Paciente del mes: Tyler

Patient of the Month: Carmella

febrero 28, 2025 – After Carmella developed bruising and red blood dots on her skin, she was rushed to the emergency room at her local hospital in Palm Beach. Initial tests showed a low platelet count, prompting further testing. At Nicklaus Children’s Helen & Jacob Shaham Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute, Carmella was diagnosed with Severe Aplastic Anemia (AA) and required a bone marrow transplant – her little brother Angelo was a perfect match and became her donor.

La jornada de Natalie con escoliosis

diciembre 17, 2024 –

Natalie fue diagnosticada con escoliosis de inicio temprano a los 19 meses y se sometió a años de tratamiento, que incluyeron yesos, aparatos ortopédicos y tres cirugías, bajo el cuidado del Dr. Stephen G. George. A los 12 años, después de su última cirugía para corregir su columna vertebral, completó su jornada de tratamiento de 10 años y está lista para seguir adelante.

With Limb-Lengthening, Surgery Is Only the Beginning

marzo 11, 2025 – Liz, who was born with achondroplasia, had limb-lengthening surgery in January 2023 to help her gain more independence and improve her arm mobility. After months of therapy and adjustments, she reached her goal, giving her more freedom to do everyday activities without any limitations.

Aiming for Pinpoint Accuracy in Pediatric Oncological Care

diciembre 23, 2024 – As medicine continues to progress toward personalized medicine, innovative targeted therapy methodologies show promise to improve outcomes for children experiencing cancer. Through a partnership with Florida International University (FIU), the Helen & Jacob Shaham Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital offers a groundbreaking cancer treatment approach that wields the power to change cancer care forever.