Solid Tumor Program Patient Stories
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Surgery for a Brain Tumor: Julia's Story

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

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

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

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

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

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

When her benign brain tumor came back, Elena and her family traveled from Ohio to CHOP for 39 rounds of proton therapy.
Timing and Teamwork for Hepatoblastoma Therapy: Harry’s Story

Harry was diagnosed with hepatoblastoma in his home country of Panama and traveled to CHOP for a life-saving treatment.