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"Emotional Aspects of Childhood Leukemia": Leukemia Society of America Offers Updated

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Abstract (Abstract): NOTE TO MEDIA: Photo is available in a Smart News Release(TM) on Business Wire's
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NEW YORK--(BW HealthWire)--February 3, 1999--The Leukemia Society of America is offering free to the
public (by calling 1-800-955-4LSA) an updated version of the publication "Emotional Aspects of Childhood
Leukemia."
Although aimed primarily at parents of children with leukemia, the information addressed in the 66-page booklet
is useful and reassuring to families with children also affected by other cancers. It includes the writings and
research of psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, physicians and nurses on the effects of serious
illnesses on the emotional lives of children and their families. Four new topics include:
Full text: NOTE TO MEDIA: Photo is available in a Smart News Release(TM) on Business Wire's Home Page at
www.businesswire.com
NEW YORK--(BW HealthWire)--February 3, 1999--The Leukemia Society of America is offering free to the
public (by calling 1-800-955-4LSA) an updated version of the publication "Emotional Aspects of Childhood
Leukemia."
Although aimed primarily at parents of children with leukemia, the information addressed in the 66-page booklet
is useful and reassuring to families with children also affected by other cancers. It includes the writings and
research of psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, physicians and nurses on the effects of serious
illnesses on the emotional lives of children and their families. Four new topics include:
Return to School Issues: Positive steps are outlined for parents, teachers, and hospitals to ensure a smooth reentry for children when they go back to school.
Residential Camping Programs: The opportunity to take part in traditional camp activities can enrich a child's
quality of life and boost self-esteem. It's a welcome respite for children and their families from the stress of living
with cancer.
When Treatment Ends--Life After Cancer: Addresses the potential problems and stresses a family may face
when the child makes the transition from active treatment to a normal, everyday life without treatment.
Sibling Relationships: Serious illnesses affect not only the parents of the child, but the brothers and sisters as
well. Coping tools are offered to help siblings adjust.
"Emotional Aspects of Childhood Leukemia" was compiled by Patricia Deasy-Spinetta, M.A., M.S., N.C.S.P.,
John J. Spinetta, Ph.D, and Faith H. Kung, M.D.. Patricia Spinetta is the president of The Candlelighters
Childhood Cancer Foundation and is a pioneer in the psychological study of children with cancer. She holds a
Master's degree in counseling, and has been an adjunct professor at San Diego State University. She is now a
school psychologist with the San Diego City Schools.
Dr. John Spinetta is professor of psychology in the Joint Doctoral Program of San Diego State/University of San
Diego, as well as a consultant in the Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Monza, in Milan, Italy. He
has contributed to the field of pediatric psychology for more than 20 years and has received numerous awards
and grants for his groundbreaking research on the psychological effects of cancer on children and their families.
Dr. Faith Kung is the associate director of pediatrics at the University of California, San Diego School of
Medicine.
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The Leukemia Society of America, now commemorating its 50th anniversary, is a voluntary health organization
with 57 chapters nationwide. The Society's mission is to fund research to find cures for leukemia, lymphoma,
Hodgkin's disease and myeloma--and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. For more
information visit our Web Site at www.leukemia.org. SEQN: BW1075
Publication title: Business Wire
Pages: 1
Number of pages: 0
Publication year: 1999
Publication date: Feb 3, 1999
Publisher: Business Wire
Place of publication: New York
Country of publication: United States
Publication subject: Business And Economics
Source type: Wire Feeds
Language of publication: English
Document type: WIRE FEED
ProQuest document ID: 446746791
Document URL: http://search.proquest.com/docview/446746791?accountid=48290
Copyright: Copyright Business Wire Feb 3, 1999
Last updated: 2012-01-03
Database: ABI/INFORM Complete

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