Corporate Author

Canadian Cancer Society

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Canadian Cancer Society

Publication Date

2010

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Survivors

Adaptation, Psychological

Canada

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Alternate Title

How to win a tickle fight : a true story about what can go right, even when things have gone terribly wrong

Author

Lang, Mike

Bryant, Aaron

Corporate Author

Survive & Thrive Cancer Programs

Family Lines

Canadian Cancer Society

Publisher

Common Language Storytelling

Hands On Films

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

50 min.

Subjects

Terminally Ill - psychology

Neoplasms - psychology

Parent-Child Relations

Family Relations

Adaptation, Psychological

Young Adult

Personal Narratives

Canada

Popular Work

Abstract

How to Win a Tickle Fight is a true story that follows one young father, Brock, and his family for two years as they strive to live full, meaningful lives despite the metastatic cancer diagnosis they are navigating. Brock desperately wants to leave a legacy for his 7 year old son and be remembered as more than a 'sick person'. Kristen, Brock's wife, wants to maintain a closeness with her husband even while he is dying. And their son Ben... he just wants to have fun with his mom and dad. Through their difficult journey, the family comes to realizes that many things can still go right even when things have gone terribly wrong.

Notes

The complete documentary can be viewed online.

Language

English

Material Type

Video

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Author

Bernhagen, Michael

Kaldhusdal, Terry

Place of Publication

Shorewood, WI

Publisher

Burning Hay Wagon Production

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

60 minutes + 1 guide

Subjects

Terminally Ill

Attitude to Death

Terminal Care

Hospice Care

Advance Care Planning

Right to Die

Social Support

Communication

Decision Making

Professional-Patient Relations

Interpersonal Relations

Documentaries and Factual Films

Abstract

Wishes

History

What's next?

Hope

Magic

Conflict

100 things

Conversation

Why?

Credits

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library AV Room

Call Number

WB310 C755 2011

Website Notes

URL links to the discussion guide.

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