Mark is a Lung Cancer Survivor Thanks to Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery

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November 5, 2024

When a life insurance physical identified abnormal test results in Mark’s bloodwork, further testing determined he had lung cancer – a diagnosis that would require surgery to remove a portion of his lung. Dr. Mark Solfelt, a thoracic surgeon at North Memorial Health, utilized minimally invasive robotic technology to complete the surgery and set Mark on a path of recovery and healing.

More than 5 years later, he is cancer free and enjoying life with his wife, children, and 12 grandchildren thanks to the exceptional care he received from the North Memorial Health oncology team.

Hear more of Mark’s story alongside North Memorial Health thoracic surgeon, Dr. Solfelt:

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