Product Description
This complete parent quide not only offers detailed and precise medical information about leukemia, but also day-to-day practical advice on how to cope with procedures, hospitalization, family and friends, school, and social, emotional, and financial issues. Obtaining a basic understanding of 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. And stories from “veteran” parents who describe their emotional ups and downs, how they coped, and how they molded their family life around hospitalizations can be a tremendous comfort… More >>
I have been a survivor of ALL Leukemia for 23 years now, and really wish there were books like this then. But now is when all these books are coming out, I am trying to find a book or information on how long term survivors can cope with the long term issues we face.
Topics like planning for college, buying a home, saving for retirement. These are issues my mother addressed with me, and now it is too late to start addressing these issues for me. For others it is not to late. We are surviving longer, and this is a new arena for the doctors and social workers need to address.
Rating: 4 / 5
If you are in the sad position to need facts about childhood leukemia this book is an excellent reference and has been highly recommended by many doctors. It is well referenced, easily understood and will give you much of the information you need to walk this [sad, anxiety laden, tear-filled] path with your family and friends.
Rating: 5 / 5
A great help. Full of factual information and practical tips from parents who’ve “been there.” It’s a valuable resource for those of us who have a child who has been diagnosed with leukemia.
Rating: 5 / 5
I was loaned the 2nd Edition in the hospital after our son was diagnosed with ALL. This book is so valuable to the family to help you learn and weather through all the processes you could face during this difficult time. I knew I had to have my own copy and bought a second copy of the 3rd edition to share with other families through the hospital. Many other members of our family intend to buy their own copies of the book as well.
If you are hungry for information, buy this book. It calmed my nerves and made me a better team member in my son’s fight against cancer.
Rating: 5 / 5
Our Son was diagnosed in April of 2006 with ALL Leukemia. Trying to understand all of the terms, meds and schedules is hard enough. This book is written by a Mom with the help of her Doctor’s expertise. It puts very scary helpless feelings in laymen’s terms. This Mom goes into detail on how to comfort and successfully treat your child. She gives you her experiences on what works and what doesn’t and what to expect. It is also an up- to- date book, whereas many books were written years ago. As a Mom who has gone thru 7+ months of this diagnosis, I wish someone would have given me this book the moment our Son was diagnosed. It’s great for the whole family to read as well.
Rating: 5 / 5