Cancer Center Patient Stories
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Ewing Sarcoma and Growth Hormone Deficiency: Vanessa’s Story

A tumor in the bones around her eye robbed Vanessa of her vision in one eye, but she showed strength and resilience dealing with treatment and long-term side effects.
Bone Marrow Transplant to Treat Hurler Syndrome: Josie’s Story

18-month-old Josie received a stem cell transplant to stop a rare and devastating genetic condition in its tracks.
Bilateral Nephrectomies for Wilms Tumors: Raritan’s Story
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.
Bone Marrow Transplant for Hurler Syndrome: Ethan’s Story

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.
Philadelphia-positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and Pancreatic Pseudocyst: Colin’s Story

Teams from CHOP oncology, CHOP GI and Penn Medicine partnered to treat Colin’s high-risk leukemia and pancreas complications rarely seen in children.
Yoga for Cancer Coping: Angel’s Story

When Angel’s leukemia relapsed, yoga and other Integrative Health practices were vital to keeping him calm through his aggressive treatment plan.
Osteosarcoma and Limb Salvage Surgery: Connor’s Story

When Connor, a high school athlete, was diagnosed with a bone tumor in his thigh, teams from two #1 ranked pediatric programs at CHOP collaborated on his treatment.
Papillary Thyroid Cancer: Adam’s Story

Prone to complications and struggling with late effects, a childhood leukemia survivor is diagnosed with thyroid cancer.
Liver Tumor: David’s Story

In his battle against cancer, David combines a superhero’s spirit with a desire to stay informed about his treatment.
Papillary Thyroid Cancer: Zach’s Story

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.