Childhood Leukemia
eBook - PDF

Childhood Leukemia

A Guide for Families, Friends & Caregivers

  1. 496 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Childhood Leukemia

A Guide for Families, Friends & Caregivers

About this book

A comprehensive guide for families navigating childhood leukemia. This updated 5th edition provides accurate medical information and powerful support for families facing childhood leukemia. It serves as a roadmap from diagnosis through treatment and beyond.

Inside, find clear explanations of leukemia, its treatment, and potential side effects. Gain insights into coping strategies, emotional support, and financial resources. Learn how to partner with the medical team and advocate for your child's needs. Real-life stories from parents offer comfort and validation.

For families, friends, and caregivers seeking to understand and support a child through leukemia, this guide offers knowledge, security, and hope. Written by Nancy Keene, a trusted advocate in childhood cancer.

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Information

Publisher
Childhood Cancer Guides
Year
2018
Edition
5
eBook ISBN
9781941089064
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
Diseases & Allergies

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Praise for Previous Editions
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Introduction
  7. 1. Diagnosis
  8. 2. Overview of Childhood Leukemia
  9. 3. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
  10. 4. Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  11. 5. Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  12. 6. Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
  13. 7. Telling Your Child and Others
  14. 8. Choosing a Treatment
  15. 9. Coping with Procedures
  16. 10. Forming a Partnership with the Medical Team
  17. 11. Hospitalization
  18. 12. Central Venous Catheters
  19. 13. Chemotherapy and Other Medications
  20. 14. Common Side Effects of Treatment
  21. 15. Radiation Therapy
  22. 16. Stem Cell Transplantation
  23. 17. Siblings
  24. 18. Family and Friends
  25. 19. Communication and Behavior
  26. 20. School
  27. 21. Sources of Support
  28. 22. Nutrition
  29. 23. Insurance, Record-keeping, and Financial Assistance
  30. 24. End of Treatment and Beyond
  31. 25. Relapse
  32. 26. Death and Bereavement
  33. Appendices
  34. Index
  35. About the Author

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