Patient stories

Abby underwent surgery to remove a lung lesion at CHOP in her first few days of life and is now, 26 years later, a nurse in the Hospital’s ICU.

Kelly Heffernan felt lost when a mass was discovered on her unborn daughter’s right lung. Here, she shares the story of how she and Emma Grace found their way to CHOP.

Luke Kelly came to CHOP for lifesaving care after being prenatally diagnosed with a type of lung lesion called bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS).