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CHOP taking part in $14.8 million research effort into link between birth defects, childhood cancer
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CHOP doctor receives $1M 'quantum' grant for pediatric cancer research

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Cancer

Penn's new $27M center will advance breakthrough T-cell cancer therapy
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Pediatric Cancer

'Deadpool' star helps raise funds to send child to CHOP for cancer treatment
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Facing critical drug shortages, doctors must decide which kids get chemo
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Leah and Devon Still recognized with ESPY award for perseverance

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Devon Still, daughter Leah present CHOP with donation
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