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When your child is sick : a guide to navigating the practical and emotional challenges of caring for a child who is very ill

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Breyer, Joanna. New York, NY: Tarcher Perigee , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 B848 2018

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

"To many parents, it is hard to imagine a more upsetting reality than one where their child is hospitalized, severely sick, or terminally ill. In When Your Child is Sick, psychosocial counselor Joanna Breyer distills decades of experience working with sick children and their families into a compreh…

Author: Breyer, Joanna

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Tarcher Perigee

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: xi, 436 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Child; Infant; Adolescent; Parent-Child Relations; Caregivers; Adaptation, Psychological

Abstract: "To many parents, it is hard to imagine a more upsetting reality than one where their child is hospitalized, severely sick, or terminally ill. In When Your Child is Sick, psychosocial counselor Joanna Breyer distills decades of experience working with sick children and their families into a comprehensive guide for navigating the uncharted and frightening terrain. She provides expert advice to guide them through the hospital setting, at-home care, and long-term outcomes." - Cover

ISBN: 9780147517586

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 B848 2018

Website Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Caregiver's guide to cancer : compassionate advice for caring for you and your loved one

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Landes, Victoria. Emeryville, CA: Rockridge Press , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 L256 2021

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

"Looking after someone with cancer can be complex, overwhelming, and emotionally draining all at once. As a caregiver, you may also overlook your own well-being while you focus on your loved one. This book empowers you to be an attentive, thoughtful, and compassionate caregiver for your friend or f…

Author: Landes, Victoria

Place of Publication: Emeryville, CA

Publisher: Rockridge Press

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: ix, 166 pages ; 23 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms; Caregivers - psychology; Self Care - methods; Patients - psychology; Popular Work

Abstract: "Looking after someone with cancer can be complex, overwhelming, and emotionally draining all at once. As a caregiver, you may also overlook your own well-being while you focus on your loved one. This book empowers you to be an attentive, thoughtful, and compassionate caregiver for your friend or family member with cancer. You'll also find practical everyday advice for meeting your own physical and emotional needs while dealing with the unique challenges you face."-- Provided by publisher

ISBN: 9781648764196

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 L256 2021

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The end of your life book club

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Schwalbe, Will. New York: Alfred A. Knopf , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 S398 2012

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

"During her treatment for cancer, Mary Anne Schwalbe and her son Will spent many hours sitting in waiting rooms together. To pass the time, they would talk about the books they were reading. Once, by chance, they read the same book at the same time?and an informal book club of two was born. Through…

Author: Schwalbe, Will

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: viii, 336 pages ; 21 cm

Subjects: Courage; Spirituality; Neoplasms; Pancreatic Neoplasms

Abstract: "During her treatment for cancer, Mary Anne Schwalbe and her son Will spent many hours sitting in waiting rooms together. To pass the time, they would talk about the books they were reading. Once, by chance, they read the same book at the same time?and an informal book club of two was born. Through their wide-ranging reading, Will and Mary Anne?and we, their fellow readers?are reminded how books can be comforting, astonishing, and illuminating, changing the way that we feel about and interact with the world around us." --Amazon

ISBN: 9780307594037

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 S398 2012

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Diagnosis : cancer : your guide to the first months of healthy survivorship

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Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Co., Inc. , 2003. expanded and updated ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 H295 2003

Availability: 2 copies, 1 available

Guides patients through the frightening first few months after diagnosis and discusses ways to cope with treatments both emotionally and physically. Uses questions and answer format.

Author: Harpham, Wendy Schlessel

Edition: expanded and updated ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co., Inc.

Publication Date: 2003

Subjects: Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Popular Work

Abstract: Guides patients through the frightening first few months after diagnosis and discusses ways to cope with treatments both emotionally and physically. Uses questions and answer format.

ISBN: 0393324605

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 H295 2003

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Surviving the cancer system : an empowering guide to taking control of care

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Fesen, Mark R. New York, NY: AMACOM , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 F413 2009

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Fesen, Mark R

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: AMACOM

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: xiii, 274 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - diagnosis; Neoplasms - therapy; Physician-Patient Relations; Patient Advocacy; Decision Making; Cancer Care Facilities; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780814413562; 0814413560

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

Call Number: QZ201 F413 2009

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The power of imagery : transforming your fear of cancer

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Rossman, Martin L. [United States]: The Healing Mind, Inc. , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 R837t 2005

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

1. Intro: transforming fear of cancer; 2. Your healing place; 3. Intro: worry warrior imagery; 4. Worry warrior imagery; 5. Intro: evocative imagery; 6. Evocative imagery; 7. Closing

Alternate Title: Transforming your fear of cancer

Author: Rossman, Martin L.

Place of Publication: [United States]

Publisher: The Healing Mind, Inc.

Publication Date: 2005

Physical Description: 1 audio disc : approx. 66 min.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Anxiety - prevention & control; Imagery (Psychotherapy); Relaxation Therapy; Mind-Body Therapies; Popular Work

Abstract: 1. Intro: transforming fear of cancer; 2. Your healing place; 3. Intro: worry warrior imagery; 4. Worry warrior imagery; 5. Intro: evocative imagery; 6. Evocative imagery; 7. Closing

Notes: "Learn to use your mind-body connection for healing" - Cover

ISBN: 0977349454

Language: English

Material Type: Audio; CD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library Relax; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 R837t 2005

Website Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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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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Your wife has cancer, now what? : what to expect when the unexpected happens

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Boss, Carson. Sanger, CA: Familius LLC , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 B745y 2013

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Boss, Carson

Place of Publication: Sanger, CA

Publisher: Familius LLC

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: 143 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Spouses; Family Relations; Social Support; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781938301421

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 B745y 2013

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It's not about the bike : my journey back to life

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Armstrong, Lance, Jenkins, Sally. New York, NY: G.P. Putnam's Sons | Yellow Jersey Press , 2000.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 A736 2000

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Author: Armstrong, Lance; Jenkins, Sally

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons; Yellow Jersey Press

Publication Date: 2000

Physical Description: 289 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Testicular Neoplasms; Biography; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 0399146113; 0224060872

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 A736 2000

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Fighting cancer with knowledge and hope : a guide for patients, families, and health care providers

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Frank, Richard C. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 F828f 2009

Availability: 4 copies, 3 available

Author: Frank, Richard C

Place of Publication: New Haven, CT

Publisher: Yale University Press

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: xviii, 257 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Patients; Caregivers; Survivors; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780300151022

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: QZ201 F828f 2009

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Crazy sexy cancer survivor : more rebellion and fire for your healing journey

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Carr, Kris. Guilford, CT: Skirt! , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C312 2008

Availability: 9 copies, 9 available

Author: Carr, Kris

Place of Publication: Guilford, CT

Publisher: Skirt!

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 245 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Female; Women's Health; Women; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Survivors - psychology; Mental Healing; Spiritual Healing; Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques; Diet; Popular Work; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 9781599213705

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: QZ201 C312 2008

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Childhood cancer survivorship : improving care and quality of life

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National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.). Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2003.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ275 N277 2003

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Corporate Author: National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.)

Editor: Hewitt, Maria; Weiner, Susan L; Simomne, Joseph V

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: National Academies Press

Publication Date: 2003

Physical Description: xvi, 206 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Survivors; Follow-up Studies; Health Policy; Needs Assessment; Infant; Child

ISBN: 0309088984

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Library

Call Number: QZ275 N277 2003

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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…

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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Cancer : a beginner's guide

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Scotting, Paul. London: Oneworld Publications , 2017. 2nd ed.

Call Number: QZ200 S431 2017

Availability: 2 copies, 1 available

Author: Scotting, Paul

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: London

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: xi, 228 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.

Series: Oneworld beginner's guides

Subjects: Neoplasms; Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - genetics; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781786071408

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ200 S431 2017

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Medical Library Association guide to cancer information : authoritative, patient-friendly print and electronic resources

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Volk, Ruti Malis. New York, NY: Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc. , 2007.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ22 M489 2007

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Volk, Ruti Malis

Corporate Author: Medical Library Association

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc.

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: xix, 331 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Medical Library Association guides

Subjects: Neoplasms; Information Services; Patient Education; Neoplasms - bibliography; Library Materials; Resource Guides; Directory; Directories as Topic

ISBN: 9781555705855; 1555705855

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Victoria Library

Call Number: QZ22 M489 2007

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Matters of life and death : perspectives on public health, molecular biology, cancer and the prospects for the human race

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Cairns, John. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press , 1997.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QH506 C136 1998

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Cairns, John

Place of Publication: Princeton, NJ

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Publication Date: 1997

Subjects: Molecular Biology; Ethics, Medical; Neoplasms; Forecasting

ISBN: 0691028729

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QH506 C136 1998

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Everyone's guide to cancer therapy : how cancer is diagnosed, treated, and managed day to day

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Ko, Andrew H, Dollinger, Malin, Rosenbaum, Ernest H. Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel Publishing , 2008. 5th rev. ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 K75e 2008

Availability: 8 copies, 8 available

Author: Ko, Andrew H; Dollinger, Malin; Rosenbaum, Ernest H

Edition: 5th rev. ed.

Place of Publication: Kansas City, MO

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: xxxv, 988 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780740768576; 0740768573

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; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 K75e 2008

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