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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

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr 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…
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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Becker, Ernest. New York, NY: Free Press Paperbacks , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 B395 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"Addresses the issue of mortality discussing how humans universally share a fear of death and examines the theories of leading thinkers on this subject including Freud, Rank, and Kierkegaard." -- Provided by publisher
Author
Becker, Ernest
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Free Press Paperbacks
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xxii, 314 p. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Death - psychology
Attitude to Death
Heroes - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
"Addresses the issue of mortality discussing how humans universally share a fear of death and examines the theories of leading thinkers on this subject including Freud, Rank, and Kierkegaard." -- Provided by publisher
ISBN
0684832402
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 B395 1997

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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What do I tell my children?

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20036
Woodward, Joanne, Kussmann, Leslie. Millis, MA: Aquarius Productions , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 W555 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Woodward, Joanne
Kussmann, Leslie
Place of Publication
Millis, MA
Publisher
Aquarius Productions
Publication Date
1991
Physical Description
30 minutes
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Infant
Child
Parent-Child Relations
Grief
Popular Work
ISBN
1581400659
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 W555 1991

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Symptom relief in terminal illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4483
World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 S991 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
World Health Organization
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Neoplasms - complications
ISBN
9241545070
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB310 S991 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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American College of Physicians home care guide for advanced cancer : when quality of life is the primary goal of care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9994
Philadelphia, PA: American College of Physicians , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Editor
Houts, Peter S
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
American College of Physicians
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Home Care Services
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
Terminal Care
Palliative Care
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
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Pain : the challenge and the gift

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17816
Matthews, Marti Lynn. Walpole, NH: Stillpoint Publishing , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL700 M441p 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Matthews, Marti Lynn
Place of Publication
Walpole, NH
Publisher
Stillpoint Publishing
Publication Date
1991
Physical Description
xx, 235 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Pain - psychology
Spiritual Therapies
Religion
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780913299807
0913299804
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL700 M441p 1991

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Genetic maps and human imaginations : the limits of science in understanding who we are

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123799
Rothman, Barbara Katz. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ50 R846 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Rothman, Barbara Katz
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company, Inc.
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
272 p. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Human Genetics
Human Genome Project
Human Genome Diversity Project
Ethics, Research
Bioethics
Sociology, Medical
Popular Work
ISBN
093047032
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ50 R846 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Tatelbaum, Judy. London: Vermilion , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 T217 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Courage to grieve : creative living, recovery and growth through grief
Author
Tatelbaum, Judy
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Vermilion
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Grief
Death
Popular Work
ISBN
0749309369
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 T217 1997

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Facing widowhood : a practical guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3902
Zimmerman, Lillian, Spencer, Charmaine. [Burnaby, BC]: Simon Fraser University , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 F141 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Author
Zimmerman, Lillian
Spencer, Charmaine
Place of Publication
[Burnaby, BC]
Publisher
Simon Fraser University
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
24 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Widowhood
Death
Grief
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 F141 1999
Read Online

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Sun safe play, everyday : helping young children understand the importance of sun protection

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18258
Canadian Dermatology Association. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Dermatology Association , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WR500 S954 1999
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Includes a one page printed information titled "Helpul tips for parents : sun safe play, everyday!" and "Tips for daycares: teaching pre-schoolers sun safe play, everyday!"
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Dermatology Association
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Dermatology Association
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
colour ; 4 minutes + insert
Subjects
Sunlight - adverse effects
Skin Neoplasms - prevention & control
Infant
Child
Popular Work
Abstract
Includes a one page printed information titled "Helpul tips for parents : sun safe play, everyday!" and "Tips for daycares: teaching pre-schoolers sun safe play, everyday!"
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WR500 S954 1999
Read Online

Copies

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
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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Hospital based palliative care teams : the hospital-hospice interface

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7413
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 1998. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 H828 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Dunlop, R. J
Hockley, J. M
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Palliative Care
Hospital-Patient Relations
Patient Care Team
Hospice Care
ISBN
0192629808
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB310 H828 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Palliative care medicine : patient based learning

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1807
Bruera, Eduardo, Fainsinger, Robin L. Edmonton, Alta.: University of Alberta Press , 1995.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 B889p 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Bruera, Eduardo
Fainsinger, Robin L
Place of Publication
Edmonton, Alta.
Publisher
University of Alberta Press
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Palliative Care
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 B889p 1995

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Cancer: palliative care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5890
Dunlap, Robert. New York, NY: Springer-Verlag , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 D922 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Dunlap, Robert
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Palliative Care
Neoplasms - therapy
ISBN
3540199748
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 D922 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Occupational therapy in oncology and palliative care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5427
San Diego, Ca.: Singular Publishing Group, Inc. , 1997.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 O15 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Cooper, Jill
Place of Publication
San Diego, Ca.
Publisher
Singular Publishing Group, Inc.
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Occupational Therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Palliative Care
ISBN
1565938844
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 O15 1997

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Cancer : how worthwhile is non-curative treatment?

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8762
New York, NY: Springer-Verlag , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 C217s 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Slevin, Maurice L
Tate, Teresa
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Palliative Care
Quality of Life
ISBN
3540760830
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 C217s 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Topics in palliative care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8754
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 T673 1998 v.3
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Portendy, Russell K
Bruera, Eduardo
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
1998
Series
Topics in palliative care 3
Subjects
Palliative Care
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Pain - drug therapy
ISBN
0195102460
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 T673 1998 v.3

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Art of laughter therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4107
Goodheart, Annette. Santa Barbara, CA: Goodheart Inc. , 1990.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BD431 G651a 1990
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Goodheart, Annette
Place of Publication
Santa Barbara, CA
Publisher
Goodheart Inc.
Publication Date
1990
Physical Description
colour ; 105 minutes
Subjects
Wit and Humor
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BD431 G651a 1990

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Living with a brain tumor

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18177
Lepage, Sherry. [Victoria, BC?]: Capital Health Region , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 L786 1999
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Lepage, Sherry
Corporate Author
Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Capital Health Region
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
28 minutes
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL358 L786 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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