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Bone marrow and blood stem cell transplants : A guide for patients and their loved ones

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122751
Stewart, Susan K., Bendell, Norm (Illustrator). Highland Park, IL: BMTinfonet.org , 2020.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FC 503 STE 2020
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
A comprehensive and easy-to-read book that's a must for patients considering a transplant using donor bone marrow, blood stem cells or cord blood. The book explains what to expect before, during and after a transplant and includes the perspective of patients and caregivers as well.
Author
Stewart, Susan K.
Bendell, Norm (Illustrator)
Place of Publication
Highland Park, IL
Publisher
BMTinfonet.org
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
242 pages
Subject
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Abstract
A comprehensive and easy-to-read book that's a must for patients considering a transplant using donor bone marrow, blood stem cells or cord blood. The book explains what to expect before, during and after a transplant and includes the perspective of patients and caregivers as well.
ISBN
9781733726856
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FC 503 STE 2020

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Understanding osteosarcoma: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121352
Maxwell, Kimberley, Butt, R. Hussain, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Jumo , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FE 472 MAX 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Join Dara on her journey to learn about her brother's osteosarcoma, how it affects his body, possible treatment options, and how to show her support.
Author
Maxwell, Kimberley
Butt, R. Hussain
deLoache, Shawn
Editor
Quigley, Columba
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jumo
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
16 p. : col. ill. ; 12 cm
Subject
Bones. Bone Diseases
Cancer
Abstract
Join Dara on her journey to learn about her brother's osteosarcoma, how it affects his body, possible treatment options, and how to show her support.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FE 472 MAX 2018

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Understanding sickle cell disease: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121228
Quigley, Columba, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Jumo , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FC 360 QUI 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains how sickle cell disease affects the body, and how treatments work.
Author
Quigley, Columba
deLoache, Shawn
Editor
Medikidz USA Inc.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jumo
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover; 16 p.
Subject
Sickle-Cell Anemia
Abstract
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains how sickle cell disease affects the body, and how treatments work.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FC 360 QUI 2018

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Understanding photopheresis: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121388
Al Haddad, Huda, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Medikidz USA, Inc. , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FC 200 ALH 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
In graphic novel format, the Medikidz, superheroes from the planet Mediland, help Isaac understand his body and the procedure for photopheresis.
Author
Al Haddad, Huda
deLoache, Shawn
Editor
Quigley, Columba
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Medikidz USA, Inc.
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover; 16 p.
Subject
Blood/Lymphatic System Diseases-Therapy
Abstract
In graphic novel format, the Medikidz, superheroes from the planet Mediland, help Isaac understand his body and the procedure for photopheresis.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FC 200 ALH 2018

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Understanding psoriasis: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120305
Maxwell, Kimberley, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Jumo , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FO 350 MAX 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explores how psoriasis affects the body, and treatment options.
Author
Maxwell, Kimberley
deLoache, Shawn
Editor
Medikidz USA Inc.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jumo
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover; 16 p.
Subject
Skin. Skin Diseases
Abstract
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explores how psoriasis affects the body, and treatment options.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FO 350 MAX 2018

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Understanding psoriasis: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124609
Maxwell, Kimberley, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Jumo , 2017.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FO 350 MAX 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explores how psoriasis affects the body, and treatment options.
Author
Maxwell, Kimberley
deLoache, Shawn
Editor
Medikidz USA Inc.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jumo
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
Softcover; 16 p.
Subject
Skin. Skin Diseases
Abstract
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explores how psoriasis affects the body, and treatment options.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FO 350 MAX 2017

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Ben's bone marrow transplant: A children's guide to BMT

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111553
Pritchard, Simon (ill.). Leicester, UK: Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group Publications Committee , 2005.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FC 503 BEN 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This illustrated book is a guide for children undergoing bone marrow transplantation (BMT). Written from the perspective of a child, it helps them understand why they need a bone marrow transplant, how it works and and some of the things that they can expect will happen.
Author
Pritchard, Simon (ill.)
Corporate Author
Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group
Place of Publication
Leicester, UK
Publisher
Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group Publications Committee
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
Softcover: 27 p. (ill.)
Subject
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Children with Cancer-Coping
Picture Books
Abstract
This illustrated book is a guide for children undergoing bone marrow transplantation (BMT). Written from the perspective of a child, it helps them understand why they need a bone marrow transplant, how it works and and some of the things that they can expect will happen.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FC 503 BEN 2005

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Understanding blood tests: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121354
Renfrew, Ruth. New York, NY: Jumo , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FA 150 REN 2018
The Medikidz help Freddy overcome his fears about having a blood test.
Author
Renfrew, Ruth
Editor
Quigley, Columba
Ferreira, Marcelo
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jumo
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover; 8 p.
Subject
Blood Tests. Blood Chemistries
Abstract
The Medikidz help Freddy overcome his fears about having a blood test.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FA 150 REN 2018
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Understanding blood glucose meters: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121247
Renfrew, Ruth, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Jumo , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FL 819 ROC 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains why people need insulin, and how blood glucose meters help people with diabetes track blood glucose levels.
Author
Renfrew, Ruth
deLoache, Shawn
Editor
Medikidz USA Inc.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jumo
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover; 16 p.
Subject
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Diabetes Mellitus - Children
Insulin
Abstract
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains why people need insulin, and how blood glucose meters help people with diabetes track blood glucose levels.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FL 819 ROC 2018

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Understanding infections: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121218
Renfrew, Ruth, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Jumo , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR BA 300 REN 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explores how infections work, and explains hand hygiene.
Author
Renfrew, Ruth
deLoache, Shawn
Editor
Medikidz USA Inc.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jumo
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover; 8 p.
Subject
Promoting Health/Preventing Disease-Infection Control
Abstract
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explores how infections work, and explains hand hygiene.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR BA 300 REN 2018

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Understanding Crohn's disease: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121387
Renfrew, Ruth, Easton, Ava, Quigley, Columba, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Medikidz USA, Inc. , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FK 630 QUI 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
The Medikidz take Raj on a trip through the human body to better understand how Crohn's disease/colitis affects the body and how he can manage it, in this audiobook version of our award-winning comic book Understanding Crohn's Disease.
Author
Renfrew, Ruth
Easton, Ava
Quigley, Columba
deLoache, Shawn
Editor
Quigley, Columba
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Medikidz USA, Inc.
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover; 16 p.
Subject
Crohn's Disease
Abstract
The Medikidz take Raj on a trip through the human body to better understand how Crohn's disease/colitis affects the body and how he can manage it, in this audiobook version of our award-winning comic book Understanding Crohn's Disease.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FK 630 QUI 2018

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The ant who needed a transplant

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124583
Wall, Bill, Hill, Dave (illustrator). Altona, MB: Friesen Press , 2023.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FD 235 WAL 2023
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Mama Ant, Papa Ant, Russell, and Sophie all live together in a thriving ant community. They love each other very much, and in the winter their favourite activity is to go tobogganing together. But one winter, Papa Ant has trouble climbing the hill. He goes to the doctor and is told that he needs a …
Author
Wall, Bill
Hill, Dave (illustrator)
Place of Publication
Altona, MB
Publisher
Friesen Press
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Hardcover; illustrated; 31 pages
Subject
Heart Transplantation
Heart/Heart Diseases. Cardiology
Transplantation
Organ Donation
Congenital Heart Diseases
Abstract
Mama Ant, Papa Ant, Russell, and Sophie all live together in a thriving ant community. They love each other very much, and in the winter their favourite activity is to go tobogganing together. But one winter, Papa Ant has trouble climbing the hill. He goes to the doctor and is told that he needs a heart transplant. What will the ant family do? Will anyone be able to save their Papa?
The ant who needed a transplant is a touching story that embraces the themes of empathy, altruism, and compassion. It is meant to intrigue children and help them learn how an act of kindness can save a life.
ISBN
9781039134621
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FD 235 WAL 2023

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Understanding bedwetting: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121217
Satkunarasa, Shen, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Jumo , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 180 SAT 2018
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explores why bed-wetting happens, and treatments.
Author
Satkunarasa, Shen
deLoache, Shawn
Editor
Medikidz USA Inc.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jumo
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover; 16 p.
Subject
Eneuresis. Bed-wetting
Abstract
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explores why bed-wetting happens, and treatments.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 180 SAT 2018
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Understanding autism: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121223
Renfrew, Ruth, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Jumo , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FM 272 REN 2018
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains how autism affects individuals, and their siblings.
Author
Renfrew, Ruth
deLoache, Shawn
Editor
Medikidz USA Inc.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jumo
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover; 16 p.
Subject
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)
Abstract
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains how autism affects individuals, and their siblings.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FM 272 REN 2018

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Understanding burns: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121222
Quigley, Columba, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Jumo , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FE 900 QUI 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains different degrees of burn, scarring, and how grafting works.
Author
Quigley, Columba
deLoache, Shawn
Editor
Medikidz USA Inc.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jumo
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover; 32 p.
Subject
Burns. Burn Healing-Children
Abstract
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains different degrees of burn, scarring, and how grafting works.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FE 900 QUI 2018

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Understanding thalassemia: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121229
Al Haddad, Huda, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Jumo , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FC 390 ALH 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains how thalassemia affects the body, and how treatments work.
Author
Al Haddad, Huda
deLoache, Shawn
Editor
Medikidz USA Inc.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jumo
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover; 32 p.
Subject
Thalassemia. Cooley's Anemia
Abstract
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains how thalassemia affects the body, and how treatments work.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FC 390 ALH 2018

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Understanding pneumonia: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121245
Renfrew, Ruth, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Jumo , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FN 350 ROC 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains how pneumonia affects the body, which tests diagnose pneumonia, how it's treated, and how to prevent it..
Author
Renfrew, Ruth
deLoache, Shawn
Editor
Medikidz USA Inc.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jumo
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover; 16 p.
Subject
Pneumonia
Abstract
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains how pneumonia affects the body, which tests diagnose pneumonia, how it's treated, and how to prevent it..
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FN 350 ROC 2018

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Understanding chemotherapy: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121246
Renfrew, Ruth, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Jumo , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FE 220 ROC 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains how cancer affects the body, how chemotherapy works, and what to expect during treatment.
Author
Renfrew, Ruth
deLoache, Shawn
Editor
Medikidz USA Inc.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jumo
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover; 18 p.
Subject
Cancer-Chemotherapy
Abstract
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains how cancer affects the body, how chemotherapy works, and what to expect during treatment.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FE 220 ROC 2018

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Understanding asthma: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121275
Renfrew, Ruth, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Jumo , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FN 400 REN 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains how asthma affects the body, and how treatments work.
Author
Renfrew, Ruth
deLoache, Shawn
Editor
Medikidz USA Inc.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jumo
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover; 16 p.
Subject
Asthma
Asthma-Medication
Abstract
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains how asthma affects the body, and how treatments work.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FN 400 REN 2018

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Understanding scoliosis: Written by doctors for kids

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Satkunarasa, Shen, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Jumo , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FB 780 SAT 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains how scoliosis affects the body, and how treatments work.
Author
Satkunarasa, Shen
deLoache, Shawn
Editor
Medikidz USA Inc.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jumo
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover; 32 p.
Subject
Scoliosis. Lordosis
Abstract
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains how scoliosis affects the body, and how treatments work.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FB 780 SAT 2018

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