Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and CAR T-Cell Therapy: Asa’s Story
Diagnosed with leukemia at 3 months old, Asa received a revolutionary therapy that was pioneered at CHOP.
Cancer Immunotherapy Program Patient Stories
Read stories about patients who have been cared for by the Cancer Immunotherapy Program.
New/existing patients, referrals and second opinions
CAR T-Cell Therapy for Relapsed ALL: Johnny’s Story
After multiple rounds of chemotherapy couldn’t wipe out Johnny’s cancer, he came to CHOP and received two versions of CAR T-cell therapy.
CAR T-Cell Therapy for Relapsed ALL: Daniel’s Story
Daniel’s leukemia came back five times. Since receiving an experimental treatment at CHOP called CAR T-cell therapy, he’s been cancer-free.
B-cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma and CAR-T Therapy: Lexi’s Story
Lexi’s cancer journey has been rough, including a relapse and vision loss, but her spirit remains strong.
Down Syndrome and Humanized CAR T-cell Therapy for Relapsed Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Steven’s Story
Chemo is tough on cancer patients with Down syndrome like Steven, so when his leukemia came back, he traveled to CHOP for an experimental cell therapy.
CAR T-Cell Therapy for Relapsed Leukemia: Paulina’s Story
Frantic to save Paulina’s life, her family brought her to the Cancer Center at CHOP where an experimental trial of CAR T-cell therapy cured her cancer.
CAR T-Cell Therapy for Relapsed Leukemia: Mitch’s Story
Mitch suffered two relapses from acute lymphoblastic leukemia and was out of options until an experimental immunotherapy treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia rid his body of cancer.
CAR T-cell Therapy for Relapsed Leukemia: Emily’s Story
Emily was given a third chance at life when an experimental treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia at CHOP wiped out her cancer cells.
CAR T-Cell Therapy for Relapsed Leukemia: Austin’s Story
Austin spent most of his life fighting leukemia and the disease seemed to be winning — until a pioneering treatment at CHOP changed everything.
Relapsed Leukemia: Tori's Story
Tori had been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common childhood cancer, as a kindergartner. Since then, she’d relapsed twice.