This newly updated edition of Childhood Leukemia contains the information and support parents need during this difficult time. Author Nancy Keene provides parents and family members with: updates on treatment, including immunotherapy, tailoring drugs dosages to children's genetic profiles, and new methods for dealing with side effects; advice on how to cope with procedures, hospitalization, school, family, and financial issues; tips for forming a partnership with the medical team; poignant and practical stories from family members who have coped with leukemia; and updated resources for medical information, emotional support, and financial assistance.