Childhood brain & spinal cord tumors : a guide for families, friends & caregivers / Tania Shiminski-Maher, Catherine Woodman, Nancy Keene.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Shiminski-Maher, Tania, author.

Woodman, Catherine, author.

Keene, Nancy, author.

Series:

Patient-centered guides Childhood brain & spinal cord tumors

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Brain--Tumors--Popular works.

Brain.

Spinal cord--Tumors--Popular works.

Spinal cord.

Tumors in children--Popular works.

Tumors in children.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (562 p.)

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Bellingham, Washington : Childhood Cancer Guides, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Each year about 4,000 children and teens in the United States are diagnosed with a brain or spinal cord tumor. The illness and its treatment can have devastating effects on family, friends, schoolmates, and the larger community. This newly updated edition contains essential information families need during this difficult time. It includes descriptions of the newest treatments, such as computer-assisted surgery, stem cell transplants, and targeted therapies as well as practical advice about how to cope with diagnosis, medical procedures, hospitalization, school, and finances. Effective ways to

Contents:

Front Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Table of Contents; Foreword; Introduction; 1. Diagnosis; Signs and symptoms; Where should your child receive treatment?; Physical responses; Emotional responses; The immediate future; 2. The Brain and Spinal Cord; The brain; Spinal cord; Ventricular system; Increased intracranial pressure; From the CNS to the body; 3. Types of Tumors; Who gets central nervous system tumors?; Types of brain and spinal cord tumors; Treatment; 4. Telling Your Child and Others; Telling your child; Telling the siblings; Notifying the family

Notifying friends and neighborsNotifying your child's school; Using technology to communicate; 5. Choosing a Treatment; Treatment basics; Standard treatment; The protocol; Clinical trials; Making a decision; Protocol changes; 6. Coping with Procedures; Planning for procedures; Pain management; Procedures; 7. Forming a Partnership with the Treatment Team; The hospital; Finding a neurosurgeon and neuro-oncologist; Choosing a hospital; Types of relationships; Communication; Getting a second opinion; Conflict resolution; Changing doctors; 8. Hospitalization; The room; The floor; Food; Parking

The endless waitingWorking with the staff; Being an advocate for your child; Playing; 9. Venous Catheters; External catheter; Subcutaneous port; Peripherally inserted central catheter; Cost; Choosing not to use a catheter; Making a decision; Adhesives; 10. Surgery; The neurosurgeon; Types of surgery; Presurgical evaluation; Anesthesia; The surgery; Postoperative complications; Rehabilitation; Discharge; 11. Chemotherapy; How chemotherapy drugs work; How chemotherapy drugs are given; Dosages; Variability in response to medications; Questions to ask the doctor; Guidelines for calling the doctor

Chemotherapy drug listChemotherapy drugs and their possible side effects; Prophylactic antibiotics; Colony-stimulating factors; Antinausea drugs used during chemotherapy; Drugs used to relieve pain; Topical anesthetics to prevent pain; Complementary treatments; Alternative treatments; 12. Common Side Effects of Chemotherapy; Bed wetting; Changes in taste and smell; Constipation; Dental problems; Diarrhea; Fatigue and weakness; Hair loss; Low blood cell counts; Mouth and throat sores; Nausea and vomiting; Seizures; Serious illnesses; Skin and nail problems; Steroid problems

Can pets transmit diseases?13. Radiation Therapy; Parts of the body where radiation is used; Types of radiation therapy; Who needs radiation treatment?; Questions to ask about radiation treatment; Where should your child go for radiation treatment?; Radiation oncologist; Radiation therapist; Immobilization devices; Sedation; What is a radiation treatment like?; Possible short-term side effects; Possible long-term side effects; 14. Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation; What is a peripheral blood stem cell transplant?; When are transplants necessary?; Choosing a transplant center

Paying for the transplant

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-941089-01-1