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Even the most positive person in the world gets cancer : love, laugh, live with cancer

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D'Junus, Mezwyn. Malaysia: H & H Publishing , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 D626 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A cancer survivor takes a unique spin on things and talks about all relatable aspects of cancer with a light, humorous and honest approach... written with a vision to reach all types of cancer survivors so that not one person should grieve alone. - Cover.
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Author
D'Junus, Mezwyn
Place of Publication
Malaysia
Publisher
H & H Publishing
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
123 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Humor
Popular Work
Abstract
A cancer survivor takes a unique spin on things and talks about all relatable aspects of cancer with a light, humorous and honest approach... written with a vision to reach all types of cancer survivors so that not one person should grieve alone. - Cover.
ISBN
9789671158104
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 D626 2013

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Learning to say good-bye : when a parent dies

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4586
LeShan, Eda. New York, NY: MacMillan Publishing Company , 1977.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 L629 1977
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Discusses the questions, fears and fantasies many children experience when a parent or someone close to them dies
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Alternate Title
Learning to say good-by : when a child's parent dies
Author
LeShan, Eda
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
MacMillan Publishing Company
Publication Date
1977
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Discusses the questions, fears and fantasies many children experience when a parent or someone close to them dies
ISBN
002756360X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 L629 1977

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It must hurt a lot : a book about death and learning and growing

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Sanford, Doris, Evans, Graci. Portland, OR: Multnomah Press , 1985.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 S225 1985
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Sanford, Doris
Evans, Graci
Place of Publication
Portland, OR
Publisher
Multnomah Press
Publication Date
1985
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
0880701315
9780880701310
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 C5 S225 1985

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Hunker down hollow : no ree-cession here : audio comedy CD

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Reilly, Michael B. Burnaby, BC: Canamera Entertainment Group Ltd. , 2008?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 R362h 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Reilly, Michael B
Place of Publication
Burnaby, BC
Publisher
Canamera Entertainment Group Ltd.
Publication Date
2008?
Subjects
Humor
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
QZ266 R362h 2008

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King of hoes : live at the Hoe House : audio comedy CD

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Reilly, Michael B. Burnaby, BC: Canamera Entertainment Group Ltd. , 2008?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 R362k 2008 v.1-2
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Reilly, Michael B
Place of Publication
Burnaby, BC
Publisher
Canamera Entertainment Group Ltd.
Publication Date
2008?
Physical Description
2 CD's
Subjects
Humor
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
QZ266 R362k 2008 v.1-2

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James Bailey : agent nine and a half : licenced to love : audio comedy CD

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Reilly, Michael B. Burnaby, BC: Canamera Entertainment Group Ltd. , 2008?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 R362j 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Reilly, Michael B
Place of Publication
Burnaby, BC
Publisher
Canamera Entertainment Group Ltd.
Publication Date
2008?
Subjects
Humor
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
QZ266 R362j 2008

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Bar Trek 1 : the first voyage : audio comedy CD

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Reilly, Michael B. Burnaby, BC: Canamera Entertainment Group Ltd. , 2008?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 R362b 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Reilly, Michael B
Place of Publication
Burnaby, BC
Publisher
Canamera Entertainment Group Ltd.
Publication Date
2008?
Subjects
Humor
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
QZ266 R362b 2008

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Desperate house flies : say no to bugs : audio comedy CD

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Reilly, Michael B. Burnaby, BC: Canamera Entertainment Group Ltd. , [2008].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 R362d 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Reilly, Michael B
Place of Publication
Burnaby, BC
Publisher
Canamera Entertainment Group Ltd.
Publication Date
[2008]
Subjects
Humor
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
QZ266 R362d 2008

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Veranda family : specialty mechanics : audio comedy CD

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Reilly, Michael B. Burnaby, BC: Canamera Entertainment Group Ltd. , 2008?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 R362v 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Reilly, Michael B
Place of Publication
Burnaby, BC
Publisher
Canamera Entertainment Group Ltd.
Publication Date
2008?
Subjects
Humor
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
QZ266 R362v 2008

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Book of (even more) awesome

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120742
Pasricha, Neil. New York, NY: G. P. Putnam's Sons , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 H27 P284 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Pasricha, Neil
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
G. P. Putnam's Sons
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
390 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Happiness
Emotions
Humor
Anecdotes
Popular Work
ISBN
9780399157509
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 H27 P284 2011

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Book of awesome : snow days, bakery air, finding money in your pocket, and other simple, brilliant things

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113439
Pasricha, Neil. New York, NY: G. P. Putnam's Sons , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 H27 P284 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Pasricha, Neil
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
G. P. Putnam's Sons
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
393 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Happiness
Emotions
Humor
Anecdotes
Popular Work
ISBN
9780399156519
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 H27 P284 2010

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Mr. C plays hide and seek

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20777
Grayzel, Eva. Easton, PA: Talk4Hope , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 G785m 2012
Availability
13 copies, 13 available
More Information
Author
Grayzel, Eva
Place of Publication
Easton, PA
Publisher
Talk4Hope
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
38 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Series
Talk4hope : family book series
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Communication
Parent-Child Relations
Family
Adaptation, Psychological
Juvenile Literature
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0001948)
ISBN
9780982385715
0982385714
Language
English
Material Type
Book
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
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 G785m 2012

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You are not alone : families touched by cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18428
Grayzel, Eva. Easton, PA: Eva Grayzel , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 G785 2010
Availability
11 copies, 11 available
Cancer changes family dynamics. Everyone in the family is affected. Misty and Monroe are learning how change in their mom's health alters their daily routine. They need ideas and suggestions on how to adapt. Children from different countries around the world who have a family member with cancer …
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Author
Grayzel, Eva
Place of Publication
Easton, PA
Publisher
Eva Grayzel
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
22 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Series
Talk4hope : family book series
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Communication
Parent-Child Relations
Family
Adaptation, Psychological
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Cancer changes family dynamics. Everyone in the family is affected. Misty and Monroe are learning how change in their mom's health alters their daily routine. They need ideas and suggestions on how to adapt. Children from different countries around the world who have a family member with cancer share what they do to soothe sadness, ease tension and make things better.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0000146, F0000147)
ISBN
9780982385708
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 G785 2010

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Mr. C the globetrotter

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21825
Grayzel, Eva. Easton, PA: Eva Grayzel , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 G7851 2013
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
For "Ages 4-12" on front cover.
More Information
Author
Grayzel, Eva
Place of Publication
Easton, PA
Publisher
Eva Grayzel
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
35 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Series
Talk4hope : family book series
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Communication
Parent-Child Relations
Family
Adaptation, Psychological
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
For "Ages 4-12" on front cover.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
ISBN
9780982385722
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 G7851 2013

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Bald-headed princess : cancer, chemo, and courage

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19373
Ditmars, Maribeth R. Washington, DC: Magination Press | American Psychological Association , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 D615 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
With her parents at her side and new friends to tell her bad jokes, eleven-year-old "soccer princess" Izzie Salida learns to cope with her leukemia diagnosis and treatment.
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Author
Ditmars, Maribeth R
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Magination Press
American Psychological Association
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
96 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Leukemia
Neoplasms - therapy
Child
Family
Humor
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
With her parents at her side and new friends to tell her bad jokes, eleven-year-old "soccer princess" Izzie Salida learns to cope with her leukemia diagnosis and treatment.
ISBN
9781433807381
1433807386
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C5 D615 2010

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Deep canyon

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Paterson, Annan. Novato, CA: Annan Paterson , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 P296 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Presented at a "Cancer as a Turning Point Conference", this video uses humor and drama and a variety of characters to explore the journey of a wife, mother and career woman who receives the unexpected and terrifying diagnosis of cancer.
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Author
Paterson, Annan
Place of Publication
Novato, CA
Publisher
Annan Paterson
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
90 minutes
Subjects
Ovarian Neoplasms - psychology
Life Change Events
Humor
Drama
Personal Narratives
Abstract
Presented at a "Cancer as a Turning Point Conference", this video uses humor and drama and a variety of characters to explore the journey of a wife, mother and career woman who receives the unexpected and terrifying diagnosis of cancer.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 P296 1999

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Change : a fresh perspective on life (colon cancer)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17824
Macey, Tyler. [Vancouver, BC?]: Headterner Productions Inc. | Heavywater Studios Ltd. , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI520 M142 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Featuring Bret Martin, Tylery Macey, Linda Webb-Khakaba, Mark and Tracy Gonnella, John Shillington, Krystyna Macey, with guest star appearance, Tommy Smothers
More Information
Author
Macey, Tyler
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Headterner Productions Inc.
Heavywater Studios Ltd.
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Colorectal Neoplasms
Adaptation, Psychological
Survivors
Humor
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Abstract
Featuring Bret Martin, Tylery Macey, Linda Webb-Khakaba, Mark and Tracy Gonnella, John Shillington, Krystyna Macey, with guest star appearance, Tommy Smothers
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WI520 M142 2008

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Cancer in our family : helping children cope with a parent's illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19929
Heiney, Sue P, Hermann, Joan F. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2013. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H468 2013
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Continues / Continued By
Cancer in the family
Alternate Title
Cancer in our family
Cancer in the family
Helping children cope with a parent's illness
Author
Heiney, Sue P
Hermann, Joan F
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xxiv, 231 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Parent-Child Relations
Child
Adolescent
Communication
Adaptation, Psychological
Social Support
ISBN
9780944235959
0944235956
9781604432206
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 H468 2013
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=645715

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Dead mom walking : a memoir of miracle cures and other disasters

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122879
Matlow, Rachel. [Toronto, ON]: Viking , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 M433 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"When her mother is diagnosed with cancer, Rachel Matlow is concerned but hopeful. It's Stage 1, so her mom will get surgery and everything will go back to normal. But growing up in Rachel's family, there was no normal... Dead Mom Walking is the hilarious and heartfelt story of what happens when t…
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Author
Matlow, Rachel
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Viking
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
310 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Humor
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
"When her mother is diagnosed with cancer, Rachel Matlow is concerned but hopeful. It's Stage 1, so her mom will get surgery and everything will go back to normal. But growing up in Rachel's family, there was no normal... Dead Mom Walking is the hilarious and heartfelt story of what happens when two people who've always written their own script go head to head with each other, and with life's least forgiving plot device." - Provided by publisher
ISBN
9780735236301
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 M433 2020
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Shopping as a spiritual path

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16114
Tate, Terri. San Francisco, CA: Terri Tate , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BD431 T217s 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Presented at a "Cancer as a Turning Point Conference". An oral cancer survivor gives a humourous presentation about her disease, divorce and disfigured dating.
More Information
Author
Tate, Terri
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
Terri Tate
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
49 minutes
Subjects
Mouth Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Laughter Therapy
Humor
Life Change Events
Personal Narratives
Abstract
Presented at a "Cancer as a Turning Point Conference". An oral cancer survivor gives a humourous presentation about her disease, divorce and disfigured dating.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BD431 T217s 2007

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