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.
Relapsed Leukemia and Lymphoma Program Patient Stories
Read stories about patients who have been cared for by the Relapsed Leukemia and Lymphoma Program.
Existing patients or family members
New patients, referrals and second opinions
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.
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Nick’s Story
A year after his cancer diagnosis, Nick graduated first in his class and delivered the valedictorian address.
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: 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.
Relapsed Lymphoma: Daulton's Story
When Daulton was 3 years old, breathing trouble led doctors to discover a malignant mass occupying 60 percent of his chest cavity. The diagnosis was lymphoma.
Relapsed Leukemia: Emily's Story
Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient enrolled in an experimental immunotherapy for advanced acute lymphoblastic leukemia.