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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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Cancer Care

Pediatric cancer diagnosis leads to panic, then relief for local family

Christina knew her toddler was ill and tried to get answers. But it wasn’t until she took her daughter to the UC Davis Pediatric Emergency Room that she would finally know for sure what was wrong – Emily had cancer.

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Cancer Care

Facility dog Daniels doles out affection and comfort to teen with brain cancer

We will forever hold Daniels dear in our hearts as her ‘only wonderful thing about this whole ordeal.’

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Cancer Care

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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Cancer Care

A spunky girl with a smile that melts hearts

Testimonial submitted by Vanessa Wright-Gosnell, Madelyn’s mom

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Cancer Care

BayKids Studios helps Taylor heal through filmmaking

Taylor was in the hospital for nine days with typhilitus. Mimi from Bay Kids came in and asked Taylor if she wanted to make a movie. Taylor was very weak and tired so she said no.

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Surgery

Nationally ranked orthopaedic care shows that miracles do exist

“The best thing we could have done was gone to UC Davis for treatment because they helped him in so many different ways. He's going on two years cancer free and using his pros

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Cancer Care

Fritz's Battle with Leukemia

“We truly felt like we were living our worst nightmare. However, the (UC Davis Children’s Hospital) team of nurses, doctors, care coordinators and Child Life team...instantly made us feel right at home.”

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