All about ALL (Acute lymphoblastic leukemia) - AboutKidsHealth.ca video

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07/05/23

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.

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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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