Free book helps kids understand bone marrow transplants. (me and my marrow: a kid's guide to bone marrow transplants).

Me and My Marrow is the name of a new book that aims to help children find their way through the difficult, often overwhelming bone marrow transplant procedure. The book is inspired by 13-year-old Cristina Cuzzone of Illinois, who was diagnosed with leukemia at age 9 and later underwent a bone marrow transplant. Me and My Marrow, a free, 48-page publication (co-created and co-published by Fujisawa Healthcare, Inc.) is Cristina's "gift" to other kids who may not understand what their bone marrow transplants will entail--information she says she sorely lacked before her procedure. The book has three sections, which tell the reader what the procedure is, how it is done, how it will feel, and how to cope during the difficult times. Colorful illustrations accompany Cristina's and other children's personal anecdotes about their bone marrow transplants. The book also comes in an interactive version on the Internet at http://www.meandmymarrow.com, and it can be ordered by calling Fujisawa Healthcare's medical department at [phone] (choose option #3).