Bibliograph

Childhood cancer, a parent's guide to solid tumor cancers, Anne Spurgeon, Nancy Keene

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Childhood cancer, a parent's guide to solid tumor cancers, Anne Spurgeon, Nancy Keene

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 515-528) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Childhood cancer

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

929331965

Responsibility statement

Anne Spurgeon, Nancy Keene

Series statement

Childhood cancer guides

Sub title

a parent's guide to solid tumor cancers

Table Of Contents

Diagnosis -- Bone sarcomas -- Liver cancers -- Neuroblastoma -- Retinoblastoma -- Soft tissue sarcomas -- Kidney tumors -- Telling your child and others -- Choosing a treatment -- Coping with procedures -- Forming a partnership with the medical team -- Hospitalization -- Venous catheters -- Surgery -- Chemotherapy -- Common side effects of treatment -- Radiation therapy -- Stem cell transplantation -- Siblings -- Family and friends -- Communications and behavior -- School -- Sources of support -- Nutrition -- Medical and financial record-keeping -- End of treatment and beyond -- Recurrence -- Death and berevement -- Appendices: Blood tests and what they mena ; Resource organizations ; Books, websites, and support groups

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