Hematology and Oncology for Kids: A Fun Picture Book About the Blood and Cancer for Children (Gift for Kids, Teachers, and Medical Students) (Medical School for Kids)

Price: $12.99
(as of Aug 06, 2023 12:28:40 UTC – Details)

The perfect book for your young future doctor!

Written by physicians, Hematology and Oncology for Kidsis a charming, easy-to-understand introduction to the life-sustaining fluid that circulates throughout your body: the blood! With its beautiful illustrations and simple explanations, this book teaches children (and adults alike!) about the anatomy and physiology of the blood, as well as different types of blood disorders and cancers. This can be a learning resource for kids, white elephant gift for adults, or gag gift for medical students. This installment of the Medical School for Kids book series is the best way to introduce basic concepts in hematology and oncology to our next generation of doctors.

In this book, you will learn about…

The three main types of cells in the bloodConditions that affect the blood, such as anemia, thrombocytopenia, and leukopeniaTypes of leukemia and lymphomaMedical treatments for cancerThe importance of eating a healthy diet

… and more!

About the Authors

Betty Nguyen, MD was born in California but spent much of her childhood in Georgia, where she grew up on a chicken farm. She studied Biology at UCLA, where she was a Gates Millennium Scholar, and received her MD from UC Riverside on a full-tuition scholarship. Currently, Betty is a dermatology resident physician at the University of Miami. Outside of work, Betty is a certified yoga instructor and licensed scuba diver. She also enjoys journalistic writing, cycling, and walking her dogs in her free time.

Brandon Pham, MD was born and raised in California. He studied Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics at UCLA, where he was a Goldwater Scholar, and earned his MD from Stanford. Currently, Brandon is an ophthalmology resident physician at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida. Brandon is passionate about medical education for students of all ages. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and distance running.

Medical School for Kids: It’s never too early to learn.