|  | This delightful book by Deborah Hubbard tells the true story of her son Jack's successful fight against leukaemia. Written for young children, it explains very simply and clearly the treatment Jack endured and how his illness affected his family and friends, especially his sister. To view or download a copy of Jack's Diary, click here.
This page offers recommendations for books particularly suitable for lay readers - a separate listing is offered of more academic texts; some of these may be suitable for "expert" patients and carers:
Specialist Scientific and Medical Textbooks
 | | | Adult Leukemia: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients and Families | | Price guide: £14.79 | | Publisher details:O'Reilly UK | | ISBN: 0596500017 | | Readership: Lay readers | | Description: In straightforward, non-technical language, Adult Leukemia: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients and Families gives those living with leukemia the skills and resources to meet their needs for information and support. Written by the late "GrannyBarb" Lackritz, an American academic and CLL patient. |
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 | | | Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas: Making Sense of Diagnosis, Treatment, and Options | | Price guide: £14.67 | | Publisher details:O'Reilly UK | | ISBN: 1565924444 | | Readership: Lay readers | | Description: In straightforward language and in a format that anticipates the reader's questions, this book addresses diagnosis and its emotional tumult, finding a good oncologist, the theories and practical aspects of treatment, characteristics of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas, side effects and long-term effects of treatment, medical tests and procedures, and prognoses. |
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 | | | Childhood Cancer: A Handbook from St.Jude Children's Research Hospital | | Price guide: about £18 | | Publisher details: Hardcover - 606 pages (15 June, 2000), Perseus Books Group | | ISBN: 0443066299 | | Readership: LAY READERS/PARAMEDICAL WORKERS | | Description: This is an excellent handbook on children's cancer as would be expected given its provenance. It is a little suprising, however, to find it targeted at parents and layreaders. Most parents would find it daunting to select just those aspects which are relevant to their child's illness. I would expect this book to be of greatest value to oncology nurses and other paramedical staff with a special interest in paediatric oncology. Certainly, for parents of children with leukaemia Professor Sir John Lilleyman's Childhood Leukaemia (see above) is likely to be far more accessible. |
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