Sharing Mayo Clinic

Sean Murphy enduring debilitating chronic headaches due to Chiari type I malformation; Mayo Clinic surgeons provided relief.

As I get ready to celebrate the holidays with my family this year, I’m preparing to pay special attention to my father and grandmother. Both have had a stroke in the past. And while both are doing well, I learned earlier this year while working on a project that the biggest risk for a stroke is to have had one already. I also found that the incidence of stroke – and heart attacks – increases at the holiday season. I’m hopeful that I won’t be calling 911 but I’m much more aware of the signs and symptoms of stroke, particularly after participating this past August in a nationally syndicated public service announcement (PSA) supporting the American Stroke Association.

A liver transplant for primary sclerosing cholangitis brought new strength to Bruce Schwartau. "It's a joy to be able to play a full 18 holes of golf. I know what it's like to be weak, so I value my strength."

What goes around ... Joe Lueken got control of his tremors thanks to a new technique and a student he had helped with a scholarship.

Radiation therapy and surgery put a stop to aggressive anaplastic thyroid cancer.

Artist and teacher Cynthia Amendt sees her teaching — and her health — reach new levels through participation in a clinical trial.

Ella's medical condition requires the attention of numerous specialists at Mayo. But with their help, she is overcoming every challenge and thriving.

Surgery and an investigational drug give brain tumor patient much more than anyone expected.