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Our patients' stories

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Papillary Thyroid Cancer: Zach’s Story

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.

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Maverick’s Spina Bifida Story

Specialists from CHOP’s Spina Bifida Clinic met Maverick and his family before he was even born and have supported them along their journey ever since.

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Mitochondrial Disease: Ignacio's Story

Ignacio has been a healthy and active kid since he received a liver transplant at CHOP when he was two months old, part of his treatment for a rare form of mitochondrial disease.

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Food Allergies: Grace's Story

Plagued with food allergies for years, 12-year-old Grace can now eat almost anything thanks to a breakthrough oral immunotherapy program at CHOP.

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