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Anatomy of an illness as perceived by the patient : reflections on healing and regeneration

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Cousins, Norman. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Company , 1979.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WD375 C867 1979
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Cousins, Norman
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Publication Date
1979
Physical Description
173 p. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Health
Consumer Participation
Volition
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780393038873
0393038874
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WD375 C867 1979

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Lifetimes : a beautiful way to explain death to children

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Mellonie, Bryan, Ingpen, Robert. [Toronto, ON]: Bantam Books, Incorporated , 1983.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 M527 1983
Availability
10 copies, 10 available
This book talks about the various lengths of life spans for plants, animals, and people and shows that dying is very much a part of living. It explains that there is a beginning and an end with living in between, and that sometimes things are too hurt or ill to continue living, so they die.
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Author
Mellonie, Bryan
Ingpen, Robert
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Bantam Books, Incorporated
Publication Date
1983
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
This book talks about the various lengths of life spans for plants, animals, and people and shows that dying is very much a part of living. It explains that there is a beginning and an end with living in between, and that sometimes things are too hurt or ill to continue living, so they die.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0002473, F0002474)
ISBN
0553340239
9780553344028
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
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 M527 1983

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Helping children cope with grief

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Wolfelt, Alan. Muncie, In.: Accelerated Development Inc. , 1983.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 W855 1983
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Wolfelt, Alan
Place of Publication
Muncie, In.
Publisher
Accelerated Development Inc.
Publication Date
1983
Physical Description
xv, 166 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Schools
Popular Work
ISBN
0915202395
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 W855 1983

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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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Badger's parting gifts

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Varley, Susan. London, U.K.: Anderson Press Ltd. , 1984.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 V315 1984
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Badger's friends are overwhelmed with their loss when he dies. By sharing their memories of his gifts, they find the strength to face the future with hope.
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Author
Varley, Susan
Place of Publication
London, U.K.
Publisher
Anderson Press Ltd.
Publication Date
1984
Subjects
Grief
Death
Infant
Child
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Badger's friends are overwhelmed with their loss when he dies. By sharing their memories of his gifts, they find the strength to face the future with hope.
ISBN
0006643175 (Collins)
0862640628
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
BF575 C5 V315 1984

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It must hurt a lot : a book about death and learning and growing

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Sanford, Doris, Evans, Graci. Portland, OR: Multnomah Press , 1985.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 S225 1985
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Sanford, Doris
Evans, Graci
Place of Publication
Portland, OR
Publisher
Multnomah Press
Publication Date
1985
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
0880701315
9780880701310
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 C5 S225 1985

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No fears, no tears : children with cancer coping with pain

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Kuttner, Leora. [Boston, MA]: Fanlight Productions , 1986.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL700 K97 1986
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
In the mid-1980's, clinical psychologist Leora Kuttner spearheaded a pioneer pain management project for children with cancer. In No Fears, No Tears eight courageous children with cancer, aged three to twelve years old, demonstrated a variety of ways in which the natural abilities of the mind can b…
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Author
Kuttner, Leora
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society. B.C. and Yukon Division
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Fanlight Productions
Publication Date
1986
Physical Description
27 minutes
Subjects
Pain
Neoplasms
Mind-Body Therapies
Infant
Child
Popular Work
Abstract
In the mid-1980's, clinical psychologist Leora Kuttner spearheaded a pioneer pain management project for children with cancer. In No Fears, No Tears eight courageous children with cancer, aged three to twelve years old, demonstrated a variety of ways in which the natural abilities of the mind can be enlisted to help ease physical pain. With the support of parents and caregivers, they showed how hypnosis, behavioral distraction and visualization methods, and breathing techniques could make the disease itself, as well as the long series of uncomfortable or painful tests and treatments, bearable.
The film proved the strength of the human spirit, and the mind's natural ability to ease even excruciating physical pain. It demonstrated that even quite young children can learn to actively help themselves through taxing medical treatment.
ISBN
1572958731
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL700 K97 1986

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Tenth good thing about Barney

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Viorst, Judith, Blegvad, Erik. New York, NY: Aladdin Books , 1988. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 V798 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book tells the story of a cat who dies and is buried. The child and father discuss heaven, and later they plant seeds in the garden. The father explains that Barney will become part of the ground and help plants grow, which they decide is a pretty good job for a cat.
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Author
Viorst, Judith
Blegvad, Erik
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Aladdin Books
Publication Date
1988
Subjects
Grief
Infant
Child
Death
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
Popular Work
Abstract
This book tells the story of a cat who dies and is buried. The child and father discuss heaven, and later they plant seeds in the garden. The father explains that Barney will become part of the ground and help plants grow, which they decide is a pretty good job for a cat.
ISBN
0689712030
9780689712036
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 V798 1998

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I want to grow hair, I want to grow up, I want to go to Boise : children surviving cancer

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Bombeck, Erma. New York, NY: Harper & Row, Publishers , 1989.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B695 1989
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Bombeck, Erma
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harper & Row, Publishers
Publication Date
1989
Physical Description
xxii, 174 p. : ill. : 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Infant
Child
Popular Work
ISBN
0060161701
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 B695 1989

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Talking about death : a dialogue between parent and child

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Grollman, Earl A. [Boston, MA]: Beacon Press , 1990. 3rd ed., updated and expanded.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 G875 1990
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Includes principles for helping children; a passage to be read with a child; guidelines for responding to questions that might arise from the read-along section; and a list of resources.
More Information
Author
Grollman, Earl A
Edition
3rd ed., updated and expanded
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Beacon Press
Publication Date
1990
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Child
Death
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Includes principles for helping children; a passage to be read with a child; guidelines for responding to questions that might arise from the read-along section; and a list of resources.
ISBN
0807023639
9780807023631
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 G875 1990

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What do I tell my children?

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Woodward, Joanne, Kussmann, Leslie. Millis, MA: Aquarius Productions , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 W555 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Woodward, Joanne
Kussmann, Leslie
Place of Publication
Millis, MA
Publisher
Aquarius Productions
Publication Date
1991
Physical Description
30 minutes
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Infant
Child
Parent-Child Relations
Grief
Popular Work
ISBN
1581400659
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 W555 1991

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Yours, mine and our children's grief : a parent's guide

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Mertick, Elva. Calgary, Alta.: Alberta Funeral Service Association , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 M575 1991
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Outlines how pre-school, older children and adolescents grieve and how to assist them through the process.
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Author
Mertick, Elva
Place of Publication
Calgary, Alta.
Publisher
Alberta Funeral Service Association
Publication Date
1991
Subjects
Grief
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Popular Work
Abstract
Outlines how pre-school, older children and adolescents grieve and how to assist them through the process.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 M575 1991

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Waiting for the whales

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McFarlane, Sheryl, Lightburn, Ron (ill.). [Victoria, BC?]: Orca Book Publishers , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 M478 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
McFarlane, Sheryl
Lightburn, Ron (ill.)
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Publication Date
1991
Physical Description
32 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Death
Loss
Love
Grandparents
Child
Juvenile Literature
Pictorial Works
Popular Work
ISBN
9780920501962
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 M478 1991

Copies

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Gentle willow : a story for children about dying

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Mills, Joyce C. New York, NY: Magination Press , 1993.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 M657 1993
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
When the willow tree gets sick and nothing will make him well, his friends in the wood learn about death, and saying good-bye.
More Information
Author
Mills, Joyce C
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Magination Press
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
When the willow tree gets sick and nothing will make him well, his friends in the wood learn about death, and saying good-bye.
ISBN
945354541
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 M657 1993

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Breast cancer journal : a century of petals

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Wittman, Juliet. Golden, CO: Fulcrum Publishing , 1993.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 W832 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Wittman, Juliet
Place of Publication
Golden, CO
Publisher
Fulcrum Publishing
Publication Date
1993
Physical Description
xi, 291 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Personal Narratives
ISBN
981555911942
1555911943
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 W832 1993

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Draw me a picture : a coloring book for kids with cancer (for ages 3 to 6)

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Nessim, Susan, Wyman, Barbara. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim , 1993.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 N465d 1993
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
A coloring book specifically designed to assist children with cancer (ages 3-6) and those who care about them in coping with the crisis brought on by a life-threatening illness. This book is intended to be given to the hospitalized child as early as possible.
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Author
Nessim, Susan
Wyman, Barbara
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Susan Nessim
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Neoplasms
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A coloring book specifically designed to assist children with cancer (ages 3-6) and those who care about them in coping with the crisis brought on by a life-threatening illness. This book is intended to be given to the hospitalized child as early as possible.
ISBN
0963633309
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 N465d 1993

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I'm alive and the doctor's dead : surviving cancer with your sense of humor and your sexuality intact

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Buchanan, Sue. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B918 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Formerly titled "Love, laughter, and a high disregard for statistics"
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Author
Buchanan, Sue
Place of Publication
Grand Rapids, MI
Publisher
Zondervan Publishing House
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Wit and Humor
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
Formerly titled "Love, laughter, and a high disregard for statistics"
ISBN
0310224551 (pbk.)
9780310224556
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B918 1998

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Friend for life : a story and activity book for kids with cancer (ages 7-11)

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Nessim, Susan, Wyman, Barbara. Los Angeles, CA: Cancervive , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 N465 1994
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
A storybook and task-oriented activity book specifically designed for children with cancer (ages 7-11). Children who are diagnosed with cancer must face a series of overwhelming hurdles; physical, psychological and social. Everyone with the child can play an essential role in minimizing the trauma…
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Alternate Title
Draw me a picture II
Author
Nessim, Susan
Wyman, Barbara
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Cancervive
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Neoplasms
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A storybook and task-oriented activity book specifically designed for children with cancer (ages 7-11). Children who are diagnosed with cancer must face a series of overwhelming hurdles; physical, psychological and social. Everyone with the child can play an essential role in minimizing the trauma associated with the disease. The patient, family, and medical team enter into a complex interdependent relationship. The child's ability to cope with and adjust to their illness is strengthened by an environment which is open and supportive.
ISBN
0963633325
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 N465 1994

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Our cancer year

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Brabner, Joyce, Pekar, Harvey, Stack, Frank. New York, NY: Four Walls Eight Windows , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B795 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Comic book memoir of author's experience.
More Information
Author
Brabner, Joyce
Pekar, Harvey
Stack, Frank
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Four Walls Eight Windows
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Neoplasms - popular works
Personal Narratives
Biography
Cartoons
Abstract
Comic book memoir of author's experience.
ISBN
1568580118
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 B795 1994

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Mira's month

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Weinstein-Stern, Deborah, Roy, Beth. Highland Park, IL: BMT Newsletter , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 W424 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
With love and help from friends, family and teachers, 4 year old Mira adapts while her mom is in the hospital being treated for cancer.
More Information
Author
Weinstein-Stern, Deborah
Roy, Beth
Place of Publication
Highland Park, IL
Publisher
BMT Newsletter
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
32 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Child
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
With love and help from friends, family and teachers, 4 year old Mira adapts while her mom is in the hospital being treated for cancer.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 W424 1994

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