Cancer Center Patient Stories

With cancerous tumors in both kidneys, Raritan’s care team from Oncology, Urology and Radiation collaborated to successfully remove them through a specialized surgical technique.

Diagnosed before his first birthday with a rare disease that causes ongoing damage to cells and organs, Ethan quickly received the only treatment that prevents further disease.

Teams from CHOP oncology, CHOP GI and Penn Medicine partnered to treat Colin’s high-risk leukemia and pancreas complications rarely seen in children.

When Angel’s leukemia relapsed, yoga and other Integrative Health practices were vital to keeping him calm through his aggressive treatment plan.

Prone to complications and struggling with late effects, a childhood leukemia survivor is diagnosed with thyroid cancer.

In his battle against cancer, David combines a superhero’s spirit with a desire to stay informed about his treatment.

When the COVID-19 pandemic threatened to derail a scheduled checkup at CHOP’s Pediatric Thyroid Center, this family’s medical journey became a cross-country adventure.

Lexi’s cancer journey has been rough, including a relapse and vision loss, but her spirit remains strong.

After twice overcoming cancer as a young child, Ruby is thriving in college, playing wheelchair basketball and planning for her future.

Kai’s thyroid cancer is one of the long-term side effects of the cancer treatment he underwent as a toddler.