Cancer

100 questions & answers about cancer and fertility

Oktay, Kutluk H. -- Boston, MA: Jones and Barlett Publishers, 2008.

This book provides practical, authoritative answers to 100 of the most common questions asked by cancer patients and survivors about fertility.

100 questions & answers about your child's cancer

Carroll, William L. -- Boston, MA: Jones & Bartlett Publishers, 2005.

Answers questions about topics such as treatment options, post-treatment quality of life, and coping strategies.

Amazing Annabelle: a story for kids fighting cancer

Fox, Dyan; Lew, Ben (ill.). - Lexington, KY: Small But Mighty Books, 2016.

When six-year-old Annabelle is diagnosed with cancer, she uses her imagination to get through the toughest parts of her diagnosis and treatment.

C is for cancer

Barton, Denise -- Canada: ArtBookbindery.com, 2008.

This book is a good read for all families who are beginning the experience of having a child with cancer. It is an effective tool to share with friends and relatives, especially for those with young children.

Cancerland and the other side of sick

Malavert, Michelle. -- Astoria, NY: Biggest Little Press, 2011.

The goal of this book is to powerfully transform the impact of a cancer diagnosis from struggle to empowerment, in 15 minutes or less.

Chasing rainbows young adults living with cancer [DVD]

Vancouver, BC: Chasing Rainbows Productions, 2006.

This upbeat documentary film is a dynamic, intimate portrayal of six young people who are “living life while fighting for it.” With passion and infectious laughter, the six participants provide a unique and refreshing perspective about what it is like to live with cancer when you are young.

Chemo, craziness and comfort: my book about childhood cancer

Keene, Nancy -- Bethesda, MD: Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation, 2002.

A resource book with warm, funny illustrations and easy-to-read text to help the child (and parents) make sense of cancer. Themes address medical tests, hospitalization, and treatment, including chemotherapy, radiation, stem cell transplantation and their side effects. Offers tools to help children deal with the physical and emotional impact of both the cancer and the treatment. Appropriate for ages: 6-12 years.

Childhood brain and spinal cord tumors [2nd ed.]: a guide for families, friends and caregivers

Keene, Nancy; Shiminski-Maher, Tania; Woodman, Catherine. - Sebastopol, CA: O'Reilly, 2014.

This newly updated edition includes descriptions of the newest treatments, such as computer-assisted surgery, stem cell transplants, and targeted therapies as well as practical advice about how to cope with diagnosis, medical procedures, hospitalization, school, and finances. Parents who read this book will find simply explained medical facts, advice to ease their daily life, and tools to be a strong advocate for their child.

Childhood cancer: a parent's guide to solid tumor cancers [3rd. ed.]

Bellingham, WA: O'Reilly, 2016.

This newly updated edition contains descriptions of the newest treatments, such as computer-assisted surgery, tandem stem cell transplants, and targeted therapies as well as practical advice about how to cope with diagnosis, medical procedures, hospitalization, school, and finances. Woven throughout the text are true stories from more than 100 children with cancer, their siblings, and their parents.

Childhood leukemia: a guide for families, friends & caregivers

Keene, Nancy. = Bellingham, WA: Childhood Cancer Guides, 2018.

Parents who read this book will find clear medical information, obtain advice that eases their daily life, and feel empowered to be strong advocates for their child with leukemia.

Children with cancer: a comprehensive reference guide for parents

Bracken, Jeanne Munn. -- New York: Oxford University Press, 2010.

This book contains information that ranges from sophisticated, hard-to-find medical facts to practical tips on how to handle side effects. Describing in detail the wide range of childhood cancers, the author explores how they affect the child, the treatments available, how to cope with the changes this diagnosis will bring to the entire family, and where to go for both medical and emotional help.

The essential cancer treatment nutrition guide & cookbook: includes 150 healthy & delicious recipes

LaMantia, Jean; Berinstein, Neil -- Toronto: Robert Rose, 2012.

This book has been written for both patients and caregivers and addresses the unique requirements of a patient undergoing cancer treatment. A patient's waxing and waning appetite and ability to maintain optimal nutritional requirements are severely challenged during treatment, so the book provides integral information on how to deal with these challenges. From managing the side effects of treatment with particular foods and nutrients, to make-ahead meals that can be frozen and reheated at a moment's notice, to foods that are simply more palatable to a patient depending on what stage of treatment they're in.

Every day counts: lessons in love, faith, and resilience from children facing illness

Sirois, Maria -- New York: Walker & Company, 2006.

This book chronicles the remarkable stories of the children the author worked with on a pediatric oncology ward. It speaks directly to anyone who is sick, but also to therapists, doctors, and nurses, presenting an inside look at how they cope with the emotional strain of caring for the seriously ill, of being touched by grief yet not consumed by it.

A friend in Hope: a story about Hope's journey with a brain tumour

Zammit, Marisa -- London, ON: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, 2005.

This story is written from the perspective of a young boy whose school friend, Hope, has been diagnosed with a brain tumour. He visits her in the hospital and learns about her illness. Appropriate for Ages: 4-10 years.

The guinea kid: the true story of a childhood cancer survivor

Ruth, Sharon -- Kemptville, ON: North Grenville Press, 2008.

This book is about one family's journey through the unknown and terrifying world of childhood cancer and their experience at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario.

I put the CAN in cancer

Gough, Imogen -- USA: Booksurg, 2008.

This book is about a girl who lists all of the things that she can still do even though she has cancer.

Oliver's story: for 'sibs' of kids with cancer

Dodd, Michael -- Kensington, MD: Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation, 2004.

Written through the eyes of six-year-old Oliver, this book focuses on the many questions that siblings have when their brother or sister is diagnosed with cancer, and offers constructive ways that they can provide support. Appropriate for ages: 3-8 years.

Radiation therapy: what's that? = La radiothérapie: c'est quoi?

Donaldson, Kim, et al. -- Ottawa: CHEO Oncology Education and Support Committee, 2016.

A book explaining what radiation therapy is through the eyes of a child.

Taking cancer to school

Henry, Cynthia S.; Gosselin, Kim -- Plainview, NY: JayJo Books, 2001.

This fun-to-read storybook simplifies and normalizes a complicated childhood condition. When read aloud, other children can identify why a peer may be treated differently and begin to empathize with them.

This should not be happening: young adults with cancer

Katz, Anne. -- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Hygeia Media, 2014.

This book tries to make sense of a situation that for many young people doesn't make any sense at all. Written for a younger audience, it tackles tough issues head-on and in language young people will understand. From dealing with medical professionals to handling going back to work and school, This Should Not Be Happening offers information and insight on a broad range of issues affecting young people with cancer.

Understanding chemotherapy

deLoache, Shawn; Renfrew, Ruth. - New York: Medikidz USA, Inc., 2019.

In graphic novel format, the Medikidz, superheroes from the planet Mediland, help Cody understand chemotherapy.

deLoache, Shawn; Quigley, Columba. - New York: Medikidz USA, Inc., 2018.

In graphic novel format, the Medikidz, superheroes from the planet Mediland, help Alex and his friends understand cancer.

When someone you love has cancer: a resource for young people

Canadian Cancer Society, 2003.

This booklet addresses the issues of cancer in the family, what cancer is and cancer treatment for young people. It includes short stories by children who have had a family member experience cancer Appropriate for all ages.

When your brother or sister has cancer: a guide for teens

National Cancer Institute National Cancer Institute, 2005.

In this booklet you will hear from other teens who are going through a similar situation, get ideas about who to talk to when you are feeling upset or alone and will teach you a little about cancer.

Young people living with cancer: implications for policy and practice

Grinyer, Anne -- New York: McGraw Hill, 2007.

This book is for the professionals engaged in the care of young adults with cancer, support workers in the health services, young adults with cancer, their families, academics and students. This book uses original data gathered from in- depth research to present an account of what it is like to be an adolescent or young adult living with cancer.