"Includes reasons to decide in favor or or against participating in a trial; structure, administration and ethical guidelines of clinical trials; who is included and excluded from joining a trial; how to read the informed consent document and trial protocol (a lengthy, technical document that contains the scientific details of the clinical trial); interviews from researchers and patients; a set of hard questions to ask yourself and your doctor."--Cover....

Approximately 4,500 children and teens are diagnosed with leukemia in the United States and Canada each year. The illness and its treatment can have a devastating effect on family, friends, classmates, and the larger community. This newly updated edition of Childhood Leukemia contains the information and support parents need during this difficult time, including: new treatments such as immunotherapy, tailoring drugs dosages to children's genetic profiles,...

Provides information on issues related with organ transplants such as choosing a transplant team, learning about anti-rejection drugs, dealing with emotional responses, and finding support groups.