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Coping with cancer : a patient pocket book of thoughts, advice, and inspiration for the ill

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18056
Decker, Veronica Blaha, Weller-Ferris, Linda. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 D295 2009
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Decker, Veronica Blaha
Weller-Ferris, Linda
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
v, 74 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Social Support
Mind-Body Therapies
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781890504793
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 D295 2009

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Don't sweat the small stuff for teens : simple ways to keep your cool in stressful times

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120734
Carlson, Richard. New York, NY: Hyperion , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WS463 C284 2000
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Author
Carlson, Richard
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Hyperion
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
xiv, 242 p. ; 17 p.
Subjects
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Relaxation Therapy
Adolescent
Life Change Events
Family Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
0786885971
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WS463 C284 2000

Copies

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Patient's perspective

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19555
Johnstone, Colin. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 J73 2002
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Alternate Title
Patients' perspective
Author
Johnstone, Colin
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
14 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Self Concept
Adaptation, Psychological
Social Support
Professional-Patient Relations
Stress, Psychological
Life Change Events
BCCA
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ200 J73 2002

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Gentle yoga for breast cancer survivors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog11046
Myers, Esther. [Toronto, ON]: Explorations in Yoga Inc. , 2001?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M996 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Myers, Esther
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Explorations in Yoga Inc.
Publication Date
2001?
Physical Description
73 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Relaxation Techniques
Exercise Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Social Support
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 M996 2001

Copies

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Yoga for breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20159
Hopkins, Denise. Montclair, NJ: Thriving Yoga , [2010].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 H793 2010
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Alternate Title
From surviving to thriving
Author
Hopkins, Denise
Place of Publication
Montclair, NJ
Publisher
Thriving Yoga
Publication Date
[2010]
Physical Description
60 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Relaxation Techniques
Exercise Therapy
Yoga
Stress, Psychological
Social Support
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 H793 2010

Copies

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Loving your friend through cancer : moving beyond "I'm sorry" to meaningful support

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121775
Henley, Marissa. Philadelphia, PA: P&R Publishing Company , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H514 2018
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Henley, Marissa
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
P&R Publishing Company
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
261 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Friends
Interpersonal Relations
Caregivers
Social Support
Helping Behavior
Christianity
Popular Work
Spirituality
ISBN
9781629953540
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H514 2018
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

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Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada : educational video

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16420
Brown, Elaine. [Toronto, ON]: Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada , 2007?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 W739b 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Brown, Elaine
Corporate Author
Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada
Publication Date
2007?
Physical Description
11 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Women
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Language
English
Material Type
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 W739b 2007

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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No time for nonsense : getting well against the odds

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7114
Jevne, Ronna Fay, Levitan, Alexander. San Diego, CA: Luramedia , 1989.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 J59 1989
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
This upbeat and sometimes humorous book addresses the most common problems people experience with chronic or life-threatening illness, including the physical, emotional and spiritual challenges.
Author
Jevne, Ronna Fay
Levitan, Alexander
Place of Publication
San Diego, CA
Publisher
Luramedia
Publication Date
1989
Physical Description
211 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Social Support
Popular Work
Abstract
This upbeat and sometimes humorous book addresses the most common problems people experience with chronic or life-threatening illness, including the physical, emotional and spiritual challenges.
ISBN
9780931055638
0931055636
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 J59 1989

Copies

c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Friday, March 15, 2024
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Caring for the caregiver : support for cancer caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18369
National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 N278c 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
15 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms
Caregivers - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Social Support
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 N278c 2007
Read Online

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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If I knew then what I know now : the clarity that comes with cancer and age

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20192
Cole, Carol Ann. East Lawrencetown, NS: Pottersfield Press , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C689 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Cole, Carol Ann
Place of Publication
East Lawrencetown, NS
Publisher
Pottersfield Press
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
205 p, ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Canada
Autobiography
ISBN
9781897426128
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 C689 2009

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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100 questions and answers about life after cancer : a survivor's guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16135
Tolbert, Page, Damaskos, Penny. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T648 2008
Availability
10 copies, 10 available
Alternate Title
One hundred questions and answers about life after cancer : a survivor's guide
Author
Tolbert, Page
Damaskos, Penny
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xvi, 165 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
100 questions & answers
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0001934, F0000972)
ISBN
9780763750695
0763750697
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 T648 2008

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Option B : facing adversity, building resilience, and finding joy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120298
Sandberg, Sheryl, Grant, Adam. New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 S194 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Sandberg, Sheryl
Grant, Adam
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
226 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Loss
Bereavement
Adaptation, Psychological
Resilience, Psychological
Life Change Events
Family Relations
Spouses
Widowhood
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781524732684
1524732680
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 S194 2017

Copies

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Cheung, Pui Lan. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society , 2000. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C526l 2000
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
The author's own experience and feelings in the process from being diagnosed and post treatment. The meaning of illness to her and its impact on her life meaning and values. Her active volunteering work in managing the cancer hotline, support group and promoting cancer education.
Author
Cheung, Pui Lan
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Hong Kong
Publisher
Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Autobiography
Abstract
The author's own experience and feelings in the process from being diagnosed and post treatment. The meaning of illness to her and its impact on her life meaning and values. Her active volunteering work in managing the cancer hotline, support group and promoting cancer education.
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C526l 2000

Copies

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Healing a friend or loved one's grieving heart after a cancer diagnosis : 100 practical ideas for providing compassion, comfort, and care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21858
Wolfelt, Alan D., Duvall, Kirby J. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 W855h 2014
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Wolfelt, Alan D.
Duvall, Kirby J.
Place of Publication
Fort Collins, CO
Publisher
Companion Press
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
109 p. ; 22 cm.
Series
100 idea series
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Interpersonal Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
9781617222030
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 W855h 2014
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

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Confronting the red devil and other stories about cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21386
Chutter, Kerry. Burnaby, BC: Write Room Press , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C564 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Chutter, Kerry
Place of Publication
Burnaby, BC
Publisher
Write Room Press
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
iv, 73 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Family
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780987797216
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 C564 2013

Copies

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How to cope better when someone you love has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21817
Penzer, William. Plantation, FL: Esperence Press Inc. , 2011. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 P419 2011
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Penzer, William
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Plantation, FL
Publisher
Esperence Press Inc.
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xxvii, 239 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Emotions
Social Support
Popular Work
Notes
FVC CIC copy, 1st ed. c2011, has same ISBN as VC CIC copy, 2nd ed. c2011, 2013. Pagination varies slightly.
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780983501701
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 P419 2011

Copies

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Facing the tiger : a guide for men with prostate cancer and the people who love them

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21866
Chambers, Suzanne. Toowong, QLD: Australian Academic Press , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 C445 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Chambers, Suzanne
Place of Publication
Toowong, QLD
Publisher
Australian Academic Press
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xii, 137 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781922117052
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WJ752 C445 2013

Copies

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My wonderful nightmare : spiritual journals inspired by cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19814
Higgins, Erin, Lightbody, Alma. Bloomington, IN: Trafford Publishing , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP322 H636 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Higgins, Erin
Lightbody, Alma
Place of Publication
Bloomington, IN
Publisher
Trafford Publishing
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xii, 174 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Ovarian Neoplasms - psychology
Spiritual Healing
Adaptation, Psychological
Social Support
Autobiography
Popular Work
ISBN
9781425187255
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP322 H636 2010

Copies

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Facing forward : when someone you love has completed cancer treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16344
National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N277f 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Facing forward : when someone you love has completed cancer treatment : support for caregivers
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
28 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
Facing forward series
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Caregivers
Family
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 N277f 2005
Read Online

Copies

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How can I help? : everyday ways to help your loved ones live with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19737
Spencer, Monique Doyle. Avon, MA: Adams Media , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S745 2008
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Spencer, Monique Doyle
Place of Publication
Avon, MA
Publisher
Adams Media
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xv, 223 p. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Caregivers
Interpersonal Relations
Friends
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781598696813
1598696815
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 S745 2008

Copies

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