Doody 图书评论

This is a sensitive and informative new book written by a health writer that provides a comprehensive description of the events surrounding the diagnosis of childhood cancer and its impact on the child, extended family, and friends. The purpose is to provide a description of the process of cancer -- what actually happens -- and how this impacts on child, family, and friends. It also provides practical hints on how to survive the experience as well as a guide to available resources. This is clearly important information, and the objectives are met in an understandable, complete, and sensitive manner. The major targeted audience for this book is the family and patient affected by childhood cancer. However, the breadth and insight of information could prove to be interesting and valuable to all caregivers of such children. The author is a knowledgeable health field writer and has selected individuals with a great deal of experience in the field as sources of information. The book is well formatted in clearly titled sections and is replete with illustrative and insightful case studies that enhance the presentation and provide material to which readers can personally relate. The references are modest in number but are current, relevant, and adequate for the intended audience. There is a helpful glossary of medical terminology as well as a practical list of resources. This is an understandable, informative, accurate description of all the components of the childhood cancer experience from the patient's viewpoint. There is accurate factual explanation of the significant medical aspects of the experience. This book will reach out to and be a valuable source of information for families involved in this experience and meets an overwhelming need of these families for such a resource. In addition, it could provide caregivers with insight into their patients' overall experience. Elaine Morgan, MD(Children's Memorial Hospital). Copyright 2001, Doody Publishing