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Here is a magnificent, profoundly humane "biography" of cancer - from its first documented appearances thousands of years ago through the epic battles in the twentieth century to cure, control, and conquer it to a radical new understanding of its essence. Physician, researcher, and award-winning science writer Siddhartha Mukherjee examines cancer with a cellular biologist's precision, a historian's perspective, and a biographer's passion. (Bestseller)...
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Conceived to provide a bone marrow match for her leukemia-stricken sister, teenage Kate begins to question her moral obligations in light of countless medical procedures and decides to fight for the right to make decisions about her own body. New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult tells the emotionally riveting story of a family torn apart by conflicting needs and a passionate love that triumphs over human weakness. Anna is not sick, but she...
5) Gold
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English
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Cyclists Zoe and Kate are friends and athletic rivals for Olympic gold, while Kate and her husband Jack, also a world-class cyclist, must contend with the recurrence of their young daughter's leukemia.
7) Leukemia
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Chelsea House
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history, causes, symptoms, and treatments of various kinds of leukemia.
12) Tear me apart
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English
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"Competitive skier Mindy Wright is a superstar in the making until a spectacular downhill crash threatens not just her racing career but her life. During surgery, doctors discover she's suffering from a severe form of leukemia, and a stem cell transplant is her only hope. But when her parents are tested, a frightening truth emerges. Mindy is not their daughter. The race to save Mindy's life means unraveling years of lies. Was she accidentally switched...
14) Leukemia
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Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
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"Discusses leukemia and its effects on people and society"--Provided by publisher.
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Amicus Illustrated
Pub. Date
[2024]
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English
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"Meet Jocelyn! She likes soccer and dinosaurs. She is also a leukemia survivor. Jocelyn is real and so are her experiences. Learn about her life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students"--Provided by publisher.
17) Dying young
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Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
A wealthy leukemia victim hires a spirited, unschooled beauty as his caretaker.
18) Cellular
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English
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Brendan has it all—captain of the basketball team, good friends, a beautiful girlfriend and a loving family—until he is diagnosed with leukemia. Terrified and convinced that no one understands what he is going through, Brendan faces chemotherapy alone, until he meets Lark. She is also in treatment, although her condition is much worse, and yet she remains positive and hopeful. Brendan is torn between feeling sorry for himself and the love...
19) Leukemia
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Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
Describes the nature, symptoms, and causes of leukemia, gives a history of its study, and discusses various ways of treating it.
