Head and Neck Disorders Program Patients Stories Listing

Our pediatric ENT surgeons are among the best in the world. Meet the team that will care for your child.

Patient story

Oral Teratoma and Cleft Palate: Stella’s Story

An oral tumor formed before birth caused Stella’s cleft palate, but CHOP surgeons expertly corrected both conditions. Now she’s babbling away.

Patient story

Pleomorphic Adenoma, Benign Salivary Gland Tumor: Zion’s Story

Zion’s salivary gland tumor was rare, but CHOP has a new program geared specifically for those types of problems.

Patient story

Rhabdomyosarcoma: Kaitlyn’s Story

Kaitlyn lights up the room with her smile and emanates positivity, despite her battle with rhabdomyosarcoma.

Patient story

Ewing Sarcoma: Anthony’s Story

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.

Patient story

Thyroid Nodule: Jessica's Story

An MRI after a gymnastics injury showed that Jessica has a worrisome spot on her thyroid. Her family brought her to CHOP to be seen by a specialist.

Patient story

Rhabdomyosarcoma Survivor: Alex's Story

Alex Potter survived metastatic nasopharyngeal rhabdomyosarcoma. Now a college grad, he's followed by the Cancer Survivorship Program.

Find a research study

Innovation and your child

Find research studies

Head and Neck Disorders Program Patients Stories Listing

Oral Teratoma and Cleft Palate: Stella’s Story

Pleomorphic Adenoma, Benign Salivary Gland Tumor: Zion’s Story

Rhabdomyosarcoma: Kaitlyn’s Story

Ewing Sarcoma: Anthony’s Story

Thyroid Nodule: Jessica's Story

Rhabdomyosarcoma Survivor: Alex's Story