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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.

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Patient story

Relapsed Rhabdomyosarcoma: Ella’s Story

Eager to talk, question and explain, Ella, 7, has an engaging personality. After a cancerous mass was found in Ella’s abdomen, and then another in her lungs, she’s on a treatment plan that isn’t getting in the way of her being a happy, active kid.

Lucas picking berries
Patient story

Yoga for Cancer Coping: Lucas’ Story

As Lucas undergoes chemotherapy, he uses yoga to stay calm, offered as part of the Integrative Health Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Patient story

Liver Transplant: Mia’s Story

Mia, 12, has the energy to enjoy her favorite activities like dancing after a liver transplant at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

Finn
Patient story

Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome and Cancer: Finn’s Story

Diagnosed with a rare genetic condition that predisposed him to developing cancer, Finn spent the first four months of his life at CHOP, where he survived heart surgery, abdominal surgery, liver cancer and chemotherapy.

Sean kicking a football
Patient story

Ewing sarcoma: Sean’s story

Sean’s dream of becoming a kicker was put on hold, temporarily. Precision treatment for Ewing sarcoma put him back on the field, where he can one day make his dream a reality.

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