Patient stories

New Jersey girl thriving following thyroidectomy; family credits CHOP for her “amazing” comeback.

When the COVID-19 pandemic threatened to derail a scheduled checkup at CHOP’s Pediatric Thyroid Center, this family’s medical journey became a cross-country adventure.

It wasn’t until Ayleen’s parents brought her to CHOP that they learned she had thyroid cancer. Then she was in expert hands at the Pediatric Thyroid Center.

Chris developed an unusual combination of stomach symptoms that led to a surprising diagnosis - thyroid cancer.