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Walking with a Shadow Surviving Childhood Leukemia
Nanci A. Sullivan
ISBN: 0-275-95814-0
ISBN-13: 978-0-275-95814-5
312 pages
Praeger Publishers
Publication: 9/30/2004
List Price: $43.95 (UK Sterling Price: £30.95)
Discount Price: $21.98 Sale Price for U.S. Customers Only. Save 50%. Ends 12/31/2009.
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Also Available: Ebook
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
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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
About the Author: NANCI A. SULLIVAN has 24 years experience as a practitioner, researcher, and administrator in education and special education.
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