Childhood Leukemia - Nancy Keene

This most complete parent guide available 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 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 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.