Cancer Center Patient Stories

Sydney was diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and received several rounds of chemotherapy at CHOP. In September, she will be a Patient Ambassador for the Parkway Run & Walk.

James was diagnosed with B-cell lymphoma soon after beginning his junior year of high school. On Sept. 25, he and his team, the Bald Eagles, will join the Parkway Run & Walk to help raise money for pediatric cancer research at CHOP.

Emily was diagnosed with lymphoblastic lymphoma and received treatment at CHOP. Emily’s team will join the Parkway Run & Walk on Sept. 25 to raise money for pediatric cancer care and research at CHOP.

Anthony’s story started with a simple lump on his head. Then came a shocking diagnosis, two surgeries, 14 rounds of chemotherapy, and weeks in the hospital.

Megan had acute lymphoblastic leukemia when she was 13 — and when she was 19, it came back. Her treatment included an experimental drug that could be administered at home with the help of CHOP’s Home Care nurses.

In 2015, the now 6-year-old Conall went into septic shock, a result of underlying leukemia and a strep infection. A year-and-a-half later, he’ll be walking on new legs as a Patient Ambassador during CHOP's 2016 Parkway Run & Walk.

When Abby was a toddler, she was diagnosed with a disorder that causes tumors and has been receiving treatments at CHOP. Abby is a Patient Ambassador for the 2016 Parkway Run & Walk. Read about her amazing efforts to help other kids undergoing chemotherapy.

A childhood cancer survivor, Catrina was diagnosed with a second cancer, osteosarcoma, during her freshman year in high school. CHOP was once again there for her as she underwent a major surgery to reconstruct her jaw. Catrina was a Patient Ambassador for the 2016 Parkway Run & Walk.

In 2015, 17-year-old Aaron was diagnosed with two brain tumors. Despite a cancer diagnosis, he managed to stay on track at school and receive his diploma in June. 

Jaiden was diagnosed with lymphoma and has been receiving his outpatient treatments at CHOP’s Specialty Care and Surgery Center in Voorhees, NJ. He will be a Patient Ambassador during the 2016 Parkway Run & Walk.