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Cancer in the family : helping children cope with a parent's illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10969
Heiney, Sue P. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C126h 2001
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Intended for parents. Divided into sections, each one discusses how to talk with children based on their ages and includes hands-on tools, such as drawing pictures, planting a garden, telling stories, etc.; Helping children understand diagnosis : Includes talking to children, children’s com…
Author
Heiney, Sue P
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Family Relations
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Abstract
Intended for parents. Divided into sections, each one discusses how to talk with children based on their ages and includes hands-on tools, such as drawing pictures, planting a garden, telling stories, etc.
Helping children understand diagnosis : Includes talking to children, children’s common questions, reactions based on age and providing comfort.
Helping children understand treatment : what children need to know, coping with changes, talking to people at school.
Understanding and using psychosocial support services : how to know if you or your child need help, services available, how to choose a counselor.
Taking care of yourself : mind, body, and spirit techniques, cognitive therapies.
Time after treatment : what to expect after treatment, what children may feel after treatment.
Helping children deal with recurrence, progressive, or terminal Illness; explaining recurrence, facing questions about death.
Outlines steps necessary to help children understand what happens when a parent has been diagnosed with cancer. Even when a parent is sick, families can learn how to strengthen ties and express concern for each other.
ISBN
0944235344
9780944235348
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C126h 2001

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100 questions and answers about caring for family or friends with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13950
Rose, Susannah, Hara, Richard. Sudbury, Ma.: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , c2005. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 R797 2005
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Provides answers to common caregivers' questions, including finding the right doctor and treatment; emotional and physical support; insurance issues; relationships; and finding care for the caregiver.
Alternate Title
One hundred questions and answers about caring for family or friends with cancer
Author
Rose, Susannah
Hara, Richard
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Sudbury, Ma.
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
c2005
Physical Description
xi, 223 p. ; 22 cm.
Series
100 questions & answers
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers - psychology
Family
Home Care Services
Popular Work
Abstract
Provides answers to common caregivers' questions, including finding the right doctor and treatment; emotional and physical support; insurance issues; relationships; and finding care for the caregiver.
ISBN
0763723614 (pbk.)
9780763723613
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 R797 2005

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Cancer care for the whole patient : meeting psychosocial health needs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16091
National Institue of Medicine (U. S.) Committee on Psychosocial Services to Cancer Patients / Families in a Community Setting. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C2151a 2008
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Corporate Author
National Institue of Medicine (U. S.) Committee on Psychosocial Services to Cancer Patients / Families in a Community Setting
Editor
Adler, Nancy E
Page, Ann E. K
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xxii, 429 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Stress, Psychological - complications
Needs Assessment
Counseling - methods
Psychology, Medical - methods
ISBN
9780309111072
0309111072
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ200 C2151a 2008

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Where's mom's hair? : a family's journey through cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18095
Watters, Debbie, Watters, Haydn, Watters, Emmett, Hogan, Sophie. [Toronto, ON]: Second Story Press , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 W346 2005
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Watters, Debbie
Watters, Haydn
Watters, Emmett
Hogan, Sophie
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Second Story Press
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
31 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - complications
Alopecia
Antineoplastic Agents - therapeutic use
Pictorial Works
Juvenile Literature
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
ISBN
9781896764948
1896764940
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 W346 2005

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Time for me : an activity book for kids when someone in the family has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13187
Slakov, June, Janes, Karen. Surrey, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services , 2004. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S631 2004
Availability
12 copies, 12 available
  2 read online  
Author
Slakov, June
Janes, Karen
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Surrey, BC
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
ix, 50 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Art Therapy
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
1896624103
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S631 2004
Website Notes
View a sample of the activity book online.
Read Online

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Communication in cancer care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15300
New York, NY: Springer , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 RE34 2006 v.168
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Stiefel, F
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2006
Series
Recent results in cancer research 168
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Communication
Neoplasms - psychology
Counseling - methods
Professional-Patient Relations
Education, Medical - methods
Medical Oncology - education
Physician-Patient Relations
Teaching - methods
ISBN
9783540307570
3540307575
ISSN
0080-0015
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ206 RE34 2006 v.168

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Facing cancer : a complete guide for people with cancer, their families, and caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14279
New York, NY: McGraw-Hill , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F141s 2004
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Includes information about causes and treatments, as well as the emotional aspects of living with this diagnosis. Discusses complementary therapies, faith and prayer, and medical advice on nutritional and health-building lifestyle changes.
Editor
Stern, Theodore A
Sekeres, Mikkael A
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xxii, 450 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Caregivers - psychology
Family
Popular Work
Abstract
Includes information about causes and treatments, as well as the emotional aspects of living with this diagnosis. Discusses complementary therapies, faith and prayer, and medical advice on nutritional and health-building lifestyle changes.
ISBN
9780071414913
0071414916
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 F141s 2004

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Reaching out to your children when cancer comes to your family : a guide for parents

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15736
Slakov, June. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S631r 2007
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
  1 read online  
Author
Slakov, June
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Social Support
Life Change Events
Adolescent
Popular Work
Notes
PDF version is a revised edition of the 2007 print book.
ISBN
9781896624181
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 S631r 2007
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Patient-centered communication in cancer care : promoting healing and reducing suffering

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16503
Epstein, Ronald M, Street, Richard L. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 E64 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
Author
Epstein, Ronald M
Street, Richard L
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xiii, 203 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
NIH publication # 07-6225
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Medical Oncology
Patient-Centered Care
Oncology Nursing
Neoplasms - therapy
Counseling - methods
Professional-Patient Relations
Communication
Patient Education as Topic
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 E64 2007
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Communication in cancer care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14297
Perry, Kathryn Nicholson, Burgess, Mary. Malden, MA: British Psychological Society and BPS Blackwell , c2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 P463 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Perry, Kathryn Nicholson
Burgess, Mary
Place of Publication
Malden, MA
Publisher
British Psychological Society and BPS Blackwell
Publication Date
c2002
Physical Description
xii, 160 p. ; 23 cm
Series
Communication and counselling in health care
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Counseling - methods
Professional-Patient Relations
Communication
ISBN
1405100273 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 P463 2002

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Cancer in context : a practical guide to supportive care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14539
Brennan, James, Moynihan, Clare. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 B838c 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Brennan, James
Moynihan, Clare
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Counseling
Holistic Health
Neoplasms - therapy
Social Environment
ISBN
0198515251
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 B838c 2004

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Clinical practice guidelines for the psychosocial care of adults with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20476
National Breast Cancer Centre, National Cancer Control Initiative, NHMRC National Breast Cancer Centre (Australia). Camperdown, NSW, Australia: National Breast Cancer Centre , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 N576 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
National Breast Cancer Centre
National Cancer Control Initiative
NHMRC National Breast Cancer Centre (Australia)
Place of Publication
Camperdown, NSW, Australia
Publisher
National Breast Cancer Centre
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
xii, 242 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Counseling
Evidence-Based Practice
Social Support
Practice Guideline
Australia
ISBN
1741270006
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 N576 2003

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Being a cancer patient's carer : a guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13896
Finegan, Wesley C. Oxford: Radcliffe Publishing , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F495b 2005
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Finegan, Wesley C
Place of Publication
Oxford
Publisher
Radcliffe Publishing
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
ix, 189 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Social Support
Family
Caregivers - psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
185775638X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 F495b 2005

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When someone you love has cancer : a guide to help kids cope

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14542
Lewis, Alaric. St. Meinrad, IN: Abbey Press , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 L673 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
A picture book which explains what cancer is, what some words mean, and talks about the different feelings a child might have; This book will help kids cope with the presence of cancer in their lives.
Author
Lewis, Alaric
Place of Publication
St. Meinrad, IN
Publisher
Abbey Press
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms
Family
Child
Adaptation, Psychological
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A picture book which explains what cancer is, what some words mean, and talks about the different feelings a child might have
This book will help kids cope with the presence of cancer in their lives.
ISBN
0870293958
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 L673 2005

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Untimely passages : young adult daughters share their experiences of parental cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14051
Puterman, Jennifer Katzenstein. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201 P988u 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Puterman, Jennifer Katzenstein
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Parent-Child Relations
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 P988u 2004

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Because... someone I love has cancer : kids' activity book

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14829
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 B388 2003
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Offers children support, encouragement, and opportunity for imaginative personal expression.
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Editor
Smith, Anneke
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
xvi, 79 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Art Therapy
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Offers children support, encouragement, and opportunity for imaginative personal expression.
ISBN
0944235328
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 B388 2003

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Chicken soup for the soul : the cancer book : 101 stories of courage, support and love ;|It's just a word : reclaiming your life through cancer beautifully

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18084
Cos Cob, CT: Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, LLC , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C224 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Cancer book
It's just a word by Elizabeth Bayer
Editor
Canfield, Jack
Hansen, Mark Victor
Tabatsky, David
Bayer, Elizabeth
Place of Publication
Cos Cob, CT
Publisher
Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, LLC
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xiv, 382, 46 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Family
Social Support
Personal Narratives
Anecdotes
Popular Work
ISBN
9781935096306
1935096303
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C224 2009

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My mommy has breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20746
Wright, Gina, Yordy, Janine. Bloomington, IN: AuthorHouse , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 W949 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Wright, Gina
Yordy, Janine
Place of Publication
Bloomington, IN
Publisher
AuthorHouse
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
27 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
ISBN
9781449021504
1449021506
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 W949 2009

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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
  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
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Cancer poetry project : poems by cancer patients and those who love them

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16451
Minneapolis, MN: Tasora Books , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C218m 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Miller, Karin B
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN
Publisher
Tasora Books
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
xxiv, 248 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Poetry
Survivors
Patients
Family
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780978994686
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C218m 2001

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