Germinoma: Mikayla's Story
Diagnosed with germinoma, a type of pediatric brain tumor, Mikayla benefited from proton therapy, an advanced form of radiation treatment offered at CHOP.
Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Program Patient Stories
Your child will be cared for by one of the most accomplished teams of childhood neuro-oncology experts in the world. We provide medical care, emotional counseling and much more. We make sure your child and every member of your family get the highest level of support.
Existing patients or family members
New patients, referrals and second opinions
Pituitary Germinoma (Brain Tumor): Stephany's Story
Diagnosed with a brain tumor, 11-year-old Stephany and her family traveled from Brazil to Philadelphia for proton therapy treatment.
Proton Therapy for Extrarenal Rhabdoid Tumor: Laila’s Story
International patient Laila LeClerc came to CHOP from her home in Canada for proton therapy to treat extrarenal rhabdoid tumor, a rare and aggressive cancer.