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A cancer patient from Houston returns to Texas Children’s Hospital as a nurse.

Here’s a touching story from Houston: Kristen Waller — once a baby patient at Texas Children’s Hospital — has returned to the same place where her life began, now as a nurse. She’s working in the Cancer & Hematology Center alongside the very oncologist who treated her when she had a germ cell tumor as an infant
Key highlights:
A journey of two battles: Kristen faced cancer twice — first as a child battling a germ cell tumor, and then in late 2022 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Each time, she completed treatment and celebrated by ringing the hospital’s bell
Full circle at Texas Children’s: Raised by the incredible care she received, Kristen dreamed of giving back. Today, she’s on staff, fulfilling that dream by working with the same doctor who once treated her — Dr. Murali Chintagumpala
Driven by empathy: Kristen shares, “My job is my biggest passion… the kids are what brings me back here every day.” Her childhood doctor echoes the sentiment, praising not just her technical skills, but her natural ability to connect with patients and families
Her story is inspiring — a powerful testament to resilience, hope, and the profound bond between patient and healer. Would you like to hear more stories like Kristen’s or learn about how Texas Children’s supports cancer survivors today?
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