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Sickle Cell Center Patient Stories

Your child will be cared for by one of the most accomplished teams of sickle cell experts in the world. We provide medical care, emotional counseling and much more. We make sure your entire family gets the support you need.

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Beta Thalassemia Major: Mia’s Story

From the time she was just a few months old, Mia needed blood transfusions due to her rare blood disease. A bone marrow transplant changed everything.

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Sickle Cell Disease: Caylin’s Story

Now 12, Caylin’s regular visits to CHOP for sickle cell disease treatment have inspired her love for comparing numbers, gathering data and experimenting.

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Sickle Cell Disease: Nadir's Story

Diagnosed with sickle cell disease as a baby, Nadir continues to receive comprehensive care from CHOP's Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center. 

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Sickle Cell Disease: Naomi's Story

Diagnosed with sickle cell disease before she was even born, Naomi is thriving today thanks to the care and support from her team at CHOP's Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center.

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