Crohn’s Disease: Kaylen’s Story Kaylen went through episodes when she would double over from abdominal pains. Now she’s back to her favorite activities, including soccer and baking.
IgE-mediated Food Allergies: Danielle's Story Danielle's food allergies are no longer life-threatening thanks to innovative treatment at CHOP.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Max's Story Infusions have been a game-changer for Max, 12, to treat his Crohn’s disease. As a result, he hasn’t had a flare-up in more than a year.
Nephrotic Syndrome: Nick’s Story Nick, 12, is treated for nephrotic syndrome at the Division of Nephrology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He takes ownership of his health.
Medical Management of Chronic Kidney Disease: Alixandria's Story Alixandria’s abnormal levels of hemoglobin and iron were a mystery until a kidney biopsy at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia revealed chronic kidney disease.
Down Syndrome and Humanized CAR T-cell Therapy for Relapsed Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Steven’s Story Chemo is tough on cancer patients with Down syndrome like Steven, so when his leukemia came back, he traveled to CHOP for an experimental cell therapy.
Lifesaving Surgery for Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation (CCAM): Adison’s Story Kathleen’s decision to travel from Florida to deliver her son in Philadelphia turned out to be a lifesaver when the cysts inside his CCAM ruptured at birth.
IgE-mediated Food Allergies: Emerson & Kenny's Story Brothers Emerson and Kenny share the same food allergies, but receive different customized treatments at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Peritoneal Dialysis for Chronic Kidney Disease: Mason’s Story Mason was suffering from kidney failure and severe hypertension. Now he is growing and developing as he receives dialysis while awaiting a kidney transplant.
Congenital Chylothorax and Lymphatic Embolization: Austin's Story Diagnosed with a lymphatic leak before he was born, Austin is thriving today thanks to innovative treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
