Archive for November 2023

People with cancer are living longer due to improved care, screening and newer treatments. The term “cancer survivor” identifies a community of people with a history of cancer, either at the time of diagnosis, during or after treatment. The effects of cancer do not end when treatment ends. This is the 4th session of a…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW5GupoUQ_M At Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, we prepare students for health care careers that may not be as widely known as doctors or nurses, but are nevertheless extremely important, with unique and exciting benefits. Our students come from all kinds of diverse educational backgrounds. There are many pathways for entering our programs, whether…

Kyphosis is a condition where there is an exaggerated, forward rounding of the upper back. Mild forms of this usually cause few physical problems, but severe forms of kyphosis can be painful and disfiguring. One type of kyphosis, called Scheuermann’s disease, is the most common, requiring attention of a medical professional.   And as Dr.…