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Choices in healing : integrating the best of conventional and complementary approaches to cancer

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Lerner, Michael. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 L616 1994
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Lerner, Michael
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA
Publisher
MIT Press
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
xxvi, 667 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Alternative Medicine
Neoplasms - therapy
Psychotherapy
Popular Work
ISBN
0262621045 (pbk.)
0262121808 (hbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 L616 1994

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Caring for loved ones at home : an illustrated, easy to follow guide to short or long-term care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9856
Van Bommel, Harry. Scarborough, Ont.: Resources Supporting Family and Community Legacies Inc. , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 V217 1999
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Van Bommel, Harry
Place of Publication
Scarborough, Ont.
Publisher
Resources Supporting Family and Community Legacies Inc.
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
120 p, : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Home Nursing
Family Relations
Caregivers
Self Care
Physician-Patient Relations
Communication
Popular Work
ISBN
1553070003
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 V217 1999

Copies

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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.
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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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Saying goodbye with love : how to take care of the details of death, honor the life of your loved one, and ease your own grief

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1895
Simpson, Sheila. Surrey, BC: Sea Breeze Press , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 S613 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A practical guidebook to funeral planning, financial and legal matters, and healing grief.
More Information
Author
Simpson, Sheila
Place of Publication
Surrey, BC
Publisher
Sea Breeze Press
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Death - popular works
Grief - popular works
Funeral Rites
Abstract
A practical guidebook to funeral planning, financial and legal matters, and healing grief.
ISBN
0969266111
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 S613 1996

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Hope tree : kids talk about breast cancer

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Numeroff, Laura, Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 N971 1999
Availability
11 copies, 11 available
A picture book written to help children cope with a mother's breast cancer. Includes "testimonials" by animal characters in an imaginary support group, allowing each of them to talk about issues they are facing. The "narrators" describe how the family reacted to the diagnosis, meeting the doctors a…
More Information
Author
Numeroff, Laura
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A picture book written to help children cope with a mother's breast cancer. Includes "testimonials" by animal characters in an imaginary support group, allowing each of them to talk about issues they are facing. The "narrators" describe how the family reacted to the diagnosis, meeting the doctors and nurses, trying to look for good things among the bad, and dealing with scary emotions, and they offer hints for helping Mom feel better.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
ISBN
9780689845260
068984526X
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 C5 N971 1999

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c.3 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Holding tight, letting go : living with metastatic breast cancer

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Mayer, Musa. Sebastopol, CA: O'Reilly & Associates, Inc. , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M468 1997
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
More Information
Author
Mayer, Musa
Place of Publication
Sebastopol, CA
Publisher
O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xxix, 478 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Neoplasm Metastasis
Popular Work
ISBN
1565922549
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 M468 1997

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.3 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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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Advanced breast cancer : a guide to living with metastatic disease

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Mayer, Musa. Sebastopol, CA: O'Reilly & Associates, Inc. , 1998. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M468a 1998
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Mayer, Musa
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Sebastopol, CA
Publisher
O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
xxix, 503 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Neoplasm Metastasis
Popular Work
ISBN
9781565925229
156592522X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 M468a 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Spinning straw into gold : your emotional recovery from breast cancer

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Kaye, Ronnie. [Toronto, ON]: Simon & Schuster Inc. , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 K23 1991
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
Looks at emotional responses to breast cancer treatments, reconstruction, body image and sexuality, and life after treatment. Includes exercises in relaxation, imagery, and inner child work.
More Information
Author
Kaye, Ronnie
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Inc.
Publication Date
1991
Physical Description
218 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Mastectomy - psychology
Mammaplasty
Popular Work
Abstract
Looks at emotional responses to breast cancer treatments, reconstruction, body image and sexuality, and life after treatment. Includes exercises in relaxation, imagery, and inner child work.
ISBN
9780671701642
0671701649
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 K23 1991

Copies

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Full catastrophe living : using the wisdom of your body and mind to face stress, pain and illness

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Kabat-Zinn, Jon. New York, NY: Delta Trade Paperpacks | Dell Publishing , 1990.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 K11 1990
Availability
10 copies, 9 available
More Information
Author
Kabat-Zinn, Jon
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Delta Trade Paperpacks
Dell Publishing
Publication Date
1990
Physical Description
xxiii, 467p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Mental Healing
Imagery
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0001857)
ISBN
9780385303125
0385303122
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 K11 1990

Copies

c.5 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Tuesday, May 14, 2024
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c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.4 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
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I don't know what to say : how to help and support someone who is dying

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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

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Dying well : peace and possibilities at the end of life

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Byock, Ira. New York, NY: Riverhead Books , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 B994 1997
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
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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c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Final gifts : understanding the special awareness, needs and communications of the dying

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Callanan, Maggie, Kelley, Patricia. [Toronto, ON]: Bantam Books , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 C156 1992
Availability
10 copies, 10 available
Written by two hospice nurses. Helps families understand and communicate with terminally ill patients.
More Information
Author
Callanan, Maggie
Kelley, Patricia
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Terminal Care - psychology
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Popular Work
Abstract
Written by two hospice nurses. Helps families understand and communicate with terminally ill patients.
ISBN
9781451667257
9780553378764
0553378767
0553561391
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 C156 1992

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