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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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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
  2 read online  
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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Creating a good death : coping with terminal illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15965
Schmidt, Laura. Princeton, NY: Films Media Group , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 C912 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Originally broadcast on December 10, 2003 on ABC News program Nightlines.
Author
Schmidt, Laura
Place of Publication
Princeton, NY
Publisher
Films Media Group
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
26 minutes
Series
Films for the Humanities and Sciences 33509
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Pancreatic Neoplasms - psychology
Hospice Care
Social Support
Terminally Ill
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
Originally broadcast on December 10, 2003 on ABC News program Nightlines.
ISBN
9780736596473
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 C912 2004

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Living with advanced cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18474
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 C216 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
96 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Palliative Care
Attitude to Death
Social Support
Caregivers
Family Relations
Pain
Advance Care Planning
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Terminal Care
Neoplasm Metastasis
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 C216 2010

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Caring and coping when your loved one is seriously ill

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4327
Grollman, Earl A. [Boston, MA]: Beacon Press , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G875c 1995
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Shows how to support the person who is ill and how the caregiver can handle his/her own emotions.
Author
Grollman, Earl A
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Beacon Press
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Terminal Care
Social Support
Grief
Popular Work
Abstract
Shows how to support the person who is ill and how the caregiver can handle his/her own emotions.
ISBN
0807027138
9780807027134
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G875c 1995

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Caring for the caregiver : support for cancer caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18369
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
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Remembering well : rituals for celebrating life and mourning death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16087
York, Sarah. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 Y63 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
York, Sarah
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
Jossey-Bass
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
xxii, 216 p. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Death
Grief
Bereavement
Attitude to Death
Funeral Rites
Ceremonial Behavior
Social Support
Popular Work
ISBN
9780787955076
0787955078
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 Y63 2000

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Living with cancer : a guide for people with cancer and their caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15234
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 L786c 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
92 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Family
Counseling
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers - psychology
Social Support
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 L786c 2005

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Inspire : coping with lung cancer : emotional support and help for caregivers : for the caregiver

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18178
Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology, International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS). Mississauga, ON: Hoffmann-La Roche Limited , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WF658 I59 2008
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Corporate Author
Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology
International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS)
Place of Publication
Mississauga, ON
Publisher
Hoffmann-La Roche Limited
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
28 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Series
Inspire
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms - psychology
Lung Neoplasms - therapy
Social Support
Caregivers - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WF658 I59 2008

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14433
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.
ISBN
0743262689 (pbk.)
9780743262682
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WX28.61 C245 2004

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Childhood brain and spinal cord tumors : a guide for families, friends and caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21857
Shiminski-Maher, Tania, Woodman, Catherine, Keene, Nancy. Bellingham, WA: Childhood Cancer Guides , 2014. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 S556 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Author
Shiminski-Maher, Tania
Woodman, Catherine
Keene, Nancy
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Bellingham, WA
Publisher
Childhood Cancer Guides
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xxi, 526 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
Spinal Cord Neoplasms
Child
Family
Social Support
Caregivers
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781941089002
9781941089019
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WL358 S556 2014
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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Truth of it : an unscripted video series about cancer : palliative care experience

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120819
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.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 T875p 2010 v.6
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No time for nonsense : getting well against the odds

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7114
Jevne, Ronna Fay, Levitan, Alexander. San Diego, CA: Luramedia , 1989.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 J59 1989
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
This upbeat and sometimes humorous book addresses the most common problems people experience with chronic or life-threatening illness, including the physical, emotional and spiritual challenges.
Author
Jevne, Ronna Fay
Levitan, Alexander
Place of Publication
San Diego, CA
Publisher
Luramedia
Publication Date
1989
Physical Description
211 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Social Support
Popular Work
Abstract
This upbeat and sometimes humorous book addresses the most common problems people experience with chronic or life-threatening illness, including the physical, emotional and spiritual challenges.
ISBN
9780931055638
0931055636
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
BF789 J59 1989

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Truth of it : an unscripted video series about cancer : caregiver experience

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120821
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Cancer View Canada , [2010].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T875c 2010 v.7
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Sisters. Husbands. Daughters. Fathers. Familiar roles transform when one cares for a family member or close friend living with cancer. Watching these videos will allow you to meet someone who has cared for a loved one with cancer.
  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 (approximately 100 min.)
Series
Truth of it 7
Subjects
Caregivers - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Palliative Care
Social Support
Family Relations
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
Sisters. Husbands. Daughters. Fathers. Familiar roles transform when one cares for a family member or close friend living with cancer. Watching these videos will allow you to meet someone who has cared for a loved one with cancer.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 T875c 2010 v.7
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Metastatic cancer : the club you don't want to join : words of wisdom from the Women with Metastatic Cancer Group

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21062
Bell, Kirsten. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 M587 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Bell, Kirsten
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre. Patient and Family Counselling Services
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
31 p.
Subjects
Neoplasm Metastasis
Social Support
Women
Adaptation, Psychological
Self-Help Groups
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 M587 2008

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Metro Vancouver family and friend caregivers information and resource handbook 2013/14 : for seniors and boomers who are caring (unpaid) for older family members and friends.

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21328
Willett, Katherine. Burnaby, BC: United Way of the Lower Mainland , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT22 DC2.1 B8 M594 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Continues / Continued By
Continued by:
United Way of the Lower Mainland's family and friend caregivers information and resource handbook 2016 : for seniors and boomers who are caring for older family members and friends
Alternate Title
Seniors caregiver handbook
Author
Willett, Katherine
Corporate Author
United Way of the Lower Mainland
Place of Publication
Burnaby, BC
Publisher
United Way of the Lower Mainland
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
98 p. ; 27 cm.
Subjects
Caregivers
Community Health Services
Health Services for the Aged
Information Services
Social Support
British Columbia
Directory
Resource Guides
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WT22 DC2.1 B8 M594 2013
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United Way of the Lower Mainland's family and friend caregivers information and resource handbook 2016 : for seniors and boomers who are caring for older family members and friends

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113843
Willett, Katherine. Burnaby, BC: United Way of the Lower Mainland , 2016. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT22 DC2.1 B8 U58 2016
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Metro Vancouver family and friend
caregivers information and resource handbook
Author
Willett, Katherine
Corporate Author
United Way of the Lower Mainland
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Burnaby, BC
Publisher
United Way of the Lower Mainland
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
120 p. ; 27cm.
Subjects
Caregivers
Community Health Services
Health Services for the Aged
Information Services
Social Support
British Columbia
Directory
Resource Guides
Notes
The first edition was entitled: Metro Vancouver family and friend caregivers information and resource handbook
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Vancouver Library REF
Call Number
WT22 DC2.1 B8 U58 2016
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Across the chasm : a caregiver's story

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10014
Zikmund-Fisher, Naomi L, Zikmund-Fisher, Brian J. Higland Park, Ill.: Bone & Marrow Transplant Information Network , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH380 Z68 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Zikmund-Fisher, Naomi L
Zikmund-Fisher, Brian J
Place of Publication
Higland Park, Ill.
Publisher
Bone & Marrow Transplant Information Network
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Bone Marrow Transplantation - psychology
Caregivers
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Social Support
ISBN
0964735229
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WH380 Z68 2002

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Healing a friend or loved one's grieving heart after a cancer diagnosis : 100 practical ideas for providing compassion, comfort, and care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21858
Wolfelt, Alan D., Duvall, Kirby J. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 W855h 2014
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Wolfelt, Alan D.
Duvall, Kirby J.
Place of Publication
Fort Collins, CO
Publisher
Companion Press
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
109 p. ; 22 cm.
Series
100 idea series
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Interpersonal Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
9781617222030
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 W855h 2014
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Cancer and returning to work : a practical guide for cancer patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21544
Parkinson, Maureen. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 P248 2014
Availability
9 copies, 9 available
Author
Parkinson, Maureen
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
74 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Return to Work
Employment
Workplace
Occupational therapy - methods
Rehabilitation, Vocational
Social Support
Life Change Events
Adaptation, Psychological
Survivors
BC Cancer Agency
Popular Work
ISBN
9781896624259
1896624251
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
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 P248 2014
Website Notes
.

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