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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 618.92994 EAN: 9780596528515 Edition: 2 Format: Illustrated ISBN: 0596528515 Label: Patient Centered Guides Manufacturer: Patient Centered Guides Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 463 Publication Date: November 01, 2006 Publisher: Patient Centered Guides Studio: Patient Centered Guides Related Items:
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Woven throughout the text are stories from more than 100 survivors and parents. Authors Nancy Keene, Wendy Hobbie, and Kathy Ruccione are experts in the field of childhood cancer. Keene is the mother of a survivor of childhood leukemia and the author of several books including Childhood Leukemia, Childhood Cancer, Educating the Child with Cancer, and Chemo, Craziness & Comfort. Hobbie is coordinator of the Long-Term Follow-Up Clinic at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Ruccione is Co-Director of the HOPE (Hematology-Oncology Psychosocial and Education) Program in the Childrens Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. Average Rating:
 Rating: - childhood cancer awarenessPlease join People Against Childhood Cancer (PAC2). We also have a petition to create awareness of childhood cancers. Here is the link to our group site and petition.... [.....] [.....] Thank you. Rating: - 23 year survivorI think this is a great book, now we just need a book on finances and how to plan for lifes events like college, buying a home, and retirement planning. Rating: - 18 Year Survivor and Counting!!!I am an 18 year survivor of Osteoganic Sarcoma and I found this book to be one of the best and informative books I've ever read. I read things that I didn't even know about my disease or the long term late effects due to the chemotherapy I received. I will admit, at times it was TOO much information, but it was all factual and there were things that I read that I had to come to term with. I have an appointment at a Late Effects Clinic in a few weeks, and I am eager to get on with the rest of my life. ... Read More Rating: - Must Have Resource for Survivors!This book is what every survivor, their parent(s) and thier doctor needs! It is comprehensive and well laid out...I love how I can easily find information on areas of concern I have regarding my son's survival. It has come in handy during follow up appointments to ensure my son is receiving the proper long term care. There is a compact card in the back of the book where all information about the child's treatment can be recorded so the child will have easy to access, concise information regarding their ... Read More Rating: - Childhood Cancer Survivors - a must readOnce again Nancy Keene provides information for patients and families that is just not available in this detail anywhere else. Her disease specific description of late effects and life after chemotherapy enables the reader to receive benefits that will effect for the rest of their lives. Information such as monitoring potential life threatening effects from treatment are just invaluable for the future of children surviving cancer and continuing into adulthood. I would urge any patient/parent/family member ... Read More 
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