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My voice : expressing my wishes for future health care treatment : advance care planning guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21403
British Columbia. Ministry of Health, British Columbia. Fraser Health Authority. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Forms are written in English
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My voice : expressing my wishes for future health care treatment : advance care planning guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21404
British Columbia. Ministry of Health, British Columbia. Fraser Health Authority. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Forms are written in English
  2 read online  

What dying people want : practical wisdom for the end of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9786
Kuhl, David. New York, NY: PublicAffairs , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 K96 2002
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Author
Kuhl, David
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
PublicAffairs
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
xxix, 317 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Death - psychology
Terminal Care
Family Relations
Attitude to Death
Terminally Ill - psychology
Popular Work
Notes
Branch copies may vary in ISBN and pagination.
ISBN
1586481193 (pbk.)
0385658834
9780385658843
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 K96 2002

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Caring for loved ones at home : an illustrated, easy to follow guide to short or long-term care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9856
Van Bommel, Harry. Scarborough, Ont.: Resources Supporting Family and Community Legacies Inc. , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 V217 1999
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Van Bommel, Harry
Place of Publication
Scarborough, Ont.
Publisher
Resources Supporting Family and Community Legacies Inc.
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
120 p, : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Home Nursing
Family Relations
Caregivers
Self Care
Physician-Patient Relations
Communication
Popular Work
ISBN
1553070003
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 V217 1999

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Cancer in the family : helping children cope with a parent's illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10969
Heiney, Sue P. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C126h 2001
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Intended for parents. Divided into sections, each one discusses how to talk with children based on their ages and includes hands-on tools, such as drawing pictures, planting a garden, telling stories, etc.; Helping children understand diagnosis : Includes talking to children, children’s com…
Author
Heiney, Sue P
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Family Relations
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Abstract
Intended for parents. Divided into sections, each one discusses how to talk with children based on their ages and includes hands-on tools, such as drawing pictures, planting a garden, telling stories, etc.
Helping children understand diagnosis : Includes talking to children, children’s common questions, reactions based on age and providing comfort.
Helping children understand treatment : what children need to know, coping with changes, talking to people at school.
Understanding and using psychosocial support services : how to know if you or your child need help, services available, how to choose a counselor.
Taking care of yourself : mind, body, and spirit techniques, cognitive therapies.
Time after treatment : what to expect after treatment, what children may feel after treatment.
Helping children deal with recurrence, progressive, or terminal Illness; explaining recurrence, facing questions about death.
Outlines steps necessary to help children understand what happens when a parent has been diagnosed with cancer. Even when a parent is sick, families can learn how to strengthen ties and express concern for each other.
ISBN
0944235344
9780944235348
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C126h 2001

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Apron strings : inheriting courage, wisdom and...breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19835
Greene, Diane Tropea. Highland CIty, FL: Rainbow Books, Inc. , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 G799a 2007
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Greene, Diane Tropea
Place of Publication
Highland CIty, FL
Publisher
Rainbow Books, Inc.
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xii, 135 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Family Relations
Genetic Predisposition to Disease - psychology
Autobiography
Popular Work
ISBN
9781568251080
1568251084
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 G799a 2007

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Diersch, Sandra, London, Gerri. [Toronto, ON]: James Lorimer & Company Ltd. , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 D563 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Diersch, Sandra
London, Gerri
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
James Lorimer & Company Ltd.
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
160 p. ; 18 cm.
Series
SideStreets
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Young Adult
Adolescent
Family Relations
Fictional Works
ISBN
9781552774748
1552774740
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 D563 2010

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Empower : education and support for the family of cancer survivors : participant workbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19863
Rennie, Heather, Ward, Amanda. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 R416 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Rennie, Heather
Ward, Amanda
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
65 p. :ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Continuity of Patient Care
Caregivers
Family Relations
Social Support
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Patient Education
BC Cancer Agency
BCCA
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 R416 2010

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Mummy had an owie : when mothers get breast cancer : a guidebook for children

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19921
Miles, Elizabeth. [Victoria, BC?]: ARTecVictoria , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 M643 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Mommy had an owie
Author
Miles, Elizabeth
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
ARTecVictoria
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
20 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
9780981128504
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 M643 2008

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Cancer in our family : helping children cope with a parent's illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19929
Heiney, Sue P, Hermann, Joan F. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2013. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H468 2013
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
  1 read online  
Continues / Continued By
Cancer in the family
Alternate Title
Cancer in our family
Cancer in the family
Helping children cope with a parent's illness
Author
Heiney, Sue P
Hermann, Joan F
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xxiv, 231 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Parent-Child Relations
Child
Adolescent
Communication
Adaptation, Psychological
Social Support
ISBN
9780944235959
0944235956
9781604432206
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 H468 2013
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca to obtain a username and password from the Library.
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Pausch, Randy, Zaslow, Jeffrey. New York, NY: Hyperion , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF637 B4 P334 2008
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
The last lecture; Really achieving your childhood dreams; Adventures ... and lessons learned; Enabling the dreams of others; It's about how to live your life; Final remarks; Acknowledgments
Author
Pausch, Randy
Zaslow, Jeffrey
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Hyperion
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
x, 206 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Attitude to Death
Quality of Life
Family Relations
Terminally Ill
Philosophy
Interpersonal Relations
Teaching
Autobiography
Popular Work
Abstract
The last lecture
Really achieving your childhood dreams
Adventures ... and lessons learned
Enabling the dreams of others
It's about how to live your life
Final remarks
Acknowledgments
ISBN
9781401323257
1401323251
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF637 B4 P334 2008

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When my world was very small : a memoir of family, food, cancer and my couch

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19976
Rakoff, Ruth. [Toronto, ON]: Random House Canada , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 R162 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Rakoff, Ruth
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Random House Canada
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
215 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Autobiography
ISBN
9780307358172
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 R162 2010

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Beautiful death : facing the future with peace

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20165
Eckl, Cheryl. Littletown, CO: Flying Crane Press , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 E19 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Eckl, Cheryl
Place of Publication
Littletown, CO
Publisher
Flying Crane Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
295 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Death - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Terminally Ill
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Autobiography
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780982810705
0982810709
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 E19 2010

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My voice : expressing my wishes for future health care treatment : advance care planning guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20419
British Columbia. Ministry of Health, British Columbia. Fraser Health Authority. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 M995 2012
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Ministry of Health
British Columbia. Fraser Health Authority
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
52 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Advance Directives
British Columbia
Popular Work
ISBN
9780772665249
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
W85.5 M995 2012
Read Online

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Write your legal will in 3 easy steps

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20439
Carter, Tom. North Vancouver, BC: International Self-Counsel Press Ltd. , 2008. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
KE5974 Z82 C325 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Carter, Tom
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
North Vancouver, BC
Publisher
International Self-Counsel Press Ltd.
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xvi, 102, [12] leaves : forms ; 25 cm. + 1 CD-ROM.
Series
Self-counsel legal series
Subjects
Wills
Advance Directives
Canada
Popular Work
ISBN
9781551808017
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
KE5974 Z82 C325 2008

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When someone you love is depressed : how to help your loved one without losing yourself

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20494
Rosen, Laura Epstein, Amador, Xavier Francisco. New York, NY: Fireside , 1997 | 1996. 1st Fireside ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM171.5 R813 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Rosen, Laura Epstein
Amador, Xavier Francisco
Edition
1st Fireside ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Fireside
Publication Date
1997
1996
Physical Description
x, 262 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Depression
Family Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
0684834073
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM171.5 R813 1997

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Don't sweat the small stuff for teens : simple ways to keep your cool in stressful times

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120734
Carlson, Richard. New York, NY: Hyperion , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WS463 C284 2000
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Author
Carlson, Richard
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Hyperion
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
xiv, 242 p. ; 17 p.
Subjects
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Relaxation Therapy
Adolescent
Life Change Events
Family Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
0786885971
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WS463 C284 2000

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When life becomes precious : a guide for loved ones and friends of cancer patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1680
Babcock, Elise NeeDell. [Toronto, ON]: Bantam Books , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B112 1997
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Babcock, Elise NeeDell
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
0553378694
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 B112 1997

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When a parent has cancer : a guide to caring for your children

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4394
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H296 1997
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xx, 198 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
0060187093
9780060187095
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
QZ201 H296 1997

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When a parent has cancer : a guide to caring for your children

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15669
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: Perennial Curents , 2004. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H296 2004
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Discusses meeting children?s physical and emotional needs, improving communication, and handling crises. A small book, called Becky and the Worry Cup is in a pocket at the back of the book. It is for early elementary school children whose worries include embarrassment at appearance changes; anger w…
Author
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Perennial Curents
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xxxvii, 198 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Adolescent
Social Support
Popular Work
Abstract
Discusses meeting children?s physical and emotional needs, improving communication, and handling crises. A small book, called Becky and the Worry Cup is in a pocket at the back of the book. It is for early elementary school children whose worries include embarrassment at appearance changes; anger when parents cannot attend school functions or go out to play; worry about death; and how to cope with all the changes in the family.
Notes
Accompanying booklet : Becky and the worry cup QZ201 H296b 1997.
ISBN
9780060740818
0060740817
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H296 2004

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