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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…
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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Home sweet home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124979
Kellenyi, Teresita Blake, Jones, Angie (ill.). Rye Brook, NY: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society , 2021.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FE 350.5 KEL 2021c
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Olivia is back home after her hospital stay. She returns to school and soon settles in. Sometimes Olivia can have play dates with friends but when she begins to feel poorly, Olivia has to go back to the hospital. Before long, Olivia is happy to be home again and feeling better.
Author
Kellenyi, Teresita Blake
Jones, Angie (ill.)
Place of Publication
Rye Brook, NY
Publisher
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Hardcover; unnumbered pages
Subject
Leukemia-Children
Leukemia
Abstract
Olivia is back home after her hospital stay. She returns to school and soon settles in. Sometimes Olivia can have play dates with friends but when she begins to feel poorly, Olivia has to go back to the hospital. Before long, Olivia is happy to be home again and feeling better.
ISBN
9798985003222
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FE 350.5 KEL 2021c

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Stars will twinkle

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124978
Kellenyi, Teresita Blake, Jones, Angie (ill.). Rye Brook, NY: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society , 2021.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FE 350.5 KEL 2021b
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Olivia goes to the hospital to treat her leukemia. She meets the people who work at the hospital, gets medicine, plays in the playroom and meets a new friend.
Author
Kellenyi, Teresita Blake
Jones, Angie (ill.)
Place of Publication
Rye Brook, NY
Publisher
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Hardcover; unnumbered pages
Subject
Leukemia-Children
Leukemia
Abstract
Olivia goes to the hospital to treat her leukemia. She meets the people who work at the hospital, gets medicine, plays in the playroom and meets a new friend.
ISBN
9798985003215
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FE 350.5 KEL 2021b

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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.
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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Under the weather

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124977
Kellenyi, Teresita Blake, Jones, Angie (ill.). Rye Brook, NY: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society , 2021.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FE 350.5 KEL 2021a
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Olivia is not feeling well. She visits her pediatrician who sends her to a special doctor to find out why she is sick. This doctor, called a hematologist-oncologist, tells Olivia that she has leukemia.
Author
Kellenyi, Teresita Blake
Jones, Angie (ill.)
Place of Publication
Rye Brook, NY
Publisher
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Hardcover; unnumbered pages
Subject
Leukemia-Children
Leukemia
Abstract
Olivia is not feeling well. She visits her pediatrician who sends her to a special doctor to find out why she is sick. This doctor, called a hematologist-oncologist, tells Olivia that she has leukemia.
ISBN
9798985003208
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FE 350.5 KEL 2021a

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