Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Patient Stories

Five-year-old Mia has spent a great amount of time isolated because of her weakened immune system. Now she can’t wait to ride roller coasters.

When Thomas was 2 and being treated for leukemia, he was terrified. When the cancer returned, he faced it bravely.

The side effects of cancer treatment challenged 10-year-old Lizzy’s identity as athletic and strong. Now in remission, she’s bouncing back.

Desi, 3, has made it through the bad side effects of leukemia treatment. His mature and independent personality is again shining through.

CHOP’s Cancer Center helps families manage the extreme emotions elicited by a child’s cancer diagnosis through its world-class, comprehensive, innovative psychosocial services.

Chemo is tough on cancer patients with Down syndrome like Steven, so when his leukemia came back, he traveled to CHOP for an experimental cell therapy.

A year and a half following her B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia diagnosis, Keira, 9, is singing, dancing and playing sports.

After a devastating leukemia diagnosis, Jack’s genetic test came back with some reassuring results.

As Lucas undergoes chemotherapy, he uses yoga to stay calm, offered as part of the Integrative Health Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Nate was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia just before he turned 4. Now 7, he’s completed chemotherapy and enjoying a new hobby: skateboarding.