Osteosarcoma (Bone Cancer in Children) Patient Stories
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Osteosarcoma and Rotationplasty: Mason’s Story
When leg pain led to a young boy’s cancer diagnosis, doctors at CHOP performed a rare surgery to remove the tumor and save much of his leg function.
Osteosarcoma and Limb Salvage Surgery: Connor’s Story
When Connor, a high school athlete, was diagnosed with a bone tumor in his thigh, teams from two #1 ranked pediatric programs at CHOP collaborated on his treatment.
Rotationplasty for Osteosarcoma: Liam’s Story
To remove a cancerous tumor, Liam had a surgical procedure that removed only the middle portion of his leg and let him remain active.
Leg- and Joint-sparing Surgery for Osteosarcoma: Arnav’s Story
Diagnosed with osteosarcoma at age 14, Arnav and his family sought the expertise of CHOP, where a limb-sparing surgery gave him a chance to keep pursuing his passion for cycling.
Osteosarcoma: Catrina’s Story
A childhood cancer survivor, Catrina was diagnosed with a second cancer, osteosarcoma, during her freshman year in high school. CHOP was once again there for her as she underwent a major surgery to reconstruct her jaw. Catrina was a Patient Ambassador for the 2016 Parkway Run & Walk.
Li-Fraumeni Syndrome and Osteosarcoma: Court's Story
Court has a genetic condition causes tumors and has lost their mom and sister to cancer. After battling the disease, Court is aiming for a degree in social work.