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Living with learning disabilities, dying with cancer : thirteen personal stories

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20430
Tuffrey-Wijne, Irene. Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 T914 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Tuffrey-Wijne, Irene
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
272 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Mentally Disabled Persons - psychology
Learning Disorders - psychology
Intellectual Disability - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Comorbidity
Terminal Care - methods
Autobiography
ISBN
9781849050272
1849050279
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 T914 2010

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I don't know what to say : how to help and support someone who is dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18309
Buckman, Robert. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 2005. newly rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 B925 2005
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Buckman, Robert
Edition
newly rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Key Porter Books
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
x, 247 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Terminal Care
Death - psychology
Grief
Terminally Ill - psychology
Interpersonal Relations
Communication
Popular Work
ISBN
9781552636961
1552636968
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 B925 2005

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I don't know what to say : how to help and support someone who is dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4635
Buckman, Robert. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 1996. rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 B925 1996
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
The author describes the dying process and provides practical, concrete suggestions for bringing a degree of comfort to the dying individual. His advice is illustrated with many brief, descriptive vignettes of actual cases covering a wide spectrum of ages, personalities, family situations, and resp…
Author
Buckman, Robert
Edition
rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Key Porter Books
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Terminal Care
Death - psychology
Grief
Popular Work
Abstract
The author describes the dying process and provides practical, concrete suggestions for bringing a degree of comfort to the dying individual. His advice is illustrated with many brief, descriptive vignettes of actual cases covering a wide spectrum of ages, personalities, family situations, and responses.
ISBN
1550130927
9781550130928
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 B925 1996

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Dying : a book of comfort

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Garden City, NY: GuildAmerica Books , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 D996 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
McNees, Pat
Place of Publication
Garden City, NY
Publisher
GuildAmerica Books
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Terminally Ill - psychology
Loss
Bereavement
Grief
Attitude to Death
Anecdotes
Poetry
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
1568651570
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 D996 1996

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Dying and death in oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119749
Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 D996 2017
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Editor
Berk, Lawrence
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
v, 185 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Death
Neoplasms - psychology
Attitude to Death
Terminal Care
Medical Oncology - methods
Thanatology
ISBN
9783319418599
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 D996 2017

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Dying well : peace and possibilities at the end of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16092
Byock, Ira. New York, NY: Riverhead Books , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 B994 1997
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Byock, Ira
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xv, 299 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Grief
Thanatology
Terminal Care
Case Reports
ISBN
9781573226578
1573226572
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 B994 1997

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Transitions in dying and bereavement : a psychosocial guide for hospice and palliative care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121125
Thompson, Marney, Wainwright, Wendy. Baltimore, MD: Health Professions Press, Inc. , 2017. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB210 V642 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Contents:; Establishing the framework : integration of psychosocial and hospice palliative care perspective : social work and counseling competencies in hospice palliative care -- Beginning the journey : early diagnosis and treatment perspective : psychosocial assessment -- The path not chosen : re…
Author
Thompson, Marney
Wainwright, Wendy
Corporate Author
Victoria Hospice Society
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Health Professions Press, Inc.
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xxii, 350 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Hospice Care - psychology
Palliative Care - psychology
Terminal Care - psychology
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Grief
Abstract
Contents:
Establishing the framework : integration of psychosocial and hospice palliative care perspective : social work and counseling competencies in hospice palliative care -- Beginning the journey : early diagnosis and treatment perspective : psychosocial assessment -- The path not chosen : recurrence and chronic illness perspective: cultural competency -- Entering the unknown : the shift toward hospice palliative care perspective : intimacy and sexuality -- The long and winding road : illness predominates perspective : dying children and youth -- Watching and waiting : as death approaches perspective : suffering and despair -- The parting of the ways : time of death perspective : support for the hospice palliative care team -- Walking the edges : when a death occurs perspective: working with thoughts and emotions -- Entering the depths : adjusting to loss perspective: grief : it?s complicated -- Reconnecting with the world : mending the heart.
Notes
Preceded by Transitions in dying and bereavement : a psychosocial guide for hospice and palliative care / by Victoria Hospice Society and Moira Cairns, Marney Thompson, Wendy Wainwright. 2003.
ISBN
9780969504191
0969504195
9781938870651
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WB210 V642 2017

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Art of conversation in cancer care : lessons for caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124994
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2022. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Alternate Title
Art of conversation through serious illness
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers - psychology
Terminally Ill - psychology
Terminal Care - psychology
Popular Work
Notes
Revised edition of Art of conversation through serious illness
ISBN
9780197500293
9780197500316
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
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For Michael, love Cynda

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120603
Yeasting, Cynda. [Victoria, BC?]: Friesen Press , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 Y39 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A unique love story between a terminally ill man and the woman who found him on a dating website. He put his heart out there and she was lucky enough to find him. This book is their love story, from a first date to dealing with challenges that Michael's terminal cancer diagnosis brought them. Livin…
Author
Yeasting, Cynda
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Friesen Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
x, 293 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
Spouses
Love
Hope
Grief
Interpersonal Relations
Terminal Care
Terminally Ill - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
A unique love story between a terminally ill man and the woman who found him on a dating website. He put his heart out there and she was lucky enough to find him. This book is their love story, from a first date to dealing with challenges that Michael's terminal cancer diagnosis brought them. Living life to the fullest and hoping for a miracle - Cover
ISBN
9781460267486
9781460267479
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL358 Y39 2016

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Die wise : a manifesto for the sanity and soul

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120174
Jenkinson, Stephen. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 J52 2015
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Jenkinson, Stephen
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
North Atlantic Books
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xiii, 396 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Grief
Bereavement
Terminally Ill
Thanatology
Popular Work
ISBN
9781583949733
1583949739
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 J52 2015
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Honoring the mystery : uplifting insights from the language, visions, and dreams of the dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124433
Morningstar, Barbara. British Columbia: Barbara Morningstar , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 M866 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"Heartfelt stories that explore the mystery of death." -back cover.
Author
Morningstar, Barbara
Editor
Shoroplova, Nina
Place of Publication
British Columbia
Publisher
Barbara Morningstar
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
97 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Hospice Care
Grief
Bereavement
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Loss
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Abstract
"Heartfelt stories that explore the mystery of death." -back cover.
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781722966508
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 M866 2018

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Getting on with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124318
Donaghey, Veronica, Bernal, Jane. [United States]: EBookIt.com , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
"This book has been designed to help cancer patients, especially those with intellectual disabilities, or who understand pictures better than words, to understand what is happening to them. It explains the sequence of events from experiencing symptoms, going to the GP, being referred to hospital an…
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Author
Donaghey, Veronica
Bernal, Jane
Place of Publication
[United States]
Publisher
EBookIt.com
Publication Date
2018
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Books beyond words
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Patients - psychology
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Communication aids for disabled
Pictorial Works
Popular Work
Abstract
"This book has been designed to help cancer patients, especially those with intellectual disabilities, or who understand pictures better than words, to understand what is happening to them. It explains the sequence of events from experiencing symptoms, going to the GP, being referred to hospital and having an X-ray, common cancer treatments and their side-effects, and recovery. It can be used to start talking about the difficult feelings involved as well as to give practical information. The pictures are in sequence and can be used either by way of preparation or as a way of helping the patient make sense of what has already happened. Using this book while you are giving information will enable the patient to ask appropriate questions, and help obtain truly informed consent" -- p. 65
Notes
First published in print in the UK 2002 by St George?s Hospital Medical School and Gaskell.
ISBN
9781874439660
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
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Saying goodbye to someone you love : your emotional journey through end of life and grief

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20200
Dresser, Norine, Wasserman, Fredda. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 D773 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Author
Dresser, Norine
Wasserman, Fredda
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Health
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xix, 210 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Death - psychology
Grief
Bereavement
Terminally Ill
Attitude to Death
Adaptation, Psychological
Autobiography
Popular Work
ISBN
9781932603859
1932603859
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 D773 2010
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
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Indigenous voices : stories of serious illness and grief

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120285
Canadian Virtual Hospice, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. Winnipeg, MB: Canadian Virtual Hospice , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C212 2016
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
First Nations, Inuit, and Metis share stories about living with serious illness and grief. The video series consists of 170 short video clips organized by theme. Highlights are captured in four longer videos.; 1. Ceremony, tradition and spirituality (21:41); 2. Caring for the patient and family (16…
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Virtual Hospice
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Place of Publication
Winnipeg, MB
Publisher
Canadian Virtual Hospice
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
1 videodisc (83 min.) + 1 USB flash drive (83 min.)
Series
LivingMyCulture.ca
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Terminally Ill
Palliative Care
Bereavement
Grief
Loss
Spirituality
Medicine, Traditional
Ceremonial Behavior
First Nations
Inuits
Metis
Personal Narratives
Abstract
First Nations, Inuit, and Metis share stories about living with serious illness and grief. The video series consists of 170 short video clips organized by theme. Highlights are captured in four longer videos.
1. Ceremony, tradition and spirituality (21:41)
2. Caring for the patient and family (16:50)
3. Walking along side for a good death (21:21)
4. Honouring our loss and grief (23:11)
Notes
Contents available in DVD format or USB flash drive.
Language
English
Material Type
DVD
Video
Pre-loaded Media
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
BF575 C212 2016
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Beautiful death : facing the future with peace

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20165
Eckl, Cheryl. Littletown, CO: Flying Crane Press , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 E19 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Eckl, Cheryl
Place of Publication
Littletown, CO
Publisher
Flying Crane Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
295 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Death - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Terminally Ill
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Autobiography
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780982810705
0982810709
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 E19 2010

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A matter of death and life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123325
Yalom, Irvin D., Yalom, Marilyn. Stanford, CA: Redwood Press , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 Y19 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Yalom, Irvin D.
Yalom, Marilyn
Place of Publication
Stanford, CA
Publisher
Redwood Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xii, 240 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Terminally Ill
Grief
Loss
Love
Spouses
Adaptation, Psychological
Aging
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781503613768
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 Y19 2021

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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.
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

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Problem with hair : a story for children who are learning about cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13360
Foss, Karen Sue, Wilda, Steve. Omaha, NE: Centering Corporation , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 F751 1996
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
All the kids in the neighborhood, unhappy with their hair color and styles, envy Louella, who has lost her hair from undergoing medical treatment.
Author
Foss, Karen Sue
Wilda, Steve
Place of Publication
Omaha, NE
Publisher
Centering Corporation
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - psychology
Hair
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
All the kids in the neighborhood, unhappy with their hair color and styles, envy Louella, who has lost her hair from undergoing medical treatment.
ISBN
1561230095
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 F751 1996

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Handbook of psychiatry in palliative medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18876
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2009. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 H235 2009
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Editor
Chochinov, Harvey Max
Breitbart, William
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xxiv, 565 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminally Ill - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Psychotherapy - methods
Family - psychology
Bioethical Issues
ISBN
9780195301076
0195301072
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WB310 H235 2009

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Taylor, Cory. Portland, OR: Tin House Books , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 T238 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Taylor, Cory
Place of Publication
Portland, OR
Publisher
Tin House Books
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
141 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Dying
Neoplasms - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781941040706
1941040705
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 T238 2017

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