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

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McKinlay, Sherran Ruth Johnson. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1991.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 M158 1991

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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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Third (3rd) serving of chicken soup for the soul : 101 more stories to open the heart and rekindle the spirit

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Canfield, Jack, Hansen, Mark Victor. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, Inc. , 1996.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172 C533t 1996

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Canfield, Jack; Hansen, Mark Victor

Place of Publication: Deerfield Beach, FL

Publisher: Health Communications, Inc.

Publication Date: 1996

Physical Description: xx, 352 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Spirituality; Social Support; Popular Work

ISBN: 1558743790

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WM172 C533t 1996

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

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Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, Inc. , 1996.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C533 1996

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

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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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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Hand in hand

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Wright-Roberts, Monica, Clark, Roy M. [Toronto, ON]: Hand in Hand | National Breast Cancer Fund , 2002.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 W952 2002

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Alternate Title: Hand in hand : facing the challenge of cancer : a practical resource and support guide for youth and family members

Author: Wright-Roberts, Monica; Clark, Roy M

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Hand in Hand; National Breast Cancer Fund

Publication Date: 2002

Physical Description: 66 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Adolescence; Social Support; Parent-Child Relations; Family; Child; Juvenile Literature

ISBN: 0968785638

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 W952 2002

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Across the chasm : a caregiver's story

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Zikmund-Fisher, Naomi L, Zikmund-Fisher, Brian J. Higland Park, Ill.: Bone & Marrow Transplant Information Network , 2002.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WH380 Z68 2002

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Zikmund-Fisher, Naomi L; Zikmund-Fisher, Brian J

Place of Publication: Higland Park, Ill.

Publisher: Bone & Marrow Transplant Information Network

Publication Date: 2002

Subjects: Bone Marrow Transplantation - psychology; Caregivers; Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation; Social Support

ISBN: 0964735229

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WH380 Z68 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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Clinical practice guidelines for the psychosocial care of adults with cancer

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National Breast Cancer Centre, National Cancer Control Initiative, NHMRC National Breast Cancer Centre (Australia). Camperdown, NSW, Australia: National Breast Cancer Centre , 2003.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 N576 2003

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Corporate Author: National Breast Cancer Centre; National Cancer Control Initiative; NHMRC National Breast Cancer Centre (Australia)

Place of Publication: Camperdown, NSW, Australia

Publisher: National Breast Cancer Centre

Publication Date: 2003

Physical Description: xii, 242 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Counseling; Evidence-Based Practice; Social Support; Practice Guideline; Australia

ISBN: 1741270006

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ200 N576 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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Circlework : a manual for relaxation and support group facilitators

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Stephen, Joanne, Smith, Elisabeth. [Vancouver, BC?]: Cancer Rehabilitation Network , 2003.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 B862c 2003

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

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Author: Stephen, Joanne; Smith, Elisabeth

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Provincial Rehabilitation Program

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Cancer Rehabilitation Network

Publication Date: 2003

Physical Description: x, 110 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Relaxation Techniques; Social Support

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Library; Kelowna Library; Abbotsford Library; Internet

Call Number: QZ266 B862c 2003

Read Online

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

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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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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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Improving access to psychosocial/supportive care : an investigation of the potential of technology

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British Columbia Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2004.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ266 I34 2004

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Corporate Author: British Columbia Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency

Publication Date: 2004

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Telecommunications; Social Support

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Surrey Library; Victoria Library; Kelowna Library

Call Number: QZ266 I34 2004

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Psychosocial aspects of pediatric oncology

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Chichester ; Hoboken, NJ: Wiley , 2004.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ275 P974 2004

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Kreitler, Shulamith; Weyl Ben Arush, Myriam

Place of Publication: Chichester ; Hoboken, NJ

Publisher: Wiley

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: xi, 456 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology - in infancy & childhood; Child Psychology; Family Relations; Social Support

ISBN: 0471499390

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ275 P974 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.