{"product_id":"children-with-cancer-a-comprehensive-reference-guide-for-parents-paperback","title":"Children with Cancer: A Comprehensive Reference Guide for Parents - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJeanne Munn Bracken\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren can and do survive cancer; the last decade has seen many major advancements in treatment. Written honestly, yet in a reassuring tone, by a reference librarian whose child has survived cancer, \u003cem\u003eChildren with Cancer \u003c\/em\u003edraws together a wealth of up-to-date information essential for anyone\u003cbr\u003ewho wishes to help a child or family through this ordeal--including relatives, friends, teachers, and clergymen, as well as doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals. The information ranges from sophisticated, hard-to-find medical facts to practical tips on how to handle side effects, and\u003cbr\u003emuch more. Describing in detail the whole range of childhood cancers, Bracken explores how they affect the child, the treatments available, how to cope with the changes this diagnosis will bring to the entire family, and where to go for both medical and emotional help. It also includes an appendix\u003cbr\u003eof common medical tests, a glossary of terms, and comprehensive lists of organizations, clinics, and cancer centers, complete with names and addresses. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReviews of the previous edition: \u003cbr\u003e\"A remarkable job....The technical information is clearly stated, up to date and accurate.....But most of all, this is a human book.\"-\u003cem\u003e-Los Angeles Times\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Comprehensive, well written, accurate, and compassionate.... Bracken's book can serve as a primary reference for parents and can be used as well by health care professionals and teachers.\" \u003cem\u003e--Science Books and Films\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeanne Munn Bracken\u003c\/strong\u003e is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire, with a major in German Language and Literature and a minor in Speech and Drama. She also graduated from Simmons College with a Master of Science in Library Science. She worked at the UNH Dimond Library, at the Boston University School of Medicine Library, at the Research Library at Arthur D. Little, Inc., and at the Acton Memorial Library. She currently is Reference Librarian at the Lincoln (MA) Public Library.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 592\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.7 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 06, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47454613176498,"sku":"9780195147391","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/aa0b5270263ce1a72c2557f96d75d6dd.webp?v=1778855843","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/children-with-cancer-a-comprehensive-reference-guide-for-parents-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}