Global Medicine Patient Stories
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Timing and Teamwork for Hepatoblastoma Therapy: Harry’s Story

Harry was diagnosed with hepatoblastoma in his home country of Panama and traveled to CHOP for a life-saving treatment.
Arm Tendon Transfer for Spastic Hemiplegia: Hamda’s Story

An advanced surgical technique helped Hamda, who is from the United Arab Emirates, regain a substantial amount of function in her right arm.
Congenital Hyperinsulinism: Odinn’s Story

Óðinn Orri Sævarsson was born with a potentially life-threatening disease rarely seen in Iceland, congenital hyperinsulinism (HI). Quick action and a team effort between Icelandic specialists and CHOP's International Patient Services got Óðinn to CHOP for treatment, where he was cured.
Finding Hope Far from Home: Ali’s Story

When 6-year-old Ali became seriously ill for the second time, his family believed only one place in the world could offer him the best care — Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome: Arwa's Story

Mubarak and Khairiah Alqahtani traveled from Saudi Arabia to seek lifesaving care at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for their 18-year-old daughter, Arwa, who suffered from a rare disease.
A Rare Disease, a World of Hope: Abdulrahman’s Story

Abdulrahman has overcome many challenges, and his family gives much of the credit to the experts who cared for him at Children’s Hospital.
Lymphatic Leaks: Marta’s Story

Diagnosed with a very rare lymphatic disorder, Marta traveled from Norway to find treatment at the Jill and Mark Fishman Center for Lymphatic Disorders at Children's Hospital.
Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Yousuf's Story
Yousuf, who lives in Qatar, fell gravely ill. He was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome and transferred via air ambulance for treatment.
Lymphatic Leaks: Davis’ Story

When Davis' doctors in Latvia couldn’t control his lymphatic leaks, they referred him to the Jill and Mark Fishman Center for Lymphatic Disorders at Children's Hospital.
Congenital Hyperinsulinism: Lachlan's Story

Lachlan travelled from Australia to the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at Children's Hospital for treatment of his congenital hyperinsulinism.