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What recommendation could you give a family that is struggling with a diagnosis of leukemia in their youngest?
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Ask lots of: Questions. Get the specifics on the diagnosis as there are many subtypes of leukemia. Ask the hard questions on prognosis. Understand the treatment plan. Start a diary of significant events, results and how the plan evolves.
Answered 5/21/2013
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