Cancer and Blood Disorders patient stories

Diana’s story: Surviving cancer was only the beginning

Diana Carranza has a lot to be thankful for. At just 11 years old, she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and began treatment at Children’s Health℠ the day after Thanksgiving. But her life changed for the better when she attended Camp Esperanza, a camp aimed at providing cancer patients with a safe and supportive summer camp experience. Not only was she a camper there for four years, but she returned as a counselor at age 21 and met her husband there.