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Childhood leukemia: A guide for families, friends and caregivers

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121444
Keene, Nancy. Sebastopool, CA: O'Reilly Media & Childhood Cancer Guides , 2018. 5th edition.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FE 350.5 KEE 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Approximately 4,500 children and teens are diagnosed with leukemia in the United States and Canada each year. The illness and its treatment can have a devastating effect on family, friends, classmates, and the larger community. This newly updated edition of Childhood Leukemia contains the informati…
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Author
Keene, Nancy
Edition
5th edition
Place of Publication
Sebastopool, CA
Publisher
O'Reilly Media & Childhood Cancer Guides
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Paperback; xvi, 476 pages
Subject
Leukemia-Children
Children with Cancer
Children with Cancer-Coping for the Family
Abstract
Approximately 4,500 children and teens are diagnosed with leukemia in the United States and Canada each year. The illness and its treatment can have a devastating effect on family, friends, classmates, and the larger community. This newly updated edition of Childhood Leukemia contains the information and support parents need during this difficult time, including: New treatments such as immunotherapy, tailoring drugs dosages to children's genetic profiles, and ways to deal with side effects. Advice on how to cope with procedures, hospitalization, school, family, and financial issues. Tips for forming a partnership with the medical team. Poignant and practical stories from family members. Updated resources for medical information, emotional support, and financial assistance. Parents who read this book will find understandable medical information and emotional support.
ISBN
9781941089040
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FE 350.5 KEE 2018

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Understanding acute lymphoblastic leukemia: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121231
Quigley, Columba, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Jumo , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FE 351 QUI 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains how acute lymphoblastic leukemia affects the body, and how treatments work.
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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
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
Abstract
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains how acute lymphoblastic leukemia affects the body, and how treatments work.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FE 351 QUI 2018

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Understanding chronic myeloid leukemia: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121220
Maxwell, Kimberley, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Jumo , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FE 354 MAX 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explores how chronic myeloid leukemia affects the body, and how different treatments work.
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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
Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia. Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia. Chronic Granulocytic Lukemia
Abstract
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explores how chronic myeloid leukemia affects the body, and how different treatments work.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FE 354 MAX 2018

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Understanding leukemia: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121420
Renfrew, Ruth, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Jumo , 2018.
Material Type
Booklet
Call Number
JUNIOR FE 350.5 REN 2018
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Join Charlie on his journey to learn how leukemia is diagnosed, what cancer does to the body, and what to expect with leukemia treatment.
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Alternate Title
Medikids
Author
Renfrew, Ruth
deLoache, Shawn
Editor
Quigley, Columba
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jumo
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover; 12 p.
Series
Medikids
Subject
Leukemia-Children
Abstract
Join Charlie on his journey to learn how leukemia is diagnosed, what cancer does to the body, and what to expect with leukemia treatment.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Call Number
JUNIOR FE 350.5 REN 2018

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BC Children's and Women's Family Library On Loan, due Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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