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No time for nonsense : getting well against the odds

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Jevne, Ronna Fay, Levitan, Alexander. San Diego, CA: Luramedia , 1989.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 J59 1989

Availability: 6 copies, 5 available

This upbeat and sometimes humorous book addresses the most common problems people experience with chronic or life-threatening illness, including the physical, emotional and spiritual challenges.

Author: Jevne, Ronna Fay; Levitan, Alexander

Place of Publication: San Diego, CA

Publisher: Luramedia

Publication Date: 1989

Physical Description: 211 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Social Support; Popular Work

Abstract: This upbeat and sometimes humorous book addresses the most common problems people experience with chronic or life-threatening illness, including the physical, emotional and spiritual challenges.

ISBN: 9780931055638; 0931055636

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: BF789 J59 1989

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Is there anything I can do? : helping a friend when times are tough

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Gordon, Sol. New York, NY: Delacorte Press , 1994.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 F66 G665 1994

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Gordon, Sol

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Delacorte Press

Publication Date: 1994

Physical Description: xvi, 220 p. ; 19 cm.

Subjects: Helping Behavior; Interpersonal Relations; Friends; Social Support; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780385299008; 0385299001

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 F66 G665 1994

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Caring and coping when your loved one is seriously ill

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Grollman, Earl A. [Boston, MA]: Beacon Press , 1995.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 G875c 1995

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Shows how to support the person who is ill and how the caregiver can handle his/her own emotions.

Author: Grollman, Earl A

Place of Publication: [Boston, MA]

Publisher: Beacon Press

Publication Date: 1995

Subjects: Terminal Care; Social Support; Grief; Popular Work

Abstract: Shows how to support the person who is ill and how the caregiver can handle his/her own emotions.

ISBN: 0807027138; 9780807027134

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 G875c 1995

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Dying time : practical wisdom for the dying and their caregivers

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Furman, Joan, McNabb, David. New York, NY: Bell Tower , 1997.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 F986 1997

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Furman, Joan; McNabb, David

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Bell Tower

Publication Date: 1997

Subjects: Terminal Care; Death; Social Support; Attitude to Death

ISBN: 609800035

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 F986 1997

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Information and support needs of cancer patients and their families in the West Kootenay Boundary region : report of the community needs assessment

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BC Cancer Agency, West Kootenay Boundary Cancer Resource Project Committee. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 1998.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ201 I43 1998

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency; West Kootenay Boundary Cancer Resource Project Committee

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency

Publication Date: 1998

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Surveys, Health Care; Community Health Services; Family; Social Support

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: VC Library Archives

Call Number: QZ201 I43 1998

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Portraits of hope : conquering breast cancer : 52 inspirational stories of strength

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Sherrill, Marcia Stevens. New York: Wonderland Press , 1998.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 S552 1998

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Sherrill, Marcia Stevens

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: Wonderland Press

Publication Date: 1998

Physical Description: 112 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Social Support; Survivors; Adaptation, Psychological; Personal Narratives; Portraits; Popular Work

ISBN: 1556708556; 9781556708558

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 S552 1998

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Life appreciation

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Cheung, Pui Lan. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society , 2000. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C526l 2000

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

The author's own experience and feelings in the process from being diagnosed and post treatment. The meaning of illness to her and its impact on her life meaning and values. Her active volunteering work in managing the cancer hotline, support group and promoting cancer education.

Author: Cheung, Pui Lan

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Hong Kong

Publisher: Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society

Publication Date: 2000

Subjects: Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Survivors; Social Support; Adaptation, Psychological; Autobiography

Abstract: The author's own experience and feelings in the process from being diagnosed and post treatment. The meaning of illness to her and its impact on her life meaning and values. Her active volunteering work in managing the cancer hotline, support group and promoting cancer education.

Language: Chinese

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C526l 2000

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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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Remembering well : rituals for celebrating life and mourning death

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York, Sarah. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass , 2000.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 G7 Y63 2000

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: York, Sarah

Place of Publication: San Francisco, CA

Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Publication Date: 2000

Physical Description: xxii, 216 p. ; 19 cm.

Subjects: Death; Grief; Bereavement; Attitude to Death; Funeral Rites; Ceremonial Behavior; Social Support; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780787955076; 0787955078

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 G7 Y63 2000

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Gentle yoga for breast cancer survivors

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Myers, Esther. [Toronto, ON]: Explorations in Yoga Inc. , 2001?.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 M996 2001

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Myers, Esther

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Explorations in Yoga Inc.

Publication Date: 2001?

Physical Description: 73 minutes

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Relaxation Techniques; Exercise Therapy; Stress, Psychological; Social Support; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 M996 2001

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Patient's perspective

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Johnstone, Colin. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2002.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 J73 2002

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Alternate Title: Patients' perspective

Author: Johnstone, Colin

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2002

Physical Description: 14 minutes

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Self Concept; Adaptation, Psychological; Social Support; Professional-Patient Relations; Stress, Psychological; Life Change Events; BCCA

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library AV Room; Abbotsford Library

Call Number: QZ200 J73 2002

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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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Older cancer patient : a guide for nurses and related professionals

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New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company , 2003.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ266 O44 2003

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Editor: Overcash, Janine; Balducci, Lodovico

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Publication Date: 2003

Physical Description: xi, 307 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy - in old age; Neoplasms - diagnosis - in old age; Quality of Life; Social Support; Aged

ISBN: 0826118054

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Library; Kelowna Library

Call Number: QZ266 O44 2003

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Creating a good death : coping with terminal illness

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Schmidt, Laura. Princeton, NY: Films Media Group , 2004.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 C912 2004

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Originally broadcast on December 10, 2003 on ABC News program Nightlines.

Author: Schmidt, Laura

Place of Publication: Princeton, NY

Publisher: Films Media Group

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: 26 minutes

Series: Films for the Humanities and Sciences 33509

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Pancreatic Neoplasms - psychology; Hospice Care; Social Support; Terminally Ill; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: Originally broadcast on December 10, 2003 on ABC News program Nightlines.

ISBN: 9780736596473

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF789 D4 C912 2004

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Cancer in context : a practical guide to supportive care

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Brennan, James, Moynihan, Clare. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2004.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 B838c 2004

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Brennan, James; Moynihan, Clare

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: 2004

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Social Support; Counseling; Holistic Health; Neoplasms - therapy; Social Environment

ISBN: 0198515251

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ200 B838c 2004

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Impact of spirituality, social support, and defensive/adaptive coping on death anxiety at end of life

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McMahon, Robin Lynn. Washington, DC: Catholic University of America , 2004.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WM172 M167 2004

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: McMahon, Robin Lynn

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: Catholic University of America

Publication Date: 2004

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Spirituality; Hospice Care; Terminally Ill; Social Support; Anxiety; Adaptation, Psychological

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Thesis

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WM172 M167 2004

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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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Share the care : how to organize a group to care for someone who is seriously ill

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Capossela, Cappy, Warnock, Sheila. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster , 2004. rev. and updated ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WX28.61 C245 2004

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Outlines an approach for gathering a group of people who care about the ill person. The system divides up what is needed so that no one helper is overwhelmed, and people are allowed to do what they are good at. Includes scripts for meetings and suggestions of what has and hasn?t worked for other gr…

Author: Capossela, Cappy; Warnock, Sheila

Edition: rev. and updated ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: xx, 348 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Caregivers - psychology; Social Support; Home Nursing; Critical Care; Terminal Care; Community Networks

Abstract: Outlines an approach for gathering a group of people who care about the ill person. The system divides up what is needed so that no one helper is overwhelmed, and people are allowed to do what they are good at. Includes scripts for meetings and suggestions of what has and hasn?t worked for other groups.