The Curious Case of The Mysterious Raisinoma

About this episode

Dr. McMinn shares a humorous and unexpected Christmas story involving a medical diagnosis related to his father's foot.

What happens when a seasoned physician examines a frightening, melanoma‑like lesion on his own father’s foot… only to discover something so unexpected it becomes a brand‑new “diagnosis” in medical history? This unforgettable holiday story swings from fear to laughter in the blink of an eye—and the lesson it reveals might just change how you think about your life and your health. In this special year‑end episode of Wellness Connection MD, Dr. McMinn shares a hilarious and true Christmas tale f...

People in this episode

Host: McMinn

Topics covered

• melanoma
• diagnosis
• health
• family
• humor

Keywords

• Christmas
• holiday story
• medical history

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Curious Case of The Mysterious Raisinoma

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