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Contents Part 1. The Basics Questions 1-6 provide information about childhood cancer with such topics as: * What is cancer? * What causes cancer? * What is a tumor? Part 2. Diagnosis Questions 7-23 address the ways in which childhood cancers are identified and classified: * My child is suspected of having cancer. What do we do next, and what can I anticipate? * What is a biopsy? Part 3. Treatment Options - Methods of Treatment Questions 24-43 explain how childhood malignancies are treated: * What is my child's prognosis? * How quickly do I need to make a decision about treatment options? * Will surgery help my child? Part 4. Side Effects and Complications of Treatment Questions 44-65 address the physical, emotional, and behavioral dimensions of treatment side effects: * Are there new medicines available that don't have the same side effects that are typically associated with conventional treatment? * What can I do to prevent side effects of treatment? * What are blood transfusions and what are the signs that my child may need one? * Will my child be in pain? Part 5: Treatment Facilities and Healthcare Providers Questions 66-75 offer advice on finding the right facility and health care providers for your child. * What should I look for in an oncologist/clinic? * Who should I expect to encounter during my child's course of treatment? * What and who is "child life" and how can it help? * What if my child needs medical assistance at home? Part 6: Living and Coping with Cancer Questions 76-100 discuss the interpersonal changes cancer brings, including how to communicate with your child, family and friends; the social and emotional impact of cancer on a teenager, and coping emotionally and financially as a parent. * How do I explain the diagnosis to my child? * What can I do to help my teenager cope with their diagnosis? * How do I explain this diagnosis to my (other) children and how can I help them cope? * How can I help myself cope through this difficult time? Appendix A list of Web sites, organizations, and literature to help pediatric cancer patients and their families find additional information on general and specific topics related to childhood cancer. Glossary Index
Library of Congress Subject Headings for this publication:
Cancer in children -- Popular works.
Cancer in children -- Miscellanea.