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When someone you love has advanced cancer : support for caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15949
U.S. National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute (NCI) , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 U58w 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
U.S. National Cancer Institute
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
56. p : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
NIH publication 05-5727
Subjects
Palliative Care
Caregivers
Attitude to Death
Family
Terminal Care
Social Support
Self Care
Communication
Adaptation, Psychological
Planning Techniques
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 U58w 2005
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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
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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When someone you love has cancer : a resource for young people

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15992
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2003. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C213w 2003
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
26 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Adolescent
Child
Family Relations
Communication
Emotions
Social Support
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C213w 2003

Copies

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120961
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.

Copies

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When someone you love has cancer : a guide to help kids cope

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14542
Lewis, Alaric. St. Meinrad, IN: Abbey Press , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 L673 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
A picture book which explains what cancer is, what some words mean, and talks about the different feelings a child might have; This book will help kids cope with the presence of cancer in their lives.
Author
Lewis, Alaric
Place of Publication
St. Meinrad, IN
Publisher
Abbey Press
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms
Family
Child
Adaptation, Psychological
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A picture book which explains what cancer is, what some words mean, and talks about the different feelings a child might have
This book will help kids cope with the presence of cancer in their lives.
ISBN
0870293958
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 L673 2005

Copies

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Facing forward : making a difference in cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19808
National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2010
Series
Facing forward series
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors
Caregivers
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Facing forward : life after cancer treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16373
National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N278f 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
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
Read Online

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Butterfly kisses and wishes on wings : when someone you love has cancer ... a hopeful, helpful book for kids

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16110
McVicker, Ellen, Hersh, Nanci. Aurora, CO: s.n. , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 M176b 2006
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
A listen-to / read-along book for children
Author
McVicker, Ellen
Hersh, Nanci
Place of Publication
Aurora, CO
Publisher
s.n.
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
1 v. (unpaged) : ill. : 24 cm. + Reading & discussion group guide
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
Parent-Child Relations
Mother-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A listen-to / read-along book for children
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
The paperback ed. does not include a Reading & discussion group guide.
ISBN
9781424310562
9780578159935
1424310563
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 M176b 2006

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Facing the tiger : a guide for men with prostate cancer and the people who love them

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21866
Chambers, Suzanne. Toowong, QLD: Australian Academic Press , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 C445 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Chambers, Suzanne
Place of Publication
Toowong, QLD
Publisher
Australian Academic Press
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xii, 137 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781922117052
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WJ752 C445 2013

Copies

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Your wife has cancer, now what? : what to expect when the unexpected happens

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21865
Boss, Carson. Sanger, CA: Familius LLC , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B745y 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Boss, Carson
Place of Publication
Sanger, CA
Publisher
Familius LLC
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
143 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Spouses
Family Relations
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781938301421
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 B745y 2013

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Facing cancer : a complete guide for people with cancer, their families, and caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14279
New York, NY: McGraw-Hill , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F141s 2004
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Includes information about causes and treatments, as well as the emotional aspects of living with this diagnosis. Discusses complementary therapies, faith and prayer, and medical advice on nutritional and health-building lifestyle changes.
Editor
Stern, Theodore A
Sekeres, Mikkael A
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xxii, 450 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Caregivers - psychology
Family
Popular Work
Abstract
Includes information about causes and treatments, as well as the emotional aspects of living with this diagnosis. Discusses complementary therapies, faith and prayer, and medical advice on nutritional and health-building lifestyle changes.
ISBN
9780071414913
0071414916
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 F141s 2004

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Cancer etiquette : what to say, what to do when someone you know or love has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15089
Kalick, Rosanne. Scarsdale, NY: Lion Books Publisher , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 K14 2005
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Kalick, Rosanne
Place of Publication
Scarsdale, NY
Publisher
Lion Books Publisher
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology - popular works
Interpersonal Relations - popular works
Professional-Patient Relations - popular works
Patients - psychology - popular works
Communication - popular works
ISBN
0874604508
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 K14 2005

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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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
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

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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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…
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

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Because... someone I love has cancer : kids' activity book

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14829
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 B388 2003
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Offers children support, encouragement, and opportunity for imaginative personal expression.
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Editor
Smith, Anneke
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
xvi, 79 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Art Therapy
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Offers children support, encouragement, and opportunity for imaginative personal expression.
ISBN
0944235328
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 B388 2003

Copies

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121083
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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When someone you love is depressed : how to help your loved one without losing yourself

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20494
Rosen, Laura Epstein, Amador, Xavier Francisco. New York, NY: Fireside , 1997 | 1996. 1st Fireside ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM171.5 R813 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Rosen, Laura Epstein
Amador, Xavier Francisco
Edition
1st Fireside ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Fireside
Publication Date
1997
1996
Physical Description
x, 262 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Depression
Family Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
0684834073
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM171.5 R813 1997

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Time for me : an activity book for kids when someone in the family has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13187
Slakov, June, Janes, Karen. Surrey, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services , 2004. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S631 2004
Availability
12 copies, 12 available
  2 read online  
Author
Slakov, June
Janes, Karen
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Surrey, BC
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
ix, 50 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Art Therapy
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
1896624103
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
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S631 2004
Website Notes
View a sample of the activity book online.
Read Online

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c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.4 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Time for me : an activity book for kids when someone in the family has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog701
Slakov, June, Rotholc, Sandra, Janes, Karen. Surrey, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S631 1999
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
A workbook for children.
Author
Slakov, June
Rotholc, Sandra
Janes, Karen
Place of Publication
Surrey, BC
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Art Therapy
Neoplasms
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A workbook for children.
ISBN
1896624022
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S631 1999

Copies

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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
  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.
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