Pediatric Leukemias Patient Stories

A rare, fast-growing cancer was clogging the drainage system in Lucas’ body. After a short, intense round of treatment, he’s set to play soccer in the fall.

Veronica spent almost half her young life dealing with leukemia. Today, she's a happy and healthy 4-year-old who looks forward to her follow-up appointments at CHOP — the place that saved her life.

A lingering cold and a strange pattern of leg bruises prompted Max's parents to take him to The Children's Hospital, where the 4-year-old was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and began a long treatment regimen that included 10 hospital stays.

Hannah's debilitating back pain brought her to The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where she was diagnosed with hypodiploid acute lymphoblastic leukemia and underwent a bone marrow transplant.