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<p>This most complete parent guide covers not only detailed and precise medical information about leukemia and the various treatment options, but also day-to-day practical advice on how to cope with procedures, hospitalization, family and friends, school, social and financial issues, communication, feelings, and, if therapy is not successful, the difficult issues of death and bereavement. Woven among the medical details and the practical advice are the voices of parents and children who have lived with leukemia and its treatments. As many parents have already found, advice from "veteran" parents can be a lifeline.</p> <p>Obtaining a basic understanding of topics such as medical terminology, how drugs work, common side effects of chemotherapy, and how to work more effectively with medical personnel can only improve the quality of life for the whole family suffering along with their leukemic child. Having parents describe their own emotional ups and downs, how they coped, and how they molded their family life around hospitalizations can be a tremendous comfort. Just knowing that there are other kids on chemotherapy who refuse to eat anything but tacos or who have frequent rages can m

Who reads Childhood Leukemia: A Guide for Families, Friends and Caregivers?

Author

Keene, Nancy

Publisher

Patient-Centered Guides

Published

2002

Language

EN

ISBN

9780596500153

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Health & Fitness, Medical, Fiction

Rating

4.56 / 5 (22 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14