{"product_id":"children-with-cancer-jeanne-munn-bracken-9780195147391","title":"Children with Cancer: A Comprehensive Reference Guide for Parents","description":"Children 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 who 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 much 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 of common medical tests, a glossary of terms, and comprehensive lists of organizations, clinics, and cancer centers, complete with names and addresses. \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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jeanne Munn Bracken\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0195147391\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780195147391\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/06\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 592\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.10w x 1.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2010 pg. 103","brand":"Jeanne Munn Bracken","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43988817314047,"sku":"9780195147391","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_41569f97-8ed9-4e5c-81e4-85182e72f715.jpg?v=1683296551","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/children-with-cancer-jeanne-munn-bracken-9780195147391","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}