Patient Stories

“It’s the people and the providers’ hearts that made the difference for Mia. It’s the connections she made that helped her do what she needed to, even when it hurt, and built her physical and emotional strength, preparing all of us for a positive transition home.”

March 2024 11-year-old Mia was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS), a rare, cancerous tumor that develops in muscle cells. The ...

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“I never thought about how important blood donation is until this happened to my daughter”

Ajay Patel gained a new appreciation for the importance of blood donation after his daughter, Serena, was diagnosed with ...

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“Cancer didn’t have Shariah. Shariah had cancer—and she’s now been cancer-free for three years.”

No parent wants to hear that their child has cancer. In fact, “children” and “cancer” are two words that nobody ever wants to ...

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“We told Grace to feel her feelings and then look for the bright spot, rise up and move forward,” added mom Aubrey. “By encouraging Grace to bounce to the bottom and then come back up, she was able to truly feel the hardship and then consciously turn it into a positive, regardless of the actual outcome.”

When Grace Eline was diagnosed with a brain tumor, teams at The Valerie Fund Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at ...

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"We cannot say enough about the staff – doctors, nurses, techs, the housekeeping staff, transport personnel. They all make the kids in the hospital feel special."

When a child calls the hospital “awesome” that is quite an endorsement. One year and countless hospital visits since he was ...

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“It was a miracle."

When Keanu Taylor was diagnosed with acute myelocytic leukemia (AML), the most severe type of childhood leukemia, his family was ...

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"Everyone worked together. The doctors, nurses, social workers, everyone helped us get through this. I had lost my job during this time, so it was very hard for me and my wife. I really thank the doctors, and the whole crew. We did it."

While he may look and act like a typical fourth grader, 9-year-old Sangay is anything but average. Inside this quiet, ...

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“I really felt like Dr. Walsh truly wanted my son to be healthy. You can feel the difference at Newark Beth.”

After Open-Heart Surgery at 5 Months, the Local Boy is Thriving. Giovanni Randolph of East Orange was born with severe heart ...

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"Lilly's cancer is now in remission and she's grateful to have her childhood back."

Take a look at Lilly's journey.

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