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Slipped capital femoral epiphysis: Zachary’s story

Diagnosed with slipped capital femoral epiphysis of the hip, 12-year-old Zachary faced life-long disability. Thanks to a specialized surgery available at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, surgeons were able to restore Zachary’s normal hip anatomy, allowing him to regain his active lifestyle.

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Dilated Cardiomyopathy: Chris' Story

Chris was diagnosed with a dilated cardiomyopathy when he was 15 years old and underwent a successful heart transplant at CHOP.

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Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome): Evan's Story

Born with Down syndrome, Evan has been treated at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia since he was a baby. His family shares how that care has made a difference in Evan’s life.

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Type 1 Diabetes: Andrew's Story

Andrew Davis knows the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. Diagnosed at age 5, he is now a junior at Rutgers University.

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Thyroid Cancer: Josh's Story

After the endocrinologist who had been treating Joshua's thyroid cancer said he didn't know what to next, his family turned to the Pediatric Thyroid Center at CHOP for help.

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Thyroid Nodule: Jessica's Story

An MRI after a gymnastics injury showed that Jessica has a worrisome spot on her thyroid. Her family brought her to CHOP to be seen by a specialist.

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Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Shawn's Story

On Shawn’s fifth birthday, doctors at CHOP told his parents their son had acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common form of cancer in children.

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Type 1 Diabetes: The Delaney Family

When two members of the Delaney family were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, they came to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to learn how they can all live well with diabetes.

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Neuroblastoma: Sarah's Story

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

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Hereditary Neuroblastoma: Edie’s Story

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.

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