancer Day, join us in celebrating the unique stories of the people who seek cancer treatment at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Sally Blackwell ‘no longer on the sidelines’ after life-changing surgery for rectal cancer

Sally Blackwell was diagnosed with rectal cancer at 33 after her second child was born. The lifesaving care she received inspired her to find work at Mayo Clinic.