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Bearing witness : stories of women living with ovarian cancer

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Waterloo, ON: Wilfrid Laurier University Press , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP322 B369 2009

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

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Alternate Title: Bearing witness : living with ovarian cancer

Editor: Carter, Kathryn; Elit, Laurie

Place of Publication: Waterloo, ON

Publisher: Wilfrid Laurier University Press

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: vii, 91 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; Life writing series; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Ovarian Neoplasms; Social Support; Recurrence; Adaptation, Psychological; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781554580552; 9781554581634

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP322 B369 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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Chicken soup for the woman's soul : 101 stories to open the hearts and rekindle the spirits of women

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Deerfield Beach, Fla.: Health Communications, Inc. , 1996.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172 C533w 1996

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Canfield, Jack

Place of Publication: Deerfield Beach, Fla.

Publisher: Health Communications, Inc.

Publication Date: 1996

Physical Description: xvii, 350 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Women; Social Support; Popular Work; Anecdotes

ISBN: 1558744150

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM172 C533w 1996

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Lost eye : coping with monocular vision after enucleation or eye loss from cancer, accident or disease

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Adkisson, Jay D. New York, NY: iUniverse, Inc. , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WW149 A236 2006

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Lost eye

Author: Adkisson, Jay D

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: iUniverse, Inc.

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: viii, 372 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Eye Enucleation; Vision, Monocular; Eye, Artificial; Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; Eye Neoplasms - surgery; Eye Diseases - rehabilitation; Adaptation, Psychological; Social Support; Blindness; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780595392643; 0595392644

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WW149 A236 2006

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Taking it step by step : a guide for women diagnosed with gynecological cancer

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BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Information and Support Alliance. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Information and Support Alliance , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP145 B862t 2011

Availability: 11 copies, 11 available

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Corporate Author: BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Information and Support Alliance

Editor: Rusch, Deborah

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Information and Support Alliance

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: 39 p. : ill. : 28 cm.

Subjects: Genital Neoplasms, Female - psychology; Women's Health; Uterine Neoplasms; Ovarian Neoplasms; Fallopian Tube Neoplasms; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms; Vulvar Neoplasms; Vaginal Neoplasms; Social Support; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP145 B862t 2011

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How to help your friend with cancer

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Fullbright, Colleen Dolan. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2015.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 F965 2015

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Fullbright, Colleen Dolan

Place of Publication: Atlanta, GA

Publisher: American Cancer Society

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: xvii, 99 p. ; 21 cm.

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

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC

ISBN: 9781604432244

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 F965 2015

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How to be a friend to a friend who's sick

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Pogrebin, Letty Cottin. Philadelphia, PA: PublicAffairs , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 P746 2013

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Pogrebin, Letty Cottin

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: PublicAffairs

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: xiii, 283 p. ; 21 cm.

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

ISBN: 9781610393744; 9781610392839

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 P746 2013

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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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When cancer strikes a friend : what to say, what to do, and how to help

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Draeger, Bonnie E. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 D758 2012

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Draeger, Bonnie E

Editor: Abram, Rachel

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: xi, 239 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Interpersonal Relations; Communication; Social Support; Friends; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781620872147

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 D758 2012

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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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How can I help? : everyday ways to help your loved ones live with cancer

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Spencer, Monique Doyle. Avon, MA: Adams Media , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 S745 2008

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Spencer, Monique Doyle

Place of Publication: Avon, MA

Publisher: Adams Media

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: xv, 223 p. ; 19 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Social Support; Caregivers; Interpersonal Relations; Friends; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781598696813; 1598696815

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 S745 2008

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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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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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Meeting psychosocial needs of women with breast cancer

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Institute of Medicine (U.S.), National Research Council (U.S.), National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.). Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2004.

Audience: Professional

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Corporate Author: Institute of Medicine (U.S.); National Research Council (U.S.); National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.)

Editor: Hewitt, Maria Elizabeth; Herdman, Roger; Holland, Jimmie C

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: National Academies Press

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: x, 278 p. : ill. ; 23 cm

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Counseling - methods; Psychotherapy - methods; Social Support; Survivors - psychology

ISBN: 0309091292 (pbk.)

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Meeting psychosocial needs of women with breast cancer

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Institute of Medicine (U.S.), National Research Council (U.S.), National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.). Washington, DC: National Academies Press , c2004.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WP870 M496 2004

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

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Corporate Author: Institute of Medicine (U.S.); National Research Council (U.S.); National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.)

Editor: Hewitt, Maria Elizabeth; Herdman, Roger; Holland, Jimmie C

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: National Academies Press

Publication Date: c2004

Physical Description: x, 278 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Counseling - methods; Psychotherapy - methods; Social Support; Survivors - psychology

ISBN: 0309091292 (pbk.)

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Library; Abbotsford Library

Call Number: WP870 M496 2004

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BEST study : the effect of group psychosocial support on survival in women with metastatic breast cancer

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Doll, Richard, Drysdale, Elaine, Dohan, Liz. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2002.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 B365 2002 v.1

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Doll, Richard; Drysdale, Elaine; Dohan, Liz

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology Rounds

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2002

Physical Description: 1/2 inch : colour : 60 minutes

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - secondary; Neoplasm Metastasis - psychology; Social Support

Language: English

Material Type: Video; VHS

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library AV Room

Call Number: QZ200 B365 2002 v.1

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Share the care : how to organize a group to care for someone who is seriously ill

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Capossela, Cappy, Warnock, Sheila. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster , 2004. rev. and updated ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WX28.61 C245 2004

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Outlines an approach for gathering a group of people who care about the ill person. The system divides up what is needed so that no one helper is overwhelmed, and people are allowed to do what they are good at. Includes scripts for meetings and suggestions of what has and hasn?t worked for other gr…

Author: Capossela, Cappy; Warnock, Sheila

Edition: rev. and updated ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: xx, 348 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Caregivers - psychology; Social Support; Home Nursing; Critical Care; Terminal Care; Community Networks

Abstract: Outlines an approach for gathering a group of people who care about the ill person. The system divides up what is needed so that no one helper is overwhelmed, and people are allowed to do what they are good at. Includes scripts for meetings and suggestions of what has and hasn?t worked for other groups.