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When your parent has cancer : a guide for teens

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National Cancer Institute (U.S.). Baltimore, MD: National Cancer Institute , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 W567 2005

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Read this booklet to hear how teens coped when they found out their mother or father had cancer. It provides information about cancer treatments, ways teens can talk to family and friends, how to connect with other teens and where to find other resources for information and support.

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Corporate Author: National Cancer Institute (U.S.)

Place of Publication: Baltimore, MD

Publisher: National Cancer Institute

Publication Date: 2005

Physical Description: 75 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Series: NIH Publication # 05-5734

Subjects: Parent-Child Relations; Neoplasms - psychology; Family Relations; Adolescent; Popular Work

Abstract: Read this booklet to hear how teens coped when they found out their mother or father had cancer. It provides information about cancer treatments, ways teens can talk to family and friends, how to connect with other teens and where to find other resources for information and support.

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: QZ201 W567 2005

Website Notes: URL links to latest edition.

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https://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/when-your-parent-has-cancer

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Taking charge of your recovery after cancer

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Scalzo, Kathy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 B863 2008 v.15

Availability: 8 copies, 8 available

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Author: Scalzo, Kathy

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 60 minutes

Series: BCCA video telehealth series "Closer to home" 15

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Decision Making; Life Change Events; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: WP870 B863 2008 v.15

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My child has cancer : a parent's guide to diagnosis, treatment, and survival

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Howell, Della L. Westport, CT: Praeger , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 H859m 2008

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Cancer and children; Types of cancer, Part I: Leukemia; Types of cancer, Part II: Lymphoma; Types of cancer, Part III: Brain tumors, neuroblastoma, and kidney tumors; Types of cancer, Part IV: Bone tumors and muscle tumors; Types of cancer, Part V: Rare pediatric cancer diagnoses; Telling a child; …

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Author: Howell, Della L

Place of Publication: Westport, CT

Publisher: Praeger

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: xvi, 198 p. ; 25 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; Praeger series on healing and managing injury and disease; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Neoplasms - diagnosis; Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - complications; Parent-Child Relations; Infant; Child; Popular Work

Abstract: Cancer and children; Types of cancer, Part I: Leukemia; Types of cancer, Part II: Lymphoma; Types of cancer, Part III: Brain tumors, neuroblastoma, and kidney tumors; Types of cancer, Part IV: Bone tumors and muscle tumors; Types of cancer, Part V: Rare pediatric cancer diagnoses; Telling a child; Procedures at diagnosis, in therapy, and after therapy; Chemotherapy and taking medicines; Radiation therapy; Stem cell and bone marrow transplants; Common side effects; Complementary and alternative medicine in cancer; Choosing among potential treatments; Understanding the medical system; Understanding clinical trials; Asking questions, finding answers; Helping family members and friends; When cancer treatments stop working

ISBN: 9780275996017; 9780275996024

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: QZ201 H859m 2008

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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Everything changes : the insider's guide to cancer in your 20's and 30's

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Rosenthal, Kairol. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 R815e 2009

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

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Author: Rosenthal, Kairol

Place of Publication: Hoboken, NJ

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: viii, 247 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Survivors; Social Support; Young Adult; Interpersonal Relations; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780470294024; 9780470407868

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: QZ201 R815e 2009

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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Antidepressant skills workbook (ASW)

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Bilsker, Dan, Paterson, Randy. [Vancouver, BC?]: Simon Fraser University | BC Mental Health & Addiction Services (BCMHAS) , 2005. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Alternate Title: Self-care depression program : antidepressant skills workbook

Author: Bilsker, Dan; Paterson, Randy

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Simon Fraser University; BC Mental Health & Addiction Services (BCMHAS)

Publication Date: 2005

Subjects: Mental Health; Depression - prevention & control; Stress, Psychological; Life Change Events; Self Care; Problem Solving; Occupational Health Services; Affective Symptoms; Emotions; Adaptation, Psychological; Behavior Therapy; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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http://www.comh.ca/antidepressant-skills/adult/

http://www.comh.ca/antidepressant-skills/adult/resources/index-asw.cfm

When your child has cancer : a guide to good nutrition

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21211

Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Corporate Author: Canadian Cancer Society

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Canadian Cancer Society

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: 48 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - diet therapy; Nutrition Therapy; Child; Infant; Cookbook; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Handout; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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http://www.cancer.ca/en/support-and-services/resources/publications/?region=bc

Completing the circle : healing words about end of life spoken to Aboriginal families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16296

Hampton, Mary. Regina, SK: Luther College, University of Regina , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 C737 2006

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

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Author: Hampton, Mary

Place of Publication: Regina, SK

Publisher: Luther College, University of Regina

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 53 minutes

Subjects: First Nations; Death - psychology; Attitude to Death; Social Support; Terminal Care; Cultural Diversity; Cross Cultural Comparison; Family; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 C737 2006

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http://uregina.ca/hamptoma/eol/healthcare.html

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HPV vaccine controversy : sex, cancer, god, and politics: a guide for parents, women, men, and teenagers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113569

Krishnan, Shobha S. Greenwood Press , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Author: Krishnan, Shobha S.

Publisher: Greenwood Press

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 245 p.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Papillomavirus Vaccines; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780313350122

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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Caring for the caregiver : support for cancer caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18369

National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 N278c 2007

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Corporate Author: National Cancer Institute

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Cancer Institute

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 15 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms; Caregivers - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Social Support; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Booklet; Handout; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: QZ200 N278c 2007

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http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/caring-for-the-caregiver

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/caring-for-the-caregiver.pdf

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Bearing witness : stories of women living with ovarian cancer

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Waterloo, ON: Wilfrid Laurier University Press , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP322 B369 2009

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

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Alternate Title: Bearing witness : living with ovarian cancer

Editor: Carter, Kathryn; Elit, Laurie

Place of Publication: Waterloo, ON

Publisher: Wilfrid Laurier University Press

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: vii, 91 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; Life writing series; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Ovarian Neoplasms; Social Support; Recurrence; Adaptation, Psychological; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781554580552; 9781554581634

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: WP322 B369 2009

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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Dance with cancer : 5 gay men confront prostate cancer

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Akenhead, Gary. Barrie, ON: Mahon Productions , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WJ752 D173 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

This film explores the personal stories and real life experiences of several Canadian gay men who are dealing with prostate cancer. Some of them live in cities; others live in small towns and rural areas.

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Alternate Title: Dance with cancer : five gay men confront prostate cancer

Author: Akenhead, Gary

Corporate Author: Canadian Cancer Society

Place of Publication: Barrie, ON

Publisher: Mahon Productions

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: 46 minutes

Subjects: Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology; Sexual and Gender Minorities; Social Support; Autobiography; Canada; Popular Work

Abstract: This film explores the personal stories and real life experiences of several Canadian gay men who are dealing with prostate cancer. Some of them live in cities; others live in small towns and rural areas.

Notes: SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: WJ752 D173 2009

Website Notes: Videos (5) may be viewed at the Canadian Cancer Society channel

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDY7bThAY_A

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library

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What to eat during cancer treatment : 100 great-tasting, family-friendly recipes to help you cope

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Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 N9 W555 2009

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Recipes according to symptom:; Nausea; Diarrhea; Constipation; Sore mouth and difficulty swallowing; Taste alterations; Unintentional weight loss; Additional resources:; The survival kit; Kitchen staples; Tips for dining out; Avoiding excess weight gain during treatment; Resource list

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Alternate Title: What to eat during cancer treatment : one hundred great tasting, family friendly recipes to help you cope

Editor: Besser, Jeanne

Place of Publication: Atlanta, GA

Publisher: American Cancer Society

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: xviii, 158 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Neoplasms - diet therapy; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Nutrition; Cookbook; Popular Work; Diet; Cookery

Abstract: Recipes according to symptom:; Nausea; Diarrhea; Constipation; Sore mouth and difficulty swallowing; Taste alterations; Unintentional weight loss; Additional resources:; The survival kit; Kitchen staples; Tips for dining out; Avoiding excess weight gain during treatment; Resource list

ISBN: 9781604430059; 1604430052; 9781604430691

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: QZ266 N9 W555 2009

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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Living with cancer : a practical guide

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Visel, Dave. New Brunswick: Rutgers University Press , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Author: Visel, Dave

Place of Publication: New Brunswick

Publisher: Rutgers University Press

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 399 p.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Family Relations; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780813539416

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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Intimacy

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WomenStories, Woman to Woman. Madison, WI: Medical Media Associates, Inc. , 2001.

Audience: Patient or Public

Discusses how to reclaim and regain intimacy after a cancer diagnosis. Includes stories of cancer survivors; self-questionnaires, checklists, facts you should know.

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Corporate Author: WomenStories; Woman to Woman

Place of Publication: Madison, WI

Publisher: Medical Media Associates, Inc.

Publication Date: 2001

Physical Description: 16 minutes

Series: WomenStories : a video series for breast cancer patients 3; Woman to Woman : a video series for breast cancer patients 3

Subjects: Family Relations; Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Popular Work

Abstract: Discusses how to reclaim and regain intimacy after a cancer diagnosis. Includes stories of cancer survivors; self-questionnaires, checklists, facts you should know.

Notes: Video content is part of WomenStories Breast Cancer Survivor video series 2006 DVD 2 disc set.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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http://www.womenstories.org/product.asp.70.html

http://www.womenstories.org/imagelist-tcg.asp.26.html

Eating well when you have cancer : a guide to good nutrition

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Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Corporate Author: Canadian Cancer Society

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Canadian Cancer Society

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 44 p.

Subjects: Neoplasms - diet therapy; Nutrition; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Booklet; Handout; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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http://www.cancer.ca/en/support-and-services/resources/publications/?region=bc

Outdoor activities for families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19188

BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency Prevention Programs (BCCA) , 2009?.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency Prevention Programs (BCCA)

Publication Date: 2009?

Physical Description: Bookmark

Subjects: Neoplasms - prevention & control; Physical Fitness; Health Promotion; Health Education; Exercise; Family Health; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Handout; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/prevention-and-screening-site/Documents/Prevention/OutdoorActivityforfamilies.pdf

http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/prevention-screening/prevention

Breast reconstruction : your choice

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Rainsbury, Dick, Straker, Ginny. Class Publishing , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Author: Rainsbury, Dick; Straker, Ginny

Publisher: Class Publishing

Publication Date: 2008

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Mammaplasty; Breast - surgery; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781859591970; 9781859592076

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.