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Quick Reference for Pediatric Oncology Clinicians: The Psychiatric and Psychological Dimensions of Pediatric Cancer Symptom Management

315 pages; 39-page index; 108 tables and numerous lists

This pocket-size handbook contains essential information that pediatric oncology clinicians should have to address the psychosocial needs of their patients and patients' families by defining the psychiatric, psychological, social and spiritual issues related to pediatric cancer survivorship.

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This is a "must have" for the engaged pediatric oncology practitioner, regardless of discipline. We are all painfully aware, albeit it at different levels, that the impact of cancer threatens the psychological, behavioral, and social domains of children and their families with nearly the same vengeance as it impacts the child's physical health. Early recognition and intervention within the context of family centered care may reduce or even prevent a lifetime of suffering. Consider this handbook a possible lifeline.

Gregory H. Reaman, MD
Professor of Pediatrics
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Chair, Children's Oncology Group (COG)

This indispensable reference covers a range of topics essential to the comprehensive management of pediatric oncology patients and their families. It would be my wish to see this handbook also being used outside the borders of the United States, as it will serve as a uniquely practical resource for physicians, nurses and other members of the pediatric oncology treatment team, both trainees and experienced clinicians, covering all aspects involved all around the world.

Professor R. Maarten Egeler, MD, PhD
President, International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP)
Leiden University Medical Center
Director Immunology, Hematology, Oncology,
Bone Marrow Transplantation, Auto-immune diseases
Department of Pediatrics, LEIDEN - The Netherlands

The editors seem to have thought of everything and have packed clear content on all the essentials into this easy-to-carry pocket compendium.
— Review in Psycho-Oncology. Read entire review.

Gerald P. Koocher, PhD, ABPP
School of Health Sciences
Simmons College
Boston, MA, USA

Discount for non-profits:  To facilitate the distribution of this book to cancer centers where it may benefit patients greatly, APOS is offering a 10% discount to non-profit organizations on a purchase of 10 or more pediatric handbooks. Simply enter the coupon code nonprofit when you check out.

Discounts for orders of 250 or more:
· Non-profit organizations - 20% discount on total purchase amount.
· For-profit organizations - 10% discount on total purchase amount.

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This reference goes beyond defining the problems and issues to offer the best practical interventions easily accessible in tables, figures and concise guidelines:

• Written by 54 experts in pediatric psychosocial oncology. Download the Pediatric Handbook Flier, including a list of contributing authors.
• Simple chapter structure is designed for quick access to information in clinical settings.
• Succinct practical information is quickly accessible in tables and figures throughout the handbook.  
• Sections describing problems unique to each type of cancer aid clinicians in tailoring their approach to a particular case.
• Including information relevant for adolescents and survivors transitioning to adult care.
• Practical pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions outline treatment options and indicate when a referral to a psychiatrist, therapist or other resource may be needed.
• Numerous cross-references and a full Index make this concise reference easy to use.
• References to current research facilitate further exploration of the psychosocial dimension of pediatric oncology for a more complete approach to patient care.

Editors:
Lori S. Wiener, PhD, National Cancer Institute — Senior Editor
Maryland Pao, MD, National Institute of Mental Health — Senior Editor
Anne E. Kazak, PhD, ABPP, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Mary Jo Kupst, PhD, Medical College of Wisconsin
Andrea Farkas Patenaude, PhD, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Jimmie C. Holland, MD, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center —
     Consulting Editor

Funded in part by an educational grant from Eli Lilly and Company, which had no control over its content.
Funded in part by a generous anonymous grant.	Funded in part by a grant from the Jeffrey Virostek Memorial Fund.
The research for this handbook was supported in part by the Intramural Research Programs of the NIH, National Cancer Institute, Center for Cancer Research and the National Institutes of Mental Health.