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Systematic review of the clinical effectiveness of self care support networks in health and social care

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York, UK: University of York, Centre for Reviews and Dissemination , 2006.

Audience: Professional

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Editor: Woolacott, Nerys

Place of Publication: York, UK

Publisher: University of York, Centre for Reviews and Dissemination

Publication Date: 2006

Subjects: Delivery of Health Care; Community Networks; Social Support; Self-Help Groups

ISBN: 1900640414

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/crd/CRD_Reports/crdreport34.pdf

Financial information for cancer patients

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BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior. Kelowna, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 B365f 2008

Health care team discussion; Overall outline of content; Dr. Jefferys and patient; Income replacement options (Human Resources Canada); CPP disability; Prescription coverage; Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance; Health Insurance BC and General Medical Costs (premium assistance); Transporta…

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior

Place of Publication: Kelowna, BC

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 17 minutes

Subjects: Neoplasms - economics; Social Support; Financial Support; Insurance, Disability; Insurance, Health; Insurance Benefits; Employment; British Columbia; Canada; Popular Work

Abstract: Health care team discussion; Overall outline of content; Dr. Jefferys and patient; Income replacement options (Human Resources Canada); CPP disability; Prescription coverage; Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance; Health Insurance BC and General Medical Costs (premium assistance); Transportation

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: VC Library Archives

Call Number: QZ200 B365f 2008

Touch of cancer : unexpected gifts from an unplanned journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123320

Weigler, Will. [Victoria, BC?]: Weigler, Will , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

A collection of messages or 'healing updates' which the author shared with a small circle of friends after cancer diagnosis and during cancer treatment.

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Author: Weigler, Will

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: Weigler, Will

Publication Date: 2018

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Hope; Optimism; Storytelling; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: A collection of messages or 'healing updates' which the author shared with a small circle of friends after cancer diagnosis and during cancer treatment.

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

Website Notes: Free online book may be downloaded at link.

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https://www.touchofthecancer.com/

Meeting psychosocial needs of women with breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14748

Institute of Medicine (U.S.), National Research Council (U.S.), National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.). Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2004.

Audience: Professional

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Corporate Author: Institute of Medicine (U.S.); National Research Council (U.S.); National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.)

Editor: Hewitt, Maria Elizabeth; Herdman, Roger; Holland, Jimmie C

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: National Academies Press

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: x, 278 p. : ill. ; 23 cm

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Counseling - methods; Psychotherapy - methods; Social Support; Survivors - psychology

ISBN: 0309091292 (pbk.)

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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http://www.nap.edu/books/0309091292/html

How to win a tickle fight

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Lang, Mike, Bryant, Aaron. Common Language Storytelling | Hands On Films , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

How to Win a Tickle Fight is a true story that follows one young father, Brock, and his family for two years as they strive to live full, meaningful lives despite the metastatic cancer diagnosis they are navigating. Brock desperately wants to leave a legacy for his 7 year old son and be remembered …

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Alternate Title: How to win a tickle fight : a true story about what can go right, even when things have gone terribly wrong

Author: Lang, Mike; Bryant, Aaron

Corporate Author: Survive & Thrive Cancer Programs; Family Lines; Canadian Cancer Society

Publisher: Common Language Storytelling; Hands On Films

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 50 min.

Subjects: Terminally Ill - psychology; Neoplasms - psychology; Parent-Child Relations; Family Relations; Adaptation, Psychological; Young Adult; Personal Narratives; Canada; Popular Work

Abstract: How to Win a Tickle Fight is a true story that follows one young father, Brock, and his family for two years as they strive to live full, meaningful lives despite the metastatic cancer diagnosis they are navigating. Brock desperately wants to leave a legacy for his 7 year old son and be remembered as more than a 'sick person'. Kristen, Brock's wife, wants to maintain a closeness with her husband even while he is dying. And their son Ben... he just wants to have fun with his mom and dad. Through their difficult journey, the family comes to realizes that many things can still go right even when things have gone terribly wrong.

Notes: The complete documentary can be viewed online.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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http://survivethrive.org/zodonations/tickle-fight-2016/

Victoria's secret catalog never stops coming : and other lessons I learned from breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9731

Nash, Jennie. New York, NY: Scribner , 2001.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 N248 2001

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Nash, Jennie

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Scribner

Publication Date: 2001

Physical Description: 156 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 0743219791

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 N248 2001

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How to ride a dragon : women with breast cancer tell their stories

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9789

Tocher, Michelle. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 2002.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 T631 2002

Availability: 9 copies, 9 available

Author: Tocher, Michelle

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Key Porter Books

Publication Date: 2002

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 1552633977

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; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 T631 2002

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BEST study : the effect of group psychosocial support on survival in women with metastatic breast cancer

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Doll, Richard, Drysdale, Elaine, Dohan, Liz. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2002.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 B365 2002 v.1

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Doll, Richard; Drysdale, Elaine; Dohan, Liz

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology Rounds

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2002

Physical Description: 1/2 inch : colour : 60 minutes

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - secondary; Neoplasm Metastasis - psychology; Social Support

Language: English

Material Type: Video; VHS

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library AV Room

Call Number: QZ200 B365 2002 v.1

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Beyond grief : a guide for recovering from the death of a loved one

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9932

Staudacher, Carol. Oakland, Ca.: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 1987.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 S798b 1987

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Staudacher, Carol

Place of Publication: Oakland, Ca.

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Publication Date: 1987

Physical Description: 144 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Grief; Social Support; Popular Work

ISBN: 0934986436

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 S798b 1987

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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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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library

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There's no place like hope : a guide to beating cancer in mind-sized bites : a book of hope, help, and inspiration for cancer patients and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10046

Girard, Vickie, Zadra, Dan. Lynwood, WA: Compendium, Inc. , 2001.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 G518 2001

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Girard, Vickie; Zadra, Dan

Place of Publication: Lynwood, WA

Publisher: Compendium, Inc.

Publication Date: 2001

Physical Description: xx, 161 p. ; 17 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Hope; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781888387414; 1888387416; 9781932319705

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 G518 2001

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10154

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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Stewie's story

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10355

Stewart, Paul. Mississauga, ON: Roche Oncology , 2002?.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WI520 S857 2002

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Stewart, Paul

Place of Publication: Mississauga, ON

Publisher: Roche Oncology

Publication Date: 2002?

Physical Description: 15 minutes

Subjects: Colorectal Neoplasms; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WI520 S857 2002

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library

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Circlework : a manual for relaxation and support group facilitators

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10753

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

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http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/CircleWorksManual.pdf

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