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Pediatric Cancer Patient Stories

Acute Myeloid Leukemia - Hematology/Oncology

Porter Harmon

Diagnosed at age 3, Porter beat acute myeloid leukemia with care at UPMC Children’s. Now he’s active, healthy, and excelling in school.

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Burkitt's Leukemia - Hematology/Oncology

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When Duncan began experiencing radiating pain in his legs, hips, back, and neck, his parents were alarmed. After seeking care at the emergency department at UPMC Children's, Duncan was diagnosed with Burkitt's leukemia - a rare type of blood cancer. With successful treatment and recovery, Duncan is now healthy and thriving.

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Juvenile Pilocytic Astrocytoma – Neuro-Oncology

Autumn Paolini

Autumn suffered from a low grade Juvenile Pilocytic Astrocytoma and hydrocephalus. Read more about her experience at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

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Hodgkin's Lymphoma – Cancer Care

Bailey Julian | UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Bailey suffered from Stage 3B Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Read more about his experience at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

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Rare Carcinoid Tumor – Hematology/Oncology

Reese Aquilo

When avid athlete Reese was diagnosed with a rare lung tumor at age 13, medical staff at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh performed a bilobectomy. Learn more about how doctors got Reese back on the soccer field.

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Medulloblastoma – Hematology/Oncology

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When Anna was 11, she was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor and went through surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy at UPMC Children’s.

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