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Wrong way to hope : an inspiring story of young adults and cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19813
Anacortez, WA: Hands On Films , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 W957 2010
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Wrong way to hope : a story of young adults and cancer
Editor
Lang, Mike
Bryant, Aaron
Place of Publication
Anacortez, WA
Publisher
Hands On Films
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
78 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Adolescent Psychology
Quality of Life
Adolescent
Young Adult
Recreation
Canada
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 W957 2010
Read Online
http://survivethrive.org/zodonations/wrong-way-to-hope-2010/

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Yours, mine and our children's grief : a parent's guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8652
Mertick, Elva. Calgary, Alta.: Alberta Funeral Service Association , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 M575 1991
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Outlines how pre-school, older children and adolescents grieve and how to assist them through the process.
More Information
Author
Mertick, Elva
Place of Publication
Calgary, Alta.
Publisher
Alberta Funeral Service Association
Publication Date
1991
Subjects
Grief
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Popular Work
Abstract
Outlines how pre-school, older children and adolescents grieve and how to assist them through the process.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 M575 1991

Copies

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Facing widowhood : a practical guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3902
Zimmerman, Lillian, Spencer, Charmaine. [Burnaby, BC]: Simon Fraser University , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 F141 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Zimmerman, Lillian
Spencer, Charmaine
Place of Publication
[Burnaby, BC]
Publisher
Simon Fraser University
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
24 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Widowhood
Death
Grief
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 F141 1999
Read Online
http://summit.sfu.ca/item/509

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Touch of cancer : unexpected gifts from an unplanned journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123320
Weigler, Will. [Victoria, BC?]: Weigler, Will , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
A collection of messages or 'healing updates' which the author shared with a small circle of friends after cancer diagnosis and during cancer treatment.
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Weigler, Will
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Weigler, Will
Publication Date
2018
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Hope
Optimism
Storytelling
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
A collection of messages or 'healing updates' which the author shared with a small circle of friends after cancer diagnosis and during cancer treatment.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Free online book may be downloaded at link.
Read Online
https://www.touchofthecancer.com/
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Completing the circle : healing words about end of life spoken to Aboriginal families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16296
Hampton, Mary. Regina, SK: Luther College, University of Regina , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 C737 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Author
Hampton, Mary
Place of Publication
Regina, SK
Publisher
Luther College, University of Regina
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
53 minutes
Subjects
First Nations
Death - psychology
Attitude to Death
Social Support
Terminal Care
Cultural Diversity
Cross Cultural Comparison
Family
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 C737 2006
Read Online
http://uregina.ca/hamptoma/eol/index.html
http://uregina.ca/hamptoma/eol/healthcare.html

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Cancer in older adults : oncologist-approved cancer information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15884
American Society of Clinical Oncology. Alexandria, VA: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C212a 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Place of Publication
Alexandria, VA
Publisher
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
51 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Aged
Geriatrics
Health Services for the Aged
Caregivers
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 C212a 2006
Website Notes
URL links to the 2012 edition.
Read Online
http://www.cancer.net/sites/cancer.net/files/cancer_in_older_adults.pdf

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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When someone you love has advanced cancer : support for caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15949
U.S. National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute (NCI) , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 U58w 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
U.S. National Cancer Institute
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
56. p : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
NIH publication 05-5727
Subjects
Palliative Care
Caregivers
Attitude to Death
Family
Terminal Care
Social Support
Self Care
Communication
Adaptation, Psychological
Planning Techniques
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 U58w 2005
Read Online
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/When-Someone-You-Love-Has-Advanced-Cancer/allpages
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/When-Someone-You-Love-Has-Advanced-Cancer/PDF

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Coping with survival : support for people living with adult leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma : new treatments

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5463
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. White Plains, NY: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH250 L654 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Place of Publication
White Plains, NY
Publisher
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Leukemia - psychology
Lymphoma - psychology
Myeloma - psychology
Social Support
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH250 L654 2003

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Honoring tradition, accepting new ways : hepatitis B video

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19861
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Harborview Medical Center. Seattle, WA: University of Washington , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WC536 H774 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Phuong Moi Van Hoa Hop Voi Truyen Thong
Corporate Author
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Harborview Medical Center
Place of Publication
Seattle, WA
Publisher
University of Washington
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
19 minutes
Subjects
Hepatitis B - diagnosis
Hepatitis B - prevention & control
Health Education
Liver Neoplasms - prevention & control
Emigrants and Immigrants
Popular Work
Notes
Flash video is in Vietnamese with English subtitles
Language
Vietnamese
English
Material Type
Video
Online
VHS
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
WC536 H774 2002
Read Online
http://ethnomed.org/patient-education/hepatitis/HepBwSubs-quicktime.flv/view

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library AV Room Available
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Caring for the caregiver : support for cancer caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18369
National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 N278c 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
15 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms
Caregivers - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Social Support
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 N278c 2007
Read Online
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/caring-for-the-caregiver
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/caring-for-the-caregiver.pdf

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Living with advanced cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18474
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 C216 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
96 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Palliative Care
Attitude to Death
Social Support
Caregivers
Family Relations
Pain
Advance Care Planning
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Terminal Care
Neoplasm Metastasis
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 C216 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Resource guide for Chinese cancer patients (Lower Mainland)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15684
Kwong, Sandy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 K98 2007
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Kwong, Sandy
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
34 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Social Support
Patients - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Resource Guides
Popular Work
Language
English
Chinese
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
VC Library Archives
Call Number
QZ201 K98 2007

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Archives Available
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Living with cancer : a guide for people with cancer and their caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15234
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 L786c 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
92 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Family
Counseling
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers - psychology
Social Support
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 L786c 2005

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Inspire : coping with lung cancer : emotional support and help for caregivers : for the caregiver

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18178
Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology, International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS). Mississauga, ON: Hoffmann-La Roche Limited , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WF658 I59 2008
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology
International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS)
Place of Publication
Mississauga, ON
Publisher
Hoffmann-La Roche Limited
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
28 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Series
Inspire
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms - psychology
Lung Neoplasms - therapy
Social Support
Caregivers - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WF658 I59 2008

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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When cancer returns

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15629
National Cancer Institute (U.S.). [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2005. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N277w 2005
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
When cancer returns : support for people with cancer
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute (U.S.)
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2005
Series
NIH publication # 06-2709
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local - psychology
Neoplasm Metastasis
Palliative Care
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N277w 2005
Read Online
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/When-Cancer-Returns/allpages
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/when-cancer-returns.pdf

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Truth of it : an unscripted video series about cancer : caregiver experience

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120821
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Cancer View Canada , [2010].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T875c 2010 v.7
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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.
More Information
  1 read online  
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
Read Online
https://www.partnershipagainstcancer.ca/topics/truth-of-it-video-series/

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Emotional facts of life with cancer : a guide to counselling and support for patients, families and friends

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10720
Kapusta, Beth. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 K17 2003
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Kapusta, Beth
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
28 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 K17 2003

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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How to win a tickle fight

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114211
Lang, Mike, Bryant, Aaron. Common Language Storytelling | Hands On Films , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
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 …
More Information
  1 read online  
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
Read Online
http://survivethrive.org/zodonations/tickle-fight-2016/
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NCCN guidelines for patients : distress during cancer care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124934
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Plymouth Meeting, PA: National Comprehensive Cancer Network , 2024.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 N277d 2024
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients : distress during cancer care
Corporate Author
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
Place of Publication
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Publisher
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Publication Date
2024
Physical Description
36 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm
Series
NCCN guidelines for patients
Subjects
Popular Work
Neoplasms - psychology
Psychological Distress
Life Change Events
Adaptation, Psychological
ISBN
9781960388308
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 N277d 2024
Read Online
https://www.nccn.org/patientresources/patient-resources/guidelines-for-patients
https://www.nccn.org/patients/guidelines/content/PDF/distress-patient.pdf

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Death with dignity

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20629
Central Okanagan Hospice House, Central Okanagan Hospice Association, Interior Health. Kelowna, BC: Central Okanagan Hospice Association , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 C397 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Central Okanagan Hospice House
Central Okanagan Hospice Association
Interior Health
Place of Publication
Kelowna, BC
Publisher
Central Okanagan Hospice Association
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
18 minutes
Subjects
Hospice Care
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Attitude to Death
Family
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB310 C397 2012
Read Online
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tqhe29hqdIc

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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