Patient Stories

Hematology / Oncology Patients and Families Share Experiences

The Hematology / Oncology Division at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is changing the outcomes for our patients and their families. As part of our belief in the compassionate, respectful family-centered care of every patient and family, we understand that the best reassurance and support for our families comes from stories shared by other families in similar situations.

Here are some stories of Cincinnati Children's patients and their families who have battled cancer, blood and immune disorders.

Sarah was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma at age 9.

At age 9, Sarah was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, a form of bone cancer.

 Brianna was diagnosed with leukemia when she was just a baby.

At age 9 months, Brianna was diagnosed with leukemia and underwent a bone marrow transplant at age 1.

Read how JD learned how to self-infuse for his hemophilia.

Diagnosed with hemophilia, JD did not know how to self-infuse, which kept him from things he enjoyed.

 Mimi was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia at 5 months.

When Mimi was 5 months old, she was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia.

Read about some Hematology / Oncology patients that were recently featured in the news. Read more Cincinnati Children's patient and family stories.

Contact the Division of Hematology / Oncology.