This parent guide contains detailed medical information about leukaemia and the various treatment options and 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 leukaemia and its treatments. Obtaining a basic ...
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This parent guide contains detailed medical information about leukaemia and the various treatment options and 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 leukaemia and its treatments. 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 leukaemic 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 comfort. Parents who read this book will encounter medical facts simply explained, advice to ease their daily life, and tools to be a strong advocate for their child. This third edition contains significant updates to the information on treatments, chemotherapy drugs, bone marrow transplants, coping with side effects, and resources. It also contains a personal treatment summary and long-term follow-up guide for your child to keep as a permanent record.
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Add this copy of Childhood Leukemia: a Guide for Families, Friends & to cart. $13.20, like new condition, Sold by In Other Words Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Plymouth, DEVON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2002 by O'Reilly & Associates.
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As New. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 506pp. Probably the most comprehensive resource available for parents and caregivers of children diagnosed with leukemia, despite US focus. Parents will find medical facts simply explained, advice to ease their daily life, and tools to be a strong advocate for their child.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 900grams, ISBN: 9780596500153.
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