This plain-language guide for patients and families walks through the stages of diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment. It begins with advice on selecting an oncologist and medical center, then overviews the mechanisms of the disease, types of leukemia, symptoms, and causes. Treatment considerations and side effects are reviewed, and there is advice on communication with family, friends, and coworkers, balancing work and life during treatment, and regaining health after treatment. Final chapters address the risk of relapse and what to do if the cancer is not curable. The guide includes a glossary and a list of organizations and websites. Morrison is a nurse practitioner at Johns Hopkins Medical Institution. Hesdorffer is a staff clinician at Harbor Hospital. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)