Meet our patients
Read stories of courage and hope.
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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.
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Meet Declynn
At just 19 months old, Declynn was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a type of blood cancer. She is now more than halfway through her two-and-a-half-year treatment plan. Read her story.
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Meet Noah
Noah was a straight-A student who loved school. But shortly after starting 5th grade, his handwriting changed and his vision blurred. He was later diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a cancerous brain tumor.
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Meet Erma
Erma was referred to St. Jude and diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a cancer that often begins in the nerve tissue. Here, she found hope and care. Read her story.
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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St. Jude redesignated as WHO Collaborating Centre for Childhood Cancer
Redesignation as the only WHO Collaborating Centre dedicated to pediatric cancer demonstrates shared commitment in advancing childhood cancer care together globally
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Study uncovers how cells identify and silence unwanted jumping genes
See how cells prevent invading jumping gene transposon expression in fission yeast using RNA interference and heterochromatin to silence them.
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Hidden small RNA determines if cholera bacterium can infect humans
Learn how an RNA hiding mostly within another gene controls which environment Vibrio cholerae bacteria thrives in, which could improve prediction & prevention.
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St. Jude researcher Hongbo Chi, PhD, elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Learn why the National Academy of Sciences elected St. Jude immunologist Hongbo Chi, PhD, a leader in immunology and immunometabolism, to their membership.
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Blood stem cells evade immunity in aplastic anemia by similar genetic mutations arising independently
Explore new research showing that blood stem cells use multiple, independent mutations to escape autoimmunity, but these clones don’t increase cancer risk.
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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Gene Therapy Cures Young Chef’s Sickle Cell Disease
Donte, a St. Jude patient with sickle cell disease, is cured using gene therapy.
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Welcome Home: St. Jude Care Keeps Huntsville Family Connected
Receiving trusted care and treatment at the St. Jude Clinic in Huntsville has made a meaningful difference for Hannah and her family.
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From Jamaica to St. Jude: Collaborative Care for Wilms Tumor
When Braelynn needed care for Wilms tumor, doctors in Jamaica contacted St. Jude. Working together helped her start treatment fast.
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Family, genomics and a first-of-its-kind treatment to cure neuroblastoma
St. Jude represents hope for many, but receiving treatment at the hospital can also mean leaving behind something dear: home. Read about Maria, who came to Memphis from the Philippines to receive treatment at St. Jude.
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A Family’s Choice Advances Cancer Care
Learn how the family of a St. Jude patient decided to participate in the SJALL23H clinical trial to reduce leukemia recurrence.
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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Even during lymphoma treatment at St. Jude, Owen crafted beautiful wood and metal goods
His family thanks the people who helped along the way: “They made a difference.”
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Teen’s St. Jude journey drew this mother and daughter closer together
Through her St. Jude journey, Jasmine leaned on her mom — and inspired her in return.
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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."
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Lucy is back home — walking, talking and playing piano — after brain cancer treatment at St. Jude
The little girl’s progress highlights her incredible perseverance and the power of specialized treatment at St. Jude.
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Making the Most of a Second Chance
After his daughter’s rare cancer diagnosis, a father reflects on fear, gratitude and how St. Jude transformed their family forever.
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At St. Jude, Erma’s family turned cancer treatment into a year of celebration
Through treatment parties and small acts of play, one family decided that even a year defined by cancer could still belong to a 4 year old.
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Mia Valentina’s mom treasures every moment after her daughter’s brain cancer treatment at St. Jude.
The soon-to-be teen is now navigating new routines, friendship and big feelings.
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Reagan loves pink and speaks her mind — and her St. Jude treatment is reshaping her parents’ lives
Reagan’s pink-powered charm lifts everyone around her.
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A love that transcends
Karla and her family keep honoring the life of their youngest son, Thiago, through everyday rituals, shared memories and deep gratitude for St. Jude.
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A Year of Hope and Healing, thanks to St. Jude
With a resilient spirit and lifesaving care, Aditya and his family move forward with gratitude.
