In their 70s, Mary Ann and her husband David were enjoying retired life—traveling, volunteering, and staying active—while continuing to stay on top of routine health screenings. They had no major symptoms and no family history of cancer—but they knew that sometimes, serious conditions can be quietly developing.
When they learned about simonONE whole-body MRI through their medical networks, they thought, “Why not?” It was accessible, affordable, and offered a chance to confirm everything was fine—or catch something early, while they still had options.
What happened next would save Mary Ann’s life.
“If it wasn’t for SimonMed, she’d already be gone,” David says.
What the Scan Found
Mary Ann’s simonONE scan revealed something unexpected: a suspicious area that prompted follow-up testing. When reviewed by a radiologist in Chicago, the finding was confirmed—she had a rare aneurysm in a mesenteric artery supplying her pancreas. It was large. Dangerous. And completely silent.
Why Early Detection Matters
Dr. Barry Sadegi, Chief Medical Officer at SimonMed and Co-Medical Director of simonONE, emphasizes how unusual and serious this finding was:
“Mary Ann’s MRI found a silent aneurysm supplying the pancreas. If ruptured, it would have been life-threatening. This highlights how a proactive scan can uncover issues that would otherwise go undetected until it’s too late.”
Because the aneurysm was caught before it ruptured, Mary Ann and David had something that’s rare in situations like this: time. Time to consult with their trusted medical network. Time to carefully consider their options. Time to choose the best surgeon—not just the one available in an emergency.
“Most people find out about an aneurysm because it ruptures,” Mary Ann says. “We found out in time to plan. In time to choose. That made all the difference.”
The Surgery That Saved Her
Within days, Mary Ann was in a vascular cath lab where surgeons inserted a drug-eluting stent to reinforce the artery and prevent rupture. Six months later, she returned for a follow-up procedure to strengthen the repair. She’s now fully recovered, and she’s deeply grateful.
“I probably wouldn’t have done the scan on my own,” she says. “David pushed us to do it. And that decision saved my life.”
A Seamless Patient Experience
As seasoned medical professionals, both Mary Ann and David were impressed by the care they received from simonONE, from the technology and the team.
“I felt that the staff was very thorough in explaining it,” Mary Ann said. “And they didn’t take for granted that just because we worked in the medical industry, we would automatically know what to expect.”
David added, “The techs were very knowledgeable, very professional—made it a great experience. We both came out from our exams and were like, ‘Hey, I’m in good hands. I feel comfortable here. I feel confident. I can relax.’”
Mary Ann was equally impressed by what happened after the scan.
“And then the consult—someone to go over those results with you. I have never heard of that being done on any kind of exams before, and I thought that was fantastic… The fact that the human takes the time to review it with you and say, ‘Let me show you on your scan.’ I did it on my laptop, so they were able to show me the image they were talking about. I just thought it was absolutely excellent.”
One Scan. A Potentially Life-Saving Discovery.
simonONE whole-body MRI scans are quick, non-invasive, and radiation-free. Designed for early detection, they scan major organs, blood vessels, and soft tissue from the brain through the pelvis—without contrast, without a referral, and with fast results.
“There was no other way this would’ve been caught,” Dr. Sadegi says. “She had no symptoms. The aneurysm was silent. She’s here today because we found it early.”
