Alternate Title

How to win a tickle fight : a true story about what can go right, even when things have gone terribly wrong

Author

Lang, Mike

Bryant, Aaron

Corporate Author

Survive & Thrive Cancer Programs

Family Lines

Canadian Cancer Society

Publisher

Common Language Storytelling

Hands On Films

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

50 min.

Subjects

Terminally Ill - psychology

Neoplasms - psychology

Parent-Child Relations

Family Relations

Adaptation, Psychological

Young Adult

Personal Narratives

Canada

Popular Work

Abstract

How to Win a Tickle Fight is a true story that follows one young father, Brock, and his family for two years as they strive to live full, meaningful lives despite the metastatic cancer diagnosis they are navigating. Brock desperately wants to leave a legacy for his 7 year old son and be remembered as more than a 'sick person'. Kristen, Brock's wife, wants to maintain a closeness with her husband even while he is dying. And their son Ben... he just wants to have fun with his mom and dad. Through their difficult journey, the family comes to realizes that many things can still go right even when things have gone terribly wrong.

Notes

The complete documentary can be viewed online.

Language

English

Material Type

Video

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Author

McCue, Kathleen

Bonn, Ron

Edition

rev. and updated ed.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

St. Martin's Press

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

xxii, 345 p. : ill. ; 21 cm

Subjects

Parent-Child Relations

Attitude to Death

Family Relations

Child of Impaired Parents

Family Therapy

Child

Adolescent

Popular Work

ISBN

9780312697686

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF575 M133 2011

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Author

Young, Lynda T.

Ward, Johnnathan R.

Place of Publication

Abilene, TX

Publisher

Leafwood Publishers

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

224 p.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Popular Work

Neoplasms - in infancy & childhood

Parent-Child Relations

Family Relations

ISBN

9780891129998

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.

Author

Marchiano, Melinda

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

San Luis Obispo, CA

Publisher

Happy Quail

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

xiii, 287 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Child

Hodgkin Disease

Adaptation, Psychological

Life Change Events

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9780984271207

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ201 M319 2010

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Author

Sliwerski, Jessica Reid

Song, Mika

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Dial Books for Young Readers

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

34 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 29 cm.

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - psychology

Parent-Child Relations

Family Relations

Child

Juvenile Literature

Popular Work

Abstract

"Parents are superheroes, especially when they're battling cancer. This empowering book follows a mother and her family through all the stages of her cancer -- diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation -- and provides an honest and encouraging tool for talking with kids about serious illness. Lovingly upbeat and straightforward, this book is a much-needed and welcome source of comfort for any cancer-fighting family." - Cover

ISBN

9780735227811

0735227810

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C5 S633 2017

Website Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Author

Gage, Patricia

Gage, Christopher J.

Garnsworthy, Marlo

Place of Publication

Highland CIty, FL

Publisher

Rainbow Books, Inc.

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

xiv, 117 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms

Neoplasms - psychology

Emotional Adjustment

Parent-Child Relations

Family Relations

Child

Juvenile Literature

Popular Work

Abstract

"Self-help for adults with cancer who are preparing for the first difficult discussion with their children or grandchildren. Included is a early reader or read-to children's fictional story to help illustrate children's coping skills"-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN

9781568251981

156825198X

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ201 C5 G132 2018

Website Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Author

Taylor, Cory

Place of Publication

Portland, OR

Publisher

Tin House Books

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

141 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects

Attitude to Death

Dying

Neoplasms - psychology

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9781941040706

1941040705

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

BF789 D4 T238 2017

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Author

Chutter, Kerry

Place of Publication

Burnaby, BC

Publisher

Write Room Press

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

iv, 73 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Survivors - psychology

Family

Social Support

Adaptation, Psychological

Personal Narratives

ISBN

9780987797216

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WP870 C564 2013

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Author

Eckl, Cheryl

Place of Publication

Littletown, CO

Publisher

Flying Crane Press

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

295 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Death - psychology

Neoplasms - psychology

Family Relations

Terminally Ill

Attitude to Death

Bereavement

Autobiography

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

ISBN

9780982810705

0982810709

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

BF789 D4 E19 2010

Copies

Corporate Author

Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Cancer View Canada

Publication Date

[2010]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (approximately 100 min.)

Series

Truth of it 7

Subjects

Caregivers - psychology

Neoplasms - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Palliative Care

Social Support

Family Relations

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

Sisters. Husbands. Daughters. Fathers. Familiar roles transform when one cares for a family member or close friend living with cancer. Watching these videos will allow you to meet someone who has cared for a loved one with cancer.

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Internet

Call Number

QZ201 T875c 2010 v.7

Copies

Alternate Title

Grouch! Pain is like a grouchy bear

Author

Morgan, Cathryn

Beshara, Crystal

Place of Publication

Renfrew, ON

Publisher

General Store Publishing House

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

29 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Subjects

Pain - psychology

Child

Parent-Child Relations

Family Relations

Pictorial Works

Juvenile Literature

Abstract

Recommended for "Ages 6-10" on back cover

ISBN

9781897508848

1897508840

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ201 C5 M847 2011

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Author

Beach, Patricia Ringos

White, Beth E.

Place of Publication

Pittsburgh, PA

Publisher

Oncology Nursing Society

Hygeia Media

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

ix, 251 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Caregivers

Adult Children

Family Relations

Parent-Child Relations

Parenting

Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN

9781935864271

1935864270

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 B365 2013

Copies

Author

Slakov, June

Edition

Rev. ed.

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

viii, 50 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects

Parent-Child Relations

Adaptation, Psychological

Neoplasms - psychology

Family Relations

Social Support

Life Change Events

Child

Adolescent

Popular Work

Notes

PDF version is a revised edition of the 2007 print book.

ISBN

9781896624280

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 S631r 2019

Copies

Author

Slakov, June

Edition

Rev. ed.

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

vi, 52 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects

Parent-Child Relations

Adaptation, Psychological

Neoplasms - psychology

Family Relations

Social Support

Life Change Events

Child

Adolescent

Popular Work

Notes

PDF version is a revised edition of the 2007 print book.

Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN

9781896624280

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 S631r 2016

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Author

Davies, Anne Louise

Place of Publication

[Victoria, BC?]

Publisher

Anne Davies Duncan Holdings

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

71 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Poetry

Survivors

Personal Narratives

Pictorial Works

Popular Work

Notes

Copies differ in size and format; pagination and placement of illustrations vary.

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 D255 2015

Copies

Corporate Author

Young Adult Cancer Canada

Place of Publication

St. John's, NL

Publisher

Young Adult Cancer Canada

Publication Date

2010?

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Young Adult

Adolescent

Family Relations

Parent-Child Relations

Survivors

Social Support

Adaptation, Psychological

Popular Work

Abstract

Delayed diagnosis

Disintrajectorization

Isolation

Fertility

Independence

Relationships

Survivorship

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

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 Y68w 2010

Copies

Author

Riggs, Damien W.

Place of Publication

Cham, Switzerland

Publisher

Palgrave Macmillan

Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Publication Date

2019

Series

EBSCOhost eBook

Critical and applied approaches in sexuality, gender and identity

Subjects

Transgender Persons - psychology

Gender Identity

Sexual and Gender Minorities

Adolescent

Adolescent Development

Parent-Child Relations

Family Relations

Interpersonal Relations

Abstract

Table of contents:

1. Introduction -- 2. Children and Gender Development -- 3. Challenges and Joys in Adolescence -- 4. Parent Journeys Through Cisgenderism -- 5. Siblings, Grandparents, and Animal Companions -- 6. Conclusion

Notes

SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection

ISBN

9783030142308

9783030142315

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

Website Notes

This EBSCO title is licensed for one BC Cancer staff user at a time only. Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.

Author

Stowe, Karyn

Thompson, Jason

Gordaneer, Chris

Place of Publication

Boomington, IN

Publisher

AuthorHouse

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - psychology

Parent-Child Relations

Family Relations

Infant

Child

Juvenile Literature

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0001959)

ISBN

9781463447168

1463447167

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

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C5 S892 2011

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Author

Kalanithi, Paul

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Random House

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

xix, 228 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Attitude to Death

Lung Neoplasms - psychology

Personal Narratives

Autobiography

Quality of Life

Family Relations

Terminally Ill

Neurosurgeons

Popular Work

ISBN

9780812988406

081298840X

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF789 D4 K14 2016

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Continues / Continued By

Cancer in the family

Alternate Title

Cancer in our family

Cancer in the family

Helping children cope with a parent's illness

Author

Heiney, Sue P

Hermann, Joan F

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

Atlanta, GA

Publisher

American Cancer Society

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

xxiv, 231 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series

EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Family Relations

Parent-Child Relations

Child

Adolescent

Communication

Adaptation, Psychological

Social Support

ISBN

9780944235959

0944235956

9781604432206

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 H468 2013

Website Notes

Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca to obtain a username and password from the Library.

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