Childhood Leukemia 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 proc
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 andThis 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.Obtaining a basic understanding of topics such as medical terminology, how drugs work, common side effects of chemotherapy, and how to work 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 make one feel less alone.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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[PDF] ↠ Unlimited ☆ Childhood Leukemia : by Nancy Keene ✓
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Nancy Keene
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[PDF] ↠ Unlimited ☆ Childhood Leukemia : by Nancy Keene ✓
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Published :2019-03-16T01:08:37+00:00
Nancy, a well known writer and advocate for hospitalized children, has written and co authored twelve consumer health books on topics ranging from childhood illnesses to working with your doctor Her work has appeared in publications including Reader s Digest, Journal of the American Medical Association, Exceptional Parent, and Coping Magazine She served as chair of the patient advocacy committee of a consortium of 350 children s hospitals and on a U.S Food and Drug Administration FDA committee that reviewed medications given to ill children Her mission is to help families of sick or injured kids find their way through the medical maze one step at a time She spends her free time cooking fancy meals, kayaking in the Salish Sea, and hiking with her dogs Winnie and Ari She always has a book close at hand.