Bibliograph

Childhood leukemia, a guide for families, friends & caregivers, Nancy Keene

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Label

Childhood leukemia, a guide for families, friends & caregivers, Nancy Keene

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Childhood leukemia

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

992689012

Responsibility statement

Nancy Keene

Sub title

a guide for families, friends & caregivers

Table Of Contents

Diagnosis -- Overview of leukemia childhood -- Acute lymphoblastic leukemia -- Acute myeloid leukemia -- Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia -- Chronic myelogenous leukemia -- Telling your child and others -- Choosing a treatment -- Coping with procedures -- Forming a partnership with the medical team -- Hospitalization -- Venous catheters -- Chemotherapy and other medications -- Common side effects of treatment -- Radiation therapy -- Stem cell transplantation -- Siblings -- Family and friends -- Communication and behavior -- School -- Sources of support -- Nutrition -- Insurance, record-keeping, and financial assistance -- End of treatment and beyond -- Relapse -- Death and bereavement

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