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Caring for Kids and Adolescents with Blood Cancer: A Workbook for Families

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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.


Workbook chapters

Access the following chapters of the Family Workbook. Caregivers may order a copy of the full workbook by calling (800) 955-4572.


Workbook worksheets

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

This workbook is intended for caregivers of kids and adolescents. We also have caregiving information for adults.
Worksheet 1: Emergency Room (ER) Plan (PDF)Worksheet 11: Grocery List
Worksheet 2: Weather Emergency Plan (PDF)Worksheet 12: Chore Chart (PDF)
Worksheet 3: Questions for You to Ask Your Child (PDF)Worksheet 13: Food Intake and Side-Effects Log (PDF)
Worksheet 4: Healthcare Team Contact List (PDF)Worksheet 14: Meal Planning (PDF)
Worksheet 5a: Appointment Calendar, by Month (PDF)Worksheet 15: Information for School Staff (PDF)
Worksheet 5b: Appointment Calendar, by Week (PDF)Worksheet 16: Insurance Call Log (PDF)
Worksheet 5c: Appointment Details (PDF)Worksheet 17: Understanding the Health Insurance Plan (PDF)
Worksheet 6: Questions for the Healthcare Team (PDF)Worksheet 18: Health Insurance Appeal Tracking Form (PDF)
Worksheet 7: Medical History (PDF)Worksheet 19: Budgeting (PDF)
Worksheet 8: Immunization Record (PDF)Worksheet 20: Financial Assistance Record (PDF)
Worksheet 9: Daily Medication Log (PDF)Worksheet 21: Creating a Self-care Plan (PDF)
Worksheet 10: Pain Log (PDF) 

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