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Couples confronting cancer : keeping your relationship strong

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18642
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C857f 2003
Availability
7 copies, 6 available
Cancer?s impact on the couple : an overview; The caregiver?s role; Evaluating your relationship; What it takes to create a good relationship; Emotions, relationships, and cancer; Couples in conflict; Lifestyle factors; Improving communication; Creating emotional intimacy; Strengthening physical int…
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Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Editor
Fincannon, Joy L
Bruss, Katherine V
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
xvii, 266 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Spouses - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Caregivers - psychology
Marriage - psychology
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Partners
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
Cancer?s impact on the couple : an overview
The caregiver?s role
Evaluating your relationship
What it takes to create a good relationship
Emotions, relationships, and cancer
Couples in conflict
Lifestyle factors
Improving communication
Creating emotional intimacy
Strengthening physical intimacy
Solutions for specific problems
Support services
Couples? corner
Workbook for couples : resource guide.
ISBN
9780944235256
0944235255
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C857f 2003

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I am not my breast cancer : women talk openly about love and sex, hair loss and weight gain, mothers and daughters, and being a woman with breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21410
Peltason, Ruth. New York, NY: William Morrow , 2008. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 P394 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book is based on an online dialogue created by Marc N. Weiss and Ruth Peltason and hosted by Web Lab (verso of title page).
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Author
Peltason, Ruth
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
William Morrow
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xix, 379 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Sexual Behavior
Alopecia
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
This book is based on an online dialogue created by Marc N. Weiss and Ruth Peltason and hosted by Web Lab (verso of title page).
ISBN
9780061174100
0061174106
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 P394 2008

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Facing forward : when someone you love has completed cancer treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16344
National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N277f 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Facing forward : when someone you love has completed cancer treatment : support for caregivers
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
28 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
Facing forward series
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Caregivers
Family
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 N277f 2005
Read Online
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/Facing-Forward-When-Someone-You-Love-Has-Completed-Cancer-Treatment/PDF

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Dance with cancer : 5 gay men confront prostate cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20067
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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  1 read online  
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
Read Online
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDY7bThAY_A

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Helping couples cope with women's cancers : an evidence-based approach for practitioners

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18150
Kayser, Karen, Scott, Jennifer L. New York, NY: Springer , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP145 K23h 2008
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Author
Kayser, Karen
Scott, Jennifer L
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xv, 229 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Genital Neoplasms, Female - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Couples Therapy - methods
Counseling - methods
Adaptation, Psychological
Women's Health
Parent-Child Relations
ISBN
9780387748023
0387748024
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WP145 K23h 2008

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Coming out again : lesbians speaking out about cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20057
Ramsay, Rowan. Kingston, ON: Ramsay Media , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C733r 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Ramsay, Rowan
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
Kingston, ON
Publisher
Ramsay Media
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
25 minutes
Subjects
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Breast Neoplasms
Uterine Neoplasms
Women's Health
Social Support
Autobiography
Canada
Popular Work
Notes
SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection
Language
English
French
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C733r 2006

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No way, it can't be! : a guidebook for young adults facing cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15807
Ulman, Doug, Ulman Diana. Ellicott City, MD: Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults, Inc. , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 U43 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Ulman, Doug
Ulman Diana
Place of Publication
Ellicott City, MD
Publisher
Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults, Inc.
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adolescent Psychology
Social Support
Popular Work
ISBN
9781592802937
1592802931
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 U43 2006

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Facing forward : life after cancer treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16373
National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N278f 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Life after cancer treatment
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
61 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
Facing forward series
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 N278f 2007
Website Notes
PDF is available to download from this site
Read Online
http://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/facing-forward

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Happiness in a storm : facing illness and embracing life as a healthy survivor

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14405
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: W.W. Norton , 2005. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H295h 2005
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
W.W. Norton
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Happiness
Sick - psychology
Chronic Disease - psychology
Social Support
Sick Role - psychology
Survivors - psychology
ISBN
0393060802 (hardcover)
9780393329056 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H295h 2005

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Going the distance : facing lung cancer together

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16474
Nessim, Susan. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim-Keeney/Cancervive , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WF658 G615 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Provides patients and caregivers with practical advice and personal insights from lung cancer survivors and their spouses. This patient-education DVD facilitates communication, provides information and emotional support to families as they confront the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer.
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Author
Nessim, Susan
Corporate Author
Cancervive
Living With It
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Susan Nessim-Keeney/Cancervive
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
14 minutes
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms - psychology
Lung Neoplasms - therapy
Social Support
Popular Work
Abstract
Provides patients and caregivers with practical advice and personal insights from lung cancer survivors and their spouses. This patient-education DVD facilitates communication, provides information and emotional support to families as they confront the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WF658 G615 2005

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Hope in the age of anxiety

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20091
Scioli, Anthony, Biller, Henry B. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 S417 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Hope in the age of anxiety : a guide to understanding and strengthening our most important virtue
Author
Scioli, Anthony
Biller, Henry B
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xi, 427 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Life Change Events
Anxiety - psychology
Stress, Psychological
Depression
Emotions
Spirituality
Adaptation, Psychological
Behavior Therapy
Mind-Body Relations, Metaphysical
Popular Work
ISBN
9780195380354
0195380355
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM172 S417 2009

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Radiation therapy for the prostate cancer patient

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15014
BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 B862 2005
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
19 minutes
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WJ752 B862 2005

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Needs of the dying : a guide for bringing hope, comfort, and love to life's final chapter

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113577
Kessler, David. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 2007. 10th anniversary ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 K42 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Kessler, David
Edition
10th anniversary ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xxi, 224 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Death
Terminally Ill - psychology
Terminal Care
Attitude to Death
Adaptation, Psychological
Family Relations
Popular Work
Notes
Previously published as Rights of the dying
ISBN
9780061137594
0061137596
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 K42 2007

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What helped get me through : cancer survivors share wisdom and hope

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18647
Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society/Health Promotions , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 W555s 2009
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
How I nurtured myself; How my family helped; How friends made a difference; Care and support from the health care team; What helped my children cope; Balancing work and family; How I changed my diet; How I changed my exercise routine; What I did to relieve stress; How being spiritual helped; What I…
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Editor
Silver, Julie K
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society/Health Promotions
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xvii, 362 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Patients
Adaptation, Psychological
Self Care
Personal Narratives
Abstract
How I nurtured myself
How my family helped
How friends made a difference
Care and support from the health care team
What helped my children cope
Balancing work and family
How I changed my diet
How I changed my exercise routine
What I did to relieve stress
How being spiritual helped
What I wish I had known at diagnosis
What would have helped but was too hard to ask for
How my body and intimacy were affected
What helped me heal
How cancer changed my life
What it means to be a survivor
ISBN
9781604430042
1604430044
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 W555s 2009

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No big deal

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18175
Gray, Ross, Ivanoffski, Vrenia. [Toronto, ON]: Toronto-Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 N739 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
No big deal : men with prostate cancer and their spouses
Author
Gray, Ross
Ivanoffski, Vrenia
Corporate Author
Toronto-Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre. Psychosocial and Behavioural Research Unit
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Toronto-Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
46 minutes
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WJ752 N739 2000

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The bounce back book : how to thrive in the face of adversity, setbacks and losses

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120823
Salmansohn, Karen. New York, NY: Workman Publishing Company, Inc. , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 S172 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Salmansohn, Karen
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Workman Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
192 unnumbered pages : ill. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Stress, Psychological
Resilience, Psychological
Optimism
Popular Work
ISBN
9780761146278
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 S172 2007

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Prostate cancer : your treatment options : information and support for men and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15897
Vancouver Island Health Authority. [Victoria, BC?]: Vancouver Island Health Authority , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 P66v 2007
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Vancouver Island Health Authority
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Vancouver Island Health Authority
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
28 minutes
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy
Social Support
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WJ752 P66v 2007

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Voices of hope : family and friends

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21026
Chamberlain, Marisha. Hastings, MN: Regina Foundation , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 V889c 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Chamberlain, Marisha
Corporate Author
Hastings Breast Cancer Support Group
Place of Publication
Hastings, MN
Publisher
Regina Foundation
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Caregivers
Hope
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 V889c 2009

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On grief and grieving : finding the meaning of grief through the five stages of loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15944
Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth, Kessler, David. New York, NY: Scribner , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 K82 2005
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth
Kessler, David
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Scribner
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xviii, 235 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Adaptation, Psychological
Loss - psychology
Bereavement
ISBN
9780743266291
0743266293
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 K82 2005

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Other side of sadness : what the new science of bereavement tells us about life after loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21670
Bonanno, George A. New York, NY: Basic Books , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 B697 2009
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Bonanno, George A
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Basic Books
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
vii, 231p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Loss - psychology
Bereavement - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780465013609
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 G7 B697 2009

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