Walter Whetstone

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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.

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Teamwork and a new nickname inspire patient through pancreatic cancer treatment

After a pancreatic cancer diagnosis and multiple cardiac arrests during treatment, "Tiger" Dick Whetstone finds help and hope at Mayo Clinic.