Cancer Center Patient Stories

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

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.

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.

In the face of limited funding, the Lindbergs are fiercely determined to support pediatric neuroblastoma research.

Treatment for childhood leukemia has had several long-term effects on Raine’s health, but this successful college graduate is pursuing her dream.