Sickle Cell Center Patient Stories
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Bone Marrow Transplant for Sickle Cell Disease: Asher’s Story

For years, sickle cell disease caused frequent pain crises and hospitalizations for Asher. A curative therapy has eliminated those harrowing experiences.
Bone Marrow Transplant for Sickle Cell Disease: Dallas’ Story

Sickle cell disease brings constant fear of life-threatening complications. A successful bone marrow transplant ended those fears for Dallas and her family.
Beta Thalassemia Major: Mia’s Story

From the time she was just a few months old, Mia needed blood transfusions due to her rare blood disease. A bone marrow transplant changed everything.
Beta Thalassemia Major: Nicholas's Story

Beta thalassemia major forced Nicholas to undergo regular blood transfusions until he received a lifesaving bone marrow transplant.
Sickle Cell Disease: Caylin’s Story

Now 12, Caylin’s regular visits to CHOP for sickle cell disease treatment have inspired her love for comparing numbers, gathering data and experimenting.
Sickle Cell Disease: Nadir's Story
Diagnosed with sickle cell disease as a baby, Nadir continues to receive comprehensive care from CHOP's Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center.
Sickle Cell Disease: Naomi's Story
Diagnosed with sickle cell disease before she was even born, Naomi is thriving today thanks to the care and support from her team at CHOP's Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center.