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Peyton

Mom’s ‘gut feeling’ leads to daughter’s cancer diagnosis, treatment at UC Davis

Peyton, a sassy, spirited girl who had endless energy was just not herself, so her mom took the then 3-year-old into the local urgent care clinic near their home and insisted on a blood test.

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Isaac Franco

Isaac’s story: A boy with leukemia and his family’s drive to save his life

Our pediatric oncologists helped Isaac replace chemotherapy and bed rest with the freedom to be a kid again.

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Darren and his UC Davis Children’s Hospital team – R. Lor Randall, Raminta Theriault and Judas Kelley (left to right) – celebrate after surgery.

Michigan boy’s life and limb saved by UC Davis care team

Osteosarcoma meant 11-year-old Darren would likely lose his leg. But his family sought hope and another opinion.

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Jessenia Muro

10-year-old girl fights leukemia battle with resilience, grace

Jessenia Muro looks forward to next chapter, after year of chemotherapy.

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