This second edition of the most complete parent guide available, features detailed and precise medical information about solid tumor childhood cancers, including neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, liver tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, and bone sarcomas. In addition, it offers 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 cancer 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 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 lives, and tools to be strong advocates for their child. It also contains a personal treatment summary and long-term follow-up guide for your child to keep as a permanent record.

Childhood Cancer: A Parents Guide to Solid Tumor Cancers

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Keene, Nancy

Janes-Hodder, Honna

Diseases & Physical Ailments

Childhood Cancer Guides

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. 
 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. 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.

Childhood Leukemia: A Guide for Families, Friends & Caregivers

Patient Centered Guides

More than 270,000 children, teens, and adults in the Untied States are survivors of childhood cancer. The surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and stem cell transplants used to cure children can affect growing bodies and developing minds. If survivors know of these potential problems, they can take steps to identify, cope with, or treat them early if they do develop. The second edition of Childhood Cancer Survivors charts the territory for survivors by providing state-of-the-art information about: 
<ul>
<li>Medical late effects from treatment </li>
<li>Emotional aspects of surviving cancer </li>
<li>Schedules for follow-up care </li>
<li>Challenges in the heathcare system </li>
<li>Lifestyle choices to maximize health </li>
<li>Discrimination in employment of insurance</li>
</ul> Authors Keene, Hobbie, and Ruccione are experts in the field of childhood cancer. They have written, spoken, and advocated about all aspects of survivorship. Importantly, they have also talked to hundreds of survivors, with a wide range of issues and triumphs, and have included many of their stories. Woven throughout the text are stories from more than 100 survivors and parents. Authors Nancy Keene, Wendy Hobbie, and Kathy Ruccione are experts in the field of childhood cancer. Keene is the mother of a survivor of childhood leukemia and the author of several books including Childhood Leukemia, Childhood Cancer, Educating the Child with Cancer, and Chemo, Craziness &amp; Comfort. Hobbie is coordinator of the Long-Term Follow-Up Clinic at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Ruccione is Co-Director of the HOPE (Hematology-Oncology Psychosocial and Education) Program in the Childrens Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.

Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Practical Guide to Your Future

Hobbie, Wendy

Ruccione, Kathy

A diagnosis of cancer in a child is scary and confusing for every member of the family. "Chemo, Craziness, and Comfort" provides clear explanations and practical advice for children ages 6-12. Warm and funny illustrations help the child (and parents) make sense of cancer and it's treatment.

Chemo, craziness & comfort: My book about childhood cancer

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation

Educating the Child with Cancer: A Guide for Parents and Teachers

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundati

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 more than 150 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, common side effects of chemotherapy, and how to interpret blood counts can help improve quality of life for the whole family. Learning how to develop a partnership with your child's physician can vastly increase a family's peace of mind. Hearing parents describe their own emotional ups and downs, how they coped, and how they molded their family life around hospitalizations is a tremendous comfort. Just knowing that there are other kids on chemotherapy who refuse to eat anything but tacos or who have frequent rages makes 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 fourth edition contains significant updates to the information on treatments (including tailoring treatments to children's individual genetic profiles), chemotherapy drugs, stem cell 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.

Childhood Leukemia (Patient Centered Guides)

More than 325,000 children, teens, and adults in the United States are survivors of childhood cancer. The surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and stem cell transplants used to cure children can affect growing bodies and developing minds. If survivors know of these potential problems, they can take steps to identify, cope with, or treat them early if they do develop. 
 The third edition of Childhood Cancer Survivors charts the territory for survivors by providing state-of-the-art information about: 
<ul>
<li>Medical late effects from treatment</li> <li>Emotional aspects of surviving cancer</li> <li>Schedules for follow-up care</li> <li>Challenges in the heathcare system</li> <li>Lifestyle choices to maximize health</li> <li>Discrimination in employment or insurance</li> </ul>
 Woven throughout the text are stories from more than 100 survivors and parents. Authors Keene, Hobbie, and Ruccione are experts in the field of childhood cancer. Keene is the mother of a survivor of childhood leukemia and the author of several books including Childhood Leukemia, Childhood Cancer, Educating the Child with Cancer, and Chemo, Craziness &amp; Comfort. Hobbie is Associate Director of the Cancer Survivorship Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Ruccione is Co-Director of the HOPE (Hematology-Oncology Psychosocial and Education) Program in the Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

Getting the best healthcare in today's world requires that you participate in the process. Working with Your Doctor: Getting the Healthcare You Deserve will help you to be your own advocate, to get the very vest in healthcare, and to have the best possible relationship with your doctors. It will show you how to become an assertive, but understanding, medical care consumer.Medical treatments are more complex than ever, and there are almost always options, especially for chronic conditions. You often receive care from several doctors, either because you have conditions that require specialists or because you receive treatment through a group practice or HMO.This book contains stories from both doctors and patients -- medical "frequent fliers," who share, in their own words, the lessons and strategies they have learned in their medical journeys. These first-hand accounts are a reminder that with the right tools we can maneuver through the often complicated maze of medical information and get the best care available. We don't waste any energy railing against "the system" or demonizing doctors. Instead, we give you in-depth, practical information on:
<ul>
<li> Finding the right doctor </li>
<li> Communication and mutual decision-making</li>
<li> Rights and responsibilities of the physician and patient </li>
<li> Problem solving and handling conflict</li>
<li> Questions to ask about tests, drugs, and surgery </li>
<li> Researching medical literature and talking with your doctor about what you find</li>
<li> Options for taking action if you've been wronged </li>
</ul>Being well informed can protect you against mistakes or bad care.Working with Your Doctor: Getting the Healthcare You Deserve guides you through the medical care environment and is an education for even the most savvy healthcare consumer.

Working With Your Doctor: Getting the Healthcare You Deserve: Getting the Healthcare You Deserve (Patient Centered Guides)

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More than 250,000 children, teens, and adults are survivors of childhood cancer. The present high rate of cure for childhood cancer is a cause for celebration--children and their families faced adversity and triumphed. The surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy used to cure children can affect growing bodies and developing minds. If young people know of these potential problems, they can take steps to identify, cope with, or treat them early if they do develop. Childhood Cancer Survivors charts the territory of long-term survivorship: 
<ul>
<li>Emotional aspects of surviving cancer </li> <li>Challenges for relationships; fertility concerns</li> <li>Follow-up schedules for health monitoring</li> <li>Self-care and lifestyle issues</li> <li>Transition from pediatric to adult care</li> <li>Overcoming discrimination in employment or insurance</li> </ul>
Authors Keene, Hobbie, and Ruccione are experts in the field of childhood cancer. They have written, spoken, and advocated about all aspects of survivorship. Importantly, they have also talked to hundreds of survivors, with a wide range of issues and triumphs, and have included many of their stories. Includes medical history record-keeper.

O'Reilly & Associates

Millions of parents take a child to the hospital each year, whether for stitches, outpatient surgery, or longer stays. Children who are reassured about what lies ahead have less anxiety and cope more easily with procedures and treatments. Well-prepared parents can be calm and effective advocates for their children in a situation that can otherwise be traumatic.Resources for parents (and children) are slim. In many bookstores and libraries, the only book that comes close is Curious George Goes to the Hospital. No books are available to answer anxious parents' questions and provide information and reassurance.Your Child in the Hospital is a practical book of tips and wisdom from veteran parents that will help make any hospital stay easier. Topics covered include:
<ul>
<li> Preparing your child</li>
<li> Going to the emergency room</li>
<li> Dealing with doctors</li>
<li> Making the most of the room and facility</li>
<li> Coping with procedures (to minimize discomfort and trauma)</li>
<li> Keeping family life going</li>
<li> Keeping in touch with school</li>
<li> Handling insurance claims</li>
<li> Getting financial assistance</li>
</ul>The second edition features a journal where your child can note personal experiences, opening communication, giving the child a measure of control, and allow the parent a window into the child's experience.Venturing into a hospital is like taking a trip to a foreign land. If parents tuck this book into their child's suitcase, they will have at their fingertips an essential guide for their hospital journey. Commonsense advice and poignant tales from seasoned parents will help increase parents' peace of mind, allowing them to dispel their child's fears and concerns.

Your Child in the Hospital: A Practical Guide for Parents, 2nd Edition (Patient Centered Guides)

Prentice, Rachel

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Books by Keene, Nancy

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Childhood Cancer: A Parents Guide to Solid Tumor Cancers

Childhood Leukemia: A Guide for Families, Friends & Caregivers

Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Practical Guide to Your Future

Chemo, craziness & comfort: My book about childhood cancer

Educating the Child with Cancer: A Guide for Parents and Teachers

Childhood Leukemia (Patient Centered Guides)

Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Practical Guide to Your Future

Working With Your Doctor: Getting the Healthcare You Deserve: Getting the Healthcare You Deserve (Patient Centered Guides)

Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Practical Guide to Your Future

Your Child in the Hospital: A Practical Guide for Parents, 2nd Edition (Patient Centered Guides)