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Cancer in adolescents and young adults

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15285
Nw York, NY: Springer , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ275 C217b 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Bleyer, W. Archie
Barr, Ronald D
Place of Publication
Nw York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xiii, 534 p. ; col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Series
Pediatric oncology
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Adolescent Psychology
Quality of Life
Adolescent
Social Support
Delivery of Health Care
Oncology Service, Hospital
Clinical Trials
Survivors
Statistics
ISBN
9783540408420
3540408428
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ275 C217b 2007

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After cancer care : the definitive self-care guide to getting and staying well for patients after cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113656
Lemole, Gerald M., Mehta, Pallav K., McKee, Dwight L. New York, NY: Rodale , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 L555 2015
Availability
7 copies, 6 available
Author
Lemole, Gerald M.
Mehta, Pallav K.
McKee, Dwight L.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Rodale
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xvi, 288 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors
Self-Care
Complementary Therapies
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781623365028
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
QZ266 L555 2015
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Bearing witness : stories of women living with ovarian cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19591
Waterloo, ON: Wilfrid Laurier University Press , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP322 B369 2009
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Bearing witness : living with ovarian cancer
Editor
Carter, Kathryn
Elit, Laurie
Place of Publication
Waterloo, ON
Publisher
Wilfrid Laurier University Press
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
vii, 91 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Life writing series
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Ovarian Neoplasms
Social Support
Recurrence
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781554580552
9781554581634
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP322 B369 2009
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.
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Cancer in adolescents and young adults

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119609
Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG , 2017. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ275 C217 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Editor
Bleyer, Archie
Barr, Ronald
Ries, Lynn
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xxv, 825 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Series
Pediatric oncology
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Adolescent Psychology
Quality of Life
Adolescent
Young Adult
Social Support
Delivery of Health Care
Oncology Service, Hospital
Clinical Trials
Survivors
Statistics
ISBN
9783319336770
ISSN
1613-5318
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ275 C217 2017
Website Notes
Table of contents
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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
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

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Resource guide for family caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15348
Rutman, Deborah. [Victoria, BC?]: Family Caregivers' Network Society , 2006. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM172 R434 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Includes information about balancing caregiving and work; communicating with health care providers; available support; choosing home care services or a residential facility; palliative care; financial and legal considerations; and advocacy. Contains some information specific to Victoria.
Author
Rutman, Deborah
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Family Caregivers' Network Society
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Caregivers - British Columbia
Family - education
Social Support
Abstract
Includes information about balancing caregiving and work; communicating with health care providers; available support; choosing home care services or a residential facility; palliative care; financial and legal considerations; and advocacy. Contains some information specific to Victoria.
ISBN
0969832125
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WM172 R434 2006

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Facing forward : when someone you love has completed cancer treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16344
National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N277f 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Facing forward : when someone you love has completed cancer treatment : support for caregivers
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
28 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
Facing forward series
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Caregivers
Family
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 N277f 2005
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Childhood brain and spinal cord tumors : a guide for families, friends and caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21857
Shiminski-Maher, Tania, Woodman, Catherine, Keene, Nancy. Bellingham, WA: Childhood Cancer Guides , 2014. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 S556 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Author
Shiminski-Maher, Tania
Woodman, Catherine
Keene, Nancy
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Bellingham, WA
Publisher
Childhood Cancer Guides
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xxi, 526 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
Spinal Cord Neoplasms
Child
Family
Social Support
Caregivers
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781941089002
9781941089019
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WL358 S556 2014
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.
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Everyone's guide to cancer supportive care : a comprehensive handbook for patients and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14692
Rosenbaum, Ernest H, Rosenbaum, Isadora. Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel Publishing , 2005. rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 R813 2005
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Cancer care specialists answer questions concerning a cancer patient's physical, psychological, and spiritual needs. Includes understanding cancer and its treatments; chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant side effects; stress and cancer; the will to live; spirituality; sexuality; nutrition; and r…
Author
Rosenbaum, Ernest H
Rosenbaum, Isadora
Edition
rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
Kansas City, MO
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xix, 579 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Patient-Centered Care
Social Support
Quality of Life
Palliative Care
Caregivers
Popular Work
Handbooks
Abstract
Cancer care specialists answer questions concerning a cancer patient's physical, psychological, and spiritual needs. Includes understanding cancer and its treatments; chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant side effects; stress and cancer; the will to live; spirituality; sexuality; nutrition; and rehabilitation and fitness.
ISBN
9780740750410
0740750410
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 R813 2005

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Stand by her : a breast cancer guide for men

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18375
Anderson, John W. New York, NY: AMACOM , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 A547 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Anderson, John W
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
AMACOM
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xiii, 257 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Spouses
Men
Caregivers
Social Support
Family Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
9780814413913
0814413919
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 A547 2010

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How can I help? : giving and receiving kindess and care when you or someone you love has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120961
Clifford, Christine. Minneapolis, MN: KPT Publishing , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C637 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
It is hard to ask people for help and many people want to help, but don't know what to do. This slim volume is full of helpful, easy and fun things to make a cancer patient's life a lot easier.
Author
Clifford, Christine
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN
Publisher
KPT Publishing
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
64 p. : col. ill. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Interpersonal Relations
Caregivers
Friends
Social Support
Helping Behavior
Popular Work
Abstract
It is hard to ask people for help and many people want to help, but don't know what to do. This slim volume is full of helpful, easy and fun things to make a cancer patient's life a lot easier.
ISBN
9781944833435
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C637 2018
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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How to help someone with cancer : 70 ways to help cancer patients and their families during cancer treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121083
Benish, Shannon. [Dodge City, KS]: Shannon Benish , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B467 2016
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Alternate Title
How to help someone with cancer : seventy ways to help cancer patients and their families during cancer treatment
Author
Benish, Shannon
Place of Publication
[Dodge City, KS]
Publisher
Shannon Benish
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
114 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Interpersonal Relations
Friends
Social Support
Caregivers
Helping Behavior
Popular Work
ISBN
9780998422800
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 B467 2016
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books , 2005.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM172 M534k 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Kramer, Betty J
Thompson, Edward H
Place of Publication
Amherst, NY
Publisher
Prometheus Books
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xii, 394 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Home Nursing - psychology
Caregivers - psychology
Men - psychology
Social Work
Social Support
ISBN
9781591022411
159102241X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM172 M534k 2005

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How can I help? : everyday ways to help your loved ones live with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19737
Spencer, Monique Doyle. Avon, MA: Adams Media , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S745 2008
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Spencer, Monique Doyle
Place of Publication
Avon, MA
Publisher
Adams Media
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xv, 223 p. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Caregivers
Interpersonal Relations
Friends
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781598696813
1598696815
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 S745 2008

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Loving your friend through cancer : moving beyond "I'm sorry" to meaningful support

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121775
Henley, Marissa. Philadelphia, PA: P&R Publishing Company , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H514 2018
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Henley, Marissa
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
P&R Publishing Company
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
261 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Friends
Interpersonal Relations
Caregivers
Social Support
Helping Behavior
Christianity
Popular Work
Spirituality
ISBN
9781629953540
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H514 2018
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Companioning the grieving child : a soulful guide for caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20597
Wolfelt, Alan D. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF575 W856c 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Wolfelt, Alan D
Place of Publication
Fort Collins, CO
Publisher
Companion Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
152 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Child
Adolescent
Bereavement
Caregivers
Social Support
Parent-Child Relations
ISBN
9781617221583
1617221589
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 W856c 2012

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Across the chasm : a caregiver's story

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10014
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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Share the care : how to organize a group to care for someone who is seriously ill

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14433
Capossela, Cappy, Warnock, Sheila. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster , 2004. rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WX28.61 C245 2004
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Outlines an approach for gathering a group of people who care about the ill person. The system divides up what is needed so that no one helper is overwhelmed, and people are allowed to do what they are good at. Includes scripts for meetings and suggestions of what has and hasn?t worked for other gr…
Author
Capossela, Cappy
Warnock, Sheila
Edition
rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xx, 348 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Caregivers - psychology
Social Support
Home Nursing
Critical Care
Terminal Care
Community Networks
Abstract
Outlines an approach for gathering a group of people who care about the ill person. The system divides up what is needed so that no one helper is overwhelmed, and people are allowed to do what they are good at. Includes scripts for meetings and suggestions of what has and hasn?t worked for other groups.
ISBN
0743262689 (pbk.)
9780743262682
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WX28.61 C245 2004

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Promoting seniors mental health in cancer care : a guide for front-line care providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16543
[Vancouver, BC?]: British Columbia Psychogeriatric Association , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 P95m 2008
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Editor
MacCourt, Penny
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
British Columbia Psychogeriatric Association
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
125 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Mental Health
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers
Mental Disorders
Oncology Nursing
Social Support
Behavioral Symptoms
Communication
Geriatrics
Emotions
Aged
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 P95m 2008
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How to be a friend to a friend who's sick

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114393
Pogrebin, Letty Cottin. Philadelphia, PA: PublicAffairs , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 P746 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Pogrebin, Letty Cottin
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
PublicAffairs
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xiii, 283 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Interpersonal Relations
Friends
Social Support
Helping Behavior
Communication
Caregivers
Disease - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781610393744
9781610392839
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 P746 2013

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