Immunology Program Patient Stories
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From Cancer to Sepsis and Beyond: Kathryn’s Story

Kathryn has overcome more in her 17 years than most do in a lifetime. Learn how CHOP helped her and her family face each new challenge.
Hypogammaglobulinemia: Dylan’s Story

Looking for bright spot during COVID-19? Look no further than 7-year-old Dylan, an active 2nd grader who’s had his first infection-free year in his entire life.
Autoimmune Encephalitis: Kayla’s Long Journey to Diagnosis and Recovery

Bewildering symptoms, both physical and behavioral, brought Kayla to CHOP and led to a diagnosis of autoimmune encephalitis, a rare disease when a person’s immune system attacks their brain.
CD40LG Duplication-associated Autoimmune Disease: Elijah’s story

In unlocking the key to Elijah’s mystery illness, CHOP doctors identified a new autoimmune disease and developed a customized plan to treat his disorder.
Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD) and Bone Marrow Transplant: Luke’s Story

Luke, 5, is progressing well after treatment for a rare disease and a bone marrow transplant at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
SCID and Bone Marrow Transplant: Audrey’s Story

Audrey was diagnosed with severe combined immunodeficiency, treated with drugs to ward off infections, and underwent a bone marrow transplant at CHOP — all in her first month of life.
CGD and Bone Marrow Transplant: Tommy’s Story

A bone marrow transplant to treat chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) saved Tommy's life and enabled him — and his family — to live a normal, happy life.