Leukemia and Lymphoma Program Patient Stories
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A Pediatric E.R. That’s Easier to Reach When Mysterious Symptoms Arise

Evan’s fevers and arm pain required emergency evaluation. With CHOP’s new KOP hospital now open, families like his can reach a E.R. much faster.
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Sloane’s Story

A rash that appeared as a few tiny purple spots on Sloane’s arms and legs signaled to her parents, Lyndsay and Jon, that something might be wrong, even though the little girl was not showing signs of being sick in any way.
Burkitt Lymphoma: Ayush’s Story

A week before his seventh birthday, Ayush was woken up from sleep by an excruciating headache. When he talked, his speech was slurred. His parents, Reshama and Amol, are both physicians, and when they were in medical school, did pediatrics rotations at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
Philadelphia-positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and Pancreatic Pseudocyst: Colin’s Story

Teams from CHOP oncology, CHOP GI and Penn Medicine partnered to treat Colin’s high-risk leukemia and pancreas complications rarely seen in children.
B-cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma and CAR-T Therapy: Lexi’s Story

Lexi’s cancer journey has been rough, including a relapse and vision loss, but her spirit remains strong.
Endocrine Late Effects After Cancer Treatment: Raine’s Story

Treatment for childhood leukemia has had several long-term effects on Raine’s health, but this successful college graduate is pursuing her dream.
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Donor-funded Research Helps Lizzy Dance Again

The side effects of cancer treatment challenged 10-year-old Lizzy’s identity as athletic and strong. Now in remission, she’s bouncing back.
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Donor-supported Research Will Find New Treatments

Desi, 3, has made it through the bad side effects of leukemia treatment. His mature and independent personality is again shining through.
Psychosocial Services for Cancer Patients: Jake’s Story

CHOP’s Cancer Center helps families manage the extreme emotions elicited by a child’s cancer diagnosis through its world-class, comprehensive, innovative psychosocial services.
Down Syndrome and Humanized CAR T-cell Therapy for Relapsed Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Steven’s Story

Chemo is tough on cancer patients with Down syndrome like Steven, so when his leukemia came back, he traveled to CHOP for an experimental cell therapy.