Comprehensive Bone Marrow Failure Center Patient Stories
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Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome: Elizabeth’s Story

Born with a rare condition affecting her bone marrow, 2-year-old Elizabeth has large care teams at CHOP and her local hospital who coordinate to keep her growing and happy.
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.
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.
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.
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.