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To die well : your right to comfort, calm, and choice in the last days of life

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Wanzer, Sidney H, Glenmullen, Joseph. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Press , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: W85.5 W252 2007

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Turning points at life's end; Rights of the dying patient; The first turning point : from active treatment to comfort care; Pain control; What you should expect from your doctors and nurses; Family and friends; The second turning point : making the decision to hasten death; What options have been u…

Author: Wanzer, Sidney H; Glenmullen, Joseph

Place of Publication: Cambridge, MA

Publisher: Da Capo Press

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: xii, 209 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Right to Die; Living Wills; Advance Directives; Advance Care Planning; Decision Making; Terminal Care; Euthanasia; Suicide, Assisted; Popular Work

Abstract: Turning points at life's end; Rights of the dying patient; The first turning point : from active treatment to comfort care; Pain control; What you should expect from your doctors and nurses; Family and friends; The second turning point : making the decision to hasten death; What options have been used in the past to hasten death?; Helium : newly used method to end suffering; Differentiating sadness at the end of life from clinical depression; The special case of irreversible dementia and end-of-life management; Planning ahead with advance directives : staying in control; Allowing a merciful death; Appendix A: Historical background of the end-of-life movement and current national organizations; Appendix B: Oregon and physician-assisted dying; Appendix C: The international scene; Appendix D: End-of-life organizations; Appendix E: Sample living will; Appendix F: Health care proxy form with optional attachment; Appendix G: Proposed authorization for ending life in situations of irreversible and progressive cognitive decline.

ISBN: 9780738210834; 0738210838

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: W85.5 W252 2007

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Let me decide : the health and personal care directive that speaks for you when you can't

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Molloy, D. William. [Victoria, BC?]: Vancouver Island Health Authority , 2005. 3rd British Columbia ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: W85.5 M727 2005

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Molloy, D. William

Editor: Luke, Catherine

Edition: 3rd British Columbia ed.

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: Vancouver Island Health Authority

Publication Date: 2005

Physical Description: iii, 65 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Advance Directives; Patient Advocacy; Death; Terminal Care; Advance Care Planning; Decision Making; Resuscitation Orders; Informed Consent; Living Wills; Popular Work

ISBN: 0973924306

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: W85.5 M727 2005

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Wants, wishes, and wills : a medical and legal guide to protecting yourself and your family in sickness and in health

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Whitman, Wynne A, Glisson, Shawn D. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Financial Times Press , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: W85.5 W579 2007

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Whitman, Wynne A; Glisson, Shawn D

Place of Publication: Upper Saddle River, NJ

Publisher: Financial Times Press

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: xxviii, 302 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Physician-Patient Relations; Patient Participation; Health Behavior; Advance Care Planning; Decision Making; Living Wills; Terminally Ill; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780131568933; 0131568981

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: W85.5 W579 2007

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Jane Brody's guide to the great beyond : a practical primer to help you and your loved ones prepare medically, legally, and emotionally for the end of life

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Brody, Jane E. New York, NY: Random House , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: W85.5 B864 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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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When it's cancer : the 10 essential steps to follow after your diagnoses

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Bernay, Toni, Porrath, Saar. Emmaus, PA: Rodale , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 B524 2006

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: Bernay, Toni; Porrath, Saar

Place of Publication: Emmaus, PA

Publisher: Rodale

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: xvii, 206 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781579548230; 1579548237

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 B524 2006

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Easy-to-swallow, easy-to-chew cookbook : over 150 tasty and nutritious recipes for people who have difficulty swallowing

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Weihofen, Donna L, Sullivan, Paula A, Robbins, JoAnne. New York, NY: John Wiley , 2002.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 N9 W419e 2002

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: Weihofen, Donna L; Sullivan, Paula A; Robbins, JoAnne

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: John Wiley

Publication Date: 2002

Physical Description: vi, 250 p. : ill. ; 23 cm

Subjects: Cookery; Nutrition; Deglutition Disorders; Cookbook; Popular Work

ISBN: 0471200743; 9780471200741

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ266 N9 W419e 2002

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Allen Carr's easy way to stop smoking

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Carr, Allen. Oakville, ON: Clarity Publishing , 2004. Canadian ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WA900 C311c 2004

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Carr, Allen

Edition: Canadian ed.

Place of Publication: Oakville, ON

Publisher: Clarity Publishing

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: xviii, 170 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Smoking - prevention & control; Smoking Cessation; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780973468403; 0973468408

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WA900 C311c 2004

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Surviving the death of your spouse : a step-by-step workbook

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Levinson, Deborah S. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 2004.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 L664 2004

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Levinson, Deborah S

Place of Publication: Oakland, CA

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: x, 159 p. ; 26 cm.

Series: A New Harbinger self-help workbook

Subjects: Grief - psychology; Bereavement - psychology; Spouses; Handbooks; Popular Work

ISBN: 1572243775 (pbk.)

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF575 L664 2004

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La dolce vegan! : vegan livin' made easy

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Kramer, Sarah. [Vancouver, BC?]: Arsenal Pulp Press , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 N9 K89 2005

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Kramer, Sarah

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press

Publication Date: 2005

Physical Description: 334 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Diet, Vegetarian; Cookbook; Nutrition Therapy; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781551521879; 1551521873

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 N9 K89 2005

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Extraordinary healing power of ordinary things : fourteen natural steps to health and happiness

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Dossey, Larry. New York, NY: Harmony Books , c2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172 D724e 2006

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Dossey, Larry

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Harmony Books

Publication Date: c2006

Physical Description: x, 305 p. ; 25 cm

Subjects: Mental Healing - popular works; Naturopathy - popular works; Psychotherapy - popular works; Spiritual Therapies - popular works; Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques

ISBN: 030720989X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WM172 D724e 2006

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Talking about death won't kill you

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Morris, Virginia. New York, NY: Workman Publishing , 2001.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 M65 2001

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Morris, Virginia

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Publication Date: 2001

Physical Description: x, 294 p. ; 24 cm.eng

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Death - psychology; Advance Care Planning; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780761112310; 0761112316

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF789 D4 M65 2001

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Writing your way through cancer

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Martin, Chia. Prescott, AZ: Hohm Press , 2000.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 M379w 2000

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Martin, Chia

Place of Publication: Prescott, AZ

Publisher: Hohm Press

Publication Date: 2000

Physical Description: 165 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Narrative Therapy; Imagery (Psychotherapy); Writing; Personal Narratives as Topic; Popular Work

ISBN: 1890772003

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ266 M379w 2000

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Body image workbook : an eight-step program for learning to like your looks

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Cash, Thomas F. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2008. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172 C338 2008

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: Cash, Thomas F

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Oakland, CA

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: viii, 216 p. : ill. : 26 cm.

Series: New Harbinger self-help workbook

Subjects: Body Image - psychology; Self Concept; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781572245464

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WM172 C338 2008

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Life's little book for big decisions : from confusion to clarity in four simple steps

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Simpson, Trevor. Vancouver, BC: Bellisimo Books , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF448 S613 2005

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Simpson, Trevor

Place of Publication: Vancouver, BC

Publisher: Bellisimo Books

Publication Date: 2005

Physical Description: viii, 156 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.

Subjects: Decision Making; Life Change Events; Popular Work

ISBN: 0973298731

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF448 S613 2005

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Eating well through cancer : easy recipes and recommendations during and after cancer treatment

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Clegg, Holly, Miletello, Gerald. Nashville, TN: Favorite Recipes Press , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 N9 C624e 2006

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: Clegg, Holly; Miletello, Gerald

Place of Publication: Nashville, TN

Publisher: Favorite Recipes Press

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 271 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - diet therapy; Nutrition; Cookery; Cookbook; Popular Work

Notes: Publication dates may differ on Branch copies.; Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9780961088880; 0961088885; 0961088877

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ266 N9 C624e 2006

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Long life prescription : fast and easy ways to stay energized and healthy at every age

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Harrar, Sari, Gordon, Debra. [Montreal, PQ]: Reader's Digest Association (Canada) ULC , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB120 H296 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Harrar, Sari; Gordon, Debra

Place of Publication: [Montreal, PQ]

Publisher: Reader's Digest Association (Canada) ULC

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: 400 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.

Subjects: Health; Physical Fitness; Exercise; Longevity; Self Care; Attitude to Health; Health Education; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781554750498

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WB120 H296 2009

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Goes down easy : recipes to help you cope with the challenge of eating during cancer treatment

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Mecklinger, Elise. [Toronto, ON]: Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 N9 M487 2006

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Mecklinger, Elise

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 200 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - diet therapy; Nutrition; Cookery; Popular Work

ISBN: 0978049608

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ266 N9 M487 2006

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