Meet our patients
Read stories of courage and hope.
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Meet Mateo
Mateo was referred to St. Jude for treatment after being diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancerous tumor that develops in soft tissue. Mateo continues treatment at St. Jude.
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Meet Phenix
Phenix was referred to St. Jude for treatment after being diagnosed with brain cancer at just 5 months old. He continues to receive care at St. Jude.
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Meet Adi
Adi was referred to St. Jude for treatment after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cancer of the blood and bone marrow. He is receiving treatment at St. Jude.
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Meet Samara
Samara was referred to St. Jude for treatment after being diagnosed with Wilms tumor. Samara was able to finish treatment well.
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Meet Lizbeth
Lizbeth was referred to St. Jude for treatment after being diagnosed with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare disorder of the immune system.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Explore our science
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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Clinical trial shows newborns with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) can start treatment at birth
Explore the results of a phase 2 clinical trial showing that presymptomatic newborns destined to have SMA can be safely & effectively treated with risdiplam.
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AI-informed approach to CAR design enhances bi-specific CAR T cells
Discover a computational method from St. Jude that screens theoretical chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) designs & optimizes them, which they validated in vivo.
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Structural and functional studies uncover the mechanism behind sweet taste
See how the human taste receptor TAS1R2 and TAS1R3 GPCR functions via a unique VFT domain to bind sweeteners like sucralose and advantame and elicit sweetness
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X-SCID gene therapy gives scientists rare glimpse into early immune system
Explore a special subset of early immune cells discovered using the unique opportunity to observe the immune system’s development in children cured of X-SCID.
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H5N1 found in dairy cattle retains preference for infecting birds, representing low risk to humans
Dive into new research of the avian influenza infecting dairy cattle throughout the U.S., assessing it’s risk of jumping from cows to people & spreading.
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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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.
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Chaplain Kimberly Russell uses creative talent to adapt spiritual care board for St. Jude patients
Learn how St. Jude chaplain Kimberly Russell helps non-verbal patients communicate spiritual needs.
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
Meet the staff of St. Jude, who make our lifesaving mission possible.
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From patient to mentor: A dean’s lifelong commitment to St. Jude
Former St. Jude patient Evan Ortlieb, now a dean at South Dakota State University, shares his story of resilience as part of National Cancer Survivor Month in June.
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Preschooler’s Energy Shines Despite GVHD Side Effects
After a second transplant for acute myeloid leukemia, St. Jude patient Harry Walker receives extracorporeal photopheresis for graft-versus-host disease.
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Unlocking New Treatments: Hope in Clinical Trials
Daniel Moreira specializes in rare brain and spinal tumors. Read about his work on the GLOBOTRK clinical trial as well as his advice for those thinking about joining a clinical trial.
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Joy that a Tumor Cannot Touch
Little Olivia Shulov battles seizures caused by a benign tumor. At St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, she finds hope, support, and joy in her journey.
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Global Medicines launch: A St. Jude employee’s perspective of a world-changing platform
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and World Health Organization (WHO) recently announced the launch of the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines.
Learn more about how our staff and volunteers make a difference at the hospital.
Get inspired
St. Jude Inspire takes a deeper look into the stories of St. Jude.
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St. Jude patient Braylan faced cancer like a superhero
Facing cancer, 6-year-old found strength in his favorite superheroes — and the real ones at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®.
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Mateo and his family found healing and renewed hope at St. Jude
Now in treatment, Mateo’s cancer journey is filled with progress and possibilities.
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Ukrainian girl celebrates milestone at St. Jude
Separated from her homeland by conflict, Diana found care, comfort and a path forward at St. Jude.
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St. Jude patient Gideon taking big steps on cancer journey
He gave away thousands of toy cars to kids at St. Jude. Now, the teenage cancer survivor is stepping into the spotlight and planning a trip across America — on foot.
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Watch: After cancer treatment, St. Jude patient Reid turns 18 and readies himself for college
Reid and family reflect on past days of chemotherapy and MRIs, and look toward the next chapter of their lives
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Making every precious moment count
Phenix’s family celebrates life’s special moments thanks to St. Jude.
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Bailey lives active life with sickle cell disease
St. Jude improves quality of life for young sickle cell patients with use of medicine that reduces life threatening symptoms of the disease.
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Bravery in braids: How a crocheted hat helped St. Jude patient Kinsley heal
When chemotherapy caused Kinsley’s hair to fall out, her mom crocheted her a hat with long brown yarn braids. Turns out it had magical powers.
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Watch: Patient Yike embraces joy and community with patients and care team at St. Jude
Yike has gone through chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant for acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
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Caps, gowns and elation: St. Jude hosts heartwarming kindergarten graduation
For St. Jude patients like Eri'Elle, Caleb and Yara, kindergarten graduation is an extra special milestone.
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St. Jude patient Romeo's father reflects on his son's brain tumor diagnosis and treatment
Romeo has returned to school and his dad is cherishing every moment together.
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Often dressed like her St. Jude doctor, Maizy faces leukemia with strength beyond her years
St. Jude is healing Maizy as Maizy heals her family.
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My son Josiah, a St. Jude patient, has persevered through cancer and more
The child who seems a little different may be the strongest person you’ll ever meet.
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A mother pays tribute to her daughter Bertha and thanks St. Jude
Gemima always remembers her daughter and continues to learn from her.
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Pennsylvania girl’s unsteady steps lead to brain cancer diagnosis
After treatment at St. Jude, Emery is back to her bubbly, cheery self.
