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Advance care planning : communicating about matters of life and death

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New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company, LLC , 2014.

Audience: Patient or Public

Table of Contents available at URL

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Editor: Rogne, Leah; McCune, Susana Lauraine

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company, LLC

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: xvi, 383 p. : ill.

Series: EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects: Advance Care Planning - organization & administration; Communication; Family Relations; Professional-Patient Relations; Terminal Care; Palliative Care; Hospice Care; Decision Making

Abstract: Table of Contents available at URL

ISBN: 9780826110213; 9780192542359

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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Caring for loved ones at home : an illustrated, easy to follow guide to short or long-term care

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Van Bommel, Harry. Scarborough, Ont.: Resources Supporting Family and Community Legacies Inc. , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 V217 1999

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: Van Bommel, Harry

Place of Publication: Scarborough, Ont.

Publisher: Resources Supporting Family and Community Legacies Inc.

Publication Date: 1999

Physical Description: 120 p, : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Home Nursing; Family Relations; Caregivers; Self Care; Physician-Patient Relations; Communication; Popular Work

ISBN: 1553070003

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ266 V217 1999

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Truth of it : an unscripted video series about cancer : palliative care experience

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Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Cancer View Canada , [2010].

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 T875p 2010 v.6

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Bringing to light the concerns and needs of palliative care patients, this set of videos aims to support individuals receiving end-of-life care, as well as caregivers and health care providers working with them.

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Corporate Author: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Cancer View Canada

Publication Date: [2010]

Physical Description: 1 videodisc (105 min.)

Series: Truth of it 6

Subjects: Palliative Care; Terminal Care - psychology; Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Patient Comfort; Social Support; Caregivers; Family Relations; Patients; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: Bringing to light the concerns and needs of palliative care patients, this set of videos aims to support individuals receiving end-of-life care, as well as caregivers and health care providers working with them.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: QZ201 T875p 2010 v.6

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Crossing over : narratives of palliative care

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New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2000.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB310 C951 2000

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Barnard, David

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: 2000

Subjects: Palliative Care; Terminal Care; Terminally Ill - psychology; Attitude to Death; Family Relations; Truth Disclosure

ISBN: 01955123433

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WB310 C951 2000

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Working with transgender young people and their families : a critical developmental approach

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Riggs, Damien W. Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan | Springer Nature Switzerland AG , 2019.

Audience: Professional

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

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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

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Empower : education and support for the family of cancer survivors : participant workbook

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Rennie, Heather, Ward, Amanda. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 R416 2010

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Rennie, Heather; Ward, Amanda

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 65 p. :ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Continuity of Patient Care; Caregivers; Family Relations; Social Support; Survivors; Adaptation, Psychological; Patient Education; BC Cancer Agency; BCCA

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 R416 2010

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Self directed transitions : education and support for cancer survivors : participant workbook

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Rennie, Heather, Ward, Amanda, Magtoto, Joanne. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Survivorship Research Centre , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C216r 2011

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Self Directed Transistions is based on "Cancer Transitions", a U.S.-based program designed to meet the educational and supportive care needs of the cancer patients as they complete active treatment and move into survivorship.

Author: Rennie, Heather; Ward, Amanda; Magtoto, Joanne

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Survivorship Research Centre

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Continuity of Patient Care; Caregivers; Family Relations; Social Support; Survivors; Adaptation, Psychological; Patient Education; BC Cancer Agency; BCCA

Abstract: Self Directed Transistions is based on "Cancer Transitions", a U.S.-based program designed to meet the educational and supportive care needs of the cancer patients as they complete active treatment and move into survivorship.

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C216r 2011

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When cancer joins the family

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Janes, Karen. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 B863 2007 v.8

Availability: 7 copies, 7 available

Author: Janes, Karen

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 60 minutes

Series: BCCA video telehealth series "Closer to home" 8

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Family Relations; Nurse-Patient Relations; Parent-Child Relations; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 B863 2007 v.8

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

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Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 1997.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 H296 1997

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: Harpham, Wendy Schlessel

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Publication Date: 1997

Physical Description: xx, 198 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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

ISBN: 0060187093; 9780060187095

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

Call Number: QZ201 H296 1997

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Caring for a young person with cancer : professional guidance for parents and partners

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Katz, Anne. New York, NY: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group , 2022.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Author: Katz, Anne

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group

Publication Date: 2022

Series: Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Neoplasms; Adolescent Health; Young Adult; Caregivers; Interpersonal Relations; Family Relations; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781032151366; 9781000542646

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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

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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…

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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Cereal for dinner : strategies, shortcuts and sanity for moms battling illness

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Breese, Kristine. New York: St. Martin's Griffin , 2004.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 B832 2004

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

A guide for mothers who are dealing with an illness (not necessarily cancer)—the author had a life-threatening heart condition. Provides tips for coping—easy dinners to make, asking for help with carpools, things friends can bring to the hospital.; Part 1: Discusses the shock of the dia…

Author: Breese, Kristine

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Publication Date: 2004

Subjects: Self Care; Mothers - psychology; Sick Role - psychology; Family Relations

Abstract: A guide for mothers who are dealing with an illness (not necessarily cancer)—the author had a life-threatening heart condition. Provides tips for coping—easy dinners to make, asking for help with carpools, things friends can bring to the hospital.; Part 1: Discusses the shock of the diagnosis, adjusting to the news, emotional aspects of illness, how to ask for help, adjusting your standards, dealing with doctors, waiting for tests; Part 2: Deals with how illness affects children, talking to kids, warning signs that illness is troubling children, conversations about death; Part 3: Discusses how illness affects relationships with fathers, grandmothers, girlfriends. Also talks about work and relationship (or not) with God; Part 4: How illness affects the future—things you can learn from illness and things you can teach the world.

ISBN: 0312377735

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 B832 2004

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Guide for caregivers

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Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association, GlaxoSmithKline Foundation. Missisauga, ON: GlaxoSmithKline Foundation , 2002.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB310 G946c 2002

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Corporate Author: Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association; GlaxoSmithKline Foundation

Place of Publication: Missisauga, ON

Publisher: GlaxoSmithKline Foundation

Publication Date: 2002

Physical Description: 62 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Series: Living lessons

Subjects: Caregivers; Hospice Care; Palliative Care; Pain; Family Relations; Terminally Ill; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Booklet; Handout

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WB310 G946c 2002

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Hanna's letter

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Ulmer, Darren, Lucas, Diane (illustrator). [Canada]: DW Ulmer Publishing , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 U43 2016

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

How one family copes and supports the father during his cancer journey. Illustrated. Audience: 6-11 years.

Author: Ulmer, Darren; Lucas, Diane (illustrator)

Place of Publication: [Canada]

Publisher: DW Ulmer Publishing

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 29 p. : col. ill. ; 20 cm.

Subjects: Cancer Patients; Adaptation, Psychological; Parent-Child Relations; Emotions; Family Relations; Head and Neck Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

Abstract: How one family copes and supports the father during his cancer journey. Illustrated. Audience: 6-11 years.

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC

ISBN: 9780995024212

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 U43 2016

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Childhood cancer survivors : a practical guide to your future

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Keene, Nancy, Hobbie, Wendy, Ruccione, Kathy. Bellingham, WA: Childhood Cancer Guides , 2012. 3rd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 K26c 2012

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

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Author: Keene, Nancy; Hobbie, Wendy; Ruccione, Kathy

Edition: 3rd ed.

Place of Publication: Bellingham, WA

Publisher: Childhood Cancer Guides

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: xxiv, 452 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - complications; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Continuity of Care; Follow-up Studies; Survivors; Family Relations; Adolescent; Adult; Adaptation, Psychological; Infant; Child; Secondary Prevention; Interpersonal Relations; Self Care; Popular Work; Autobiography

ISBN: 9781457118678; 9781941089132

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: QZ200 K26c 2012

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Cost of hope : a memoir

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Bennett, Amanda. New York, NY: Random House , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 B471 2012

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Bennett, Amanda

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Random House

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: 228 p. ; 25 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Kidney Neoplasms; Cost of Illness; Health Care Costs; Family Relations; Autobiography

ISBN: 9781400069842

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 B471 2012

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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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