Solid Tumor Program Patient Stories
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Leo Fought Like a Lion to Beat Stage 5 Kidney Cancer
Two hospitals work together to care for a 3-year-old with cancer and his family.
Surgery for a Brain Tumor: Julia's Story
![Julia in a hospital room Julia in a hospital room](https://www.chop.edu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/surgery-brain-tumor-julias-story-16x9.jpg?itok=EmTBAD4n)
While Julia’s diagnosis of a brain tumor was a shock to her family, the location and type of tumor meant surgery at CHOP was the only treatment she needed.
Neuroblastoma: Ellie’s Story
As a newborn, Ellie spent time in CHOP’s NICU. When she developed symptoms that led to a cancer diagnosis, the family knew that CHOP was the right place for care.
High-risk Neuroblastoma: Nicholas’s Story
![Nicholas attending an Eagles football game Nicholas attending an Eagles football game](https://www.chop.edu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/neuroblastoma-patient-nicholas-eagles-game-16x9.jpg?itok=yV6PFNVx)
When Nicholas was in the hospital being treated for cancer, watching a construction site outside his window helped keep his spirits up.
Ewing Sarcoma and Growth Hormone Deficiency: Vanessa’s Story
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A tumor in the bones around her eye robbed Vanessa of her vision in one eye, but she showed strength and resilience dealing with treatment and long-term side effects.
Bilateral Nephrectomies for Wilms Tumors: Raritan’s Story
![Raritan Raritan](https://www.chop.edu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/solid-tumor-program-patient-raritan-16x9.jpg?itok=JvP8BlD4)
With cancerous tumors in both kidneys, Raritan’s care team from Oncology, Urology and Radiation collaborated to successfully remove them through a specialized surgical technique.
Wilms Tumor: Donors Help Power Abbie’s Fight Against Cancer
![Abbie girl in hospital](https://www.chop.edu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/Abbie-16x9.jpg?itok=mfqZubX_)
Having to tell her siblings and classmates she has cancer was tough for Abbie, but she and her family have received incredible support and comfort at CHOP.
Reading, Writing & Remission
![Izzy and her nurse, Cheryl Izzy and her nurse, Cheryl](https://www.chop.edu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/oncology-patient-izzy-320x180.jpg?itok=u1giMjws)
A unique program at CHOP allowed 7-year-old Isabella to attend school at the hospital while also getting radiation treatment for cancer.
Rotationplasty for Osteosarcoma: Liam’s Story
To remove a cancerous tumor, Liam had a surgical procedure that removed only the middle portion of his leg and let him remain active.
Proton Therapy for Relapsed Craniopharyngioma: Elena's Story
![Elena Elena](https://www.chop.edu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/proton-therapy-relapsed-craniopharyngioma-elena-16x9.jpg?itok=novMQG-s)
When her benign brain tumor came back, Elena and her family traveled from Ohio to CHOP for 39 rounds of proton therapy.