An indispensable guide for parents of children who are struck with cancer. Bracken includes much helpful data, such as a list of organizations (international, national and regional), an appendix with explanations of medical tests, and a glossary. Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer: Websters Timeline History. Bracken covers the emotional aspects, stages of acceptance, handling medical problems, dealing with the financial burden, choosing clinics or hospitals, patients' (and parents') rights, the patient at school, communicating with the patient (""Be honest""), and death. A 10-Part Course in Self-Esteem and Assertiveness for KidsPamela Espeland. The third section describes ways of coping. She also writes here of dealing with pain, infection, and rehabilitation during treatment. Part two covers treatments in further detail: surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and new methods such as bone-marrow treatment and immunotherapy. In section one, she discusses different types of cancer that generally afflict children, their symptoms, treatments, risks and side effects. Oxford University Press, 1986 A comprehensive road map for. The fruits of her labor is this in-depth, fact-filled book. Children with Cancer: A Comprehensive Reference Guide for Parents by Jeanne Munn Bracken. Bracken compiled the information for this book after her infant daughter was diagnosed as having cancer (the child survived). Possible clean ex-library copy, with their stickers and or stamps. Very minimal writing or notations in margins not affecting the text. Light rubbing wear to cover, spine and page edges. An excellent and comprehensive reference guide for parents of children with cancer, written by a research librarian. Children With Cancer: A Comprehensive Reference Guide for Parents by Jeanne Munn Bracken.
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