
'You and Your Cancer
'A Child's Guide
B.C. Decker Inc (Publisher)
Published on 16. July 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
56 pages
978-1-55009-147-2 (ISBN)
Description
'You and Your Cancer is designed to inform children with cancer of the nature of their illness. The text follows the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers of three fictional children. It centers on the physical and emotional effects cancer can cause them, as well as the range of medical issues that they will encounter. Topics range from treatment methods to the challenges of dealing with the possibility of dying, whether it be their own or someone close to them. It alsooutlines the key people who will be helping them deal with their cancer, whether through medical or emotional support.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Ontario
Canada
Target group
Interest Age: From 5 to 8 years
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 279 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
238 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-55009-147-2 (9781550091472)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
'Chief of Service, Hematology-Oncology, Children's Hospital, Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation, Professor of Pediatrics, Pathology and Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
'Children's Hospital, Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation and McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
'Children's Hospital, Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation and McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
'Children's Hospital, Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation and McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
'Children's Hospital, Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation and McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
Content
'1.What Do You Want to Know?2.What Kinds of Cancer Are There?3.At the Hospital4.What Tests Will You Have?5.How Will Your Cancer be Treated?6.How Are You Feeling?7.What About Your Life?8.What About School?9.Where Can You Get Help and Have Fun?10. Why Do Some Kids Die?11. When You're All Better