Author

Rosenbaum, Ernest H

Rosenbaum, Isadora

Edition

rev. and updated ed.

Place of Publication

Kansas City, MO

Publisher

Andrews McMeel Publishing

Publication Date

2005

Physical Description

xix, 579 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - therapy

Patient-Centered Care

Social Support

Quality of Life

Palliative Care

Caregivers

Popular Work

Handbooks

Abstract

Cancer care specialists answer questions concerning a cancer patient's physical, psychological, and spiritual needs. Includes understanding cancer and its treatments; chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant side effects; stress and cancer; the will to live; spirituality; sexuality; nutrition; and rehabilitation and fitness.

ISBN

9780740750410

0740750410

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 R813 2005

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Author

Feldman, David B

Lasher, S. Andrew

Place of Publication

Oakland, CA

Publisher

New Harbinger Publications

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

x, 186 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Palliative Care

Terminally Ill

Attitude to Death

Family

Caregivers

Popular Work

ISBN

9781572245112

1572245115

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WB310 F312f 2007

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Author

Kelly, Rob

Corporate Author

Fraser Health Authority

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Modern Rocked Media Productions

Publication Date

2005-2006

Physical Description

18 minutes

Subjects

Advance Care Planning

Patient Care Planning

Decision Making

Resuscitation Orders

Palliative Care

Family

Social Support

British Columbia

Popular Work

Language

English

Chinese-Cantonese

Punjabi

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

W85.5 A244k 2005-2006

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Author

Callanan, Maggie

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Bantam Books

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

ix, 335 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects

Palliative Care

Terminally Ill - psychology

Attitude to Death

Family

Caregivers

Popular Work

ISBN

9780553382747

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WB310 C156 2008

Copies

Author

Weiss, Erica

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre

Edition

Canadian version

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

102 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Survivors - psychology

Social Support

Self Care

Quality of Life

Patient Education

Adaptation, Psychological

BC Cancer Agency

BCCA

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C216w 2009

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Alternate Title

Guide to the great beyond

Author

Brody, Jane E.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Random House

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

xxiv, 287 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects

Attitude to Death

Terminally Ill - psychology

Advance Directives

Advance Care Planning

Caregivers

Palliative Care

Hospice Care

Bereavement

Family Relations

Popular Work

ISBN

9781400066544

1400066549

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

W85.5 B864 2009

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Author

Priestman, Terry

Place of Publication

London, UK

Publisher

Sheldon Press

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

x, 118 p. ; 22 cm.

Series

Overcoming common problems

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Survivors

Social Support

Adaptation, Psychological

Popular Work

ISBN

9781847090485

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ200 P949 2009

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Corporate Author

Canadian Cancer Society

Edition

rev. ed.

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Canadian Cancer Society

Publication Date

2003

Physical Description

26 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Parent-Child Relations

Adolescent

Child

Family Relations

Communication

Emotions

Social Support

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Booklet

Handout

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C213w 2003

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Corporate Author

Greater Vancouver Multiple Myeloma Support Group

Vancouver Island Multiple Myeloma Support Group

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date

2007

Subjects

Multiple Myeloma - psychology

Multiple Myeloma - therapy

Adaptation, Psychological

Complementary Therapies

Patient Education

Research

Social Support

Popular Work

Abstract

v.1: Keynote address by Michelle Krall Wigmore

Laughter by Allan O'Meara

Myeloma basics by Dr. Robert Coupland

Myeloma genetics in prognosis and treatment by Dr. Doug Horsman

Myeloma treatments by Dr. Kevin Song

v.2: Research by Dr. Clayton Smith

Serum free light chain assay by Dr. Melanie Giroux

Alternative/complementary medicine by Dr. Robin O'Brien

Emotional roller coaster ride of cancer by Janie Brown

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WH540 B862 2007 v.1-2

Copies

Author

Keeney, Susan Nessim

Corporate Author

Cancervive

Place of Publication

Los Angeles, CA

Publisher

Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive

Publication Date

2004

Physical Description

18 minutes

Subjects

Neoplasms - drug therapy

Patients

Family

Social Support

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ267 R628 2004

Copies

Author

Yip, Alain

Corporate Author

Society for the Promotion of Hospice Care

Place of Publication

Hong Kong

Publisher

Society for the Promotion of Hospice Care

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

15 cm.

Subjects

Attitude to Death

Adaptation, Psychological

Hospice Care

Terminally Ill

Personal Narratives

Abstract

The articles are written by doctors, nurses, caregivers, community leaders and celebrities etc. who are well-known to people in or from Hong Kong. They share their personal experiences on how they cope, what's the meaning of good death (and good living) to both patients and caregivers

Language

Chinese

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF789 D4 L786 2007

Copies

Author

Huff, Sue

Torrance, Jennifer

Corporate Author

National Film Board of Canada

Place of Publication

Montreal QC

Publisher

National Film Board of Canada

Publication Date

2005

Physical Description

1 videodisc (20 min.), col.

Subjects

Attitude to Death

Death - psychology

Child

Grief

Bereavement

Advance Care Planning

Popular Work

Abstract

An insightful look into how kids see and interpret death, from with the loss of a parent to helping a grieving friend.

For children aged 9-12.

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF789 D4 K47 2005

Website Notes

URL leads to a user guide for parents and educators (search death)

Copies

Author

Kuhl, David

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

PublicAffairs

Publication Date

2002

Physical Description

xxix, 317 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Death - psychology

Terminal Care

Family Relations

Attitude to Death

Terminally Ill - psychology

Popular Work

Notes

Branch copies may vary in ISBN and pagination.

ISBN

1586481193 (pbk.)

0385658834

9780385658843

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Call Number

BF789 D4 K96 2002

Copies

Alternate Title

Cancer conqueror

Author

Anderson, Greg

Gingerich, Michael D

Edition

new ed.

Place of Publication

Hershey, PA

Publisher

Turning Point Communications, LLC

Publication Date

2005

Physical Description

239 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Spirituality

Pastoral Care

Christianity

Adaptation, Psychological

Social Support

Survivors

Popular Work

ISBN

9780967841137

0967841135

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 A547 2005

Copies

Author

Harpham, Wendy Schlessel

Edition

rev. ed.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Perennial Curents

Publication Date

2004

Physical Description

xxxvii, 198 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Parent-Child Relations

Neoplasms - psychology

Family Relations

Adolescent

Social Support

Popular Work

Abstract

Discusses meeting children?s physical and emotional needs, improving communication, and handling crises. A small book, called Becky and the Worry Cup is in a pocket at the back of the book. It is for early elementary school children whose worries include embarrassment at appearance changes; anger when parents cannot attend school functions or go out to play; worry about death; and how to cope with all the changes in the family.

Notes

Accompanying booklet : Becky and the worry cup QZ201 H296b 1997.

ISBN

9780060740818

0060740817

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 H296 2004

Copies

Author

Lohrisch, Caroline

Gill, Sharlene

Scudamore, Charles

Christopherson, John

Retei, Gabe

Stein, Barry

Kennecke, Hagen

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

150 minutes

Subjects

Colorectal Neoplasms - therapy

Diet

Exercise

Recurrence

Social Support

Patients - psychology

Survivors

Clinical Trials

Popular Work

Abstract

After diagnosis : radiation and chemotherapy overview by Dr. Caroline Lohrisch

Improving outcomes : role of diet, exercise and surveillance on recurrence by Dr. Sharlene Gill

Following recurrence : role of surgery by Dr. Charles Scudamore

Having a support network : colorectal cancer support group by John Christopherson

Patient experience by Gabe Retei

Patient experience : Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada by Barry Stein

Cancer survivorship and clinical research by Dr. Hagen Kennecke

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WI520 B863 2008

Copies

Alternate Title

One hundred questions and answers about cancer and fertility

Author

Oktay, Kutluk H

Beck, Lindsay Nohr

Reinecke, Joyce Dillon

Place of Publication

[Boston, MA]

Publisher

Jones and Bartlett Publishers

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

xxiv, 152 p. ; 23 cm.

Series

100 questions & answers

Subjects

Neoplasms - complications

Neoplasms - psychology

Fertility

Infertility - prevention & control

Neoplasms - economics

Social Support

Self Care

Men

Women

Survivors - psychology

Popular Work

ISBN

9780763740498

0763740497

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ200 O41 2008

Copies

Author

Lim, Howard

Brown, Carl

Armstrong, Linlea

Christopherson, John

Rihela, Roland

Ross, Brenda

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

150 minutes

Subjects

Colorectal Neoplasms - therapy

Colorectal Neoplasms - surgery

Colorectal Neoplasms - genetics

Caregivers

Recurrence

Social Support

Patients - psychology

Survivors

Complementary Therapies

Clinical Trials

Popular Work

Abstract

Colorectal cancer : an introduction by Dr. Howard Lim

Clinical trials at BC Cancer Agency by Dr. Howard Lim

Surgical aspects of colorectal cancer by Dr. Carl Brown

Hereditary colorectal cancer by Dr. Linlea Armstrong

Colorectal cancer support group by John Christopherson

Patient experience by Roland Rihela

Complementary alternative medicine by Brenda Ross

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WI520 B863 2009

Copies