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A Special Connection: Team Approach Helps Autistic Cancer Patient
After months of treatment for 22-year-old Cory Neff’s acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) were unsuccessful, he was transferred to UH Rainbow for specialized care and an innovative immunotherapy treatment.
Clinical Trial Helps Manage Child’s Inherited Bleeding Disorder
Amilion recently lost a tooth and experienced almost no bleeding – a big deal for a kid with a serious bleeding disorder. Learn how Amilion is treated by Dr. Sanjay Ahuja and the Hemostasis and Thrombosis (HTC) team at UH Rainbow.
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Young Patient's Cancer Care Journey Inspires Her Own Future
High school senior Morgan Krek was initially diagnosed with a bone infection. After she didn’t respond to typical treatment, UH Rainbow doctors continued searching for answers. They discovered a rare type of bone cancer called Ewing’s sarcoma.
Youngster Gets Second Chance at Life with Bone Marrow Transplant
Quentin’s life was threatened by sickle cell disease, an inherited disorder he was diagnosed with at birth. Today, he is cured of the disease, thanks to a bone marrow transplant and subsequent care at UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital.
Teen Fights Cancer 3 Times with Help from Family, Friends and Care Team
Lauren knows pediatric cancer all too well: she’s been fighting for 13 years. Throughout her battle with pediatric cancer, Lauren has relied heavily on her friends, family and second family – the doctors and hospital staff.
Advances in Cancer Research and Treatment Help Girl Fight Leukemia
As a young child, Delaney loved to spend time with horses, but that all changed when she and her family visited Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, where they were told Delaney had Leukemia.
Local Man Beats Leukemia for the 2nd Time at Age 23
Chagrin Falls native Sam Tippit was preparing for the opportunity of a lifetime: he was heading to Montana to join a minor league baseball team. But a check-up revealed Sam, already a cancer survivor at age 23, had relapsed.
College Student Who Battled a Brain Tumor Is Now Inspired to Help Other Cancer Patients
Gina Cortese was a 20-year-old college student when she first felt a numbness in her left toe. When her leg gave out during class one day, she knew something was very wrong. An MRI revealed Gina had a mass in her brain.