Pediatric Proton Therapy Center Patient Stories

Your child will be cared for by a world-class teams of pediatric proton therapy specialists. Every member of the team understands the unique needs of children with cancer.

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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.
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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.
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Ectomesenchymoma: JR’s Story
When chemotherapy didn’t shrink JR's tumor, his family came to CHOP for proton radiation therapy. Today, the 4 ½-year-old loves riding his bike and playing with his little sister.
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Rhabdomyosarcoma: Dylan’s Story
After a year of treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma, Dylan shows no signs of the disease and his family is optimistic about the future.
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Ewing Sarcoma in the Brain: Jake's Story
When a CT scan showed a tumor in Jake’s brain, he was sent to CHOP immediately for surgery. Doctors diagnosed the mass as Ewing sarcoma, a type of cancerous tumor.