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Touch of cancer : unexpected gifts from an unplanned journey

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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.

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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.

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https://www.touchofthecancer.com/

Sun safe play, everyday : helping young children understand the importance of sun protection

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18258

Canadian Dermatology Association. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Dermatology Association , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WR500 S954 1999

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Includes a one page printed information titled "Helpul tips for parents : sun safe play, everyday!" and "Tips for daycares: teaching pre-schoolers sun safe play, everyday!"

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Corporate Author: Canadian Dermatology Association

Place of Publication: [Ottawa, ON]

Publisher: Canadian Dermatology Association

Publication Date: 1999

Physical Description: colour ; 4 minutes + insert

Subjects: Sunlight - adverse effects; Skin Neoplasms - prevention & control; Infant; Child; Popular Work

Abstract: Includes a one page printed information titled "Helpul tips for parents : sun safe play, everyday!" and "Tips for daycares: teaching pre-schoolers sun safe play, everyday!"

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: WR500 S954 1999

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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

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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

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http://uregina.ca/hamptoma/eol/healthcare.html

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Death with dignity

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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

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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

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Positive coping with health conditions : a self-care workbook

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Bilsker, Dan, Samra, Joti, Goldner, Elliot. Richmond, BC: COMH Publications , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172 B649 2009

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

This manual is designed for individuals who deal with health conditions, including patients, physicians, psychologists, nurses, rehabilitation professionals and researchers; Relaxation method audio: http://www.comh.ca/pchc/resources/audio/index.cfm links to the audiofile; For handouts and excerpts:…

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Author: Bilsker, Dan; Samra, Joti; Goldner, Elliot

Corporate Author: Consortium for Organizational Mental Healthcare

Place of Publication: Richmond, BC

Publisher: COMH Publications

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: 108 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Attitude to Health; Adaptation, Psychological; Psychotherapy; Self Care - psychology; Emotions; Life Style; Stress, Psychological; Relaxation; Popular Work

Abstract: This manual is designed for individuals who deal with health conditions, including patients, physicians, psychologists, nurses, rehabilitation professionals and researchers; Relaxation method audio: http://www.comh.ca/pchc/resources/audio/index.cfm links to the audiofile; For handouts and excerpts: http://www.comh.ca/pchc/index.cfm; http://www.comh.ca/pchc/resources/

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WM172 B649 2009

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http://www.comh.ca/publications/resources/pub_pchc/PCHC%20Workbook.pdf

http://www.comh.ca/pchc/resources/audio/index.cfm

http://www.comh.ca/pchc/resources/

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How to win a tickle fight

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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 …

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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

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http://survivethrive.org/zodonations/tickle-fight-2016/

How healthy are you? Self-assessment quiz

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18450

BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs , 2009?.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs

Publication Date: 2009?

Subjects: Health Promotion; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Risk Factors; Life Style; Health Behavior; BC Cancer Agency; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Handout; Online; Pamphlet

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/prevention-and-screening-site/Documents/Prevention/BCCA12_HHAY_brochure_web1.pdf

http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/prevention-screening/prevention

Facing forward : life after cancer treatment

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National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 N278f 2007

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Alternate Title: Life after cancer treatment

Corporate Author: National Cancer Institute

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Cancer Institute

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 61 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Series: Facing forward series

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Survivors; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: QZ266 N278f 2007

Website Notes: PDF is available to download from this site

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http://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/facing-forward

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My partner has breast cancer : how can I help? : a parallel journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19718

BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Alliance. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Alliance , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 M995a 2010

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Corporate Author: BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Alliance

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Alliance

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 18 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Spouses; Social Support; Popular Work

Notes: There was also an edition revised July 2012 which is online.

Language: English

Material Type: Booklet; Handout; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 M995a 2010

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http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/types-of-cancer/breast-cancer/breast/information-kit

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Reaching out to your children when cancer comes to your family : a guide for parents

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15736

Slakov, June. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 S631r 2007

Availability: 8 copies, 8 available

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Author: Slakov, June

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2007

Subjects: Parent-Child Relations; Neoplasms - psychology; Family Relations; Social Support; Life Change Events; Adolescent; Popular Work

Notes: PDF version is a revised edition of the 2007 print book.

ISBN: 9781896624181

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 S631r 2007

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http://www.cancerinmyfamily.ca/parent-resources.aspx

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For the patient : your medication and sun sensitivity

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BC Cancer Agency. Systemic Therapy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Systemic Therapy , 2008. rev ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Systemic Therapy

Edition: rev ed.

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Systemic Therapy

Publication Date: 2008

Subjects: Sunscreening Agents; Skin Neoplasms - prevention & control; Melanoma - prevention & control; Popular Work

Notes: May 15 2018: Removed for Library Search file cleanup project 2018. AR

Language: English

Material Type: Handout; Online; Pamphlet

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/drug-database-site/Documents/SunSensitivityPatientHandout_Apr2011.pdf

Taking charge of your recovery after cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18934

Scalzo, Kathy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 B863 2008 v.15

Availability: 8 copies, 8 available

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Author: Scalzo, Kathy

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 60 minutes

Series: BCCA video telehealth series "Closer to home" 15

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Decision Making; Life Change Events; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 B863 2008 v.15

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http://learn.phsa.ca/bcca/breasttumour/btg3/btg3_flv_loader.html

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Survivors' guide for bone marrow / stem cell transplant : what to expect and how to get through it

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Stronach, Keren. Southfield, MI: National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink) , 2002.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WH380 S963 2002

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Author: Stronach, Keren

Corporate Author: National Bone Marrow Transplant Link

Place of Publication: Southfield, MI

Publisher: National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink)

Publication Date: 2002

Subjects: Bone Marrow Transplantation; Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

Call Number: WH380 S963 2002

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http://www.nbmtlink.org/documents/sg.pdf

Emotional facts of life with cancer : a guide to counselling and support for patients, families and friends

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21575

Kapusta, Beth. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology , 2012. 4th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 K17 2012

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

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Author: Kapusta, Beth

Edition: 4th ed.

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: 28 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Counseling; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Booklet; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ200 K17 2012

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http://capo.ca/docs/bookletREVISED.pdf

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When your parent has cancer : a guide for teens

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National Cancer Institute (U.S.). Baltimore, MD: National Cancer Institute , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 W567 2005

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Read this booklet to hear how teens coped when they found out their mother or father had cancer. It provides information about cancer treatments, ways teens can talk to family and friends, how to connect with other teens and where to find other resources for information and support.

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Corporate Author: National Cancer Institute (U.S.)

Place of Publication: Baltimore, MD

Publisher: National Cancer Institute

Publication Date: 2005

Physical Description: 75 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Series: NIH Publication # 05-5734

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

Abstract: Read this booklet to hear how teens coped when they found out their mother or father had cancer. It provides information about cancer treatments, ways teens can talk to family and friends, how to connect with other teens and where to find other resources for information and support.