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Cyclic Neutropenia: Ella’s Story

For years, Ella’s health seemed fragile, culminating in a life-threatening infection. She now needs injections to control her rare blood disorder.

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Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome: Joyce’s Story

A very rare condition makes Joyce vulnerable to infections and long-term complications, but she remains wonderfully independent and adventurous.

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Beta Thalassemia Major: Nicholas's Story

Beta thalassemia major forced Nicholas to undergo regular blood transfusions until he received a lifesaving bone marrow transplant.

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Severe Congenital Neutropenia: Emma’s Story

Emma’s bone marrow wasn’t producing what her body needed to fight infections. A bone marrow transplant transformed her life.

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Severe Congenital Neutropenia: Selene’s Story

Selene is healthy after receiving a bone marrow transplant at CHOP to correct a rare blood disorder that left her unable to fight off bacterial infections.

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Division of Hematology Patients Stories Listing

Cyclic Neutropenia: Ella’s Story

Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome: Joyce’s Story

Beta Thalassemia Major: Nicholas's Story

Severe Congenital Neutropenia: Emma’s Story

Severe Congenital Neutropenia: Selene’s Story