Sickle Cell Center Patient Stories

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Beta Thalassemia Major: Mia’s Story

girl hospital patient and brother

From the time she was just a few months old, Mia needed blood transfusions due to her rare blood disease. A bone marrow transplant changed everything.

Sickle Cell Disease: Caylin’s Story

Caylin smiling

Now 12, Caylin’s regular visits to CHOP for sickle cell disease treatment have inspired her love for comparing numbers, gathering data and experimenting.

Sickle Cell Disease: Nadir's Story

Diagnosed with sickle cell disease as a baby, Nadir continues to receive comprehensive care from CHOP's Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center. 

Sickle Cell Disease: Naomi's Story

Diagnosed with sickle cell disease before she was even born, Naomi is thriving today thanks to the care and support from her team at CHOP's Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center.