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For Parents of Children with Brain Tumours
By clicking on 'View Summary' under each resource, you will find a summary, the ISBN and publisher’s name which will help you if you wish to purchase or reserve a copy at your local library.The Official Parent's Sourcebook on Childhood Brain Tumours
A Revised and Updated Directory for the Internet Age
Author: James N. Parker, M.D. And Philip M. Parker, PH.D.
ISBN #: 0-597-83110-6
Publisher: N/A
Summary:
“Originally created for physicians and other health care providers, this Sourcebook has been revised and updated for non-professionals wishing to pursue self-directed research. This book directs you to advanced public, academic, government and peer-reviewed research.”
Cancer in the Family
Helping Children Cope With a Parent’s Illness
Author: Sue P. Heiney (PhD, RN); Joan F. Hermann (MSW, LSW); Katherine V. Bruss (PsyD); Joy L. Fincannon (RN, MS)
ISBN #: 0-944235-34-4
Publisher: American Cancer Society
Summary:
“Outlines valuable steps necessary to help children understand what happens when a parent has been diagnosed with cancer.”
100 Questions & Answers About Your Child’s Cancer
Author: William L. Carroll (MD) & Jessica Resiman (CSW)
ISBN #: 0-7637-3140-4
Publisher: Jones and Barlett Publishers
Summary:
“Gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about childhood cancer, treatment options, post-treatment quality of life, coping strategies for both patient and caregiver, sources of support, and much more.”
Childhood Brain & Spinal Cord Tumours
A Guide for Families, Friends, & Caregivers
Author: Shiminski-Maher
ISBN #: 059650009-2
Publisher: Cullen, & Sanslon, O’Reilly
Summary:
“Childhood Brain & Spinal Cord Tumours, the most complete parent guide available, includes detailed and precise medical information about both benign and malignant brain and spinal cord tumours that strike children and adolescents. In addition it offers day-to-day practical advice on how to cope with procedures, hospitalization, family and friends, school, social and financial issues, communication, feelings, and, if therapy is not successful, the difficult issues of death and bereavement.”
Brain Tumours Finding the Ark
Meeting the Challenges of Treatment Choices, Side Effects, Children’s Unique Needs, Healthcare Costs & Long Term Adjust
Author: Paul M. Zeltzer (MD)
ISBN #: 0-9760171-1-3
Publisher: Shilysca Press
Summary:
“The patient-oriented medical guidebook that helps you understand why what your physician tells you about diagnosis or treatment may not be in your best interest.”
When a Parent is Sick
Helping Parents Explain Serious Illness to Children
Author: Joan Hamilton
ISBN #: 1-895900-40-9
Publisher: Pottersfield Press
Summary:
“This book provides parents and other care givers with suggestions on how to approach children with the information that their parent is seriously ill. There are lots of examples of how and what to say to children and teens”
Featured Story
May is 'Leave A Legacy' Month
It was August of 1985 when Shelley Fitak first began to learn about brain tumours. It was then that her first husband, Bob Thierman, was diagnosed with a brain tumour. At the time, little was known about brain tumours. In addition, there was very little support or information available across Canada ...
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Lin-Pei's Story: Spring Sprint Support
A New Mom With a Malignant Brain Tumour Supports Spring Sprint February 8, 2011 is a day that I do not remember, but it has become a...
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Early in 2012, members of the film and television industry from Canada and the United States came together to produce three Public...
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- 21/May/2012: New Glasgow Support Group: Meets at Glen Haven Manor, 739 East River Road, New Glasgown, NS... Learn more >
- 21/May/2012: Guelph Support Group: Meets at Hospice Wellington, Community Program Room, 795 Scottsdale Avenue,... Learn more >
- 21/May/2012: Mississauaga Support Group: Meets at Westminster United Church, 4094 Tomken Rd., Mississauga, ON... Learn more >
- 21/May/2012: Edmonton Support Group: Meets at Zion Lutheran Church, 11533-135 Street in Edmonton ... Learn more >
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