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Living with cancer : a guide for people with cancer and their caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15234
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 L786c 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
92 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Family
Counseling
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers - psychology
Social Support
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 L786c 2005

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Facing cancer : a complete guide for people with cancer, their families, and caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14279
New York, NY: McGraw-Hill , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F141s 2004
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Includes information about causes and treatments, as well as the emotional aspects of living with this diagnosis. Discusses complementary therapies, faith and prayer, and medical advice on nutritional and health-building lifestyle changes.
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Editor
Stern, Theodore A
Sekeres, Mikkael A
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xxii, 450 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Caregivers - psychology
Family
Popular Work
Abstract
Includes information about causes and treatments, as well as the emotional aspects of living with this diagnosis. Discusses complementary therapies, faith and prayer, and medical advice on nutritional and health-building lifestyle changes.
ISBN
9780071414913
0071414916
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
QZ201 F141s 2004

Copies

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Taking time : support for people with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122833
National Cancer Institute, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Health. [Bethesda, MD]: NCI Office of Communications and Public Liaison , 2019. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
National Institute of Health
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
NCI Office of Communications and Public Liaison
Publication Date
2019
Subjects
Family
Counseling
Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in PDF, ePub and Kindle formats.
Read Online
https://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/taking-time
https://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/takingtime.pdf
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Living with cancer : a practical guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113665
Visel, Dave. New Brunswick: Rutgers University Press , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Visel, Dave
Place of Publication
New Brunswick
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
399 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
9780813539416
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
Read Online
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/reader.action?docID=435065
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Helping yourself : a workbook for people living with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1819
Cunningham, Alastair J. [Toronto, ON]: Alastair J. Cunningham , 1989.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C973 1989
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Tape 1: Side A: Deep muscle relaxation; Side B: Deep inner relaxation.; Tape 2: Side A: Imagery for healing; Side B: Deep inner relaxation
More Information
Alternate Title
Helping yourself
Author
Cunningham, Alastair J
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Alastair J. Cunningham
Publication Date
1989
Physical Description
2 audiocassettes; 1 booklet
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Imagery
Popular Work
Abstract
Tape 1: Side A: Deep muscle relaxation
Side B: Deep inner relaxation.
Tape 2: Side A: Imagery for healing
Side B: Deep inner relaxation
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
Tape
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C973 1989

Copies

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Pilgrim prayers for people living with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120277
Northey, Sue. Cleveland, OH: Pilgrim Press , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 N874 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Northey, Sue
Place of Publication
Cleveland, OH
Publisher
Pilgrim Press
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
139 p. : 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Spiritual Therapies
Mind-Body Therapies
Hope
Christianity
Popular Work
ISBN
9780829815863
0829815864
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 N874 2004

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Inspirehealth's guide to supportive cancer care : a resource for people living with cancer and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119969
InspireHealth. [Vancouver, BC?]: InspireHealth , [2016].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 I59 2016
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
InspireHealth
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
InspireHealth
Publication Date
[2016]
Physical Description
82 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Complementary Therapies
Mind Body Relations (Metaphysical)
Mind-Body Therapies
Relaxation Therapy
Integrative Medicine
Self Care
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 I59 2016
Website Notes
Companion site
Read Online
http://www.inspirehealth.ca/

Copies

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Emotional facts of life with cancer : a guide to counselling and support for patients, families and friends

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21575
Kapusta, Beth. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology , 2012. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 K17 2012
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Kapusta, Beth
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
28 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Counseling
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 K17 2012
Read Online
http://capo.ca/docs/bookletREVISED.pdf

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Faith, hope and healing : inspiring lessons learned from people living with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121263
Siegel, Bernie S, Sander, Jennifer. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 S571 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Siegel, Bernie S
Sander, Jennifer
Place of Publication
Hoboken, NJ
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xi, 226 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Cancer Survivors - psychology
Faith Healing
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780470289013
0470289015
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 S571 2011

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Caring for the caregiver : support for cancer caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18369
National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 N278c 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
15 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms
Caregivers - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Social Support
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 N278c 2007
Read Online
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/caring-for-the-caregiver
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/caring-for-the-caregiver.pdf

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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When someone you love has cancer : a resource for young people

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15992
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
More Information
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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c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Being a cancer patient's carer : a guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13896
Finegan, Wesley C. Oxford: Radcliffe Publishing , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F495b 2005
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Finegan, Wesley C
Place of Publication
Oxford
Publisher
Radcliffe Publishing
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
ix, 189 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Social Support
Family
Caregivers - psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
185775638X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 F495b 2005

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Help me live : 20 things people with cancer want you to know

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14702
Hope, Lori. Berkeley, CA: Celestial arts , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H792 2005
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Hope, Lori
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
Celestial arts
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xiv, 258 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers - psychology
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
9781587612121 (pbk.)
1587612127 (pbk.)
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
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H792 2005

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Help me live : 20 things people with cancer want you to know

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21647
Hope, Lori. Berkeley, CA: Celestial arts , 2011. rev. and expanded ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H792 2011
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Hope, Lori
Edition
rev. and expanded ed.
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
Celestial arts
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xii, 276 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers - psychology
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
9781587611490 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H792 2011

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
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When life becomes precious : a guide for loved ones and friends of cancer patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1680
Babcock, Elise NeeDell. [Toronto, ON]: Bantam Books , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B112 1997
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Babcock, Elise NeeDell
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
0553378694
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 B112 1997

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Wellness community guide to fighting for recovery from cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14226
Benjamin, Harold. New York, NY: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B468w 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Benjamin, Harold
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
xvii, 270 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
Self Concept
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
0874777941
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 B468w 1995

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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When a parent has cancer : a guide to caring for your children

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4394
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H296 1997
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xx, 198 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
0060187093
9780060187095
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
QZ201 H296 1997

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Art of conversation in cancer care : lessons for caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124994
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2022. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Art of conversation through serious illness
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers - psychology
Terminally Ill - psychology
Terminal Care - psychology
Popular Work
Notes
Revised edition of Art of conversation through serious illness
ISBN
9780197500293
9780197500316
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
Read Online
https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.bccancer.idm.oclc.org/lib/bccancer-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6723021&query=art%20of%20conversation
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When your parent has cancer : a guide for teens

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15728
National Cancer Institute (U.S.). Baltimore, MD: National Cancer Institute , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 W567 2005
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Read this booklet to hear how teens coped when they found out their mother or father had cancer. It provides information about cancer treatments, ways teens can talk to family and friends, how to connect with other teens and where to find other resources for information and support.
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute (U.S.)
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
75 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Series
NIH Publication # 05-5734
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Adolescent
Popular Work
Abstract
Read this booklet to hear how teens coped when they found out their mother or father had cancer. It provides information about cancer treatments, ways teens can talk to family and friends, how to connect with other teens and where to find other resources for information and support.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 W567 2005
Website Notes
URL links to latest edition.
Read Online
https://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/when-your-parent-has-cancer

Copies

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Understanding BRCA : living with the breast cancer gene

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120470
Foster, Clarissa. London, UK: Hammersmith Health Books , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 F754 2017
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Foster, Clarissa
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Hammersmith Health Books
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xviii, 325 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - psychology
Genetic Counseling
Genetic Testing
Genetic Carrier Screening
Risk Factors
Risk Reduction Behavior
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781781611203
1781611203
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 F754 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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