Meet our patients
Read stories of courage and hope.
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Meet Nova
St. Jude patient Nova was diagnosed with sickle cell disease when she was a newborn. Read her story.
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Meet Emmanuel
Emmanuel was diagnosed with a brain mass later identified as medulloblastoma. Referred to St. Jude, he received treatment and found hope. Read his story.
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Meet Charlye
At just 9 months old, Charlye was diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma. Discover how St. Jude helped him through treatment. Read his story.
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Meet Emma
Emma always imagined becoming a teacher because she loves kids. After her experience at St. Jude being treated for medulloblastoma, she hopes to become a child life specialist so she can support kids through medical procedures like the ones she went through.
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Meet Crosslyn
Crosslyn holds several rodeo pageant titles and competed at the age of 11, shortly before it was discovered that she suffered from a rare and aggressive form of cancer called ATRT. She was referred to St. Jude for treatment.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
St. Jude shares the breakthroughs it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children.
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U.S. News & World Report ranks St. Jude among top three outstanding pediatric cancer hospitals
St. Jude ranked in top three outstanding pediatric hospitals in the U.S.
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AI-informed AdaptiveFlow redefines large-scale cloud computing for drug discovery
See how a machine-learning drug discovery platform for ultra-large virtual screenings called AdaptiveFlow guides the rational selection for deeper exploration
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Findings demonstrate how mutation disrupts cell development, driving region-specific brain tumors
Discover how St. Jude researchers uncovered how regional differences in the developing brain shape diffuse midline glioma formation.
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Removing immune ‘brake’ improves CAR T–cell therapy for osteosarcoma
Explore a cellular immunotherapy that controlled relapsed bone cancer and prevented metastasis in model systems, setting the foundation for a clinical trial.
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Single-cell atlas reveals how spinal neurons help coordinate walking and other rhythmic movements
Explore new St. Jude research uncovering a special set of interneurons that governs how the brain controls the speed of certain repetitive body movements.
Read about our clinical care
St. Jude leads more clinical trials for childhood cancer than any other hospital in the U.S.
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Sandra Castejón Ramirez, MD
Sandra Castejón Ramirez, MD, is a postdoctoral fellow at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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St. Jude achieves Magnet® designation for nursing services for the second time
Magnet® designation is the highest honor bestowed in nursing and serves as a benchmark for patients to measure the quality of nursing care they can expect to receive at a hospital.
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St. Jude recognized as clinical care center for rare von Hippel-Lindau syndrome
St. Jude is the first and only VHL Alliance-recognized Clinical Care Center dedicated solely to children.
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St. Jude Paws at Play program celebrates first anniversary
The hospital’s Paws at Play program celebrates its anniversary. View some of Puggle’s and Huckleberry’s adventures from the past year.
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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to begin constructing new patient housing facility
Domino’s announced that it is committing to raise $100 million for St. Jude during the next 10 years.
A bust of Danny Thomas on the St. Jude campus
Success in life has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It's what you do for others.
Read about our history and our founder, entertainer Danny Thomas.
Making a difference
Read the inspiring stories of St. Jude staff and patients who shape our lifesaving mission.
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How St. Jude Has Helped Transform Sickle Cell Disease Care
Discover how St. Jude transformed sickle cell disease care through groundbreaking research, innovative treatments, and compassionate patient care.
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Support When Care Moves Closer to Home
Going home for treatment can feel stressful for families. Jacky Zanders helps make that change easier.
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The Power of Positivity and Connection
Former patient and St. Jude staff member, Ted Van Ausdell, shares how he uses his experience as a cancer survivor to connect with patients.
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How Nursing Excellence Changes Lives at St. Jude
See how compassionate nursing care helped Bella through cancer treatment and earned St. Jude Magnet Recognition with Distinction.
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When joining a clinical trial, family becomes part of the team
Meet Weston, a patient being treated on an innovative St. Jude clinical trial to better match children with the therapy that will work best for their cancer.
Learn more about our inspiring patients and staff.
Get inspired
St. Jude Inspire takes a deeper look into the stories of St. Jude.
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Ammachi’s love and recipes nourished Rahul through brain tumor treatment
St. Jude provided advanced care while Rahul’s grandmother provided comfort and home-cooked meals.
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Felicity's tale: From a devastating diagnosis to a childhood full of magic
Diagnosed at just 4 months old, Felicity received specialized treatment and support at St. Jude, that has given her the chance to grow into the vibrant, creative girl she is today.
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Watch: This St. Jude Hero runs for a cause that became her own
Mom's support of St. Jude turned personal when her daughter was diagnosed with cancer.
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Care beyond treatment: the compassion we found at St. Jude
Far from our home in Mexico, we found support, understanding and people who made us feel we were never alone.
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A generation of hope
A father who lost an eye to cancer counts on St. Jude as his son faces the same risk — and the same loss.
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Back in the swing of life: Maddox’s return to baseball after cancer
Diagnosed with leukemia at 8 and sidelined for months, Maddox returned to the baseball field — and the moment he’d been dreaming about since treatment began.
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St. Jude mom reflects on the gift of watching her son play again after brain cancer
What matters most isn’t winning. It’s getting to be a kid.
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How Charlye's mom found hope during childhood cancer treatment
In a heartfelt letter, Sarvia reflects on her son's cancer journey and the care, faith and support that carried her through.
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Not even the sky is the limit for Slater
Watching a St. Jude cancer survivor launch into space, Slater and his family glimpse a future once unimaginable — and full of possibility.
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‘They know each other’s pain’
St. Jude helps two sisters manage complications of sickle cell disease together with hope and resilience.
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When every milestone matters
As a dad, walking alongside my son after cancer has taught me that even the smallest victories can change our lives.
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Steady healing after brain cancer treatment
Following treatment at St. Jude, Emmanuel grows stronger every day.
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A dad remembers the dance he shared with his daughter Aylin on her quinceañera
Paul dreams of seeing his daughter reach her full potential after treatment at St. Jude.
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After childhood cancer, my daughter found her calling in baking
At St. Jude, Claire discovered baking as an expression of love. Now we’re building a business together, sharing that love with our community.
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Sebastian dreams of helping others after cancer treatment
St. Jude patient hopes to study psychology and support other kids facing cancer: “A diagnosis doesn't define you."
