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Jessica’s Journey: Overcoming Lymphoma (Father’s Words)

On December 24, 2022, our world was shattered when we received the heart-wrenching news that our beloved daughter had been diagnosed with stage 2 lymphoma. The holiday season, meant to be joyous, was clouded with the weight of this devastating revelation. Unable to bring ourselves to share the news on Christmas Eve, it was only two days later, post-Christmas, that we found the courage to inform her about the upcoming scans, setting the stage for a challenging but triumphant journey. The initial discussion with her oncologist became the turning point, revealing both the harsh reality of her condition and the hopeful news that it was treatable. Her strength emerged as a beacon of resilience when confronted with this news. She held back tears and faced the daunting question of how much time she might have left in this world. Jessica shares, “I was disappointed and sad by the news. I was […]

PATIENT STORIES

What a Difference: Brandiel’s Story

Nemours Children’s Health came into Brandiel’s life when he was having difficulty hearing. Recommended by his school, the hospital has played a pivotal role in their journey. Yaleitza, his mother, remembers the initial challenges they faced with Brandiel growing up. “It was hard,” she says, “He couldn’t hear. We would have to repeat ourselves multiple times. It was just so hard for him.” “I remember when I first found out about his hearing loss diagnosis, it was very difficult for us,” says Yaleitza. Brandiel was diagnosed as deaf in one of his ears. “But Dr. Pritchett made me feel so comfortable with everything.” After some time working with Dr. Pritchett and the team at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida, Brandiel was approved for a cochlear implant. Yaleitza, though a bit nervous at first, was excited for this opportunity. Brandiel underwent a cochlear implant procedure when he was 9 years old. Yaleitza […]

RESIDENT HIGHLIGHT

Meet the Resident: Haleigh McCahon

Meet Haleigh McCahon, a second-year pediatrics resident at Nemours Children’s Hospital, whose passion for pediatrics was ignited during a heartwarming experience in medical school.

PATIENT STORIES

La Trayectoria de Ashley con Microtia

Sigue la trayectoria de Ashley Garcia, una niña de 10 años que supera la microtia con cuidado personalizado en el hospital infantil de Nemours en Delaware.

PATIENT STORIES

Beyond Expectations: Brody’s Diastrophic Dysplasia

At Marcella’s 20-week ultrasound, she learned that her unborn child, Brody, had skeletal dysplasia. This news caused a whirlwind of emotions, but little did she know that this journey would lead her to the incredible team at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, setting them on a path of resilience and discovery. With this news, Marcella dove into gathering information to understand the unique challenges that Brody might face. Although they lived in Wichita, KS, her research led her to the Nemours Children’s Orthopedics team. Brody’s first appointment at Nemours didn’t come until six months, although Marcella was in touch with the skeletal dysplasia team shortly after he was born. She connected with Colleen Ditro, DNP, CPNP who would become an integral part of Brody’s journey. As Brody came into the world, so did a definitive diagnosis of diastrophic dysplasia, a rare genetic condition that causes dwarfism. Their local NICU was ill-equipped to […]

PATIENT STORIES

A World of Difference: Sawyer’s Story

In 2023, Stephanie, a mom and homeschool teacher from Virginia, found herself expecting her fourth child. Little did she know, this journey would lead her family to Nemours Children’s Health, bringing them expert care for her newborn son, Sawyer, who was diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) a condition that affects bone strength. In someone with OI, bones may break (fracture) easily, resulting from minor trauma or no clear cause. Before Sawyer’s arrival, Chris and Stephanie’s life felt complete with their three children: Cassie, Evan, and Eli. While unexpected, the news of a new addition to the family was quickly met with surprise and excitement. The entire family eagerly prepared for their newest member’s arrival. On a whim, Stephanie decided to take advantage of an extra ultrasound through a free service that was offered at her Pregnancy Resource Center. She wanted her other children to be involved and thought this was […]

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