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Aunt Mary buttons

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Jones, Diane Jarvis. [Vancouver, BC?]: Diane Jarvis Jones , 1995.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 J76 1995

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

The narrator remembers being a baby and being given a button blanket by Aunt Mary. Aunt Mary comes to live with the family when the narrator is five and she is seriously ill and dying. She sings a song to the young child who is afraid of death but does not understand its meaning. After the death of…

Author: Jones, Diane Jarvis

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Diane Jarvis Jones

Publication Date: 1995

Subjects: Grief; Family; Attitude to Death; Parent-Child Relations; Infant; Child; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: The narrator remembers being a baby and being given a button blanket by Aunt Mary. Aunt Mary comes to live with the family when the narrator is five and she is seriously ill and dying. She sings a song to the young child who is afraid of death but does not understand its meaning. After the death of Aunt Mary, the child continues to give others buttons in remembrance.

ISBN: 096994070X; 9780969940708

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 C5 J76 1995

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Lifetimes : a beautiful way to explain death to children

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Mellonie, Bryan, Ingpen, Robert. [Toronto, ON]: Bantam Books, Incorporated , 1983.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 M527 1983

Availability: 10 copies, 10 available

This book talks about the various lengths of life spans for plants, animals, and people and shows that dying is very much a part of living. It explains that there is a beginning and an end with living in between, and that sometimes things are too hurt or ill to continue living, so they die.

Author: Mellonie, Bryan; Ingpen, Robert

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Bantam Books, Incorporated

Publication Date: 1983

Subjects: Death; Attitude to Death; Parent-Child Relations; Infant; Child; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: This book talks about the various lengths of life spans for plants, animals, and people and shows that dying is very much a part of living. It explains that there is a beginning and an end with living in between, and that sometimes things are too hurt or ill to continue living, so they die.

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0002473, F0002474)

ISBN: 0553340239; 9780553344028

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; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 C5 M527 1983

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Healing a teen's grieving heart : 100 practical ideas for families, friends and caregivers

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Wolfelt, Alan D. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2001.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 W857h 2001

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Wolfelt, Alan D.

Place of Publication: Fort Collins, CO

Publisher: Companion Press

Publication Date: 2001

Series: 100 idea series

Subjects: Grief; Adolescent; Attitude to Death; Parent-Child Relations; Bereavement; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781879651241

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 W857h 2001

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

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Healing your grieving heart for kids : 100 practical ideas : simple advice and activities for children after a death

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Wolfelt, Alan D. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2001.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 W856h 2001

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

This book is for children ages 6-12 who are grieving the death of someone they love. The basic message of the book is that children need to mourn --that is, to express their grief outside themselves-- if they are to heal. Please read through this book before giving it to a child so you'll be able t…

Author: Wolfelt, Alan D.

Place of Publication: Fort Collins, CO

Publisher: Companion Press

Publication Date: 2001

Series: 100 idea series

Subjects: Grief; Bereavement; Loss; Attitude to Death; Child; Parent-Child Relations; Popular Work

Abstract: This book is for children ages 6-12 who are grieving the death of someone they love. The basic message of the book is that children need to mourn --that is, to express their grief outside themselves-- if they are to heal. Please read through this book before giving it to a child so you'll be able to help the child with the 100 Ideas. You may need to read the book aloud to or along with 6-8 yr olds who are just starting to read independently. - Author

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0002464, F0002465, F0002466)

ISBN: 9781879651272; 1879651270

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 C5 W856h 2001

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Kids' guide to mommy's breast cancer

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Stowe, Karyn, Thompson, Jason, Gordaneer, Chris. Boomington, IN: AuthorHouse , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 S892 2011

Availability: 9 copies, 9 available

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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Finding the words : how to talk with children and teens about death, suicide, funerals, homicide, cremation and other end-of-life matters

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Wolfelt, Alan D. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 G7 W855 2013

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Contents:; Children's grief-why it's unique -- Companioning children through grief -- When a parent dies -- When a sibling dies -- When a grandparent dies -- When a pet dies -- When a friend or classmate dies -- When someone dies by suicide -- When someone dies by homicide or manslaughter -- When s…

Author: Wolfelt, Alan D.

Place of Publication: Fort Collins, CO

Publisher: Companion Press

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: 138 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Grief; Child; Adolescent; Attitude to Death; Bereavement; Communication

Abstract: Contents:; Children's grief-why it's unique -- Companioning children through grief -- When a parent dies -- When a sibling dies -- When a grandparent dies -- When a pet dies -- When a friend or classmate dies -- When someone dies by suicide -- When someone dies by homicide or manslaughter -- When someone close has a terminal or life-threatening illness -- When the child is dying -- Attending a funeral or ceremony.

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9781617221897; 1617221899

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 G7 W855 2013

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

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Where only the elders go : Moon Lake Loon Lake

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Waboose, Jan Bourdeau. [Newcastle, ON]: Penumbra Press , 2003. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 W112 2003

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

"This is the story of an Ojibway boy who, on hearing the call of a Loon, remembers a story long ago. Mishomis (meaning grandfather in Ojibway) comes to a peaceful restful lake surrounded by tall, ancient trees. The place is tranquil because it is sacred, and the Loon is calling because it is time f…

Author: Waboose, Jan Bourdeau

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: [Newcastle, ON]

Publisher: Penumbra Press

Publication Date: 2003

Physical Description: 22 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 18 cm.

Subjects: First Nations; Attitude to Death; Child; Adaptation, Psychological; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

Abstract: "This is the story of an Ojibway boy who, on hearing the call of a Loon, remembers a story long ago. Mishomis (meaning grandfather in Ojibway) comes to a peaceful restful lake surrounded by tall, ancient trees. The place is tranquil because it is sacred, and the Loon is calling because it is time for the Mishomis to pass on. In a moment of silence, Moon Lake Loon Lake welcomes Mishomis's spirit, and again the boy hears the call of the Loon." - Back cover.; Ages 5-9

ISBN: 9781894131469; 1894131460

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 C5 W112 2003

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

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Cancer hates kisses

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Sliwerski, Jessica Reid, Song, Mika. New York, NY: Dial Books for Young Readers , 2017.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 S633 2017

Availability: 6 copies, 5 available

"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. …

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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Dying well : peace and possibilities at the end of life

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Byock, Ira. New York, NY: Riverhead Books , 1997.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 B994 1997

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Byock, Ira

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Riverhead Books

Publication Date: 1997

Physical Description: xv, 299 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Death; Attitude to Death; Bereavement; Grief; Thanatology; Terminal Care; Case Reports

ISBN: 9781573226578; 1573226572

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: BF789 D4 B994 1997

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How do we tell the children? : a step-by-step guide for helping children two to teen cope when someone dies

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Schaefer, Dan, Lyons, Christine. New York, NY: Newmarket Press , 2001. 3rd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 S311h 2001

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: Schaefer, Dan; Lyons, Christine

Edition: 3rd ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Newmarket Press

Publication Date: 2001

Physical Description: xvii, 202 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Bereavement; Death; Parent-Child Relations; Adolescent; Child, Preschool; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781557044259; 1557044252

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 S311h 2001

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When mommy had a mastectomy

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Greenfield, Nancy Reben, Butler, Ralph. Silver Spring, MD: Bartleby Press , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 C5 G812 2005

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

A little girl deals with her mother's breast cancer, masectomy, and breast reconstruction.

Author: Greenfield, Nancy Reben; Butler, Ralph

Place of Publication: Silver Spring, MD

Publisher: Bartleby Press

Publication Date: 2005

Physical Description: 40 unumbered pages : col. ill. ; 23 cm

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - surgery; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Mastectomy; Attitude to Health; Child; Parent-Child Relations; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

Abstract: A little girl deals with her mother's breast cancer, masectomy, and breast reconstruction.

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 0910155607; 9780910155601

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 C5 G812 2005

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What dying people want : practical wisdom for the end of life

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Kuhl, David. New York, NY: PublicAffairs , 2002.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 K96 2002

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

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

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

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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

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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Healing your grieving heart for teens : 100 practical ideas : simple tips for understanding and expressing your grief

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Wolfelt, Alan D. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2001.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 W856h 2001

Availability: 12 copies, 11 available

Each page presents a different idea designed to help teens recognize mourning as a natural process connected with loss, reassuring them that they should not be afraid of deep, sometimes uncontrollable emotions, and showing them how to release grief in healthy, positive ways. Several suggestions app…

Author: Wolfelt, Alan D.

Place of Publication: Fort Collins, CO

Publisher: Companion Press

Publication Date: 2001

Series: 100 idea series

Subjects: Grief; Attitude to Death; Parent-Child Relations; Adolescent; Popular Work

Abstract: Each page presents a different idea designed to help teens recognize mourning as a natural process connected with loss, reassuring them that they should not be afraid of deep, sometimes uncontrollable emotions, and showing them how to release grief in healthy, positive ways. Several suggestions appear under each heading; many of them encourage readers to express their feelings in a journal.

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002395)

ISBN: 9781879651234; 1879651238

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: BF575 W856h 2001

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

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Hope tree : kids talk about breast cancer

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Numeroff, Laura, Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 N971 1999

Availability: 11 copies, 11 available

A picture book written to help children cope with a mother's breast cancer. Includes "testimonials" by animal characters in an imaginary support group, allowing each of them to talk about issues they are facing. The "narrators" describe how the family reacted to the diagnosis, meeting the doctors a…

Author: Numeroff, Laura; Harpham, Wendy Schlessel

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Publication Date: 1999

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Parent-Child Relations; Infant; Child; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: A picture book written to help children cope with a mother's breast cancer. Includes "testimonials" by animal characters in an imaginary support group, allowing each of them to talk about issues they are facing. The "narrators" describe how the family reacted to the diagnosis, meeting the doctors and nurses, trying to look for good things among the bad, and dealing with scary emotions, and they offer hints for helping Mom feel better.

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC

ISBN: 9780689845260; 068984526X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 N971 1999

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Final gifts : understanding the special awareness, needs and communications of the dying

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Callanan, Maggie, Kelley, Patricia. [Toronto, ON]: Bantam Books , 1992.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 C156 1992

Availability: 10 copies, 10 available

Written by two hospice nurses. Helps families understand and communicate with terminally ill patients.

Author: Callanan, Maggie; Kelley, Patricia

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Bantam Books

Publication Date: 1992

Subjects: Death; Attitude to Death; Terminal Care - psychology; Communication; Interpersonal Relations; Popular Work

Abstract: Written by two hospice nurses. Helps families understand and communicate with terminally ill patients.

ISBN: 9781451667257; 9780553378764; 0553378767; 0553561391

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: BF789 C156 1992

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What about my kids? : a guide for parents living with breast cancer

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Corsini, Linda J. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Ontario Chapter , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 C826 2006

Availability: 16 copies, 16 available

Introduction; Chapter 1: Diagnosis; Chapter 2: Treatment; Chapter 3: Financial concerns; Chapter 4: Survivorship; Chapter 5: Heredity and genetic testing; Chapter 6: Recurrence or metastases; Chapter 7: Legal concerns; Chapter 8: Advancing illness and dying; Chapter 9: Death and grieving; English R…

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Author: Corsini, Linda J

Corporate Author: Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Ontario Chapter; Ottawa Hospital Regional Cancer Centre

Place of Publication: [Ottawa, ON]

Publisher: Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Ontario Chapter

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: xxiv, 148 p. : ill ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Parent-Child Relations; Social Support; Family Relations; Popular Work

Abstract: Introduction; Chapter 1: Diagnosis; Chapter 2: Treatment; Chapter 3: Financial concerns; Chapter 4: Survivorship; Chapter 5: Heredity and genetic testing; Chapter 6: Recurrence or metastases; Chapter 7: Legal concerns; Chapter 8: Advancing illness and dying; Chapter 9: Death and grieving; English Resource List / Liste de resources en français; Acknowledgements

ISBN: 1896998283

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: WP870 C826 2006

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Breast cancer husband : how to help your wife (and yourself) through diagnosis, treatment, and beyond

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Silver, Marc. Emmaus, PA: Rodale , 2004.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 S587 2004

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

A guide for men whose wives or girlfriends have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Helps readers deal with the diagnosis, addressing men's stereotypical reactions (usually saying little, followed by overbearing urges to fix the problem) and advises them how to behave (ask questions and, more import…

Author: Silver, Marc

Place of Publication: Emmaus, PA

Publisher: Rodale

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: xv, 319 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Spouses; Family Relations; Caregivers - psychology; Popular Work

Abstract: A guide for men whose wives or girlfriends have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Helps readers deal with the diagnosis, addressing men's stereotypical reactions (usually saying little, followed by overbearing urges to fix the problem) and advises them how to behave (ask questions and, more importantly, listen). Also examines the various treatments and suggests ways for readers to find sexual intimacy after mastectomy.

ISBN: 1579548334; 9781579548339

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: WP870 S587 2004

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Stand by her : a breast cancer guide for men

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Anderson, John W. New York, NY: AMACOM , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 A547 2010

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Anderson, John W

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: AMACOM

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: xiii, 257 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Spouses; Men; Caregivers; Social Support; Family Relations; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780814413913; 0814413919

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 A547 2010

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The undying : pain, vulnerability, mortality, medicine, art, time, dreams, data, exhaustion, cancer, and care

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Boyer, Anne. New York, NY: Picador , 2020.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 B791 2019

Availability: 7 copies, 7 available

Author: Boyer, Anne

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Picador

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: 308 pages ; 19 cm

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Triple Negative Breast Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Patients - psychology; Attitude to Health; Attitude to Death; Politics; Popular Work; Personal Narratives

Notes: Some copies were purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN: 9781250757982

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 B791 2019

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