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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 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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Book of Rita's living

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Koerber, Rita. Robson, B.C.: Bear Grass Press , 1990.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 K78 1990

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Koerber, Rita

Editor: Templeton, Edith

Place of Publication: Robson, B.C.

Publisher: Bear Grass Press

Publication Date: 1990

Subjects: Neoplasms; Autobiography; Popular Work

ISBN: 0921097247

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ200 K78 1990

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The end of your life book club

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Schwalbe, Will. New York: Alfred A. Knopf , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 S398 2012

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

"During her treatment for cancer, Mary Anne Schwalbe and her son Will spent many hours sitting in waiting rooms together. To pass the time, they would talk about the books they were reading. Once, by chance, they read the same book at the same time?and an informal book club of two was born. Through…

Author: Schwalbe, Will

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: viii, 336 pages ; 21 cm

Subjects: Courage; Spirituality; Neoplasms; Pancreatic Neoplasms

Abstract: "During her treatment for cancer, Mary Anne Schwalbe and her son Will spent many hours sitting in waiting rooms together. To pass the time, they would talk about the books they were reading. Once, by chance, they read the same book at the same time?and an informal book club of two was born. Through their wide-ranging reading, Will and Mary Anne?and we, their fellow readers?are reminded how books can be comforting, astonishing, and illuminating, changing the way that we feel about and interact with the world around us." --Amazon

ISBN: 9780307594037

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 S398 2012

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My daddy's cancer : an interactive book for children

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Cohen, Cindy Klein, Gordon, Michael J. Bloomfield Hills, MI: Promise Pub , c1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C678 1999

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Cohen, Cindy Klein; Gordon, Michael J

Place of Publication: Bloomfield Hills, MI

Publisher: Promise Pub

Publication Date: c1999

Physical Description: 1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 28 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms; Father-Child Relations; Adaptation, Psychological; Infant; Child; Juvenile Literature

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC

ISBN: 0965649814

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C678 1999

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Coping with cancer : a patient pocket book of thoughts, advice, and inspiration for the ill

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Decker, Veronica Blaha, Weller-Ferris, Linda. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 D295 2009

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: Decker, Veronica Blaha; Weller-Ferris, Linda

Place of Publication: Pittsburgh, PA

Publisher: Oncology Nursing Society

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: v, 74 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Social Support; Mind-Body Therapies; Stress, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781890504793

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: QZ200 D295 2009

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Leadership from the heart : a guide for cancer self-help groups

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Kelly, Pat. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 2000.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 K29 2000

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Alternate Title: Guide for cancer self-help groups

Author: Kelly, Pat

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Key Porter Books

Publication Date: 2000

Physical Description: 176 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Self-Help Groups; Social Support; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781552631034; 1552631036

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ200 K29 2000

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Time for me : an activity book for kids when someone in the family has cancer

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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

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Friend for life : a story and activity book for kids with cancer (ages 7-11)

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Nessim, Susan, Wyman, Barbara. Los Angeles, CA: Cancervive , 1994.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 N465 1994

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

A storybook and task-oriented activity book specifically designed for children with cancer (ages 7-11). Children who are diagnosed with cancer must face a series of overwhelming hurdles; physical, psychological and social. Everyone with the child can play an essential role in minimizing the trauma…

Alternate Title: Draw me a picture II

Author: Nessim, Susan; Wyman, Barbara

Place of Publication: Los Angeles, CA

Publisher: Cancervive

Publication Date: 1994

Subjects: Neoplasms; Infant; Child; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: A storybook and task-oriented activity book specifically designed for children with cancer (ages 7-11). Children who are diagnosed with cancer must face a series of overwhelming hurdles; physical, psychological and social. Everyone with the child can play an essential role in minimizing the trauma associated with the disease. The patient, family, and medical team enter into a complex interdependent relationship. The child's ability to cope with and adjust to their illness is strengthened by an environment which is open and supportive.

ISBN: 0963633325

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 C5 N465 1994

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Draw me a picture : a coloring book for kids with cancer (for ages 3 to 6)

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Nessim, Susan, Wyman, Barbara. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim , 1993.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 N465d 1993

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

A coloring book specifically designed to assist children with cancer (ages 3-6) and those who care about them in coping with the crisis brought on by a life-threatening illness. This book is intended to be given to the hospitalized child as early as possible.

Author: Nessim, Susan; Wyman, Barbara

Place of Publication: Los Angeles, CA

Publisher: Susan Nessim

Publication Date: 1993

Subjects: Neoplasms; Infant; Child; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: A coloring book specifically designed to assist children with cancer (ages 3-6) and those who care about them in coping with the crisis brought on by a life-threatening illness. This book is intended to be given to the hospitalized child as early as possible.

ISBN: 0963633309

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 N465d 1993

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Be active : education for Chinese cancer survivors and their families : participant guide 2015

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Kwong, Sandy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services , 2015.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WA18.2 B365 2015

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Alternate Title: Be active : survivorship education for chinese-speaking cancer patients

Author: Kwong, Sandy

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: 92 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - education; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Survivors; Patient Education; Patient-Centered Care; Adaptation, Psychological; Self Care; Self-Help Groups; Social Support; BC Cancer Agency

Language: English; Chinese

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; VC Library Archives

Call Number: WA18.2 B365 2015

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Breast cancer inside out : bodies, biographies & beliefs

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Oxford ; New York: Peter Lang , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 B828m 2021

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Editor: Myers, Kimberly R

Place of Publication: Oxford ; New York

Publisher: Peter Lang

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: xiv, 483 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Medical humanities ; vol.1

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Self Care; Social Support; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 9781800796805

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 B828m 2021

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Caregiver's guide to cancer : compassionate advice for caring for you and your loved one

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Landes, Victoria. Emeryville, CA: Rockridge Press , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 L256 2021

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

"Looking after someone with cancer can be complex, overwhelming, and emotionally draining all at once. As a caregiver, you may also overlook your own well-being while you focus on your loved one. This book empowers you to be an attentive, thoughtful, and compassionate caregiver for your friend or f…

Author: Landes, Victoria

Place of Publication: Emeryville, CA

Publisher: Rockridge Press

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: ix, 166 pages ; 23 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms; Caregivers - psychology; Self Care - methods; Patients - psychology; Popular Work

Abstract: "Looking after someone with cancer can be complex, overwhelming, and emotionally draining all at once. As a caregiver, you may also overlook your own well-being while you focus on your loved one. This book empowers you to be an attentive, thoughtful, and compassionate caregiver for your friend or family member with cancer. You'll also find practical everyday advice for meeting your own physical and emotional needs while dealing with the unique challenges you face."-- Provided by publisher

ISBN: 9781648764196

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 L256 2021

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Metastatic cancer : the club you don't want to join : words of wisdom from the Women with Metastatic Cancer Group

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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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Young and the breastless : a networking event for young women with breast cancer

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Drysdale, Elaine, Thomson, Sydney, Gelmon, Karen, Janes, Karen, Baye, Nancy, Nicholson, Kathryn, Schiwy, Marlene A. [Vancouver, BC?]: Marliss Productions , 2004.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 Y68 2004

Availability: 10 copies, 10 available

Conference held at the Forest Sciences Centre, University of British Columbia, May 14-15, 2004; Panel and discussion on fertility, sexuality, emotional realities and support by Dr. Elainde Drysdale, Dr. Karen Gelmon, Dr. Sydney Thomson, Karen Janes.; Performance by Nancy Baye.; Panel on music and j…

Author: Drysdale, Elaine; Thomson, Sydney; Gelmon, Karen; Janes, Karen; Baye, Nancy; Nicholson, Kathryn; Schiwy, Marlene A

Corporate Author: Young and the Breastless

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Marliss Productions

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: 88 minutes

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Relaxation Techniques; Social Support; Self-Help Groups; Popular Work

Abstract: Conference held at the Forest Sciences Centre, University of British Columbia, May 14-15, 2004; Panel and discussion on fertility, sexuality, emotional realities and support by Dr. Elainde Drysdale, Dr. Karen Gelmon, Dr. Sydney Thomson, Karen Janes.; Performance by Nancy Baye.; Panel on music and journalling by Kathryn Nicholson, Marlene A. Schiwy.

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0000538)

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 Y68 2004

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After cancer care : the definitive self-care guide to getting and staying well for patients after cancer

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Lemole, Gerald M., Mehta, Pallav K., McKee, Dwight L. New York, NY: Rodale , 2015.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 L555 2015

Availability: 7 copies, 6 available

Author: Lemole, Gerald M.; Mehta, Pallav K.; McKee, Dwight L.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Rodale

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: xvi, 288 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Survivors; Self-Care; Complementary Therapies; Social Support; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781623365028

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: QZ266 L555 2015

Website Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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There's no place like hope : a guide to beating cancer in mind-sized bites : a book of hope, help, and inspiration for cancer patients and their families

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Girard, Vickie, Zadra, Dan. Lynwood, WA: Compendium, Inc. , 2001.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 G518 2001

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Girard, Vickie; Zadra, Dan

Place of Publication: Lynwood, WA

Publisher: Compendium, Inc.

Publication Date: 2001

Physical Description: xx, 161 p. ; 17 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Hope; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781888387414; 1888387416; 9781932319705

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 G518 2001

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Planet cancer : the frequently bizarre yet always informative experiences and thoughts of your fellow natives

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Adams, Heidi Schultz, Schultz, Christopher. Guilford, CT: Lyons Press , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Author: Adams, Heidi Schultz; Schultz, Christopher

Place of Publication: Guilford, CT

Publisher: Lyons Press

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 275 p.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Neoplasms; Adolescent; Young Adult; Social Support; Personal Narratives; Self Care; World Wide Web; Health Services; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780762766659

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 or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.