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Solid Tumor Program Patient Stories

Every person on your child’s team has the same goal: to give your child the best possible care. We provide medical care, emotional support and much more.

Existing patients or family members
New patients, referrals and second opinions
Patient story

Ewing Sarcoma: Anthony’s Story

Anthony’s story started with a simple lump on his head. Then came a shocking diagnosis, two surgeries, 14 rounds of chemotherapy, and weeks in the hospital.

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Osteosarcoma: Catrina’s Story

A childhood cancer survivor, Catrina was diagnosed with a second cancer, osteosarcoma, during her freshman year in high school. CHOP was once again there for her as she underwent a major surgery to reconstruct her jaw. Catrina was a Patient Ambassador for the 2016 Parkway Run & Walk.

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Hereditary Neuroblastoma: Edie’s Story

After spending most of her life being treated for neuroblastoma, it seemed that 18-month-old Edie had run out of options. Her family turned to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where an experimental treatment changed the course of this little girl’s life.

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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.

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