Cancers in infants, children, and adolescents can be especially devastating to families. However, nearly all cancers are treatable. Cure rates for many forms of cancer have dramatically increased in recent years, with one major hospital reporting an 80 percent cure rate for most forms of pediatric leukemia.
Pediatric Cancer Sourcebook provides basic consumer health information about the cancers that are most often diagnosed in infants, children, and adolescents. It contains information on alternative therapies, how to find specialized cancer centers and organizations, and resource information for affected families and other concerned friends and caregivers. A glossary of cancer-related terms and information on financial resources are also included.
