Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome Patient Stories
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Beckwith-Wiedemann Spectrum: Chelsea's Story
At Chelsea’s 6-month check-up, when her mother, Laura, voiced her concerns, their local pediatrician agreed something was amiss and sent her for an immediate abdominal ultrasound. It came back negative for kidney or liver tumors, the two most frequent tumors found in children with BWSp. “That was a big relief,” says Chelsea’s mother, Laura. “But we still didn’t have a diagnosis.”
Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome and Pancreatoblastoma: Kaitlyn’s Story
Kaitlyn, 12, has remained positive through multiple surgeries for the symptoms of a rare genetic disorder and treatment for an associated cancer.
Congenital Hyperinsulinism and Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome: Alina’s Story
The partnership between her doctors at The Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at CHOP and her local medical team in California is keeping Alina healthy and allowing her to be a typical toddler. However, her beginning was anything but typical.
Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome: Alivya’s Story
Alivya traveled to CHOP from her home in Indiana to receive treatment for Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome. Today, she’s home — and smiling.
Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome and Cancer: Finn’s Story
Diagnosed with a rare genetic condition that predisposed him to developing cancer, Finn spent the first four months of his life at CHOP, where he survived heart surgery, abdominal surgery, liver cancer and chemotherapy.
Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome and Hyperinsulinism: Cooper's Story
Cooper traveled from Rhode Island to CHOP for treatment of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome and hyperinsulinism. Now 2 1/2 years old, he is happy, active and intellectually on target.
Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome and Hypoglycemia: Jaylene's Story
Jaylene was born with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome and hypoglycemia. She was treated at the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Hyperinsulinism and Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome: Leila's Story
Leila was diagnosed with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome and hyperinsulinism. She was referred to the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.