Our patients' stories
Care Across the Sea: Noah’s Cancer Story
A London family travels to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in search of the best treatment for their son’s brain tumor.
Colton’s Story: Overcoming Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease
Colton faced overwhelming odds from birth, but with resilience, family support, and CHOP’s dedicated care, he’s overcoming ARPKD and thriving through new initiatives.
Almost Undetected: Addison’s Experience with PAPVR
A seemingly benign heart murmur after birth prompts a newborn’s parents to pursue diagnosis and treatment at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
Dare to Dream: Antonio’s Experience with HLHS
With the support of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s FORWARD Program, a teen with Fontan circulation pursues his football dreams.
Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome: Nina’s Story
When sudden, unexplained musculoskeletal pain forced Nina to step back from her favorite activities, her family turned to CHOP for answers and treatment.
Idiopathic Chondrolysis of the Hip: Tony's Story
Teen turns to CHOP for complex surgery after a diagnosis of idiopathic chondrolysis, a rare and unexplained disorder that affects the cartilage lining of the hip joint.
Early Intervention, Remarkable Outcome: Laurence’s Experience with Craniosynostosis
After early cranial vault remodeling at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, this teenager is a thriving student, athlete and musician.
Cameron’s Story: Surgical Care for Extremely Complex Presentation of Hirschsprung’s Disease
After a life-threatening colon injury at 4 days old and multiple surgeries at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Cameron is now happy-go-lucky at age 4.
Thriving, On and Off the Ice: Morgan’s Journey with HLHS
A young adult with CHD pursues her passion, supported by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Fontan Rehabilitation, Wellness, Activity and Resilience Development Program.
Periacetabular Osteotomy: Hannah’s Story
Diagnosed as a teen with acetabular dysplasia, Virginia teen turns to CHOP for complex surgical repair of her hip joint.
Arley’s Story: Fetal Surgery for Pericardial Teratoma
Experts from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia performed lifesaving fetal open heart surgery to remove a tumor growing on Arley’s heart.
Celiac Disease: Charlotte & Taylor’s Story
Sisters Charlotte, 9, and Taylor, 8, are living gluten-free since being diagnosed with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity, respectively.
Breaking Barriers: Isa’s Journey with Hip Dysplasia
A complex surgery at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s best-in-nation Orthopedic Center gets an 11-year-old back to the physical activities she loves.
Garden Beds Grow Food, Health & Community: A Neighbor's Perspective
A collaboration between CHOP Healthier Together and the Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden promotes healthy eating and improved food access by providing low-cost raised garden beds to residents in Southwest Philadelphia.
'Full of Light’: Harrison’s Experience with Laser Ablation Brain Surgery
A 9-year-old with epilepsy receives an innovative, life-changing procedure available at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Birth and Separation of Conjoined Twins: Amari and Javar’s Story
Tim and Shaneka were unprepared to learn that pregnant Shaneka was carrying conjoined twins. Despite a scary initial diagnosis, they found hope of separation at CHOP.
Finding Relief from Fructose Intolerance: Annalise’s Story
Annalise suffered with undiagnosed pain for two years before being referred to the Integrative Food Reactions Clinic at CHOP. Now, she has found sweet relief from her symptoms.
Bridget’s Story: Chiari Brain Surgery
Thanks to brain surgery at CHOP, Bridget went from experiencing daily pain caused by pulsing headaches to being moved up to varsity lacrosse, all in one year.
Caring for a Rare Variation of a Rare Disease
CHOP not only diagnosed Amelia’s extremely uncommon condition, it had the experts to treat her.
A Chaotic Symphony: Managing Three Kids with HI
Caring for three siblings with hyperinsulinism — and keeping their blood sugar in the safe range — calls for creativity and guidance from CHOP.