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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
More Information
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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Cancer and returning to work : a practical guide for cancer patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21544
Parkinson, Maureen. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 P248 2014
Availability
9 copies, 9 available
More Information
Author
Parkinson, Maureen
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
74 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Return to Work
Employment
Workplace
Occupational therapy - methods
Rehabilitation, Vocational
Social Support
Life Change Events
Adaptation, Psychological
Survivors
BC Cancer Agency
Popular Work
ISBN
9781896624259
1896624251
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
QZ200 P248 2014
Website Notes
.

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Dying time : practical wisdom for the dying and their caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5386
Furman, Joan, McNabb, David. New York, NY: Bell Tower , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 F986 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Furman, Joan
McNabb, David
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bell Tower
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Terminal Care
Death
Social Support
Attitude to Death
ISBN
609800035
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 F986 1997

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Resource guide for family caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15348
Rutman, Deborah. [Victoria, BC?]: Family Caregivers' Network Society , 2006. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM172 R434 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Includes information about balancing caregiving and work; communicating with health care providers; available support; choosing home care services or a residential facility; palliative care; financial and legal considerations; and advocacy. Contains some information specific to Victoria.
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Author
Rutman, Deborah
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Family Caregivers' Network Society
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Caregivers - British Columbia
Family - education
Social Support
Abstract
Includes information about balancing caregiving and work; communicating with health care providers; available support; choosing home care services or a residential facility; palliative care; financial and legal considerations; and advocacy. Contains some information specific to Victoria.
ISBN
0969832125
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WM172 R434 2006

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Healing a friend or loved one's grieving heart after a cancer diagnosis : 100 practical ideas for providing compassion, comfort, and care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21858
Wolfelt, Alan D., Duvall, Kirby J. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 W855h 2014
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Wolfelt, Alan D.
Duvall, Kirby J.
Place of Publication
Fort Collins, CO
Publisher
Companion Press
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
109 p. ; 22 cm.
Series
100 idea series
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Interpersonal Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
9781617222030
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 W855h 2014
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Cancer conqueror with bible study guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21409
Anderson, Greg, Gingerich, Michael D. Hershey, PA: Turning Point Communications, LLC , 2005. new ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 A547 2005
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Cancer conqueror
Author
Anderson, Greg
Gingerich, Michael D
Edition
new ed.
Place of Publication
Hershey, PA
Publisher
Turning Point Communications, LLC
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
239 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Spirituality
Pastoral Care
Christianity
Adaptation, Psychological
Social Support
Survivors
Popular Work
ISBN
9780967841137
0967841135
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 A547 2005

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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
More Information
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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How to help your friend with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21861
Fullbright, Colleen Dolan. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F965 2015
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Fullbright, Colleen Dolan
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xvii, 99 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Interpersonal Relations
Communication
Social Support
Friends
Popular Work
Helping Behavior
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
ISBN
9781604432244
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 F965 2015

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How to be a friend to a friend who's sick

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114393
Pogrebin, Letty Cottin. Philadelphia, PA: PublicAffairs , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 P746 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Pogrebin, Letty Cottin
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
PublicAffairs
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xiii, 283 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Interpersonal Relations
Friends
Social Support
Helping Behavior
Communication
Caregivers
Disease - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781610393744
9781610392839
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 P746 2013

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Companioning the grieving child : a soulful guide for caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20597
Wolfelt, Alan D. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF575 W856c 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Wolfelt, Alan D
Place of Publication
Fort Collins, CO
Publisher
Companion Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
152 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Child
Adolescent
Bereavement
Caregivers
Social Support
Parent-Child Relations
ISBN
9781617221583
1617221589
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 W856c 2012

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Stand by her : a breast cancer guide for men

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18375
Anderson, John W. New York, NY: AMACOM , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 A547 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
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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Older cancer patient : a guide for nurses and related professionals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14301
New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 O44 2003
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Editor
Overcash, Janine
Balducci, Lodovico
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
xi, 307 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy - in old age
Neoplasms - diagnosis - in old age
Quality of Life
Social Support
Aged
ISBN
0826118054
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ266 O44 2003

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How to cope better when someone you love has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21817
Penzer, William. Plantation, FL: Esperence Press Inc. , 2011. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 P419 2011
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Penzer, William
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Plantation, FL
Publisher
Esperence Press Inc.
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xxvii, 239 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Emotions
Social Support
Popular Work
Notes
FVC CIC copy, 1st ed. c2011, has same ISBN as VC CIC copy, 2nd ed. c2011, 2013. Pagination varies slightly.
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780983501701
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 P419 2011

Copies

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Beyond grief : a guide for recovering from the death of a loved one

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9932
Staudacher, Carol. Oakland, Ca.: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 1987.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 S798b 1987
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Staudacher, Carol
Place of Publication
Oakland, Ca.
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
1987
Physical Description
144 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Social Support
Popular Work
ISBN
0934986436
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 S798b 1987

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Taking it step by step : a guide for women diagnosed with gynecological cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20180
BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Information and Support Alliance. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Information and Support Alliance , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP145 B862t 2011
Availability
11 copies, 11 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Information and Support Alliance
Editor
Rusch, Deborah
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Information and Support Alliance
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
39 p. : ill. : 28 cm.
Subjects
Genital Neoplasms, Female - psychology
Women's Health
Uterine Neoplasms
Ovarian Neoplasms
Fallopian Tube Neoplasms
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
Vulvar Neoplasms
Vaginal Neoplasms
Social Support
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP145 B862t 2011
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/library-site/Documents/TakingItStepByStep_2011.pdf

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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Leadership from the heart : a guide for cancer self-help groups

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3887
Kelly, Pat. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 K29 2000
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Guide for cancer self-help groups
Author
Kelly, Pat
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Key Porter Books
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
176 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Self-Help Groups
Social Support
Popular Work
ISBN
9781552631034
1552631036
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 K29 2000

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When a parent has cancer : a guide to caring for your children

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15669
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: Perennial Curents , 2004. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H296 2004
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Discusses meeting children?s physical and emotional needs, improving communication, and handling crises. A small book, called Becky and the Worry Cup is in a pocket at the back of the book. It is for early elementary school children whose worries include embarrassment at appearance changes; anger w…
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Author
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Perennial Curents
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xxxvii, 198 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Adolescent
Social Support
Popular Work
Abstract
Discusses meeting children?s physical and emotional needs, improving communication, and handling crises. A small book, called Becky and the Worry Cup is in a pocket at the back of the book. It is for early elementary school children whose worries include embarrassment at appearance changes; anger when parents cannot attend school functions or go out to play; worry about death; and how to cope with all the changes in the family.
Notes
Accompanying booklet : Becky and the worry cup QZ201 H296b 1997.
ISBN
9780060740818
0060740817
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H296 2004

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Share the care : how to organize a group to care for someone who is seriously ill

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14433
Capossela, Cappy, Warnock, Sheila. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster , 2004. rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WX28.61 C245 2004
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Outlines an approach for gathering a group of people who care about the ill person. The system divides up what is needed so that no one helper is overwhelmed, and people are allowed to do what they are good at. Includes scripts for meetings and suggestions of what has and hasn?t worked for other gr…
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Author
Capossela, Cappy
Warnock, Sheila
Edition
rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xx, 348 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Caregivers - psychology
Social Support
Home Nursing
Critical Care
Terminal Care
Community Networks
Abstract
Outlines an approach for gathering a group of people who care about the ill person. The system divides up what is needed so that no one helper is overwhelmed, and people are allowed to do what they are good at. Includes scripts for meetings and suggestions of what has and hasn?t worked for other groups.
ISBN
0743262689 (pbk.)
9780743262682
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WX28.61 C245 2004

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When cancer strikes a friend : what to say, what to do, and how to help

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21841
Draeger, Bonnie E. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 D758 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Draeger, Bonnie E
Editor
Abram, Rachel
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xi, 239 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Interpersonal Relations
Communication
Social Support
Friends
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
9781620872147
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 D758 2012

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Husband's guide to breast cancer : a complete and concise plan for every stage

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120170
Outcalt, Todd. Indianapolis: Blue River Press , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Outcalt, Todd
Place of Publication
Indianapolis
Publisher
Blue River Press
Publication Date
2013
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Spouses
Family Relations
Caregivers - psychology
Social Support
Popular Work
ISBN
9781935628323
9781935628811
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 to obtain a username and password from the Library.
Read Online
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=634881
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