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Peace, love and healing : bodymind communication and the path to self healing : an exploration

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Siegel, Bernie S. New York, NY: Harper & Row, Publishers , 1989.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 S572 1989
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
Author
Siegel, Bernie S
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harper & Row, Publishers
Publication Date
1989
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Mental Healing
Imagery
Popular Work
ISBN
0060917059
0060160772
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
QZ266 S572 1989

Copies

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Final gifts : understanding the special awareness, needs and communications of the dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8540
Callanan, Maggie, Kelley, Patricia. [Toronto, ON]: Bantam Books , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 C156 1992
Availability
10 copies, 10 available
Written by two hospice nurses. Helps families understand and communicate with terminally ill patients.
Author
Callanan, Maggie
Kelley, Patricia
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Terminal Care - psychology
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Popular Work
Abstract
Written by two hospice nurses. Helps families understand and communicate with terminally ill patients.
ISBN
9781451667257
9780553378764
0553378767
0553561391
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
BF789 C156 1992

Copies

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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American College of Physicians home care guide for cancer : how to care for family and friends at home

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7734
Philadelphia, PA: American College of Physicians , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 A512h 1994
Alternate Title
American College of Physicians home care guide for family and friends giving care at home
Editor
Houts, Peter S
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
American College of Physicians
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
261 p. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Home Care Services
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
ISBN
0943126304
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 A512h 1994
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Cancer as a turning point : a handbook for people with cancer, their families, and health professionals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7067
LeShan, Lawrence. [Toronto, ON]: Penguin Books Canada Limited , 1994. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 L629 1994
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
Author
LeShan, Lawrence
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Penguin Books Canada Limited
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
xvi, 256 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Imagery
Popular Work
ISBN
0452271371
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
QZ266 L629 1994

Copies

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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Wellness community guide to fighting for recovery from cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14226
Benjamin, Harold. New York, NY: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B468w 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Benjamin, Harold
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
xvii, 270 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
Self Concept
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
0874777941
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 B468w 1995

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Team memory jogger : a pocket guide for team members

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6452
Methuen, Ma.: GOAL/QPC , 1995.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX153 T249 1995
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Weeded Van copy Feb 16 2023 - AR
Editor
Brassard, Michael
Place of Publication
Methuen, Ma.
Publisher
GOAL/QPC
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
164 p. : ill. ; 14 cm.
Subjects
Leadership
Education
Staff Development
Group Processes
Organization and Administration
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Abstract
Weeded Van copy Feb 16 2023 - AR
ISBN
1879364514
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Call Number
WX153 T249 1995

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
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Spontaneous healing : how to discover and enhance your body's natural ability to maintain and heal itself

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9008
Weil, Andrew. New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 W422 1995
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Author
Weil, Andrew
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Mental Healing
Psychotherapy
Naturopathy
Popular Work
ISBN
0679436073
0804117942
0449910644 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 W422 1995

Copies

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Close to the bone : life threatening illness and the search for meaning

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7467
Bolen, Jean Shinoda. New York, NY: Scribner | Simon & Schuster Inc. , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 B688 1996
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Bolen, Jean Shinoda
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Scribner
Simon & Schuster Inc.
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Stress, Psychological
Terminal Care - psychology
ISBN
0684822377
0684835304 (pbk.)
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
BF789 B688 1996

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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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

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Dying well : peace and possibilities at the end of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16092
Byock, Ira. New York, NY: Riverhead Books , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 B994 1997
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Byock, Ira
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xv, 299 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Grief
Thanatology
Terminal Care
Case Reports
ISBN
9781573226578
1573226572
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 B994 1997

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Marijuana medical handbook : a guide to therapeutic use

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Rosenthal, Ed, Mikuriya, Tod H, Gieringer, Dale. Oakland, Ca.: Quick American Archives , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QV766 R815 1997
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Rosenthal, Ed
Mikuriya, Tod H
Gieringer, Dale
Place of Publication
Oakland, Ca.
Publisher
Quick American Archives
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xv, 270 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Cannabis - therapeutic use
Plants, Medicinal - handbooks
ISBN
0932551165
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QV766 R815 1997

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Library Available
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Hope is contagious : the breast cancer treatment survival handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8533
Porter, Margit Esser. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 P868 1997
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Porter, Margit Esser
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
188 p. ; 16cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
9780684842189
0684842181
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 P868 1997

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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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

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Alberta palliative care resource

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9894
Pereira, Jose, Bruera, Eduardo. Calgary, Alta.: Alberta Cancer Board , 2001. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 A333 2001
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Pereira, Jose
Bruera, Eduardo
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Calgary, Alta.
Publisher
Alberta Cancer Board
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Palliative Care - handbooks
Terminal Care - handbooks
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WB310 A333 2001

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Library Missing Available
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Making the decision : a cancer patient's guide to clinical trials

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9610
Mulay, Marilyn. Sudsbury, Ma.: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 M954 2002
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Mulay, Marilyn
Place of Publication
Sudsbury, Ma.
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
xv, 120 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Clinical Trials
Decision Making
Patient Education
Popular Work
ISBN
0763716901
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 M954 2002

Copies

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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

Copies

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BC First Nations health handbook : a companion document to the BC healthguide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10649
Brown, Lyla. [Victoria, BC?]: British Columbia. Ministry of Health Planning , 2002?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA590 B878 2002
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Brown, Lyla
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Ministry of Health Planning
First Nations Chiefs' Health Committee (B.C.)
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
British Columbia. Ministry of Health Planning
Publication Date
2002?
Physical Description
iv, 75 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
First Nations
Self Care - handbooks
Health Education - handbooks
Medicine - handbooks
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA590 B878 2002

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Young people with cancer : a handbook for parents

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14389
Canadian Cancer Society, National Cancer Institute (U.S.), Childhood Cancer Foundation - Candlelighters Canada. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 Y68 2002
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
National Cancer Institute (U.S.)
Childhood Cancer Foundation - Candlelighters Canada
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
60 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 Y68 2002

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Anatomy of hope : how people prevail in the face of illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog11086
Groopman, Jerome E. New York, NY: Random House , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 G876 2004
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
Explores the extent to which hope features in the experience of patients with chronic and terminal illnesses; the importance of hope in enabling patients, families, friends, and physicians to meet the challenges of serious illness; the various forms that hope can take; and the role of the physician…
Author
Groopman, Jerome E
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Random House
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xvii, 248 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Hope
Attitude to Health
Physician-Patient Relations
Popular Work
Abstract
Explores the extent to which hope features in the experience of patients with chronic and terminal illnesses; the importance of hope in enabling patients, families, friends, and physicians to meet the challenges of serious illness; the various forms that hope can take; and the role of the physician in fostering or at least not extinguishing hope.
ISBN
0375506381
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 G876 2004

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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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

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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