Our patients' stories
Biliary Atresia and Liver Transplant: Parker's Story
Parker is an energetic, fun-loving 2-year-old. When he was a year old, a liver transplant saved his life. The live donor was his mother’s best friend.
Celiac Disease: Molly's Story
Molly’s family has adapted to a gluten-free diet after she was diagnosed with celiac disease at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Hypertension and Williams Syndrome: Harold’s Story
Harold has been successfully treated for high blood pressure since he was 13. Today, he’s a social young man who loves bowling and running.
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH): Carter’s Story
Even though home is near Washington, DC, Carter, 6, travels to Philadelphia for ongoing care for the congenital diaphragmatic hernia he was born with.
Celiac Disease Second Opinion: Jack's Story
After diagnosing him with celiac disease, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has helped Jack, 12, and his family transition to gluten-free eating.
Heart Transplant: Stosh’s Story
Diagnosed with heart defects before birth, Stosh had heart surgery in utero, three reconstructive procedures in his first four years, then a heart transplant.
Heterotaxy Syndrome: Finn’s Story
Finn, 3, had heart surgery at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to correct his serious heart defects as a result of heterotaxy syndrome.
Biliary Atresia and Liver Transplant: Claire’s Story
Claire, 3, is loving her new-found energy after having a liver transplant at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Pediatric Transplant Center.
Crohn’s Disease: Jackson’s Story
Jackson, 15, loves to perform on stage. He’s able to perform with full energy thanks to treatment for IBD at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Toni’s Story
When 14-year-old Toni was diagnosed with cancer, her dad told her she was in the best place to get treatment.
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Nick’s Story
A year after his cancer diagnosis, Nick graduated first in his class and delivered the valedictorian address.
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Morgan’s Story
Wide-spread speckled bruises were the first sign of cancer for 4-year-old Morgan.
Hodgkin Lymphoma: Kyle’s Story
A lump in Kyle’s thigh led to a cancer diagnosis. Today, he’s healthy and playing sports again.
Crohn's Disease: Will's Story
Will, 12, has a very complicated form of Crohn’s disease. His symptoms are under control thanks to the Center for Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Hodgkin Lymphoma: Juwan’s Story
After surviving cancer and a stem cell transplant, Juwan, 14, is paying it forward by helping others.
Hepatoblastoma and Medulloblastoma: Justin’s story
Justin, 8, is a happy kid who loves video games and his scooter. He has survived cancer twice.
Ectomesenchymoma: JR’s Story
When chemotherapy didn’t shrink JR's tumor, his family came to CHOP for proton radiation therapy. Today, the 4 ½-year-old loves riding his bike and playing with his little sister.
Rhabdomyosarcoma: Dylan’s Story
After a year of treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma, Dylan shows no signs of the disease and his family is optimistic about the future.
Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia: Arianna’s Story
Diagnosed with leukemia at age one, Arianna spent more than 15 months being treated at CHOP. Now 2 1/2 years old, she’s is back home with her family and her sassy and adventurous spirit has returned full force.
Leg- and joint-sparing surgery for osteosarcoma: Arnav’s story
Diagnosed with osteosarcoma at age 14, Arnav and his family sought the expertise of CHOP, where a limb-sparing surgery gave him a chance to keep pursuing his passion for cycling.