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Information and support needs of cancer patients and their families in the West Kootenay Boundary region : report of the community needs assessment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4594
BC Cancer Agency, West Kootenay Boundary Cancer Resource Project Committee. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201 I43 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
West Kootenay Boundary Cancer Resource Project Committee
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Surveys, Health Care
Community Health Services
Family
Social Support
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Library Archives
Call Number
QZ201 I43 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Archives Available
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Been there

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2546
Bayview Support Network. [Toronto, ON]: Film Images , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B361 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Bayview Support Network
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Film Images
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
colour ; 26 minutes
Subjects
Social Support
Patient Participation
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 B361 1994

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Living with cancer : the psychosocial effects for the spouse of an identified cancer cancer patient and counselling interventions

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6188
McKinlay, Sherran Ruth Johnson. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1991.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 M158 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
McKinlay, Sherran Ruth Johnson
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
1991
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Counseling
Family
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 M158 1991

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Guide for cancer supporters : step by step ways to help a relative or friend fight cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7885
Bloch, Annette, Bloch, Richard. Kansas City, MO: R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B651g 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Provides information on cancer and its treatments as well as ways to support the patient.
More Information
Author
Bloch, Annette
Bloch, Richard
Place of Publication
Kansas City, MO
Publisher
R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Popular Work
Abstract
Provides information on cancer and its treatments as well as ways to support the patient.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 B651g 1999

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Not alone : couples share candidly about prostate cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18167
Krahn, Leona. Winnipeg, MB: Krahn Communications , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 K89 1999
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Krahn, Leona
Place of Publication
Winnipeg, MB
Publisher
Krahn Communications
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
44 minutes
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WJ752 K89 1999

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Moving beyond breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15202
U.S. National Cancer Institute. Los Angeles, CA: UCLA School of Public Health | U.S. National Cancer Institute , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M935 1999
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Corporate Author
U.S. National Cancer Institute
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
UCLA School of Public Health
U.S. National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
23 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology - popular works
Survivors - psychology - popular works
Social Support
Women
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 M935 1999

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Our family has cancer, too!

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10985
Clifford, Christine, Lindstrom, Jack. Duluth, Mn.: University of Minnesota Press , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C638 1998
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
When their mother is diagnosed with cancer, sixth grader Tim and his younger brother visit her in the hospital, learn about radiation and chemotherapy, and help with the chores at home
More Information
Author
Clifford, Christine
Lindstrom, Jack
Place of Publication
Duluth, Mn.
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
64 p. : ill. ; 16 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Life Change Events
Family
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
When their mother is diagnosed with cancer, sixth grader Tim and his younger brother visit her in the hospital, learn about radiation and chemotherapy, and help with the chores at home
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0000696, F0002511)
ISBN
0816641862
9780816641864
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C638 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Surrey PFC Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Surrey PFC Available
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Chicken soup for the surviving soul : 101 stories of courage and inspiration from those who have survived cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog436
Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, Inc. , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C533 1996
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Chicken soup for the surviving soul : 101 healing stories of courage and inspiration
Chicken soup for the surviving soul : 101 healing stories about those who have survived cancer
Editor
Canfield, Jack
Place of Publication
Deerfield Beach, FL
Publisher
Health Communications, Inc.
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms
Survivors
Social Support
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781558744028
1558744029
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C533 1996

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Spouse to spouse : what it's like when your partner has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16480
Nessim, Susan. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 S765 1999
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Husbands and wives of people with cancer discuss their deepest emotions, sharing their fears and hopes as both partner and caregiver. The spouses, from varied backgrounds and at different stages in their lives, speak to how the illness tests the strength and endurance of their marriage. This 17 mi…
More Information
Author
Nessim, Susan
Corporate Author
Cancervive
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
17 minutes
Subjects
Spouses
Social Support
Neoplasms - psychology
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Popular Work
Abstract
Husbands and wives of people with cancer discuss their deepest emotions, sharing their fears and hopes as both partner and caregiver. The spouses, from varied backgrounds and at different stages in their lives, speak to how the illness tests the strength and endurance of their marriage. This 17 minute documentary will help spouses of people with cancer articulate difficult feelings and encourage greater communication between partners.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 S765 1999

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Third (3rd) serving of chicken soup for the soul : 101 more stories to open the heart and rekindle the spirit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10154
Canfield, Jack, Hansen, Mark Victor. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, Inc. , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 C533t 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Canfield, Jack
Hansen, Mark Victor
Place of Publication
Deerfield Beach, FL
Publisher
Health Communications, Inc.
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
xx, 352 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Spirituality
Social Support
Popular Work
ISBN
1558743790
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM172 C533t 1996

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Chicken soup for the woman's soul : 101 stories to open the hearts and rekindle the spirits of women

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3528
Deerfield Beach, Fla.: Health Communications, Inc. , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 C533w 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Canfield, Jack
Place of Publication
Deerfield Beach, Fla.
Publisher
Health Communications, Inc.
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
xvii, 350 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Women
Social Support
Popular Work
Anecdotes
ISBN
1558744150
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 C533w 1996

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Caring and coping when your loved one is seriously ill

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4327
Grollman, Earl A. [Boston, MA]: Beacon Press , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G875c 1995
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Shows how to support the person who is ill and how the caregiver can handle his/her own emotions.
More Information
Author
Grollman, Earl A
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Beacon Press
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Terminal Care
Social Support
Grief
Popular Work
Abstract
Shows how to support the person who is ill and how the caregiver can handle his/her own emotions.
ISBN
0807027138
9780807027134
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G875c 1995

Copies

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Time for me : an activity book for kids when someone in the family has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog701
Slakov, June, Rotholc, Sandra, Janes, Karen. Surrey, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S631 1999
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
A workbook for children.
More Information
Author
Slakov, June
Rotholc, Sandra
Janes, Karen
Place of Publication
Surrey, BC
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Art Therapy
Neoplasms
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A workbook for children.
ISBN
1896624022
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S631 1999

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Archives Available
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Is there anything I can do? : helping a friend when times are tough

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113438
Gordon, Sol. New York, NY: Delacorte Press , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 F66 G665 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Gordon, Sol
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Delacorte Press
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
xvi, 220 p. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Helping Behavior
Interpersonal Relations
Friends
Social Support
Popular Work
ISBN
9780385299008
0385299001
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 F66 G665 1994

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Dying time : practical wisdom for the dying and their caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5386
Furman, Joan, McNabb, David. New York, NY: Bell Tower , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 F986 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Furman, Joan
McNabb, David
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bell Tower
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Terminal Care
Death
Social Support
Attitude to Death
ISBN
609800035
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 F986 1997

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Hear how I feel

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15246
Northeastern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre. Sudbury, Ont.: BBS, MCTV , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H435 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Ecoutez mon histoire
Corporate Author
Northeastern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre
Place of Publication
Sudbury, Ont.
Publisher
BBS, MCTV
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
25 minutes ; 1 booklet
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Adolescent Psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
French
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 H435 1996

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Mira's month

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120875
Weinstein-Stern, Deborah, Roy, Beth. Highland Park, IL: BMT Newsletter , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 W424 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
With love and help from friends, family and teachers, 4 year old Mira adapts while her mom is in the hospital being treated for cancer.
More Information
Author
Weinstein-Stern, Deborah
Roy, Beth
Place of Publication
Highland Park, IL
Publisher
BMT Newsletter
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
32 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Child
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
With love and help from friends, family and teachers, 4 year old Mira adapts while her mom is in the hospital being treated for cancer.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 W424 1994

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Kids tell kids what it's like when their mother or father has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16481
Nessim, Susan. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 N465k 1998
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
This documentary encourages children to discuss their concerns and fears by showing them other kids have similar feelings. Fear, anger, guilt, and jealousy are all discussed.
More Information
Author
Nessim, Susan
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
15 minutes
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
This documentary encourages children to discuss their concerns and fears by showing them other kids have similar feelings. Fear, anger, guilt, and jealousy are all discussed.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 N465k 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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How I coped when mommy died

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15432
Blake, Brett Hardy, Hope, Lori. [Boston, MA]: Fanlight Productions , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 B636 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Blake, Brett Hardy
Hope, Lori
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Fanlight Productions
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
26 minutes ; booklet
Subjects
Loss - psychology
Death - psychology
Grief
Bereavement
Parent-Child Relations
Adolescent
Child
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
1572958308
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Booklet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 B636 1999

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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When a parent has cancer : a guide to caring for your children

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4394
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H296 1997
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xx, 198 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
0060187093
9780060187095
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
QZ201 H296 1997

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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