Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Patient & Family Handbook

Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis A HANDBOOK FOR FAMILIES

Written by Marlene Reidl, RN BSN

Content Reviewer Steering Council

Parent Reviewer Evelyn Gomez

ABOUT THIS COVER This cover is specially designed for your child to color and personalize. When your child finishes decorating the cover, return it to the clinic or doctor’s office where you received the handbook. Your child’s healthcare provider will then send it to APHON to post on the APHON website. This handbook is published by the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) for educational purposes only. The material has been developed by sources believed to be reliable. The material is not intended to represent the only acceptable or safe treatment of Langerhans cell histiocytosis. Under certain circumstances or conditions, additional or different treatment may be required. As new research and clinical experience expand the available sources of information concerning the treatment of Langerhans cell histiocytosis, adjustments in treatment and drug therapy may be required. APHON makes no warranty, guarantee, or other representation, expressed or implied, as to the validity or sufficiency of the treatments or related information contained in this handbook. APHON provides this handbook for educational use. Users may copy and distribute this material in unadapted form only, for noncommercial use, and with attribution given to APHON.