Childhood Leukemia: A Guide for Families, Friends & Caregivers (Childhood Cancer Guides) Approximately 3,300 children are diagnosed with leukemia in the United States each year. • Updated resources for medical information, emotional support, and financial assistance. Author Nancy Kee
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| Title | : | Childhood Leukemia: A Guide for Families, Friends & Caregivers (Childhood Cancer Guides) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.83 (658 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1941089054 |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 503 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2010-02-01 |
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Editorial : From the Publisher This most complete parent guide available covers not only detailed and precise medical information about leukemia and the various treatment options, but also day-to-day practical advice on how to cope with procedures, hospitalization, family and friends, school, social and financial issues, communication, feelings and, if therapy is not successful, the difficult issues of death and bereavement. Woven among the medical details and the practical advice are the voices of parents and children who have lived with leukemia and its treatments. As many parents have already found, advice from "veteran" parents can be a lifeline. Obtaining a basic understanding of topics such as medical terminology, how drugs work, common side effects of chemotherapy, and how to work more effectively with medical personnel can only improve the quality of life for the whole family suffering along with their leukemic child. Having parents describe their own emtional ups and downs, how they coped
Approximately 3,300 children are diagnosed with leukemia in the United States each year. The illness and its treatment can have a devastating effect on family, friends, schoolmates, and the larger community. This newly updated edition of Childhood Leukemia contains the information and support parents need during this difficult time. Author Nancy Keene provides parents and family members with: • Updates on treatment, including stem cell transplants, information about tailoring drugs dosages to children’s genetic profiles, and new methods for dealing with side effects. • Practical advice on how to cope with medical procedures, hospitalization, school, family, and financial issues. • Suggestion son ways to form a partnership with the medical team. • Stories from family members who have coped with leukemia and its treatments. • Updated resources for medical information, emotional support, and financial assistance. • A pull out medical record-keeper. Pare
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