Comprehensive Bone Marrow Failure Center Patient Stories

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.

For years, Ella’s health seemed fragile, culminating in a life-threatening infection. She now needs injections to control her rare blood disorder.

A very rare condition makes Joyce vulnerable to infections and long-term complications, but she remains wonderfully independent and adventurous.

Emma’s bone marrow wasn’t producing what her body needed to fight infections. A bone marrow transplant transformed her life.

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.