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Getting well again : a step by step, self help guide to overcoming cancer for patients and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5979
Simonton, O. Carl, Simonton, Stephanie Matthews, Creighton, James L. New York, NY: Bantam Books, Incorporated , 1980.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 S61 1980
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Simonton, O. Carl
Simonton, Stephanie Matthews
Creighton, James L
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books, Incorporated
Publication Date
1980
Subjects
Imagery
Neoplasms - psychology
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
0553280333
0553122681
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
QZ266 S61 1980

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You can fight for your life : emotional factors in the treatment of cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6407
LeShan, Lawrence. New York, NY: M. Evans and Company, Inc. , 1980.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201.5 L629 1980
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
LeShan, Lawrence
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
M. Evans and Company, Inc.
Publication Date
1980
Physical Description
xix, 192 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Stress, Psychological
Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
0871312344
0871314940 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201.5 L629 1980

Copies

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When your brother or sister has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1927
American Cancer Society. Minnesota Division, Inc. Minnesota, MN: American Cancer Society, Inc. , 1984.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 A513w 1984
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society. Minnesota Division, Inc.
Place of Publication
Minnesota, MN
Publisher
American Cancer Society, Inc.
Publication Date
1984
Subjects
Sibling Relations - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 A513w 1984

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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.
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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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Living with cancer : the psychosocial effects for the spouse of an identified cancer cancer patient and counselling interventions

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6188
McKinlay, Sherran Ruth Johnson. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1991.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 M158 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
McKinlay, Sherran Ruth Johnson
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
1991
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Counseling
Family
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 M158 1991

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After cancer : a guide to your new life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10096
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Co., Inc. , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H296a 1994
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Addresses a wide range of issues, including after-effects of treatment; relating to friends and family; helping children deal with a parent?s cancer; and the practicalities of living wills and insurance.
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Author
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Co., Inc.
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - adverse effects
Popular Work
Abstract
Addresses a wide range of issues, including after-effects of treatment; relating to friends and family; helping children deal with a parent?s cancer; and the practicalities of living wills and insurance.
ISBN
0393036642 (bound)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H296a 1994

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After cancer : a guide to your new life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6772
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: HarperPerennial , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H296a 1995
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Author
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperPerennial
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
364 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Popular Work
ISBN
0060976780 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H296a 1995

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Chicken soup for the surviving soul : 101 stories of courage and inspiration from those who have survived cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog436
Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, Inc. , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C533 1996
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Chicken soup for the surviving soul : 101 healing stories of courage and inspiration
Chicken soup for the surviving soul : 101 healing stories about those who have survived cancer
Editor
Canfield, Jack
Place of Publication
Deerfield Beach, FL
Publisher
Health Communications, Inc.
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms
Survivors
Social Support
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781558744028
1558744029
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C533 1996

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Dragon in your heart

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LeBlanc, Sophie. Beauport, Quebec: MNH Inc. , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 L445 1997
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
LeBlanc, Sophie
Place of Publication
Beauport, Quebec
Publisher
MNH Inc.
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
37 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Juvenile Literature
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 -PFC
ISBN
2921912139
9782921912136
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 L445 1997

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Communication with the cancer patient : information and truth

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New York Academy of Sciences. New York, NY: New York Academy of Sciences , 1997.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
Q11 N5 1997 v.809
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
New York Academy of Sciences
Editor
Surbone, Antonella
Zwitter, Matjaz
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
New York Academy of Sciences
Publication Date
1997
Series
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 809
Subjects
Truth Disclosure
Communication
Physician-Patient Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
ISBN
089766986X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
Q11 N5 1997 v.809

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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
More Information
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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Cancer combat : cancer survivors share their guerrilla tactics to help you win the fight of your life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18328
King, Dean, King, Jessica, Pearlroth, Jonathan. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C215k 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
King, Dean
King, Jessica
Pearlroth, Jonathan
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
xi, 416 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553378450
0553378457
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C215k 1998

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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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4594
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
More Information
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

Copies

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Spouse to spouse : what it's like when your partner has cancer

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Nessim, Susan. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 S765 1999
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Husbands and wives of people with cancer discuss their deepest emotions, sharing their fears and hopes as both partner and caregiver. The spouses, from varied backgrounds and at different stages in their lives, speak to how the illness tests the strength and endurance of their marriage. This 17 mi…
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Author
Nessim, Susan
Corporate Author
Cancervive
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
17 minutes
Subjects
Spouses
Social Support
Neoplasms - psychology
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Popular Work
Abstract
Husbands and wives of people with cancer discuss their deepest emotions, sharing their fears and hopes as both partner and caregiver. The spouses, from varied backgrounds and at different stages in their lives, speak to how the illness tests the strength and endurance of their marriage. This 17 minute documentary will help spouses of people with cancer articulate difficult feelings and encourage greater communication between partners.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 S765 1999

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C : because cowards get cancer too

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Diamond, John. London: Vermilion , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 D537 1999
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Diamond, John
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Vermilion
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
256 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Personal Narratives
Great Britain
ISBN
9780091816650
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 D537 1999

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Guide for cancer supporters : step by step ways to help a relative or friend fight cancer

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Bloch, Annette, Bloch, Richard. Kansas City, MO: R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B651g 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Provides information on cancer and its treatments as well as ways to support the patient.
More Information
Author
Bloch, Annette
Bloch, Richard
Place of Publication
Kansas City, MO
Publisher
R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Popular Work
Abstract
Provides information on cancer and its treatments as well as ways to support the patient.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 B651g 1999

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Evaluation of the pilot project to meet the needs of individuals recently diagnosed with cancer in the West Kootenay Boundary region

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9937
West Kootenay Boundary Cancer Resource Project Committee, BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201 E92 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
West Kootenay Boundary Cancer Resource Project Committee
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Surveys, Health Care
Community Health Services
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Library Archives
Call Number
QZ201 E92 1999

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Writing your way through cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124118
Martin, Chia. Prescott, AZ: Hohm Press , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M379w 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Martin, Chia
Place of Publication
Prescott, AZ
Publisher
Hohm Press
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
165 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Narrative Therapy
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Writing
Personal Narratives as Topic
Popular Work
ISBN
1890772003
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 M379w 2000

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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.
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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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Group therapy for cancer patients : a research-based handbook of psychosocial care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog226
Spiegel, David, Classen, Catherine. New York, NY: Basic Books, Inc. , 2000.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 S755 2000
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Spiegel, David
Classen, Catherine
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Basic Books, Inc.
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Psychotherapy, Group
Neoplasms - psychology
Patients
ISBN
465095658
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ266 S755 2000

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