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Candlelighters will provide a copy of the books listed below at no cost to families of children with cancer. Other interested parties can purchase copies through the web store.
Candlelighters Publications
The books in this section are published by Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation.
        
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Childhood Cancer Guides on Childhood Cancer
The four books below cover all aspects of a diagnosis of childhood cancer: information on clinical trials, chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, financial helps, emotional and social issues, late effects of treatment, and more. Each book includes comments from parents of children with cancer. Three of these books are authored or co-authored by Nancy Keene. Some of the information in these books is available online on the Childhood Cancer Guides web site.
   
Candlelighters Publications
The books in this section are published by Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation.
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Chemo, Craziness, and Comfort, My book about childhood cancer
by Nancy Keene and Trevor Romain
A 200 page resource that provides practical advice for children diagnosed with cancer between 6 and 12 years of age. Warm and funny illustrations and easy-to-read text help the child (and parents) make sense of cancer and its treatment.
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Educating the Child with Cancer: A Guide for Parents and Teachers
edited by Nancy Keene
An essential resource for families who have faced the childhood cancer diagnosis. Written by top researchers in the field, and balanced with parents' personal experiences, this 322 page resource focuses on educational issues for children treated for cancer. It is intended to promote understanding and communication between parents, educators and medical professionals so that together they can provide an appropriate education for children who have been treated for cancer which in turn will lead to a productive and rewarding life.
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The Amazing Hannah, Look at Everything I Can Do!
by Amy Klett and Dave Klett
This 28 page picture book is written for the preschool (1 to 5 years) child who has been diagnosed with cancer. Through real-life photos, children will be able to identify with Hannah's hospital stay, special friends, tests, treatment and germ care.
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La Fantastica Hannah: Miren todo lo que puedo hacer!
by Amy Klett and Dave Klett
For Spanish-speaking children diagnosed with cancer between one and five years of age.
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Oliver's Story
For 'Sibs' of Kids with Cancer, Oliver's Story is a 40 page illustrated book targeted for the 3 to 8 year old sibling of children diagnosed with cancer. Illustrated by Mike Dodd and written through the eyes of his six-year-old son Oliver, this resource focuses on the many questions that siblings have when their brother or sister is diagnosed with cancer, and offers constructive ways on how they can provide support. Candlelighters extends their heartfelt appreciation to the Davenport Family Foundation and Computer Associates for funding to make this publication possible.
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La Historia de Oliver
Para los hermanos de niños con cancer, Oliver's Story in Spanish.
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Know Before You Go
by Sheryl Lozowski Sullivan, M.P.H.
This Candlelighters publication is a complete guide to the journey through childhood cancer, from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. Written by an adult survivor of childhood cancer and reviewed by dozens of top experts, Know Before You Go offers the information, practical advice and 'light of hope' that is needed.
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You Are Not Alone
by Mark Chesler, Ph.D. and Sara Eldridge, M.S.W., M.P.H.
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Lift ME Up
by Trevor Romain
This 22 page coloring book is filled with inspirational pictures to color for the 3-10 year old child diagnosed with cancer.
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Childhood Cancer Guides on Childhood Cancer
The four books below cover all aspects of a diagnosis of childhood cancer: information on clinical trials, chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, financial helps, emotional and social issues, late effects of treatment, and more. Each book includes comments from parents of children with cancer. Three of these books are authored or co-authored by Nancy Keene. Some of the information in these books is available online on the Childhood Cancer Guides web site.
About Nancy Keene and other books by Nancy Keene.
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Childhood Leukemia: A Guide for Families, Friends, and Caregivers, 3rd ed.
by Nancy Keene
This book covers all of the childhood leukemias.
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Childhood Cancer: A Parent's Guide to Solid Tumor Cancers, 2nd ed.
by Honna Janes-Hodder and Nancy Keene
This book covers neuroblastoma, Wilms, liver cancers, soft tissue sarcomas, bone sarcomas, and retinoblastoma.
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Childhood Brain & Spinal cord Tumors: A Guide for Families, Friends, and Caregivers
Tania Shiminski-Maher, Maria Sansalone, Patsy Cullen
This book covers brain and spinal cord tumors.
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Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Practical Guide to Your Future, 2nd ed.
Kathy Ruccione, Nancy Keene, Wendy Hobbie
This book covers the issues of long- term survivorship: medical late effects, relationships, overcoming employment or insurance discrimination, maximizing health, follow-up schedules.
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Additional Free Books offered to Families Through Candlelighters
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"Faces of Hope: Stories of Inspiration and Strength during the Journey through Childhood Cancer," is the moving story of 51 childhood cancer patients. Treated at Dana Farber/Children’s Hospital Cancer Care, the book chronicles their heroic journey through cancer treatment and celebrates the foundation for their hope.
As a result of a generous donation of 4,000 copies from Dana Farber/Children’s Hospital Cancer Care, Candlelighters is pleased to offer these books to families of children with cancer without charge.
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Others interested in purchasing this book can do so for $20.00 by calling 617-355-5645 or by ordering online.
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