Neuroblastoma Patient Stories

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.

When Nicholas was in the hospital being treated for cancer, watching a construction site outside his window helped keep his spirits up.

After twice overcoming cancer as a young child, Ruby is thriving in college, playing wheelchair basketball and planning for her future.

Kai’s thyroid cancer is one of the long-term side effects of the cancer treatment he underwent as a toddler.

After spending most of her life being treated for neuroblastoma, it seemed that 18-month-old Edie had run out of options. Her family turned to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where an experimental treatment changed the course of this little girl’s life.

This young woman continues to receive the best follow-up care from CHOP after being treated for neuroblastoma as a toddler.