Proton Therapy Center Patient Stories
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Reading, Writing & Remission
A unique program at CHOP allowed 7-year-old Isabella to attend school at the hospital while also getting radiation treatment for cancer.
Proton Therapy for Relapsed Craniopharyngioma: Elena's Story
When her benign brain tumor came back, Elena and her family traveled from Ohio to CHOP for 39 rounds of proton therapy.
Rhabdomyosarcoma: Kaitlyn’s Story
Kaitlyn lights up the room with her smile and emanates positivity, despite her battle with rhabdomyosarcoma.
Relapsed Rhabdomyosarcoma: Ella’s Story
Eager to talk, question and explain, Ella, 7, has an engaging personality. After a cancerous mass was found in Ella’s abdomen, and then another in her lungs, she’s on a treatment plan that isn’t getting in the way of her being a happy, active kid.
Ectomesenchymoma: JR’s Story
When chemotherapy didn’t shrink JR's tumor, his family came to CHOP for proton radiation therapy. Today, the 4 ½-year-old loves riding his bike and playing with his little sister.
Rhabdomyosarcoma: Dylan’s Story
After a year of treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma, Dylan shows no signs of the disease and his family is optimistic about the future.
Proton Therapy for Ewing Sarcoma: Carly’s Story
Diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma at 14, Carly has endured months of intensive treatment, but her positivity has persisted through it all.
Ewing Sarcoma in the Brain: Jake's Story
When a CT scan showed a tumor in Jake’s brain, he was sent to CHOP immediately for surgery. Doctors diagnosed the mass as Ewing sarcoma, a type of cancerous tumor.
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.
Pediatric Brain Tumor and Proton Therapy: Ryan’s Story
Trish Cartafalsa noticed that her 2-year-old, Ryan, was having problems with balance. Days later, he was having a pediatric brain tumor removed at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.