Table of Contents
Introduction ix
Part 1 On Treatment
Chapter 1 Entering the Medical World 3
Chapter 2 How You Cope in the Hospital 21
Chapter 3 Babies, Toddlers, and Preschool Children 41
Chapter 4 School-Age Children and Adolescents 55
Chapter 5 Your Other Children 67
Chapter 6 When to Consult with a Psychosocial Clinician 78
Chapter 7 An Introduction to Coping Techniques 86
Chapter 8 Coping Techniques: Breathing and Relaxation 94
Chapter 9 Distraction and Affirmations 104
Chapter 10 Imagery and Self-Hypnosis 114
Chapter 11 Making Plans to Manage a Procedure 123
Chapter 12 Taking Medications 131
Chapter 13 A Stem Cell Transplant 146
Chapter 14 Stem Cell Transplants: Siblings as Donors 164
Chapter 15 When You Get Home 172
Part II Survivorship
Chapter 16 Transition to Survivorship 191
Chapter 17 Childhood Cancer Survivors 198
Chapter 18 Emotional Effects of a Serious Childhood Illness 225
Chapter 19 Healthy Living 242
Chapter 20 When Your Child Becomes an Adult: The Transition to Adult Medical Care 248
Part III When Your Child's Treatment Does Not Work
Chapter 21 Challenges for Parents 267
Chapter 22 Giving Your Child Bad News 284
Chapter 22 Grief and Bereavement 309
Acknowledgments 329
Appendices
A Resources from Foundations, Organizations, or Government Agencies 332
B Online Support and Information Websites 359
Notes 381
Bibliography for Parents 393
Children's Book List 400
Index 415