Starred review from September 1, 2016
In this latest edition of the esteemed childhood cancer guide, parents of sick children will find the best information available on diagnosis, staging, treatment, and prognosis for young people with solid tumors, including kidney, liver, neuroblastoma, retinoblastoma, and more. The most up-to-date information on clinical trials, radiation, surgery, chemotherapy, etc., are presented alongside stories from parents going through the experience. In addition to the necessary medical knowledge, readers will find a wealth of supportive material on coping with hospitalization, communicating with medical professionals, helping siblings manage, keeping schools informed, and other topics. Practical tools such as medical record keeping, catheter removal, and blood values for children precede an extensive bibliography. VERDICT Comprehensive, encouraging, and pragmatic, this essential title belongs in all libraries.
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