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| View Larger Image | Childhood Cancer: A Handbook from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | Hardcoverby Scientists (Author), St. Jude Clinicians (Author), Joseph Mirro M.D. (Author), Grant Steen Ph.D. (Author), R. Grant Steen (Editor), Joseph Mirro (Editor)
| List Price: | $30.00 | |
| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Da Capo Press | | Edition: | illustrated editionth Edition | | Page Count: | 606 Pages | | Publication Date: | June 15, 2000 | | Sales Rank: | 423,958rd |
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
From clinicians and scientists at the largest children's cancer research hospital in the U.S., a guide to diagnosing, treating, and surviving childhood cancer Approximately 20,000 new cases of childhood cancer are diagnosed each year. Until now, the families who receive this devastating news have had no one volume to turn to for up-to-date information, clear answers, and authoritative resource recommendations. To meet this need, clinicians and scientists at the world-famous St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have compiled the most comprehensive and compassionate family reference available. From practical matters, such as what tests to expect during diagnosis, treatment options for each kind of cancer, and the value and availability of clinical trials, to the emotional needs of children battling cancer and coping with life afterward, this invaluable guide will offer immeasurable comfort to parents and patients facing the family crisis of childhood cancer. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 3 reviews)
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Recommendation by Gilda R. Seelke (Longwood, Florida United States)  4 Stars
October 09, 2009
This book was hard to get and I actually purchased a used product; however, the chase and the wait was worth waiting for. The book provides the reader with an extensive overview over pediatric cancer, its etiology, treatment, and everything that's important to know. Working with pediatric oncology patient in a hospital setting, this book answered many questions. The chapters were written by different clincal disciplines, addressing the concerns from their point of view. At no point does the book go overboard (like so many other books about pediatric oncology,) where the author forgets the audience and makes little sense to the (non-medical) readers, mostly parents, explaining medical lingo thoroughly.
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This book was a must have for our family  5 Stars
October 18, 2003
This handbook explained how cancer develops and answered many of my families questions on the side-effects of chemo and radiation therapy. We even bought extras to share with our extended family.
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A comprehensive guide for parents of children with cancer 5 Stars
July 19, 2000
Drs. Steen and Mirro and the many other contributers from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have made a significant contribution to the clinical care of children with cancer in their editing of this new book. The chapters cover many topics to give parents an overview of the current scientific understanding of childhood cancers, along with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment procedures. This will be an invaluable aid to the unfortunate parents who have to face along with their children an often overwhelming battle for their precious little lives. The authors highlight the magnificent progress that has been made in the past 40 years as many childhood cancers can now be successfully treated almost 80% of the time. It covers spiritual, psychological and social aspects of treatment and even the topic of alternative therapies. It includes testimonials of success and a chapter dealing with the hardest topic--letting a child die when there is no longer any reasonable hope for curative treatment. It informs parents about the testing procedures their children will have and talks about the research-related issues that they will likely encounter. It provides useful address and links for support groups and additional information. I would highly recommend this book for parents and the professionals who deal with those parents who have children with cancer.
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