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Walking with a Shadow
Surviving Childhood Leukemia
Nanci A. Sullivan
Book Code:
C5814
ISBN:
0-275-95814-0
ISBN-13:
978-0-275-95814-5
DOI:
DOI:10.1336/0275958140
312 pages, figures
Praeger Publishers
Publication:
9/30/2004
List Price:
$43.95
(
UK Sterling Price: £24.95
)
Availability:
In Stock
Media Type:
Hardcover
Also Available:
Ebook
Trim Size:
6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Subjects:
Psychology
»
Child Psychology
Education
»
Special Education
Psychology
»
Adolescent Psychology
Description:
Childhood cancer, particularly leukemia, is on the rise. Leukemia strikes one child in every 25,000, and most often does so between the ages of 3 and 7. Annually, more than 2,700 children are diagnosed with leukemia in the United States. Due to advances in biotechnology and medicine, survival rates for this once-deadly disease now stand at 80%. But the psychological effects of diagnosis, removal from school, treatment, and remission or cure, linger. Here nine long-term survivors of childhood leukemia share their vivid memories and give us insight into the physiological changes, psychosocial and educational difficulties that became a constant "shadow" in their lives. Author Nanci Sullivan provides recommendations for ways teachers, counselors and other professionals may better help young students with leukemia cope.
Table of Contents:
Preface
by Dr. Nettie Bartel
Prologue and Acknowledgments
Prayer
Surviving
When Childhood Leukemia Strikes
What a Positive Experience! Franks Story
Why Am I Here? Patricia's Story
Giving My All: Elaine's Story
Me and My Shadow: Timothy's Story
What Makes the Difference? Matthew's Story
A Family Affair: Lynn's Story
Keep Your Head Up and Smile: Ruth's Story
One of Life's Lessons: Joseph's Story
Live in the Today and Dream of Tomorrow: Karen's Story
Surviving Survival
Physiological, Psychological, and Social Side Effects: Solving Some Problems and Creating New Ones
Childhood Leukemia and School
Looking Ahead to a Brighter Future
Recommendations for Improved Educational and Psychosocial Outcomes
Coping with Death and Dying
Epilogue
Appendices: Bibliotherapy, Resources, Understanding Blood Tests, Medical Glossary, References
LC Card Number:
2004045938
LCC Class:
RJ416
Dewey Class:
362
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