Childhood Cancer: A Parent's Guide To Solid Tumor Cancers, 2nd Edition
by Honna Janes-Hodder /
2002 / English / PDF
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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.
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.
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.
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.
