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CAR-T cell therapy helps man continue community advocacy
Sylvester Pinckney Sylvester Pinckney is someone who knows a lot about teamwork. He was a star football player in high school and college; he and his wife, Sabrina, have raised a family together; and...
View ArticleTeamwork and a new nickname inspire patient through pancreatic cancer treatment
Dick Whetstone is working toward renewing his pilot's license after pancreatic cancer nearly took away his passion. When Walter "Dick" Whetstone leaves his home in central South Carolina, he's usually...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: Treatment and research of glioblastoma
Considered the most aggressive type of brain cancer, glioblastoma grows rapidly, destroying healthy tissue. Globally, approximately 300,000 people are diagnosed each year with glioblastoma. Watch: The...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: Preventing stroke
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and as part of everyday awareness, Mayo Clinic healthcare professionals suggest reducing stroke risk and knowing the signs. A stroke happens every 40 seconds in...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: Treating breast cancer through surgery
Editor’s Note: May is National Women’s Health Month Globally, 2.3 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, according to the World Health Organization. Advances in treating breast...
View ArticleTransforming cancer care with treatments at home
Cancer is a life-altering diagnosis requiring complex care that can last months, years and, for some people, the rest of their lives. Studies show that people undergoing cancer treatment can spend as...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: Types of brain tumors and treatments
A brain tumor can significantly affect a person's quality of life, not just length of life. In 2023, approximately 25,000 people living in the U.S. were diagnosed with a brain tumor. There are...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: The link between heart disease and stroke
Every 34 seconds, a person in the U.S. dies from a cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association. Together, heart disease and stroke account for more than 58% of cardiovascular...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: How low testosterone can affect men’s health
Millions of men live with a testosterone deficiency. If left unchecked, this treatable condition may contribute to serious health problems like osteoporosis and lowered red blood cell production....
View ArticleClot-busting medication helps retiree return to the open road after a stroke
Tim Fleming in his RV just weeks after having a stroke. After dedicated careers, raising a family and preparing for retirement, Tim Fleming and his wife Loretta Fleming were ready for their next great...
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