Comments on: MaryEllen’s Journey – A 5-part breast cancer video series (Episode 1) https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/maryellens-journey-a-5-part-breast-cancer-video-series-episode-1/ News Resources Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:49:32 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 By: Betsey Vanbenschoten https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/maryellens-journey-a-5-part-breast-cancer-video-series-episode-1/#comment-2613 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:49:32 +0000 https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/?p=4237#comment-2613 My friend, my mentor and beautiful light in this world, God has blessed you with a gleaming voice to send forth your gift for giving as you always do in whatever situation you have placed before you. How lucky we are to all know you, grow with you and walk a path with you. Thank you for sharing and honoring us with privilege to have you in our prayers and thoughts. I just had a wonderful Mayo experience myself. You have re-enforced just how fortunate we are to have such a treasured medical facility in our Valley.
Much love to you –

Betsey Vanbenschoten

]]> By: Betsey Vanbenschoten https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/maryellens-journey-a-5-part-breast-cancer-video-series-episode-1/#comment-2618 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:49:32 +0000 https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/?p=4237#comment-2618 My friend, my mentor and beautiful light in this world, God has blessed you with a gleaming voice to send forth your gift for giving as you always do in whatever situation you have placed before you. How lucky we are to all know you, grow with you and walk a path with you. Thank you for sharing and honoring us with privilege to have you in our prayers and thoughts. I just had a wonderful Mayo experience myself. You have re-enforced just how fortunate we are to have such a treasured medical facility in our Valley.
Much love to you –

Betsey Vanbenschoten

]]> By: Jill Sheppard Perkins https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/maryellens-journey-a-5-part-breast-cancer-video-series-episode-1/#comment-2612 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 20:58:01 +0000 https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/?p=4237#comment-2612 Maryellen is my sister in law- or I should say…”My sister, in love.” Who she is- the beautiful lady inside that beautiful body, is exactly what you see in the video. I appreciate that outstanding care that she is getting from Mayo. I know with that and our great God, Maryellen will live long and healthy. We expect nothing but that. The most shocking aspect of this situation is the realization that cancer does not discriminate. Of all the people who never should have dealt with breast cancer, it’s my sweet MaryEllen sister. THAT has opened my eyes wide. The education in just that alone, is unnerving, yet perhaps needful as we- as woman, do our part to watch over one another as sisters, friends, and even strangers. I have found myself asking ladies… have you had your mammogram yet this year? I look forward to seeing the rest of the video’s on MaryEllens journey as our family hugs her, and prays for her- even through the miles.

Her Texas sister,

Jill

]]> By: Jill Sheppard Perkins https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/maryellens-journey-a-5-part-breast-cancer-video-series-episode-1/#comment-2617 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 20:58:01 +0000 https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/?p=4237#comment-2617 Maryellen is my sister in law- or I should say…”My sister, in love.” Who she is- the beautiful lady inside that beautiful body, is exactly what you see in the video. I appreciate that outstanding care that she is getting from Mayo. I know with that and our great God, Maryellen will live long and healthy. We expect nothing but that. The most shocking aspect of this situation is the realization that cancer does not discriminate. Of all the people who never should have dealt with breast cancer, it’s my sweet MaryEllen sister. THAT has opened my eyes wide. The education in just that alone, is unnerving, yet perhaps needful as we- as woman, do our part to watch over one another as sisters, friends, and even strangers. I have found myself asking ladies… have you had your mammogram yet this year? I look forward to seeing the rest of the video’s on MaryEllens journey as our family hugs her, and prays for her- even through the miles.

Her Texas sister,

Jill

]]> By: Julie Janovsky-Mason https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/maryellens-journey-a-5-part-breast-cancer-video-series-episode-1/#comment-2611 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 23:15:40 +0000 https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/?p=4237#comment-2611 In reply to Pat Hardesty.

Hi Pat,
Thank you for watching episode one in the multi-part video series.
In the coming episodes, there will be more detailed information about topics such as chemotherapy and genetic counseling.
If you have any questions, please let us know.

]]> By: Julie Janovsky-Mason https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/maryellens-journey-a-5-part-breast-cancer-video-series-episode-1/#comment-2616 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 23:15:40 +0000 https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/?p=4237#comment-2616 In reply to Pat Hardesty.

Hi Pat,
Thank you for watching episode one in the multi-part video series.
In the coming episodes, there will be more detailed information about topics such as chemotherapy and genetic counseling.
If you have any questions, please let us know.

]]> By: Pat Hardesty https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/maryellens-journey-a-5-part-breast-cancer-video-series-episode-1/#comment-2610 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 19:28:05 +0000 https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/?p=4237#comment-2610 I appreciate the voice you have given about breast cancer. I was hoping for general information and not just how Mayo handled it.

It has been almost two years, since I have gone through the diagnosis. My primary care doctor was wonderful. He want’ed to call me at home, so by the time he called me I assumed it was bad news. He had made the surgeon appointment and told me to give my husband a hug.

There are many places to find great treatment and concerned professionals.
Pat

]]> By: Pat Hardesty https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/maryellens-journey-a-5-part-breast-cancer-video-series-episode-1/#comment-2615 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 19:28:05 +0000 https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/?p=4237#comment-2615 I appreciate the voice you have given about breast cancer. I was hoping for general information and not just how Mayo handled it.

It has been almost two years, since I have gone through the diagnosis. My primary care doctor was wonderful. He want’ed to call me at home, so by the time he called me I assumed it was bad news. He had made the surgeon appointment and told me to give my husband a hug.

There are many places to find great treatment and concerned professionals.
Pat

]]> By: Ron Reffitt Jr https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/maryellens-journey-a-5-part-breast-cancer-video-series-episode-1/#comment-2609 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 01:45:32 +0000 https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/?p=4237#comment-2609 MaryElllen this is wonderful and I totally agree. Mayo is unsurpassed in the quality of people and level of care for those of us in immediate need. As a patient that had a rare form of cancer inside my heart my story is very similar with wonderful results. It’s been 22 months since my open heart surgery to remove a malignant tumor and 16 months since treatment has ended, thankfully I’m alive, cancer free and doing well.

I wish you the best!

Ron Reffitt Jr.

]]> By: Ron Reffitt Jr https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/maryellens-journey-a-5-part-breast-cancer-video-series-episode-1/#comment-2614 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 01:45:32 +0000 https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/?p=4237#comment-2614 MaryElllen this is wonderful and I totally agree. Mayo is unsurpassed in the quality of people and level of care for those of us in immediate need. As a patient that had a rare form of cancer inside my heart my story is very similar with wonderful results. It’s been 22 months since my open heart surgery to remove a malignant tumor and 16 months since treatment has ended, thankfully I’m alive, cancer free and doing well.

I wish you the best!

Ron Reffitt Jr.

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