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Information and support programs for patients, families and friends

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8538
British Columbia Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling. British Columbia Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling , 1993.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
Corporate Author
British Columbia Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling
Publisher
British Columbia Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Social Support - popular works - pamphlets
Patient Participation - popular works - pamphlets
British Columbia Cancer Agency - pamphlets
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
VC Library Archives
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A breast cancer guide for spouses, partners, friends, and family : using psychology to support those we care about

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124268
Haynes, Stephen N., Meyer, Luanna H., Evans, Ian M. New York, NY: Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
"This practical, science-based book focuses on helping partners, family and friends understand breast cancer. It guides them in how to provide the best emotional and practical support when helping someone with breast cancer to cope, recover and thrive, while maintaining their own physical and psych…
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  1 read online  
Author
Haynes, Stephen N.
Meyer, Luanna H.
Evans, Ian M.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Patients - psychology
Caregivers - psychology
Interpersonal Relations
Evidence-Based Medicine
Popular Work
Abstract
"This practical, science-based book focuses on helping partners, family and friends understand breast cancer. It guides them in how to provide the best emotional and practical support when helping someone with breast cancer to cope, recover and thrive, while maintaining their own physical and psychological health. The authors translate psychological evidence into concrete, practical advice for caregivers, validated through their first-hand experience. It also suggests ways to help someone with breast cancer make the best decisions in consultation with oncology professionals. The authors draw on well-established psychological principles relevant to social attitudes, how decisions are made, good communication skills, empathy, and how to better understand the ideas and worries experienced by women who have, or may have, breast cancer and those close to them. Each chapter includes 'How you can Help' sections that give specific and concrete suggestions, as well as a chapter summary of the main points along with recommendations and additional resources. It is essential reading for all those who want to help and support a loved one with breast cancer. It is also useful for training healthcare professionals in how to support partners"-- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781032046501
9781000529296
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.
Read Online
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6819624
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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

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Cancer combat : cancer survivors share their guerrilla tactics to help you win the fight of your life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18328
King, Dean, King, Jessica, Pearlroth, Jonathan. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C215k 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
King, Dean
King, Jessica
Pearlroth, Jonathan
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
xi, 416 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553378450
0553378457
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C215k 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Living with breast cancer : the step-by-step guide to minimizing side effects and maximizing quality of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124475
Shin, Jennifer A., Ryan, David P., Jackson, Vicki A. Baltimore, MD: John Hopkins University Press , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S556l 2022
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
"This guidebook helps people who are diagnosed with breast cancer understand what is happening to them while they cope physically and emotionally with cancer treatment"-- Provided by publisher
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Author
Shin, Jennifer A.
Ryan, David P.
Jackson, Vicki A.
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
John Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
ix, 336 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Series
Johns Hopkins Press health book
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
"This guidebook helps people who are diagnosed with breast cancer understand what is happening to them while they cope physically and emotionally with cancer treatment"-- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781421444437
1421444437
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S556l 2022

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Breast cancer survival manual : a step-by-step guide for the woman with newly diagnosed breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125240
Link, John, Link, Nancy. New York, NY: Holt Paperbacks , 2023. 7th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 L756 2023
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Author
Link, John
Link, Nancy
Edition
7th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Holt Paperbacks
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
viii, 232 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Popular Work
ISBN
9781250894991
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Status
Processing
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 L756 2023

Copies

c.1 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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c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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From whispers to shouts : the ways we talk about cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125272
Schattner, Elaine. New York: Columbia University Press , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S312 2023
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Schattner, Elaine
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
xiv, 360 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - history
Attitude to Health
Popular Work
ISBN
9780231192262
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Status
Processing
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 S312 2023

Copies

BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Wellness community guide to fighting for recovery from cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14226
Benjamin, Harold. New York, NY: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B468w 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Benjamin, Harold
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
xvii, 270 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
Self Concept
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
0874777941
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 B468w 1995

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC 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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When life becomes precious : a guide for loved ones and friends of cancer patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1680
Babcock, Elise NeeDell. [Toronto, ON]: Bantam Books , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B112 1997
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Babcock, Elise NeeDell
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
0553378694
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 B112 1997

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr 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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Meditation to help you fight cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9830
Naparstek, Belleruth. Akron, OH: Image Paths, Inc. , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N195fi 1991
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Meditation to help fight cancer
Author
Naparstek, Belleruth
Place of Publication
Akron, OH
Publisher
Image Paths, Inc.
Publication Date
1991
Physical Description
43 minutes
Series
Health journeys
Subjects
Relaxation Therapy
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Popular Work
ISBN
9781881405351
1881405364
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N195fi 1991

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax 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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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

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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
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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Living with cancer : a resource to support First Nations people in BC on their cancer journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125267
First Nations Health Authority, BC Cancer Agency. [West Vancouver, BC]: First Nations Health Authority , [2023?].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F527 2023
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
First Nations Health Authority
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[West Vancouver, BC]
Publisher
First Nations Health Authority
Publication Date
[2023?]
Physical Description
67 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Health Services, Indigenous
Patient Navigation
Self Care
Social Support
Culturally Competent Care
Medicine, Traditional
Personal Narratives
First Nations
Patient Education Handout
Notes
"This booklet is based on an earlier publication Living with Cancer--Everyone Deserves Support...The stories in this book were shared at Telling Our Stories Conference held in Prince George, BC in June 2016"
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Status
Processing
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 F527 2023
Read Online
https://www.fnha.ca/Documents/FNHA-Living-with-Cancer-Booklet.pdf

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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Living on the margins : women writers on breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15976
New York, NY: Persea Books , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 L786r 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Raz, Hilda
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Persea Books
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
xvii, 285 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology - popular works
Women - popular works
Social Support - popular works
Poetry
Anecdotes
ISBN
9780892552702
0892552700
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 L786r 1999

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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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…
More Information
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

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Survivor : taking control of your fight against cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13428
Landro, Laura. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH250 L262 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Landro, Laura
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Leukemia, Myeloid, Chronic - biography
Neoplasms - psychology - personal narratives - popular works
ISBN
0684856786
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH250 L262 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Breast cancer inside out : bodies, biographies & beliefs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125229
Oxford ; New York: Peter Lang , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B828m 2021
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Editor
Myers, Kimberly R
Place of Publication
Oxford ; New York
Publisher
Peter Lang
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xiv, 483 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Medical humanities ; vol.1
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Self Care
Social Support
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781800796805
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B828m 2021

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Time to hear, a time to help : listening to people with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5158
Rosenblum, Daniel, Siegel, Bernard S. Don Mills, Ont.: Maxwell Macmillan Canada , 1993.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 R813 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Rosenblum, Daniel
Siegel, Bernard S
Place of Publication
Don Mills, Ont.
Publisher
Maxwell Macmillan Canada
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology - popular works
Counseling
ISBN
0029271053
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 R813 1993

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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