Meet our patients
Read stories of courage and hope.
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Meet Pablo Jose
Pablo Jose was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in 2021 at the age of 5 in his homeland of Guatemala. ALL is the most common type of childhood cancer.
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Meet Alejandro
Ines and Alejandro think of their son Alejandro every day. Their active and curious boy would have been near adulthood by now. They honor his memory through their commitment to St. Jude. Read more here.
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Meet Hayden
Hayden is back in Jamaica after eye cancer treatment, but he often asks his parents when they will go “home” to St. Jude where he received medical care.
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Meet Valentina
When she was 3 years old, Valentina was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Doctors immediately referred Valentina to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® and her parents instantly felt their daughter was going to get the best treatment.
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Meet Camila
Camila was diagnosed three days before her 3rd birthday with a solid cancerous tumor of the kidney. 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.
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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Universal barcodes unlock fast-paced small molecule synthesis
Learn how St. Jude scientists discovered a universal barcode in fragmentation patterns to revolutionize chemical reaction analysis and small molecule synthesis.
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Research links a genetic risk for schizophrenia to a malformed skull
See how St. Jude scientists study 22q schizophrenia disorder finding flocculus and paraflocculus growth in cerebellum curbed by lack of skull growth gene Tbx1
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Predicting cardiac issues in cancer survivors using a serum protein panel test
See how a blood serum panel of 27 proteins can accurately predict anthracycline-related cardiomyopathy risk in subclinical pediatric cancer survivors
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St. Jude appoints leading scientist to create groundbreaking Center of Excellence for Structural Cell Biology
Georgios Skiniotis, PhD, to develop and lead new center focusing on advanced imaging techniques, including cryo-ET.
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Scientists from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital listed among most cited globally
Meet the St. Jude scientists named to the 2024 list of Highly Cited Researchers produced by Clarivate, to celebrate the global influence of their discoveries.
Read about our clinical care
St. Jude has some of the world's best survival rates for some of the most aggressive childhood cancers.
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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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Thanks to a St. Jude clinical trial, Olivia and her family are living “in the now”
Over a decade of research brings a treatment to the forefront for children with low-grade gliomas. For Olivia Thatcher, that treatment came at the right time.
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Writing her story helps Indiana teen process her emotions
Through the St. Jude ChronCan study, Jinger Vincent uses creative writing to process her cancer experience.
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PFCC offers mom a way to help others, give back
Caregiver reflects on giving back to St. Jude
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Journey to the Jude: Joseph Gutierrez
The Journey to the Jude series highlights how St. Jude employees developed a passion for their careers and how that journey translates to their current roles. Read about Joseph Gutierrez, a pediatric oncology nurse
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Cultural navigator brings new level of support to international families
Cultural navigation is important in providing exceptional care for international families at St. Jude. Find out how the hospital helps these families.
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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Honoring Three Kings Day
María Antonieta and Javier's Tennessee home becomes a haven of anticipation for the Three Kings' visit, filling their daughters' stockings with joy.
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First Christmas memories made at St. Jude
María Fernanda's Christmas preparations start early. From wish lists to family traditions, discover her journey from Cuba to St. Jude and beyond.
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New Year, new joy: St. Jude families ring in the new year with their favorite traditions.
St. Jude patients Luis Martin, Lizzie and Romeo eagerly await New Year's.
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Given a second chance at life, St. Jude patient Reid makes the most of every moment
At 7, he was treated for cancer at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. Now 17, he’s inspiring others with his approach to life.
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For St. Jude patient Ashtyn, little moments in life embody big hope
She was treated at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for a cancerous brain tumor at 5. Now 11, she’s enjoying all the moments her moms were scared she wouldn’t get.
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In the hallways of St. Jude, Griffin’s mom realizes no family fights cancer alone
When Jen was weary, questioning whether she could take one more step, the walls of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® urged her on.
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Elani’s custom cookies are her family’s newest Christmas tradition
St. Jude patient cherishes special moments with family during the holidays.
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Kindness brings light to St. Jude patient Griffin’s Hanukkah family tradition
During Hanukkah, Griffin's family found hope and community at St. Jude, lighting the menorah despite cancer's challenges. A story of resilience and faith.
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St. Jude families united in gratitude
Lucas and his family celebrate Erntedankfest with gratitude and a special meal, honoring his health journey and the spirit of Thanksgiving.
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"I have become a better human being thanks to St. Jude"
Victoria, 17, finds inspiration in butterflies, reflecting her journey from a brain tumor diagnosis through treatment St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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For St. Jude patient Beckett’s family, Thanksgiving recipe adds up to gratitude for life
After Beckett was treated for brain cancer at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, his family doesn’t take anything for granted.
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This Diwali, St. Jude is ‘a blessing’ for Aditya
Aditya, a 4-year-old diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, finds hope and treatment at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital after a difficult journey.
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St. Jude supporter Arsh Pal embraces Diwali with acts of kindness
In Chicago, Arsh Pal’s home shines bright for Diwali, celebrating light over darkness. Arsh, a St. Jude supporter, sells his paintings to help kids with cancer
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In decorating for Halloween, Josiah’s family celebrates his survival and his joy.
Ever since Josiah survived rhabdomyosarcoma, every holiday is precious. This Halloween, the family is giving back to St. Jude.
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St. Jude patient and his father go through cancer journey together
Antonio's best friend is his dad, Sebastián. Their bond grew stronger as Sebastián became his bone marrow donor during Antonio's battle with acute myeloid leukemia.
