Childhood Leukemia A Guide for Families,

Approximately 4,500 children and teens are diagnosed with leukemia in the United States and Canada each year. The illness and its treatment can have a devastating effect on family, friends, classmates, and the larger community. This newly updated edition of Childhood Leukemia contains the information and support parents need during this difficult time, including:

New treatments such as immunotherapy, tailoring drugs dosages to children's genetic profiles, and ways to deal with side effects.
Advice on how to cope with procedures, hospitalization, school, family, and financial issues.
Tips for forming a partnership with the medical team.
Poignant and practical stories from family members.
Updated resources for medical information, emotional support, and financial assistance.

Parents who read this book will find understandable medical information and emotional support.

Nancy Keene is the mother of a long-term survivor of high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia. A well-known writer and advocate for children with cancer, she has written and co-authored many books on topics ranging from childhood cancers to working with your doctor. Her work has appeared in publications such as Reader’s Digest, Journal of the American Medical Association, Exceptional Parent, and Coping Magazine. Nancy has been interviewed on National Public Radio (NPR), frequently speaks to professional and parent groups, and has participated in online support groups for parents of children with cancer.

Introduction

Diagnosis
Overview of Childhood Leukemia
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
Telling Your Child and Others
Choosing a Treatment
Coping with Procedures
Forming a Partnership with the Medical Team
Hospitalization
Venous Catheters
Chemotherapy and Other Medications
Common Side Effects of Treatment
Radiation Therapy
Stem Cell Transplantation
Siblings
Family and Friends
Communication and Behavior
School
Sources of Support
Nutrition
Insurance, Record-keeping, and Financial Assistance
End of Treatment and Beyond
Relapse
Death and Bereavement

Appendix A: Blood Tests and What They Mean Appendix B: Resource Organizations Appendix C: Books, Websites, and Support Groups Index

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Childhood Leukemia A Guide for Families, Friends & Caregivers

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