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Childhood Leukemia: A Guide for Families, Friends & Caregivers
Childhood Leukemia: A Guide for Families, Friends & Caregivers
Childhood Leukemia: A Guide for Families, Friends & Caregivers
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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.
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Release dateApr 1, 2018
ISBN9781941089118
Childhood Leukemia: A Guide for Families, Friends & Caregivers
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Nancy Keene

Nancy Keene is the author of several books on childhood cancer. Her 21-year-old daughter was diagnosed with high-risk leukemia at age 3. Nancy was the first chair of the patient advocacy committee of the Children's Oncology Group, a research organization of pediatric cancer specialists from hospitals across the United States, Canada, and Australia. She is a popular speaker at professional and family conferences on childhood cancer and medical communication.

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