Cancer Center Patient Stories
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Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Alex's Story
Born with Down syndrome and a congenital heart defect, Alex Volz was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at 27 months old.
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia: Carly's Story
At 15, Carly Stephens was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia. She received several rounds of chemotherapy at CHOP and today, she's a happy, healthy college student.
Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia: Coco's Story
Diagnosed with juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia when she was just 3½ months old, Coco had several rounds of chemotherapy and a cord blood transplant at CHOP.
Pediatric Lymphoma: Zach’s Story
The Witts were terrified to learn their son's lymphoma had returned. But doctors at CHOP were optimistic about an experimental treatment they believed could save the boy's life.
Medulloblastoma (Brain Tumor): Mary's Story
When Mary McKernan was 3 years old, she was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a rare brain cancer. She was treated with surgery and proton therapy at CHOP.
Malignant Nerve Sheath Tumor: Kelsea's Story
Kelsea Henderson started having pain in her side when she was 13 years old. She was diagnosed with malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor on her chest wall.
Neuroblastoma: Cole's Story
After undergoing several rounds of chemotherapy for neuroblastoma, Cole had a pediatric stem cell transplant at CHOP.
Li-Fraumeni Syndrome and Osteosarcoma: Court's Story
Court has a genetic condition causes tumors and has lost their mom and sister to cancer. After battling the disease, Court is aiming for a degree in social work.
Relapsed Leukemia: Emily's Story
Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient enrolled in an experimental immunotherapy for advanced acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Ewing Sarcoma: Malcolm's Story
Malcolm was just 11 when he started to feel pain in his hip. A few months later, he was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, a rare bone tumor, and began treatment at CHOP.