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.
Pediatric Surgical Oncology Patient Stories
Read stories about patients who have been cared for by the Pediatric Surgical Oncology.
Existing patients or family members
New patients, referrals and second opinions
Relapsed Rhabdomyosarcoma: Ella’s Story
Eager to talk, question and explain, Ella, 7, has an engaging personality. After a cancerous mass was found in Ella’s abdomen, and then another in her lungs, she’s on a treatment plan that isn’t getting in the way of her being a happy, active kid.
Ewing Sarcoma in the Brain: Jake's Story
When a CT scan showed a tumor in Jake’s brain, he was sent to CHOP immediately for surgery. Doctors diagnosed the mass as Ewing sarcoma, a type of cancerous tumor.
Pediatric Brain Tumor and Proton Therapy: Ryan’s Story
Trish Cartafalsa noticed that her 2-year-old, Ryan, was having problems with balance. Days later, he was having a pediatric brain tumor removed at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.