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Leukemia and Lymphoma Program Patient Stories

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Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia: Arianna’s Story

Diagnosed with leukemia at age one, Arianna spent more than 15 months being treated at CHOP. Now 2 1/2 years old, she’s is back home with her family and her sassy and adventurous spirit has returned full force.

James
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B-cell Lymphoma: James’ Story

James was diagnosed with B-cell lymphoma soon after beginning his junior year of high school. On Sept. 25, he and his team, the Bald Eagles, will join the Parkway Run & Walk to help raise money for pediatric cancer research at CHOP.

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Lauren VonHoltz, MD, MPH

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Lymphoblastic Lymphoma: Emily’s Story

Emily was diagnosed with lymphoblastic lymphoma and received treatment at CHOP. Emily’s team will join the Parkway Run & Walk on Sept. 25 to raise money for pediatric cancer care and research at CHOP.

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Lindsay E. Gilmore, MD

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Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Megan’s Story

Megan had acute lymphoblastic leukemia when she was 13 — and when she was 19, it came back. Her treatment included an experimental drug that could be administered at home with the help of CHOP’s Home Care nurses.

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Lymphoblastic Lymphoma: Jaiden’s Story

Jaiden was diagnosed with lymphoma and has been receiving his outpatient treatments at CHOP’s Specialty Care and Surgery Center in Voorhees, NJ. He will be a Patient Ambassador during the 2016 Parkway Run & Walk.

Max
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Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Max’s story

A lingering cold and a strange pattern of leg bruises prompted Max's parents to take him to The Children's Hospital, where the 4-year-old was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and began a long treatment regimen that included 10 hospital stays.

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