368 Pages
by
Routledge
362 Pages
by
Routledge
368 Pages
by
Routledge
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Cancer is a very rare disease in children. There have been impressive gains in survival in recent years, and these have been achieved through the use of chemotherapy and national and international clinical trials. The diagnosis of cancer in a child imposes considerable stress on the whole family. In the immediate time after diagnosis, parents must learn about the disease and its treatment, explain... Read more
Contents: Why Write a Book About Children With Cancer? Part I: The Holistic Care of the Child. Pediatric Oncology: A Medical Overview. A History of Psychosocial Care. Theory and Method. Part II: Children on Treatment. Effects of Chronic Illness on the Child. Measuring Outcomes: Children Adjusting to Cancer. Back to Normal; Impact on Schooling. Learning Difficulties in Children Treated for Leukemia. The Impact of a CNS Tumor on Children's Learning and Quality of Life. Part III: The Wider Family. The Diagnosis--Parents' Perspectives. Beyond the Diagnosis: The Impact on Parents. Brothers and Sisters. Part IV: Surviving Childhood Cancer. Long-Term Consequences of Surviving Childhood Cancer. Lifestyles and Interventions. Long-Term Issues--The Impact on Parents. Part V: Survival and Quality of Life. Quality of Life. Conclusions.
Biography
Christine Eiser
