A cancer patient is helping doctors at the Mayo Clinic unlock a few genetic secrets. Rose Ellen Heley allowed oncologists to decode her DNA and map her genome.
Mayo Clinic researchers have learned something about her bone marrow cancer in the process that could help others suffering from cancer.
Dr. Keith Stewart says we are entering into the era of individualized medicine and using genetics will help treat all sorts of diseases including cancer.
Oh how awesome for Ellen to do that. I have worked with Duane her husband for many years and knew Ellen. She is precious and her attitude towards this is awesome. She will be greatly missed.