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 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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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.