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Spouse to spouse : what it's like when your partner has cancer

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Nessim, Susan. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 S765 1999

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Husbands and wives of people with cancer discuss their deepest emotions, sharing their fears and hopes as both partner and caregiver. The spouses, from varied backgrounds and at different stages in their lives, speak to how the illness tests the strength and endurance of their marriage. This 17 mi…

Author: Nessim, Susan

Corporate Author: Cancervive

Place of Publication: Los Angeles, CA

Publisher: Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive

Publication Date: 1999

Physical Description: 17 minutes

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

Abstract: Husbands and wives of people with cancer discuss their deepest emotions, sharing their fears and hopes as both partner and caregiver. The spouses, from varied backgrounds and at different stages in their lives, speak to how the illness tests the strength and endurance of their marriage. This 17 minute documentary will help spouses of people with cancer articulate difficult feelings and encourage greater communication between partners.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ200 S765 1999

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Emily's story : back to school after cancer

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Keeney, Susan Nessim. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 E53 2007

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Childhood cancer survivor Susan Nessim Keeney introduces us to Emily, a nine year old girl with leukemia in this 15 minute documentary. Through this DVD we follow Emily, from her hospitalization to her successful return to classmates and school life. The partnership between the patient, school and …

Author: Keeney, Susan Nessim

Corporate Author: Cancervive

Place of Publication: Los Angeles, CA

Publisher: Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 15 minutes

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Leukemia; Child; Schools; Social Adjustment; Social Support; Popular Work

Abstract: Childhood cancer survivor Susan Nessim Keeney introduces us to Emily, a nine year old girl with leukemia in this 15 minute documentary. Through this DVD we follow Emily, from her hospitalization to her successful return to classmates and school life. The partnership between the patient, school and hospital is stressed, as well as raising awareness about the challenges of school re-entry.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 E53 2007

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Helping children grieve

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Ford, Khris, D'Arcy, Paula, Spatzeck-Olsen, Charity, Spatzeck-Olsen, Hans. Brewster, MA: Paraclete Press , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 H484f 2009

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Booklet title "A Support guide for helping children grieve"

Author: Ford, Khris; D'Arcy, Paula; Spatzeck-Olsen, Charity; Spatzeck-Olsen, Hans

Place of Publication: Brewster, MA

Publisher: Paraclete Press

Publication Date: 2009.

Physical Description: colour ; 55 minutes + booklet

Subjects: Grief; Child; Death; Adolescent; Bereavement; Adaptation, Psychological; Parent-Child Relations; Social Support; Popular Work

Abstract: Booklet title "A Support guide for helping children grieve"

ISBN: 9781557256492; 1557256497

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 H484f 2009

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Voices of hope : family and friends

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Chamberlain, Marisha. Hastings, MN: Regina Foundation , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 V889c 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Chamberlain, Marisha

Corporate Author: Hastings Breast Cancer Support Group

Place of Publication: Hastings, MN

Publisher: Regina Foundation

Publication Date: 2009

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Social Support; Caregivers; Hope; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 V889c 2009

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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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When someone you love has cancer : a resource for young people

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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

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Back to work after breast cancer

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Nessim, Susan. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim-Keeney/Cancervive , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 B126 2006

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

This DVD tells the story of six vibrant women, each intent on making a contribution through their careers. The women work at different jobs, but are alike in one important way: they are balancing the demands of a breast cancer illness and work. It explores the challenges women face in the workplac…

Author: Nessim, Susan

Corporate Author: Cancervive; Living With It

Place of Publication: Los Angeles, CA

Publisher: Susan Nessim-Keeney/Cancervive

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 27 minutes

Subjects: Occupational Health Services; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Social Support; Employment; Workplace; Personnel Management; Life Change Events; Survivors; Popular Work

Abstract: This DVD tells the story of six vibrant women, each intent on making a contribution through their careers. The women work at different jobs, but are alike in one important way: they are balancing the demands of a breast cancer illness and work. It explores the challenges women face in the workplace as they journey through treatment to recovery.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 B126 2006

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When someone you love has advanced cancer : support for caregivers

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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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http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/When-Someone-You-Love-Has-Advanced-Cancer/allpages

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Caring for the caregiver : support for cancer caregivers

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

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 N278c 2007

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

2 read online

Corporate Author: National Cancer Institute

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Cancer Institute

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 15 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms; Caregivers - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Social Support; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Booklet; Handout; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: QZ200 N278c 2007

Read Online

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/caring-for-the-caregiver

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/caring-for-the-caregiver.pdf

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You've just been told you have cancer : taking charge after a diagnosis of cancer

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Life Care Concepts Inc. New York, NY: Life Care Concepts Inc. , 1998.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 Y67 1998

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Told by survivors, caregivers, volunteers, and medical experts. Includes how cancer affects your body, treatment options, nutrition, and working with your medical team.

Alternate Title: Facing cancer with confidence : you've just been told you have cancer

Corporate Author: Life Care Concepts Inc.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Life Care Concepts Inc.

Publication Date: 1998

Physical Description: colour ; 50 minutes

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Popular Work

Abstract: Told by survivors, caregivers, volunteers, and medical experts. Includes how cancer affects your body, treatment options, nutrition, and working with your medical team.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 Y67 1998

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Truth of it : an unscripted video series about cancer : palliative care experience

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Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Cancer View Canada , [2010].

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 T875p 2010 v.6

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Bringing to light the concerns and needs of palliative care patients, this set of videos aims to support individuals receiving end-of-life care, as well as caregivers and health care providers working with them.

1 read online

Corporate Author: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Cancer View Canada

Publication Date: [2010]

Physical Description: 1 videodisc (105 min.)

Series: Truth of it 6

Subjects: Palliative Care; Terminal Care - psychology; Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Patient Comfort; Social Support; Caregivers; Family Relations; Patients; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: Bringing to light the concerns and needs of palliative care patients, this set of videos aims to support individuals receiving end-of-life care, as well as caregivers and health care providers working with them.