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First Steps After Diagnosis of Cancer
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to The Cancer Information Network |
Young
People with Cancer
A Handbook for Parents
National Cancer Institute
National Institutes of Health
Acknowledgments
Although many people have played a role in the
development of this guide, the most important contribution has come from
those it is intended to serve- the parents and family members of young
cancer patients, the patients themselves, and the caregivers who treat them.
This publication has benefited from the wealth of information provided
through the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation and the parents'
groups in its communication system, the review and assistance of
professionals who treat young people with cancer, and the insights, review,
and openness of young cancer patients and their parents. Although they are
too numerous to name, their contributions are grate fully acknowledged.
Contents:
- What is a blast?
- What happens in leukemia?
- Kinds of leukemia in young people
- Diagnosis and treatment
- What is a solid tumor?
- Kinds of solid tumors in young people
- Hospitalization
- Surgery
- Chemotherapy
- Chemotherapy and its side effects
- Controlling the side effects from
chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Side effects of radiation therapy and
controlling them
- New treatments
- Unconventional methods of cancer
treatment
- Infections
- Activities
- Diet
- Immunizations
- Other medications
- Mouth care
- Dental care
- Bleeding
- Transfusions
3. Tips
for Clinic Visits and Medical Procedures
- Angiograms
- Biopsy
- Blood studies
- Scans or radioisotope studies
- Ultrasound studies
- Bone marrow aspiration
- Computerized tomography
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Lumbar puncture
- Scans or radioisotope studies
- Ultrasound studies
4. Coping
With Cancer
- Parents initial reactions
- Accepting the diagnosis
- Telling your child
- Age-related concerns of children
- Reassuring your child
- Telling the brothers and sisters
- The parents
- The patient
- Siblings
- Family and friends
- Finances
- Candlelighters Childhood Cancer
Foundation
- American Cancer Society
- Leukemia Society of America Inc.
- Cancer Information Service
- PDQ Database
- Ronald McDonald Houses
- Home Care for the Dying Child
5.
Glossary
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Top
10 Questions after Cancer
Diagnosis - Virtual
Hospital provides this informative lecture hitting
all the major points about diagnosis and
treatment. |
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Ask
a Physician -
From
Mayo Health - Do
you have specific questions or concerns? Click
here to ask a specialist, or browse frequently
asked questions about cancer. |
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Web
casts - Alphacancer
provides discussions between leading health
professionals on a particular topic.
Currently available topics include breast cancer
and colon cancer. |
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Questions
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