Friends of Heroes - National Light The Night Team » lymphoma http://www.friendsofheroes.org Putting a Face on Childhood Cancer Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:33:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc Coping With Childhood Leukemia and Lymphoma http://www.friendsofheroes.org/2009/05/coping-with-childhood-leukemia-and-lymphoma/ http://www.friendsofheroes.org/2009/05/coping-with-childhood-leukemia-and-lymphoma/#comments Sat, 30 May 2009 20:00:06 +0000 Jenn http://www.friendsofheroes.org/?p=785

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with a blood cancer like leukemia, lymphoma or myloma, there is help for you.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, headquartered in White Plains, New York, provides a library of resources through their website and their Information Resource Center. You may feel helpless or overwhelmed with decisions. These free resources and support services are funded by generous donors to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

If you need assistance ordering free materials please call the LLS Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST or contact your local chapter.

For more information specifically related to childhood blood cancers, visit their Childhood Blood Cancers resource page.

The following excerpts are sample materials from their library:

Coping With Childhood Leukemia and Lymphoma

Introductionchildrens_pamphlet

Families face uncertainty when they are told that their child has leukemia or lymphoma. It is a time filled with new people and situations, worries and change. It may help to learn that cancer survival rates for children have improved significantly during the last several decades due to new and better treatments. Doctors, nurses and scientists are working together around the world to continue to improve outcomes for children diagnosed with leukemia or lymphoma – researchers continue to search for the causes, develop better treatments and tailor therapies to decrease long-term effects. Social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists and other health professionals are also working to understand how to help children and families manage cancer and its treatment and maintain a good quality of life.
Continue reading by downloading the .pdf or order a free printed copy via the LLS online order form.

living_with_cancerLearning & Living With Cancer

Introduction

For children with cancer and their parents, returning to school builds hope for the future. Attending school is a big part of feeling normal and productive. Yet, going back to school also brings new challenges to families whose main focus has been getting through treatment.

You may wonder:

  • What challenges will my child face?
  • What help is needed for my child to be successful?
  • What laws protect my child?
  • Where do I turn for help?

Continue reading by downloading the .pdf or order a free printed copy via the online order form.

Source: lls.org

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