Hearing that you child has leukemia is traumatizing. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is one of the most common forms of childhood Leukemias. Parents can find reassurance in knowing that with modern medicine, ALL is a treatable illness, and many children survive and continue to live healthy lives. This video helps parents understand the five stages of ALL treatment, looks into the lives of children undergoing treatment, and suggests ways families can find the emotional support needed during this difficult time.
This video does not constitute medical advice, and is not meant to be used or relied upon by anyone without additional guidance and supervision from a qualified physician. Do not perform the procedures described in this video unless your child's physician has reviewed this video and provides you with specific instructions and directions about performing these procedures.
If you are looking for more resources about leukemia, please visit: www.aboutkidshealth.ca/leukemia
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VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00 - Introduction to Leukemia with Dr. Abla
00:42 - Interview with mom #1
01:25 - Dr. Punnett explains what leukemia is
03:09 - Symptoms of ALL
04:10 - Some diagnostic tools that are used to diagnose ALL include
05:18 - Chemotherapy and drug treatment for ALL
05:28 - Undergoing a lumbar puncture
06:01 - Interview with mom #1 continued
06:50 - Dr. Abla discusses treatment
07:42 - Dr. Abla explains the five phase plan
07:48 - Induction therapy
08:01 - Consolidation
08:11 - Interim maintenance
08:19 - Delayed intensification
08:54 - Maintenance phase
09:42 - Drug side effects
00:10:15 - Who will be in your child's hospital team?
00:11:20 - Keeping children safe from infection
00:11:49 - Discussion about medications
00:12:16 - Interview with mom #1 continued - discussing medication side effects
00:12:58 - How cancer affects siblings
00:13:14 - Psychologist, Dr. Barerra discusses the impact of cancer on the family
00:16:01 - Why family involvement in the child's care is so important
00:16:13 - Patient #1 interview
00:16:19 - Interview with mom #2
00:17:28 - Dr. Punnett explains treatment
00:18:43 - During treatment, these over-the-counter drugs should never be used
00:19:39 - Patient #2 interview
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