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Changes, choices, and challenges : a guide to coping with hair loss and skin changes from cancer and its treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5142
Noyes, Diane. Mississauga, Ont.: Adria Laboratories of Canada Ltd. , 1990.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C457 1990
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Material presented is based in part on the book "Beauty and cancer" written by Diane Noyes and Peggy Mellody
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Author
Noyes, Diane
Corporate Author
Adria Laboratories of Canada Ltd.
Place of Publication
Mississauga, Ont.
Publisher
Adria Laboratories of Canada Ltd.
Publication Date
1990
Subjects
Beauty
Neoplasms - complications
Cosmetics
Alopecia
Abstract
Material presented is based in part on the book "Beauty and cancer" written by Diane Noyes and Peggy Mellody
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 C457 1990

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Big fall : living with hair loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2653
Jacobs, Sheila. [Burnaby, BC]: New Century Books , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WR460 J17 1992
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Jacobs, Sheila
Place of Publication
[Burnaby, BC]
Publisher
New Century Books
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Alopecia
ISBN
0969473419
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WR460 J17 1992

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You can look your best : hair loss and cancer treatment

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Hair alternatives. Abbotsford, BC: Hair alternatives , n.d.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
Corporate Author
Hair alternatives
Place of Publication
Abbotsford, BC
Publisher
Hair alternatives
Publication Date
n.d.
Subjects
Alopecia - popular works - pamphlets
Neoplasms - complications - popular works - pamphlets
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
FVC PFCS
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Chemo and me : my hair loss experience

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Miller, Tani. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society/Health Promotions , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 M651 2009
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Miller, Tani
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society/Health Promotions
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
1 v. : ill ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Beauty
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Scarves
Hair
Alopecia
Personal Narratives
Pictorial Works
Popular Work
ISBN
9781604430097
1604430095
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 M651 2009

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Understanding and coping with cancer stress

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Rennie, Heather, Flood, Karen. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B863 2007 v.7
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Rennie, Heather
Flood, Karen
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BCCA video telehealth series "Closer to home" 7
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Anxiety
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B863 2007 v.7

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Scarves : a fashionable alternative : tips and instructions on how to wear scarves for women with hair loss

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Phi Mu Foundation. Peachtree City, GA: Phi Mu Foundation , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 P543 2007
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Phi Mu Foundation
Place of Publication
Peachtree City, GA
Publisher
Phi Mu Foundation
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Beauty
Scarves
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Neoplasms - therapy
Alopecia
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 P543 2007

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I am not my breast cancer : women talk openly about love and sex, hair loss and weight gain, mothers and daughters, and being a woman with breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21410
Peltason, Ruth. New York, NY: William Morrow , 2008. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 P394 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book is based on an online dialogue created by Marc N. Weiss and Ruth Peltason and hosted by Web Lab (verso of title page).
More Information
Author
Peltason, Ruth
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
William Morrow
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xix, 379 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Sexual Behavior
Alopecia
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
This book is based on an online dialogue created by Marc N. Weiss and Ruth Peltason and hosted by Web Lab (verso of title page).
ISBN
9780061174100
0061174106
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 P394 2008

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After suicide loss : coping with your grief

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123346
Jordan, Jack, Baugher, Bob. Newcastle, WA: Caring People Press , 2016. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 J82 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Jordan, Jack
Baugher, Bob
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Newcastle, WA
Publisher
Caring People Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
vi, 156 p. ; 21 cm
Subjects
Bereavement
Grief
Suicide
Loss
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9780983950592
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 J82 2016

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Nowhere hair

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20065
Glader, Sue, Buenen, Edith. Mill Valley, CA: Thousand Words Press , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 G542 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Having hunted for her mother's missing hair, a young girl learns the truth about cancer while experiencing life (with hats, scarves, baldness and love) during chemotherapy.; For "Ages 3-7"
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Author
Glader, Sue
Buenen, Edith
Place of Publication
Mill Valley, CA
Publisher
Thousand Words Press
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - psychology
Mother-Child Relations
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Family
Child
Child, Preschool
Alopecia
Beauty
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Having hunted for her mother's missing hair, a young girl learns the truth about cancer while experiencing life (with hats, scarves, baldness and love) during chemotherapy.
For "Ages 3-7"
ISBN
9780984359103
0984359109
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 G542 2010

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Samantha Jane's missing smile : a story about coping with the loss of a parent

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Kaplow, Julie, Pincus, Donna, Spiegel, Beth. Washington, DC: Magination Press , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 K17 2007
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
With the help of her mother and neighbor Mrs. Cooper, Samantha Jane is able to talk about how sad she is since her father died and to find ways to remember him, and then she begins to feel better.; Recommended for "Ages 4-8" on back cover.
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Author
Kaplow, Julie
Pincus, Donna
Spiegel, Beth
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Magination Press
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Death
Grief
Loss
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Fictional Works
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
With the help of her mother and neighbor Mrs. Cooper, Samantha Jane is able to talk about how sad she is since her father died and to find ways to remember him, and then she begins to feel better.
Recommended for "Ages 4-8" on back cover.
ISBN
9781591478096
159147809X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 K17 2007

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Where's mom's hair? : a family's journey through cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18095
Watters, Debbie, Watters, Haydn, Watters, Emmett, Hogan, Sophie. [Toronto, ON]: Second Story Press , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 W346 2005
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Watters, Debbie
Watters, Haydn
Watters, Emmett
Hogan, Sophie
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Second Story Press
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
31 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - complications
Alopecia
Antineoplastic Agents - therapeutic use
Pictorial Works
Juvenile Literature
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
ISBN
9781896764948
1896764940
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 W346 2005

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16342
Adkisson, Jay D. New York, NY: iUniverse, Inc. , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WW149 A236 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
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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Coping with radiotherapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19156
Priestman, Terry. London, UK: Sheldon Press , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ269 P949 2007
Availability
5 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Priestman, Terry
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Sheldon Press
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xii, 114 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Series
Overcoming common problems
Subjects
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Radiotherapy
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780859699990
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
Call Number
QZ269 P949 2007

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Coping with chemotherapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19287
Priestman, Terry. London, UK: Sheldon Press , 2009. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ267 P9492 2009
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Priestman, Terry
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Sheldon Press
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xii, 113 p. ; 22 cm.
Series
Overcoming common problems
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781847090805
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ267 P9492 2009

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Helping children cope with the loss of a loved one : a guide for grownups

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14703
Kroen, William C, Espeland, Pamela. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Pub , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 K78 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Kroen, William C
Espeland, Pamela
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN
Publisher
Free Spirit Pub
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
vii, 101 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Loss - in infancy & childhood - popular works
Loss - in adolescence - popular works
Grief - in adolescence - popular works
Grief - in infancy & childhood - popular works
Bereavement - in infancy & childhood - popular works
Bereavement - in adolescence - popular works
ISBN
1575420007
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 K78 1996

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Coping with chemotherapy and radiation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13822
Cukier, Daniel, Gingerelli, Frank, Makari-Judson, Grace, McCullough, Virginia E. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 C783 2005
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Cukier, Daniel
Gingerelli, Frank
Makari-Judson, Grace
McCullough, Virginia E
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Radiotherapy
Popular Work
ISBN
0071444726
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 C783 2005

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Why did you die? : activities to help children cope with grief and loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18209
Leeuwenburgh, Erika, Goldring, Ellen. Oakland, CA: Instant Help Books , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 L487 2008
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Instant help book for parents and kids
Author
Leeuwenburgh, Erika
Goldring, Ellen
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
Instant Help Books
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xiv, 114 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Grief
Loss - psychology
Death
Bereavement
Child
Adolescent
Popular Work
ISBN
9781572246072
1572246049
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
Call Number
BF575 G7 L487 2008

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Coping with childhood leukemia and lymphoma

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114777
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. White Plains, NY: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society , 2012. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Table of Contents:; Introduction; Here to help; Your child - the initial diagnosis; Your child - coping with change; Parents - coming to terms with your feelings; Siblings - helping them cope too; Communicating with your extended family and friends; The new normal; More information
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
White Plains, NY
Publisher
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
24 p.
Subjects
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Infant
Child
Adolescent
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Parent-Child Relations
Life Change Events
Abstract
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Here to help
Your child - the initial diagnosis
Your child - coping with change
Parents - coming to terms with your feelings
Siblings - helping them cope too
Communicating with your extended family and friends
The new normal
More information
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
A copy of this resource can be downloaded or ordered for free
Read Online
http://www.lls.org/resource-center/download-or-order-free-publications?language=English&category=Childhood+Blood+Cancer&sortby=alpha
http://www.lls.org/sites/default/files/file_assets/childhoodleukemialymphoma.pdf
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When someone has a very serious illness : children can learn to cope with loss and change

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4818
Heegaard, Marge Eaton. Minneapolis, MN.: Woodland Press , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 H4581 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Heegaard, Marge Eaton
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN.
Publisher
Woodland Press
Publication Date
1991
Subjects
Grief
Life Change Events
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
0962050245
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 H4581 1991

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It's ok that you're not ok : meeting grief and loss in a culture that doesn't understand

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121655
Devine, Megan. Boulder, CO: Sounds True , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 D495 2017
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Alternate Title
It's okay that you're not okay
Author
Devine, Megan
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Sounds True
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xix, 249 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Loss - psychology
Bereavement
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781622039074
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 D495 2017

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