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Choosing to live, choosing to die : the complexities of assisted dying

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Tate, Nikki, Wuthrich. Belle (ill.). [British Columbia]: Orca Book Publishers , 2019.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: W85.5 T216c 2019

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

"This nonfiction book for teens examines the complex issue of medical assistance in dying from multiple perspectives."-- Provided by publisher

Author: Tate, Nikki; Wuthrich. Belle (ill.)

Place of Publication: [British Columbia]

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Publication Date: 2019

Physical Description: 172 pages : colour illustrations ; 22cm

Subjects: Right to Die; Euthanasia; Suicide, Assisted; Ethics, Medical; Canada; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

Abstract: "This nonfiction book for teens examines the complex issue of medical assistance in dying from multiple perspectives."-- Provided by publisher

ISBN: 9781459818897

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: W85.5 T216c 2019

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Understanding cancer

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Duhig, Holly. Norfolk, UK: BookLife Publishing , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 D871u 2018

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

"These titles [Series] are designed to assist in explaining and understanding a diagnosis. By providing clear facts, statistics, and advice, these titles thoroughly explore various medical conditions and mental health diagnoses. " - Back cover

Author: Duhig, Holly

Place of Publication: Norfolk, UK

Publisher: BookLife Publishing

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: 32 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.

Series: Health matters

Subjects: Neoplasms; Adolescent; Child; Patient Education as Topic; Pictorial Works; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

Abstract: "These titles [Series] are designed to assist in explaining and understanding a diagnosis. By providing clear facts, statistics, and advice, these titles thoroughly explore various medical conditions and mental health diagnoses. " - Back cover

ISBN: 9781786373397

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 D871u 2018

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When dinosaurs die : a guide to understanding death

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Brown, Laurie Krasny, Brown, Marc. New York, NY: Little, Brown and Company , 1996.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 B878w 1996

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Brown, Laurie Krasny; Brown, Marc

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Little, Brown and Company

Publication Date: 1996

Subjects: Death; Bereavement; Parent-Child Relations; Juvenile Literature

ISBN: 9780316119559; 0316119555

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 C5 B878w 1996

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When someone dies

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Greenlee, Sharon. Atlanta, GA: Peachtree Publishers , 1992.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 G7 G814 1992

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Greenlee, Sharon

Place of Publication: Atlanta, GA

Publisher: Peachtree Publishers

Publication Date: 1992

Physical Description: ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Grief; Bereavement; Death; Parent-Child Relations; Juvenile Literature

ISBN: 1561450448; 9781561450442

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 G7 G814 1992

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You hold me and I'll hold you

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Carson, Jo, Cannon, Annie. New York, NY: Orchard Books , 1992.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 C321 1992

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

When a great-aunt dies, a young child finds comfort in being held and in holding too

Author: Carson, Jo; Cannon, Annie

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Orchard Books

Publication Date: 1992

Physical Description: ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Death; Bereavement; Grief; Family Relations; Funeral Rites; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: When a great-aunt dies, a young child finds comfort in being held and in holding too

ISBN: 9780531058954; 0531058956

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF575 C5 C321 1992

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Kids' guide to mommy's breast cancer

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Stowe, Karyn, Thompson, Jason, Gordaneer, Chris. Boomington, IN: AuthorHouse , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 S892 2011

Availability: 9 copies, 9 available

Author: Stowe, Karyn; Thompson, Jason; Gordaneer, Chris

Place of Publication: Boomington, IN

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: 1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - psychology; Parent-Child Relations; Family Relations; Infant; Child; Juvenile Literature

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0001959)

ISBN: 9781463447168; 1463447167

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 C5 S892 2011

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GrrrOUCH! Pain is like a grouchy bear

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Morgan, Cathryn, Beshara, Crystal. Renfrew, ON: General Store Publishing House , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 M847 2011

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Recommended for "Ages 6-10" on back cover

Alternate Title: Grouch! Pain is like a grouchy bear

Author: Morgan, Cathryn; Beshara, Crystal

Place of Publication: Renfrew, ON

Publisher: General Store Publishing House

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: 29 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Subjects: Pain - psychology; Child; Parent-Child Relations; Family Relations; Pictorial Works; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: Recommended for "Ages 6-10" on back cover

ISBN: 9781897508848; 1897508840

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 C5 M847 2011

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Monster calls

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Ness, Patrick, Dowd, Siobhan, Kay, Jim. Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 N463 2011

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Thirteen-year-old Conor awakens one night to find a monster outside his bedroom window, but not the one from the recurring nightmare that began when his mother became ill - an ancient, wild creature that wants him to face truth and loss.

Author: Ness, Patrick; Dowd, Siobhan; Kay, Jim

Place of Publication: Somerville, MA

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: 204 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Grief - psychology; Self Concept; Adolescent; Parent-Child Relations; Adaptation, Psychological; Emotions; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Fictional Works; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: Thirteen-year-old Conor awakens one night to find a monster outside his bedroom window, but not the one from the recurring nightmare that began when his mother became ill - an ancient, wild creature that wants him to face truth and loss.

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC

ISBN: 9780763655594

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 N463 2011

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In mommy's garden : a book to help explain cancer to young children

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Ammary-Risch, Neyal J, Risch, Christopher. Silver Spring, MD: Canyon Beach Visual Communications , 2012. 4th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 A518 2012

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Ammary-Risch, Neyal J; Risch, Christopher

Edition: 4th ed.

Place of Publication: Silver Spring, MD

Publisher: Canyon Beach Visual Communications

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: 34 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Parent-Child Relations; Neoplasms - psychology; Infant; Child; Juvenile Literature

ISBN: 0975422103

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 C5 A518 2012

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Mr. C plays hide and seek

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Grayzel, Eva. Easton, PA: Talk4Hope , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 G785m 2012

Availability: 13 copies, 13 available

Author: Grayzel, Eva

Place of Publication: Easton, PA

Publisher: Talk4Hope

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: 38 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Series: Talk4hope : family book series

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Communication; Parent-Child Relations; Family; Adaptation, Psychological; Juvenile Literature

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0001948)

ISBN: 9780982385715; 0982385714

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 C5 G785m 2012

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Mama Grog gets sick

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Huntley, Gretchen, Truesdell, Bernadette. , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 H954 2012

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Huntley, Gretchen; Truesdell, Bernadette

Publication Date: 2012

Subjects: Parent-Child Relations; Neoplasms - psychology; Infant; Child; Juvenile Literature

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 H954 2012

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My parent has cancer and it really sucks : real-life advice from real-life teens

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Silver, Maya, Silver, Marc. Naperville, ILL: Sourcebooks Fire , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 S587 2013

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Author: Silver, Maya; Silver, Marc

Place of Publication: Naperville, ILL

Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: x, 261 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Parent-Child Relations; Family Relations; Emotions; Adaptation, Psychological; Adolescent; Juvenile Literature

ISBN: 9781402273070; 140227307X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 C5 S587 2013

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You are not alone : families touched by cancer

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Grayzel, Eva. Easton, PA: Eva Grayzel , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 G785 2010

Availability: 11 copies, 11 available

Cancer changes family dynamics. Everyone in the family is affected. Misty and Monroe are learning how change in their mom's health alters their daily routine. They need ideas and suggestions on how to adapt. Children from different countries around the world who have a family member with cancer …

Author: Grayzel, Eva

Place of Publication: Easton, PA

Publisher: Eva Grayzel

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 22 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Series: Talk4hope : family book series

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Communication; Parent-Child Relations; Family; Adaptation, Psychological; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: Cancer changes family dynamics. Everyone in the family is affected. Misty and Monroe are learning how change in their mom's health alters their daily routine. They need ideas and suggestions on how to adapt. Children from different countries around the world who have a family member with cancer share what they do to soothe sadness, ease tension and make things better.

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0000146, F0000147)

ISBN: 9780982385708

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 G785 2010

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Great Katie Kate tackles questions about cancer

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DeLand, M. Maitland, Zivoin, Jennifer. Austin, TX: Greenleaf Book Group Press , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 D397 2010

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

A book that follows a superhero figure (the Great Katie Kate) as she explains to a young girl what is happening when she is diagnosed with cancer

Author: DeLand, M. Maitland; Zivoin, Jennifer

Place of Publication: Austin, TX

Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group Press

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 29 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Parent-Child Relations; Child; Adaptation, Psychological; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: A book that follows a superhero figure (the Great Katie Kate) as she explains to a young girl what is happening when she is diagnosed with cancer

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9781608320271; 1608320278

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 D397 2010

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Bald-headed princess : cancer, chemo, and courage

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Ditmars, Maribeth R. Washington, DC: Magination Press | American Psychological Association , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 D615 2010

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

With her parents at her side and new friends to tell her bad jokes, eleven-year-old "soccer princess" Izzie Salida learns to cope with her leukemia diagnosis and treatment.

Author: Ditmars, Maribeth R

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: Magination Press; American Psychological Association

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 96 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Leukemia; Neoplasms - therapy; Child; Family; Humor; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: With her parents at her side and new friends to tell her bad jokes, eleven-year-old "soccer princess" Izzie Salida learns to cope with her leukemia diagnosis and treatment.

ISBN: 9781433807381; 1433807386

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 C5 D615 2010

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I don't have an uncle Phil anymore

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Pellegrino, Marjorie White, Kempf, Christine. Washington, DC: Magination Press , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 P391 1999

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Following the unexpected death of his uncle, a boy travels to the funeral with his extended family and begins to think about what the event will mean for all of them.; Recommended for "Ages 4-10" on back cover.

Author: Pellegrino, Marjorie White; Kempf, Christine

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: Magination Press

Publication Date: 1999

Subjects: Death; Grief; Loss; Family Relations; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: Following the unexpected death of his uncle, a boy travels to the funeral with his extended family and begins to think about what the event will mean for all of them.; Recommended for "Ages 4-10" on back cover.

ISBN: 1557985596

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF575 C5 P391 1999

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Where the balloons go

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Coleman, Paul, Wilda, Elizabeth. Omaha, NE: Centering Corporation , 1996.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 C692 1996

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Corey and his grandmother love to watch balloons floating up to the sky, and when she dies, Corey thinks of a special way to say goodbye.

Author: Coleman, Paul; Wilda, Elizabeth

Place of Publication: Omaha, NE

Publisher: Centering Corporation

Publication Date: 1996

Subjects: Death; Grief; Parent-Child Relations; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: Corey and his grandmother love to watch balloons floating up to the sky, and when she dies, Corey thinks of a special way to say goodbye.

ISBN: 1561230898; 9781561230891

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 C5 C692 1996

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Problem with hair : a story for children who are learning about cancer

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Foss, Karen Sue, Wilda, Steve. Omaha, NE: Centering Corporation , 1996.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 F751 1996

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

All the kids in the neighborhood, unhappy with their hair color and styles, envy Louella, who has lost her hair from undergoing medical treatment.

Author: Foss, Karen Sue; Wilda, Steve

Place of Publication: Omaha, NE

Publisher: Centering Corporation

Publication Date: 1996

Subjects: Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Hair; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: All the kids in the neighborhood, unhappy with their hair color and styles, envy Louella, who has lost her hair from undergoing medical treatment.