Childhood Brain & Spinal Cord Tumors: A Guide for Families, Friends & Caregivers

by Maria Sansalone, Tania Shiminski-Maher, Patsy Cullen, et al.

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1941089003
• ISBN13: 9781941089002
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: Childhood Cancer Guides
• Length: 560 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.0" x 9.1"