Leo Fought Like a Lion to Beat Stage 5 Kidney Cancer
Two hospitals work together to care for a 3-year-old with cancer and his family.
Pediatric Surgical Oncology Patient Stories
Your child will be cared for by a world-renowned pediatric surgical oncology team. Every person on your child’s team has the same goal: to see your child thrive.
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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.
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.
Pediatric Brain Tumor and Proton Therapy: Ryan’s Story
Trish Cartafalsa noticed that her 2-year-old, Ryan, was having problems with balance. Days later, he was having a pediatric brain tumor removed at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.