Our patients' stories

T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Michael’s Story
Chemotherapy damaged the bone tissue in Michael’s legs, requiring surgery and the use of a wheelchair for several months.

Relapsed T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia: Mia’s Story
Five-year-old Mia has spent a great amount of time isolated because of her weakened immune system. Now she can’t wait to ride roller coasters.

Hodgkin Lymphoma: Nicholas’ Story
After Nicholas, 14, received a diagnosis of Hodgkin lymphoma, his care team supported the entire family’s well being in every possible way.

Relapsed Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Thomas’ Story
When Thomas was 2 and being treated for leukemia, he was terrified. When the cancer returned, he faced it bravely.

Lauren’s Story: Uncovering the Genes that Cause Epilepsy
Lauren, who was named Miss Wheelchair New York 2020, is participating in research at CHOP for a rare form of epilepsy

Severe Congenital Neutropenia: Emma’s Story
Emma’s bone marrow wasn’t producing what her body needed to fight infections. A bone marrow transplant transformed her life.
Medical Legal Partnership: Caleb’s Story
Caleb depends on electricity to run his ventilator, suction machine and feeding tube. CHOP’s Medical Legal Partnership helped his family keep the utilities on so now Caleb can focus on other things — like preparing for kindergarten.

Peanut Allergy: Addison's Story
Addison’s peanut allergy has improved greatly thanks to a promising new treatment at CHOP. The 12-year-old has shown her thanks by raising money to help more kids like her.

Mitochondrial Disease: Dakota’s Story
Facing a tough diagnosis together, CHOP doctors offer Dakota hope and support, while she helps them learn more about her rare mitochondrial disease.
Video: A Heart for Hudson
Born with a severe heart defect, Hudson experienced a harrowing journey before he had a heart transplant at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Complications After Premature Birth: Lincoln's Story
In just two years of life, Lincoln has spent more than 5 months in the hospital overcoming premature birth, brain injury, multiple surgeries and near-death experiences.

Izahd’s Story: Hand Surgery for Brachial Plexus
When Izahd had hand surgery for brachial plexus, his family was consistently impressed by the care their son received at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Each stage in their journey inspired them to give back.

Treatment for Recurrent Pancreatitis and Choledochal Cysts: Autumn's Story
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) doctors unraveled the clues to find the answer to Autumn’s severe stomach pain caused by recurrent pancreatitis: bile duct surgery to treat a choledochal cyst.

Hyperinsulinism/hyperammonemia Syndrome: Adam’s Story
Adam’s hyperinsulinism/hyperammonemia wasn’t well controlled until he came from Chicago to CHOP. Now he’s participating in research to help find a better treatment for HA.

Fetal Surgery for Myelomeningocele: Trey and Emmett’s Story
Meet Trey and Emmett: They’re both from Ohio, they both have spina bifida, and they both had fetal surgery at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Treatment for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: Noah’s Story
Noah was born very premature and developed a serious lung condition. He found the lifesaving care he needed at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Donor-funded Research Helps Lizzy Dance Again
The side effects of cancer treatment challenged 10-year-old Lizzy’s identity as athletic and strong. Now in remission, she’s bouncing back.

Wilms Tumor: Donors Help Power Abbie’s Fight Against Cancer
Having to tell her siblings and classmates she has cancer was tough for Abbie, but she and her family have received incredible support and comfort at CHOP.

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Donor-supported Research Will Find New Treatments
Desi, 3, has made it through the bad side effects of leukemia treatment. His mature and independent personality is again shining through.

Severe Congenital Neutropenia: Selene’s Story
Selene is healthy after receiving a bone marrow transplant at CHOP to correct a rare blood disorder that left her unable to fight off bacterial infections.