| After leukemia treatment ends | 2866.00000000000 | After leukemia treatment ends | After Leukemia Treatment Ends | A | English | Oncology | Child (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years) | Body | Skeletal system | Conditions and diseases | Adult (19+) | NA | | 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z | | | | | | 10.1000000000000 | 52.7000000000000 | 244.000000000000 | | Flat Content | Health A-Z | <p> Learn how to manage your fears and anxieties once your child's leukemia treatment ends.</p> | <p>Completing leukemia treatment is an important milestone. Although friends and family may view this as a time to celebrate, you might feel otherwise. While you may be excited for your child, you may also feel anxious and scared. </p> | | <h2> Key points </h2><ul><li>It is normal to feel excited but also anxious after your child's leukemia treatment ends.</li><li>Make sure to get a written summary of your child's leukemia treatment from your doctor once their therapy ends.</li></ul> | <p>It is normal for you and your child to have mixed feelings at this time. You and your child have spent a great deal of time at the hospital receiving a variety of treatments and tests. Although this has been a stressful time, being surrounded by the medical team and staff may have brought a sense of comfort and reassurance. When your child’s treatment ends, you may feel that this sense of support is taken away. </p>
<p>It is natural to be concerned and you will likely have many questions. Talking with your child’s care team can help make this transition easier for you. </p>
<p>At the end of your child’s therapy, ask your doctor for a written summary of your child’s leukemia treatment. Make sure it includes:</p><p>
</p><ul><li>types and doses of drugs</li>
<li>radiation dose, if your child was given radiation therapy</li>
<li> type of surgical procedures performed, if any</li>
<li>any significant complications during treatment </li></ul> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/after_leukemia_treatment_ends.jpg | | | | | | | After leukemia treatment ends | | False | | | | | | | | |
