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.
Cancer Center Patient Stories
Your child will be cared for by one of the most accomplished teams of childhood cancer experts in the world. We provide medical care, emotional counseling and much more. We make sure your child, you and every family member get the highest level of support.
Existing patients or family members
New patients, referrals and second opinions
Psychosocial Services for Cancer Patients: Jake’s Story
CHOP’s Cancer Center helps families manage the extreme emotions elicited by a child’s cancer diagnosis through its world-class, comprehensive, innovative psychosocial services.
Reading, Writing & Remission
A unique program at CHOP allowed 7-year-old Isabella to attend school at the hospital while also getting radiation treatment for cancer.
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.
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.
Proton Therapy for Relapsed Craniopharyngioma: Elena's Story
When her benign brain tumor came back, Elena and her family traveled from Ohio to CHOP for 39 rounds of proton therapy.
Timing and Teamwork for Hepatoblastoma Therapy: Harry’s Story
Harry was diagnosed with hepatoblastoma in his home country of Panama and traveled to CHOP for a life-saving treatment.
B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL): Keira’s Story
A year and a half following her B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia diagnosis, Keira, 9, is singing, dancing and playing sports.
Hodgkin’s Lymphoma: Kayla’s Story
Kayla’s experience with cancer treatment is influencing her future choices — she wants to become a child life specialist.
Rhabdomyosarcoma: Kaitlyn’s Story
Kaitlyn lights up the room with her smile and emanates positivity, despite her battle with rhabdomyosarcoma.