Book excerpt: Each year, more than 25,000 children in India are diagnosed with leukemia and a significant proportion of them do not even survive till the end of their treatment protocol. Though we still don't have all the answers, we do know that many more lives can be saved if only one understands all the complexities of a lengthy treatment protocol that could span over three years. This book has a singular objective: lives should not be lost because of lack of knowledge and the primary care givers should have ready access to reliable and relevant information at all times. This book is an invaluable guide for the parents or other caregivers, coping with the emotional, physical and financial toll of this frightening disease.