A Pediatric E.R. That’s Easier to Reach When Mysterious Symptoms Arise
Evan’s fevers and arm pain required emergency evaluation. With CHOP’s new KOP hospital now open, families like his can reach a E.R. much faster.
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Evan’s fevers and arm pain required emergency evaluation. With CHOP’s new KOP hospital now open, families like his can reach a E.R. much faster.
A rash that appeared as a few tiny purple spots on Sloane’s arms and legs signaled to her parents, Lyndsay and Jon, that something might be wrong, even though the little girl was not showing signs of being sick in any way.
A week before his seventh birthday, Ayush was woken up from sleep by an excruciating headache. When he talked, his speech was slurred. His parents, Reshama and Amol, are both physicians, and when they were in medical school, did pediatrics rotations at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
Teams from CHOP oncology, CHOP GI and Penn Medicine partnered to treat Colin’s high-risk leukemia and pancreas complications rarely seen in children.
Lexi’s cancer journey has been rough, including a relapse and vision loss, but her spirit remains strong.
Treatment for childhood leukemia has had several long-term effects on Raine’s health, but this successful college graduate is pursuing her dream.
The side effects of cancer treatment challenged 10-year-old Lizzy’s identity as athletic and strong. Now in remission, she’s bouncing back.
Desi, 3, has made it through the bad side effects of leukemia treatment. His mature and independent personality is again shining through.
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.
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.