{"product_id":"childhood-leukemia-a-guide-for-families-friends-caregivers-9781941089040","title":"Childhood Leukemia: A Guide for Families, Friends","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 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:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew treatments such as immunotherapy, tailoring drugs dosages to children's genetic profiles, and ways to deal with side effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvice on how to cope with procedures, hospitalization, school, family, and financial issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for forming a partnership with the medical team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoignant and practical stories from family members.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated resources for medical information, emotional support, and financial assistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eParents who read this book will find understandable medical information and emotional support.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiagnosis \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverview of Childhood Leukemia \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcute Lymphoblastic Leukemia \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcute Myeloid Leukemia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChronic Myelogenous Leukemia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelling Your Child and Others \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing a Treatment \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoping with Procedures \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForming a Partnership with the Medical Team \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHospitalization \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenous Catheters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemotherapy and Other Medications \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Side Effects of Treatment \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadiation Therapy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStem Cell Transplantation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSiblings \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily and Friends \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunication and Behavior \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchool \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSources of Support \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNutrition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsurance, Record-keeping, and Financial Assistance \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd of Treatment and Beyond \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelapse \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeath and Bereavement \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Blood Tests and What They Mean Appendix B: Resource Organizations Appendix C: Books, Websites, and Support Groups Index \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Childhood Cancer Guides","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49536269386071,"sku":"9781941089040","price":24.26,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781941089040.jpg?v=1731901654","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/childhood-leukemia-a-guide-for-families-friends-caregivers-9781941089040","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}