Childhood Leukemia: A Guide for Families, Friends & Caregivers

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.

Author: Nancy Keene
Publisher: Childhood Cancer Guides
Published: 05/01/2018
Pages: 496
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.00lbs
Size: 9.19h x 7.00w x 2.19d
ISBN13: 9781941089040
ISBN10: 1941089046
BISAC Categories:
- Health & Fitness | Diseases | Cancer
- Health & Fitness | Children's Health

About the Author
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.