Cancer Center Patient Stories

Kathryn has overcome more in her 17 years than most do in a lifetime. Learn how CHOP helped her and her family face each new challenge.

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.

18-month-old Josie received a stem cell transplant to stop a rare and devastating genetic condition in its tracks.

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.

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.