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Remembering well : rituals for celebrating life and mourning death

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York, Sarah. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass , 2000.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 G7 Y63 2000

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: York, Sarah

Place of Publication: San Francisco, CA

Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Publication Date: 2000

Physical Description: xxii, 216 p. ; 19 cm.

Subjects: Death; Grief; Bereavement; Attitude to Death; Funeral Rites; Ceremonial Behavior; Social Support; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780787955076; 0787955078

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 G7 Y63 2000

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Extraordinary friendships through breast cancer : celebrity portraits by Rankin

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Rankin. London: SEA Design , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 R211 2006

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Rankin

Corporate Author: Breast Friends

Place of Publication: London

Publisher: SEA Design

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 31 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Social Support; Survivors; Adaptation, Psychological; Family; Friends; Interpersonal Relations; Autobiography; Portraits; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780955389801; 0955389801

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 R211 2006

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Everything changes : the insider's guide to cancer in your 20's and 30's

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Rosenthal, Kairol. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 R815e 2009

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

1 read online

Author: Rosenthal, Kairol

Place of Publication: Hoboken, NJ

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: viii, 247 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Survivors; Social Support; Young Adult; Interpersonal Relations; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780470294024; 9780470407868

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 R815e 2009

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.

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Is there anything I can do? : helping a friend when times are tough

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Gordon, Sol. New York, NY: Delacorte Press , 1994.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 F66 G665 1994

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Gordon, Sol

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Delacorte Press

Publication Date: 1994

Physical Description: xvi, 220 p. ; 19 cm.

Subjects: Helping Behavior; Interpersonal Relations; Friends; Social Support; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780385299008; 0385299001

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 F66 G665 1994

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After cancer care : the definitive self-care guide to getting and staying well for patients after cancer

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Lemole, Gerald M., Mehta, Pallav K., McKee, Dwight L. New York, NY: Rodale , 2015.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 L555 2015

Availability: 7 copies, 6 available

Author: Lemole, Gerald M.; Mehta, Pallav K.; McKee, Dwight L.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Rodale

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: xvi, 288 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Survivors; Self-Care; Complementary Therapies; Social Support; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781623365028

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: QZ266 L555 2015

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

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How can I help? : giving and receiving kindess and care when you or someone you love has cancer

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Clifford, Christine. Minneapolis, MN: KPT Publishing , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C637 2018

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

It is hard to ask people for help and many people want to help, but don't know what to do. This slim volume is full of helpful, easy and fun things to make a cancer patient's life a lot easier.

Author: Clifford, Christine

Place of Publication: Minneapolis, MN

Publisher: KPT Publishing

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: 64 p. : col. ill. ; 19 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Interpersonal Relations; Caregivers; Friends; Social Support; Helping Behavior; Popular Work

Abstract: It is hard to ask people for help and many people want to help, but don't know what to do. This slim volume is full of helpful, easy and fun things to make a cancer patient's life a lot easier.

ISBN: 9781944833435

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 C637 2018

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

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Dying time : practical wisdom for the dying and their caregivers

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Furman, Joan, McNabb, David. New York, NY: Bell Tower , 1997.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 F986 1997

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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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Cross-cultural considerations in promoting advance care planning in Canada

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Con, Andrea, Friesen, Melissa, Lam, Shona, Nelson, Patricia. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency | CIHR (Canadian Institutes of Health Research) , 2007.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: W85.5 C743 2007

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

This report was prepared for the Palliative and End-of-Life Care Unit, Chronic and Continuing Care Division, Secretatiat on Palliative and End-of-Life Care, Primary and Continuing Health Care Division of the Health Care Policy Directorate, Health Canada (Contract Reference Number 4500150490)

Author: Con, Andrea; Friesen, Melissa; Lam, Shona; Nelson, Patricia

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency; CIHR (Canadian Institutes of Health Research)

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 93 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Cross-Cultural Comparison; Advance Care Planning; Patient Care Planning; Decision Making; Resuscitation Orders; Palliative Care; Family; First Nations; Hearing Impaired Persons; Social Support; Canada

Abstract: This report was prepared for the Palliative and End-of-Life Care Unit, Chronic and Continuing Care Division, Secretatiat on Palliative and End-of-Life Care, Primary and Continuing Health Care Division of the Health Care Policy Directorate, Health Canada (Contract Reference Number 4500150490)

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Surrey Library; Victoria Library; Kelowna Library; Abbotsford Library

Call Number: W85.5 C743 2007

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Breast cancer toolkit for aboriginal health care providers

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Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon. [Vancouver, BC?]: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon , 2008.

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 B830a 2008

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Includes:; Eating well with Canada's food guide : First nations, Inuit and Metis (2007); Abreast in the West 8(3) Summer 2007 (Then sunshine vitamin and breast cancer prevention by Cheri Van Patten); Abreast in the West 8(4) Fall 2007 (Preventing breast cancer recurrence : how much exercise is "eno…

Corporate Author: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 10 p. : ill ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Health Personnel; First Nations; Cultural Diversity; Cross Cultural Comparison; Delivery of Health Care; Professional-Patient Relations; Ethnic Groups; Community Health Aides; Health Services Accessibility; Social Support; Patient Advocacy; British Columbia; BC Cancer Agency; Popular Work

Abstract: Includes:; Eating well with Canada's food guide : First nations, Inuit and Metis (2007); Abreast in the West 8(3) Summer 2007 (Then sunshine vitamin and breast cancer prevention by Cheri Van Patten); Abreast in the West 8(4) Fall 2007 (Preventing breast cancer recurrence : how much exercise is "enough"? by Susan R. Harris); Abreast in the West 11(2) Spring 2009; DVD titled : Breast cancer tool kit for aboriginal health care providers : orientation DVD (2009); Looking for and finding breast cancer; Understanding breast cancer; Understanding breast cancer treatments; Stories from aboriginal women; Talking to our family?; Recovery and lifestyle; What is palliative care?; Appendixes

Language: English

Material Type: Book; DVD

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Surrey Library; Kelowna Library; Abbotsford Library

Call Number: WP870 B830a 2008

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Psychosocial issues near the end of life : a resource for professional care providers

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Washington, DC: American Psychological Association , 2005. 1st ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WB310 P974 2006

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Includes effects of culture in end-of-life situations, ethical considerations, mental health issues, depression, the needs of caregivers, recommendations to improve psychosocial care.

Edition: 1st ed.

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: American Psychological Association

Publication Date: 2005

Subjects: Terminal Care - psychology; Terminally Ill - psychology; Attitude to Death; Social Support

Abstract: Includes effects of culture in end-of-life situations, ethical considerations, mental health issues, depression, the needs of caregivers, recommendations to improve psychosocial care.

ISBN: 1591472369

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Library

Call Number: WB310 P974 2006

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Impact of spirituality, social support, and defensive/adaptive coping on death anxiety at end of life

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McMahon, Robin Lynn. Washington, DC: Catholic University of America , 2004.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WM172 M167 2004

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: McMahon, Robin Lynn

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: Catholic University of America

Publication Date: 2004

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Spirituality; Hospice Care; Terminally Ill; Social Support; Anxiety; Adaptation, Psychological

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Thesis

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WM172 M167 2004

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Caring and coping when your loved one is seriously ill

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Grollman, Earl A. [Boston, MA]: Beacon Press , 1995.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 G875c 1995

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Shows how to support the person who is ill and how the caregiver can handle his/her own emotions.

Author: Grollman, Earl A

Place of Publication: [Boston, MA]

Publisher: Beacon Press

Publication Date: 1995

Subjects: Terminal Care; Social Support; Grief; Popular Work

Abstract: Shows how to support the person who is ill and how the caregiver can handle his/her own emotions.

ISBN: 0807027138; 9780807027134

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 G875c 1995

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Having children after cancer : how to make informed choices before and after treatment and build the family of your dreams

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Shaw, Gina M. Berkeley, CA: Celestial arts , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP570 S534 2011

Availability: 7 copies, 7 available

This book addresses fertility and cancer in a comprehensive, prescriptive way, explaining which cancers and treatments affect fertility and presenting a wide range of family-building options.

Author: Shaw, Gina M

Place of Publication: Berkeley, CA

Publisher: Celestial arts

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: xvi, 208 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - complications; Neoplasms - psychology; Infertility - complications; Fertility; Social Support; Reproductive Behavior; Men; Women; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Survivors - psychology; Popular Work

Abstract: This book addresses fertility and cancer in a comprehensive, prescriptive way, explaining which cancers and treatments affect fertility and presenting a wide range of family-building options.

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9781587610547; 158761054X

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; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP570 S534 2011

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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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How to cope better when someone you love has cancer

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Penzer, William. Plantation, FL: Esperence Press Inc. , 2011. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 P419 2011

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

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

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How to help someone with cancer : 70 ways to help cancer patients and their families during cancer treatment

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Benish, Shannon. [Dodge City, KS]: Shannon Benish , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 B467 2016

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Alternate Title: How to help someone with cancer : seventy ways to help cancer patients and their families during cancer treatment

Author: Benish, Shannon

Place of Publication: [Dodge City, KS]

Publisher: Shannon Benish

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 114 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Interpersonal Relations; Friends; Social Support; Caregivers; Helping Behavior; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780998422800

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 B467 2016

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

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