Patient Story
Solving cancer
A teenager gifted in math overcomes his illness one step at a time.
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- January 11, 2019
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Patient Story
‘It’s like a pebble in your shoe’
After Madalin Wixson suffered a sports injury, doctors discovered a bone tumor. After surgery, she's back to playing sports pain-free.
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- January 9, 2019
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Patient Story
Just like Wonder Woman
After undergoing da Vinci robotic surgery to remove her lung cancer, Roxanne Nelson is amazed at how quickly she has rebounded.
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- January 7, 2019
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Patient Story
Choosing life over leg
"Maybe I was meant to be an example," says amputee Don Lofton.
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- January 5, 2019
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Patient Story
‘Back up on the growth curve’
When his weight plateaued, baby Connor got eating and drinking assistance from a speech pathologist.
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- January 4, 2019
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Patient Story
‘A great opportunity’
In finding an on-demand nursing service, a Michigan woman found cherished independence for her Vietnam veteran father.
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- January 2, 2019
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Patient Story
‘His birthday will always be a party’
Riggs Wilder Deming is the first baby of the year.
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- January 1, 2019
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Patient Story
Your top stories of 2018
From miracles to mysteries, you loved these best of the best Health Beat stories.
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- December 31, 2018
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Patient Story
Sweet babies, sweet names
Four newcomers crack the top-10 baby name lists this year.
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- December 30, 2018
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Patient Story
Walk like a penguin—and other winter safety tips
Never underestimate the likelihood of a fall in snow and ice. And yes, this means YOU.
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- December 28, 2018
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Patient Story
‘It’s very scary to have this’
Corey Ledin Bristol felt short of breath. He never dreamed it could lead to a short life.
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- December 28, 2018
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Patient Story
His and hers physical therapy
When octogenarians John and Judy Lukassen needed physical therapy, they became cheerleaders for one another.
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- December 26, 2018
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