21st Century Pediatric Cancer Sourcebook: Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myeloid Malignancies, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia (JMML), TMD, MDS

By Progressive Management
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Published: Feb. 26, 2011
Words: 415754 (approximate)
Language: English

Short description

Authoritative information and practical advice from the nation's cancer experts about childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and related myeloid malignancies, including Chronic Myelogenous leukemia (CML), Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia (JMML), Transient Myeloproliferative Disorder (TMD), and Myelodysplastic Syndromes MDS, forms of pediatric cancer.

Extended description

Authoritative information and practical advice from the nation's cancer experts about childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and related myeloid malignancies, including Chronic Myelogenous leukemia (CML), Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia (JMML), Transient Myeloproliferative Disorder (TMD), and Myelodysplastic Syndromes MDS, forms of pediatric cancer. Starting with the basics, and advancing to detailed patient-oriented and physician-quality information, this comprehensive compilation gives empowered patients, families, caregivers, nurses, and physicians the information they need to understand the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases. Conveniently organized contents include:
General Information * Myeloid Leukemias in Children * Classification of Pediatric Myeloid Malignancies French-American-British (FAB) Classification for Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia * World Health Organization (WHO) Classification System * Histochemical Evaluation * Immunophenotypic Evaluation * Cytogenetic... (Read more) Authoritative information and practical advice from the nation's cancer experts about childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and related myeloid malignancies, including Chronic Myelogenous leukemia (CML), Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia (JMML), Transient Myeloproliferative Disorder (TMD), and Myelodysplastic Syndromes MDS, forms of pediatric cancer. Starting with the basics, and advancing to detailed patient-oriented and physician-quality information, this comprehensive compilation gives empowered patients, families, caregivers, nurses, and physicians the information they need to understand the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases. Conveniently organized contents include:
General Information * Myeloid Leukemias in Children * Classification of Pediatric Myeloid Malignancies French-American-British (FAB) Classification for Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia * World Health Organization (WHO) Classification System * Histochemical Evaluation * Immunophenotypic Evaluation * Cytogenetic Evaluation and Molecular Abnormalities * Classification of Myelodysplastic Syndromes in Children * Diagnostic Classification of Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia * Stage Information Newly Diagnosed * Remission * Treatment Overview for Acute Myeloid Leukemia Prognostic Factors in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia * Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia Induction Chemotherapy * Central Nervous System (CNS) Prophylaxis for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) * Granulocytic Sarcoma (GS)/Chloroma * Postremission Therapy for Acute Myeloid Leukemia * Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia * Children with Down Syndrome Treatment Options Under Clinical Evaluation * Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment Options Under Clinical Evaluation * Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia * Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Treatment * Recurrent Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Other Myeloid Malignancies * Isolated Central Nervous System Relapse * Recurrent Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia * Treatment Options Under Clinical Evaluation * Current Clinical Trials * Survivorship and Adverse Late Sequelae * Glossary * Late Effects of Treatment for Childhood Cancer * Pediatric Supportive Care.

Extensive supplements, with over forty chapters gathered from our Cancer Toolkit series and other reports, cover a broad range of cancer and health care topics useful to cancer patients. This edition includes our exclusive Guide to Leading Medical Websites with updated links to 81 of the best sites for medical information, which let you quickly check for updates from the government and the best commercial portals, news sites, reference/textbook/non-commercial portals, and health organizations. Supplemental coverage includes: Clinical Trials Background Information, Workbook; In-Depth Program; Clinical Trials at NIH; How To Find A Cancer Treatment Trial; Taking Part in Cancer Treatment Research Studies; Access to Investigational Drugs; Taking Time: Support for People with Cancer; Facing Forward - Life After Cancer Treatment; When Someone You Love Is Being Treated For Cancer; Living Beyond Cancer: Finding a New Balance; Caring for the Caregiver; Young People With Cancer, A Handbook For Parents; When Cancer Returns; When Someone You Love Has Advanced Cancer / Support for Caregivers; Chemotherapy; Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects; Follow-up Care After Cancer Treatment; Radiation Therapy; Managing Radiation Therapy Side Effects; Cancer and the Environment; Cancer Resources; Online Cancer Fraud; FDA Office of Oncology Drug Products; HIPAA Privacy Rule; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA - Understanding Obamacare and Options, Plans, Programs, Bill of Rights.
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cancer, stem cell, chemotherapy, leukemia, oncology, chemo, myeloid, side effect, oncologist, palliative, clinical trials, pediatric cancer, childhood cancer, acute myeloid leukemia, aml, chronic myelogenous leukemia, cml, juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia, jmml, transient myeloproliferative disorder, tmd, myelodysplastic syndrome, mds, bone marrow, blood cell

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