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Mainstay : for the well spouse of the chronically ill

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Strong, Maggie. [Boston, MA]: Little, Brown and Company , 1988.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 S923 1988
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Strong tells what it was like to watch her husband become increasingly debilitated by multiple sclerosis, to deal with the financial burden of illness, to realize that their and their children's futures were changed forever. The personal accounts are interspersed with practical advice about dealing…
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Author
Strong, Maggie
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Publication Date
1988
Subjects
Family - popular works
Chronic Disease
Adaptation, Psychological
Abstract
Strong tells what it was like to watch her husband become increasingly debilitated by multiple sclerosis, to deal with the financial burden of illness, to realize that their and their children's futures were changed forever. The personal accounts are interspersed with practical advice about dealing with physicians, handling insurance, and just coping.
ISBN
0316819239
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 S923 1988

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Adolescents with cancer : their experience living with a chronic illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog279
Rechner, Mona Gale. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1989.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 R297 1989
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Rechner, Mona Gale
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
1989
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adolescent
Chronic Disease
Adaptation, Psychological
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 R297 1989

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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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Coping with the final tragedy : cultural variation in dying and grieving

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Amityville, N.Y.: Baywood Publishing Company, Inc. , 1991.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF789 C783 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Counts, David
Counts, Dorothy A.
Place of Publication
Amityville, N.Y.
Publisher
Baywood Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Date
1991
Subjects
Death
Grief
Cross-Cultural Comparison
Adaptation, Psychological
ISBN
0895030829
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 C783 1991

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Palliative care medicine : patient based learning

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Bruera, Eduardo, Fainsinger, Robin L. Edmonton, Alta.: University of Alberta Press , 1995.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 B889p 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Bruera, Eduardo
Fainsinger, Robin L
Place of Publication
Edmonton, Alta.
Publisher
University of Alberta Press
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Palliative Care
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 B889p 1995

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American College of Physicians home care guide for advanced cancer : when quality of life is the primary goal of care

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Philadelphia, PA: American College of Physicians , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Editor
Houts, Peter S
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
American College of Physicians
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Home Care Services
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
Terminal Care
Palliative Care
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
https://scholarworks.iupui.edu/bitstream/handle/1805/715/ACP%20Home%20Care%20Guide%20for%20Advanced%20Cancer%20-%201997.pdf?sequence=1
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Investigating psychosocial adjustment in breast cancer : a discussion paper

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Irvine, Diane, Lum, Lillie. [Ottawa, ON]: Health Canada , 1997.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP870 I72i 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Irvine, Diane
Lum, Lillie
Corporate Author
Canada. Health Canada
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Health Canada
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
vi, 60 p., ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
ISBN
066224978X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 I72i 1997

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Occupational therapy in oncology and palliative care

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San Diego, Ca.: Singular Publishing Group, Inc. , 1997.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 O15 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Cooper, Jill
Place of Publication
San Diego, Ca.
Publisher
Singular Publishing Group, Inc.
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Occupational Therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Palliative Care
ISBN
1565938844
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 O15 1997

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Symptom relief in terminal illness

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World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 S991 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
World Health Organization
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Neoplasms - complications
ISBN
9241545070
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB310 S991 1998

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

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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
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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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Cancer: palliative care

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Dunlap, Robert. New York, NY: Springer-Verlag , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 D922 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Dunlap, Robert
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Palliative Care
Neoplasms - therapy
ISBN
3540199748
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 D922 1998

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Hospital based palliative care teams : the hospital-hospice interface

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New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 1998. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 H828 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Dunlop, R. J
Hockley, J. M
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Palliative Care
Hospital-Patient Relations
Patient Care Team
Hospice Care
ISBN
0192629808
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB310 H828 1998

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Topics in palliative care

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New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 T673 1998 v.3
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Portendy, Russell K
Bruera, Eduardo
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
1998
Series
Topics in palliative care 3
Subjects
Palliative Care
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Pain - drug therapy
ISBN
0195102460
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 T673 1998 v.3

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Cancer : how worthwhile is non-curative treatment?

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New York, NY: Springer-Verlag , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 C217s 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Slevin, Maurice L
Tate, Teresa
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Palliative Care
Quality of Life
ISBN
3540760830
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 C217s 1998

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Helping cancer patients cope : a problem-solving approach

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Nezu, Arthur. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 H484n 1998
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Nezu, Arthur
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Psychological Association
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Problem Solving
ISBN
1557985332
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 H484n 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.
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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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Handbook of palliative care in cancer

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Waller, Alexander, Caroline, Nancy L. [Boston, MA]: Butterworth-Heinemann , 2000. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 W198 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Waller, Alexander
Caroline, Nancy L
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Butterworth-Heinemann
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Palliative Care
Neoplasms - therapy
ISBN
0750672048
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 W198 2000

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Healing children's grief : surviving a parent's death from cancer

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Christ, Gracy Hyslop. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C554 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Relates the stories of 88 families and their 157 children (ages 3 to 17) who participated in a parent-guidance intervention through the terminal illness and death of one of the parents from cancer. Provides a detailed examination of how children and adolescents cope with this loss.
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Author
Christ, Gracy Hyslop
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Grief - popular works
Parent-Child Relations - popular works
Adaptation, Psychological
Attitude to Death - popular works
Abstract
Relates the stories of 88 families and their 157 children (ages 3 to 17) who participated in a parent-guidance intervention through the terminal illness and death of one of the parents from cancer. Provides a detailed examination of how children and adolescents cope with this loss.
ISBN
0195105915
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 C554 2000

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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
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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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Crossing over : narratives of palliative care

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New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 C951 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Barnard, David
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Terminally Ill - psychology
Attitude to Death
Family Relations
Truth Disclosure
ISBN
01955123433
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB310 C951 2000

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