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Interstitial Lung Disease: Jacob’s Story
CHOP’s diagnosis and treatment of a rare lung disease solved a medical mystery for Jacob. Shared care with his Virginia pulmonologist is keeping him healthy.
Nearly Too Late: A Family Learns the Dangers of Delaying Care during COVID-19
Fear of COVID-19 kept Marco's family away from seeking medical care, and their son was gravely ill when they got to CHOP.
Pihu’s Story: Surgery for Ruptured Appendix in the Height of the COVID-19 Pandemic
A delay in care due to concerns over COVID-19 exposure put Pihu at risk for serious complications from a burst appendix. Once at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the family was comforted by the hospital’s safety precautions and the team’s competence and compassion.
One Becomes Two: Abby and Erin’s Journey to Separation
Conjoined twins Abby and Erin were born connected at the head. After 10 months and multiple surgeries, the girls were separated.
Ewing Sarcoma: Blaise’s Story
4-year-old Blaise’s limp and leg pain turned out to be Ewing sarcoma, a rare and aggressive bone cancer.
Violence Intervention: Chedaya’s Story
After a fight on the playground, Chedaya and her family were connected with CHOP’s Violence Prevention Initiative (VPI).
Violence Intervention: Liam's Story
Four years ago, Liam suffered a violent assault in his neighborhood that left him badly injured and emotionally scarred. He turned to CHOP for help.
Ewing Sarcoma: Antonio's Story
Antonio Santos first had pain in his leg, then it became swollen. His parents took him to see a doctor, and soon after there was a diagnosis: Ewing sarcoma, a bone tumor.