{"product_id":"childhood-leukemia-a-guide-for-families-friends-caregivers-paperback","title":"Childhood Leukemia: A Guide for Families, Friends \u0026 Caregivers - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNancy Keene\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproximately 4,500 children and teens are diagnosed with leukemia in the United States and Canada each year. The illness and its treatment can have a devastating effect on family, friends, classmates, and the larger community. This newly updated edition of Childhood Leukemia contains the information and support parents need during this difficult time, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew treatments such as immunotherapy, tailoring drugs dosages to children's genetic profiles, and ways to deal with side effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvice on how to cope with procedures, hospitalization, school, family, and financial issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for forming a partnership with the medical team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoignant and practical stories from family members.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated resources for medical information, emotional support, and financial assistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eParents who read this book will find understandable medical information and emotional support.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNancy Keene\u003c\/b\u003e is the mother of a long-term survivor of high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia. A well-known writer and advocate for children with cancer, she has written and co-authored many books on topics ranging from childhood cancers to working with your doctor. Her work has appeared in publications such as \u003ci\u003eReader's Digest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJournal of the American Medical Association\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eExceptional Parent\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCoping Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. Nancy has been interviewed on National Public Radio (NPR), frequently speaks to professional and parent groups, and has participated in online support groups for parents of children with cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 496\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.19 x 9.19 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769862160672,"sku":"9781941089040","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/59d8efb2821c5b74143d7d863f961b1b.webp?v=1780358528","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/childhood-leukemia-a-guide-for-families-friends-caregivers-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}