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"Metu and Lee Learn About Breast Cancer" is a new children's book, targeting children ages 5 years and above, whose mothers are diagnosed with breast cancer. It teaches about Surgery, Chemotherapy, and Radiation in terms that children understand.
This one of a kind book children's medical book is authored by Dr. Shenin Sachedina, a board certified breast surgeon in Orlando, Florida. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Metu and Lee Fund through the Community Foundation of Central Florida which will assist organizations that help middle class families when their children are diagnosed with any form of a cancer. (Please see the web site to learn more about the fund.)
To order your copy, or for further information about the Metu and Lee Project, please visit: www.Metuandlee.com.
Kimmie Cares Dolls featured in health magazines help explain the effects of cancer treatment to young children. Each doll comes with a long wig, short hair wig, a head scarf and a book. The doll comes in different ethnicities and the book comes in "Mommy and Me", "Aunt & Me", and "Grandma & Me." The "Mommy & Me" book comes in spanish as well.
These dolls were developed by a woman undergoing chemotherapy herself, Kim Goebel.
All proceeds from the sale of the doll go to Partners for a Cure Foundation. The Foundation uses the funds to provide financial assistance to those with cancer who may be struggling with the high costs of medical treatment, chemotherapy, day-care, transportation to and from medical appointments and other cancer related expenses.
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