At just seven years old, Seth has already overcome more challenges than most face in a lifetime. Seth’s health challenges began when he was just three years old. What initially seemed like persistent allergies turned out to be something much more serious. After multiple doctor visits, his family discovered a tumor growing in his sinus tract. The day after Christmas in 2020, they rushed to the Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware emergency department, expecting a routine visit. Instead, they never went home. Seth was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer. The tumor not only blocked his airway but also led to severe complications, including serious blood clots. Within his first week at Nemours Children’s, he underwent multiple emergency surgeries. “He had surgery Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday that week,” shares Deborah, his great-aunt who has cared for him since infancy, and has been by his side throughout his entire […]

For 15-year-old Bryan, his journey toward better health has been a collaborative effort powered by determination and expert care. Diagnosed with Down syndrome at birth, Bryan has faced challenges his entire life, but as he’s gotten older it’s been his obesity related fatigue that has significantly affected and limited his daily activities. With the support from his family and the dedicated team at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, Bryan is now thriving. Bryan joined Nemours Children’s Bariatric Program in 2022 after transitioning from another hospital to be closer to home. The bariatric program is dedicated to helping teens with obesity achieve better health through expert care and support. The program specializes in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, a minimally invasive weight loss surgery that reduces the size of the stomach to help teens eat less and feel less hungry. As the only pediatric weight management program and hospital accredited by the Metabolic and […]

“Dr. Gannon and the whole team changed my life … Dr. Berman is incredible at what she does. She saved my life and I’m forever grateful for her.” – Jenna, patient When I was 13 years old, I went for a routine well visit. My doctor was doing an examination on my neck and noticed my thyroid felt enlarged. She sent me to get labs and an ultrasound. My labs confirmed that I had Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Then, we received the results from my ultrasound. It showed that I had two thyroid nodules. I had a small one on my left side, and then a bigger one on my right. The border of the nodule was irregular and calcified. This looked suspicious. I was referred to a Nemours endocrinologist, Dr. Doyle. He told my mom and I that he recommends another ultrasound and to visit another endocrinologist who specializes in treating […]

Learn how the team at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, helped Dawson and his family navigate the challenges of a rare spinal tumor.

For Conner and his family, the path to a Crohn’s disease diagnosis came unexpectedly. Conner, an active 11-year-old, was living life to the fullest until sudden symptoms disrupted his world. Stomach pain, rapid weight loss, and an inability to have a bowel movement led Conner to the emergency room. After initial treatment, he was transferred to a local hospital, where an endoscopy and colonoscopy in September 2023 confirmed the diagnosis of Crohn’s disease. Conner’s mom, Charity, shares that the abrupt change in her son’s health was unanticipated. “He was very active right up until about a week before he was hospitalized,” she shared, reflecting on how sudden the symptoms appeared. After diagnosis, Conner and his family were referred to Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida, by their local physician. There, they found a team of specialists ready to support Conner through every step of his journey. Under the care of Dr. Palomo, […]

Throughout 8-year-old, Moksh’s life, his mother, Rina and her family, noticed something was different. “He wasn’t able to give a response when we called to him or clapped,” Rina recalls. Concerned, they sought answers from numerous doctors, and one thing became clear—Moksh needed cochlear implants. After a year of searching for answers to help with his hearing loss, Moksh underwent the life-changing surgery that would set him on a new path. Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida, became a critical part of that journey. After researching their options online and receiving recommendations from other doctors, Rina and her family turned to Nemours for their son’s care. What they found exceeded their expectations. “They are so intelligent,” says Rina about the audiology team. “They did a really good job with surgery and had accurate results. Everyone, from the nurses to the surgeons, were helpful and kind.” Moksh was born with profound sensorineural hearing […]