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Caring for Kids And Adolescents Workbook

The information in the Caring for Kids And Adolescents with Blood Cancer workbook is written for the parent/guardian of a minor child (up to age 18), and includes information about caring for your child, treatment options, school, nutrition, financial and legal issues, and more. This Family Workbook includes a set of worksheets and activities and includes a tote, journal, pen and pill organizer.

Caregivers may order a copy of the full workbook by calling (800) 955-4572.

Caring for Kids And Adolescents with Blood Cancer

Chapters

To read the following chapters of the Family Workbook, click here. Caregivers may order a copy of the full workbook by calling (800) 955-4572.

  • Introduction
  • Talking to Your Child About Cancer
  • Coping With a Childhood Cancer Diagnosis
  • The Healthcare Team and Treatment Center
  • Understanding Blood Cancer
  • Treatment Options
  • Side Effects and Supportive Care
  • Caring for Your Child During Treatment
  • Nutrition
  • School
  • Financial and Legal
  • Caring for Yourself
  • Beyond Treatment
  • End-of-Life Care

 

 Use the following worksheets to help you in your caregiving role:

 

Worksheet 1: Emergency Room (ER) Plan

Worksheet 11: Grocery List

Worksheet 2: Weather Emergency Plan

Worksheet 12: Chore Chart

Worksheet 3: Questions for You to Ask Your Child

Worksheet 13: Food Intake and Side-Effects Log

Worksheet 4: Healthcare Team Contact List

Worksheet 14: Meal Planning

Worksheet 5a: Appointment Calendar, by Month

Worksheet 15: Information for School Staff

Worksheet 5b: Appointment Calendar, by Week

Worksheet 16: Insurance Call Log

Worksheet 5c: Appointment Details

Worksheet 17: Understanding the Health Insurance Plan

Worksheet 6: Questions for the Healthcare Team

Worksheet 18: Health Insurance Appeal Tracking Form

Worksheet 7: Medical History

Worksheet 19: Budgeting

Worksheet 8: Immunization Record

Worksheet 20: Financial Assistance Record

Worksheet 9: Daily Medication Log

Worksheet 21: Creating a Self-care Plan

Worksheet 10: Pain Log  

 


This workbook is intended for caregivers of kids and adolescents. If you looking for caregiving information for adults, please click here.


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