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Breast cancer husband : how to help your wife (and yourself) through diagnosis, treatment, and beyond

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Silver, Marc. Emmaus, PA: Rodale , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S587 2004
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
A guide for men whose wives or girlfriends have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Helps readers deal with the diagnosis, addressing men's stereotypical reactions (usually saying little, followed by overbearing urges to fix the problem) and advises them how to behave (ask questions and, more import…
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Author
Silver, Marc
Place of Publication
Emmaus, PA
Publisher
Rodale
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xv, 319 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Spouses
Family Relations
Caregivers - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
A guide for men whose wives or girlfriends have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Helps readers deal with the diagnosis, addressing men's stereotypical reactions (usually saying little, followed by overbearing urges to fix the problem) and advises them how to behave (ask questions and, more importantly, listen). Also examines the various treatments and suggests ways for readers to find sexual intimacy after mastectomy.
ISBN
1579548334
9781579548339
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 S587 2004

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Cancer in the family : helping children cope with a parent's illness

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Heiney, Sue P. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C126h 2001
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Intended for parents. Divided into sections, each one discusses how to talk with children based on their ages and includes hands-on tools, such as drawing pictures, planting a garden, telling stories, etc.; Helping children understand diagnosis : Includes talking to children, children’s com…
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Author
Heiney, Sue P
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Family Relations
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Abstract
Intended for parents. Divided into sections, each one discusses how to talk with children based on their ages and includes hands-on tools, such as drawing pictures, planting a garden, telling stories, etc.
Helping children understand diagnosis : Includes talking to children, children’s common questions, reactions based on age and providing comfort.
Helping children understand treatment : what children need to know, coping with changes, talking to people at school.
Understanding and using psychosocial support services : how to know if you or your child need help, services available, how to choose a counselor.
Taking care of yourself : mind, body, and spirit techniques, cognitive therapies.
Time after treatment : what to expect after treatment, what children may feel after treatment.
Helping children deal with recurrence, progressive, or terminal Illness; explaining recurrence, facing questions about death.
Outlines steps necessary to help children understand what happens when a parent has been diagnosed with cancer. Even when a parent is sick, families can learn how to strengthen ties and express concern for each other.
ISBN
0944235344
9780944235348
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C126h 2001

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Cereal for dinner : strategies, shortcuts and sanity for moms battling illness

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Breese, Kristine. New York: St. Martin's Griffin , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 B832 2004
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
A guide for mothers who are dealing with an illness (not necessarily cancer)—the author had a life-threatening heart condition. Provides tips for coping—easy dinners to make, asking for help with carpools, things friends can bring to the hospital.; Part 1: Discusses the shock of the dia…
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Author
Breese, Kristine
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Self Care
Mothers - psychology
Sick Role - psychology
Family Relations
Abstract
A guide for mothers who are dealing with an illness (not necessarily cancer)—the author had a life-threatening heart condition. Provides tips for coping—easy dinners to make, asking for help with carpools, things friends can bring to the hospital.
Part 1: Discusses the shock of the diagnosis, adjusting to the news, emotional aspects of illness, how to ask for help, adjusting your standards, dealing with doctors, waiting for tests
Part 2: Deals with how illness affects children, talking to kids, warning signs that illness is troubling children, conversations about death
Part 3: Discusses how illness affects relationships with fathers, grandmothers, girlfriends. Also talks about work and relationship (or not) with God
Part 4: How illness affects the future—things you can learn from illness and things you can teach the world.
ISBN
0312377735
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 B832 2004

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Crossing over : narratives of palliative care

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New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 C951 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Barnard, David
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Terminally Ill - psychology
Attitude to Death
Family Relations
Truth Disclosure
ISBN
01955123433
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB310 C951 2000

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Don't sweat the small stuff for teens : simple ways to keep your cool in stressful times

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Carlson, Richard. New York, NY: Hyperion , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WS463 C284 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Carlson, Richard
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Hyperion
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
xiv, 242 p. ; 17 p.
Subjects
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Relaxation Therapy
Adolescent
Life Change Events
Family Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
0786885971
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WS463 C284 2000

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Facing death, embracing life : understanding what dying people want

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Kuhl, David. [Toronto, ON]: Doubleday Canada , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 K96 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Kuhl, David
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Doubleday Canada
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
330 p. ; 22 cm ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Terminally Ill - psychology
Advance Care Planning
Family Relations
Interpersonal Communication
Popular Work
ISBN
0385660669
9780385660662
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 K96 2006

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Guide for caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13249
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association, GlaxoSmithKline Foundation. Missisauga, ON: GlaxoSmithKline Foundation , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 G946c 2002
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Corporate Author
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
GlaxoSmithKline Foundation
Place of Publication
Missisauga, ON
Publisher
GlaxoSmithKline Foundation
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
62 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Series
Living lessons
Subjects
Caregivers
Hospice Care
Palliative Care
Pain
Family Relations
Terminally Ill
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB310 G946c 2002

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Last lecture

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19935
Pausch, Randy, Zaslow, Jeffrey. New York, NY: Hyperion , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF637 B4 P334 2008
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
The last lecture; Really achieving your childhood dreams; Adventures ... and lessons learned; Enabling the dreams of others; It's about how to live your life; Final remarks; Acknowledgments
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Author
Pausch, Randy
Zaslow, Jeffrey
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Hyperion
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
x, 206 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Attitude to Death
Quality of Life
Family Relations
Terminally Ill
Philosophy
Interpersonal Relations
Teaching
Autobiography
Popular Work
Abstract
The last lecture
Really achieving your childhood dreams
Adventures ... and lessons learned
Enabling the dreams of others
It's about how to live your life
Final remarks
Acknowledgments
ISBN
9781401323257
1401323251
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF637 B4 P334 2008

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Needs of the dying : a guide for bringing hope, comfort, and love to life's final chapter

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Kessler, David. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 2007. 10th anniversary ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 K42 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Kessler, David
Edition
10th anniversary ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xxi, 224 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Death
Terminally Ill - psychology
Terminal Care
Attitude to Death
Adaptation, Psychological
Family Relations
Popular Work
Notes
Previously published as Rights of the dying
ISBN
9780061137594
0061137596
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 K42 2007

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Reaching out to your children when cancer comes to your family : a guide for parents

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15736
Slakov, June. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S631r 2007
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
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  1 read online  
Author
Slakov, June
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Social Support
Life Change Events
Adolescent
Popular Work
Notes
PDF version is a revised edition of the 2007 print book.
ISBN
9781896624181
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 S631r 2007
Read Online
http://www.cancerinmyfamily.ca/parent-resources.aspx

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Samantha Jane's missing smile : a story about coping with the loss of a parent

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Kaplow, Julie, Pincus, Donna, Spiegel, Beth. Washington, DC: Magination Press , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 K17 2007
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
With the help of her mother and neighbor Mrs. Cooper, Samantha Jane is able to talk about how sad she is since her father died and to find ways to remember him, and then she begins to feel better.; Recommended for "Ages 4-8" on back cover.
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Author
Kaplow, Julie
Pincus, Donna
Spiegel, Beth
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Magination Press
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Death
Grief
Loss
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Fictional Works
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
With the help of her mother and neighbor Mrs. Cooper, Samantha Jane is able to talk about how sad she is since her father died and to find ways to remember him, and then she begins to feel better.
Recommended for "Ages 4-8" on back cover.
ISBN
9781591478096
159147809X
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
BF575 C5 K17 2007

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Tear soup : a recipe for healing after loss

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Schwiebert, Pat, DeKlyen, Chuck, Bills, Taylor. Portland, OR: Grief Watch , 2008. 8th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 S415 2008
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Author
Schwiebert, Pat
DeKlyen, Chuck
Bills, Taylor
Edition
8th ed.
Place of Publication
Portland, OR
Publisher
Grief Watch
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
51 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Bereavement
Attitude to Death
Family Relations
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
0961519762
9780961519766
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
BF575 C5 S415 2008

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What dying people want : practical wisdom for the end of life

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Kuhl, David. New York, NY: PublicAffairs , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 K96 2002
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
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Author
Kuhl, David
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
PublicAffairs
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
xxix, 317 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Death - psychology
Terminal Care
Family Relations
Attitude to Death
Terminally Ill - psychology
Popular Work
Notes
Branch copies may vary in ISBN and pagination.
ISBN
1586481193 (pbk.)
0385658834
9780385658843
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 K96 2002

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When a parent has cancer : a guide to caring for your children

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Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: Perennial Curents , 2004. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H296 2004
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Discusses meeting children?s physical and emotional needs, improving communication, and handling crises. A small book, called Becky and the Worry Cup is in a pocket at the back of the book. It is for early elementary school children whose worries include embarrassment at appearance changes; anger w…
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Author
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Perennial Curents
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xxxvii, 198 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Adolescent
Social Support
Popular Work
Abstract
Discusses meeting children?s physical and emotional needs, improving communication, and handling crises. A small book, called Becky and the Worry Cup is in a pocket at the back of the book. It is for early elementary school children whose worries include embarrassment at appearance changes; anger when parents cannot attend school functions or go out to play; worry about death; and how to cope with all the changes in the family.
Notes
Accompanying booklet : Becky and the worry cup QZ201 H296b 1997.
ISBN
9780060740818
0060740817
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H296 2004

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When someone you love has cancer : a resource for young people

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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
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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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When your parent has cancer : a guide for teens

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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.
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  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

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Year of magical thinking

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Didion, Joan. New York, NY: A.A. Knopf , 2005. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 D556 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Didion, Joan
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
A.A. Knopf
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
227 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Loss - psychology
Grief - psychology
Grief
Attitude to Death
Family Health
Family Relations
Life Change Events
Widowhood - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
140004314X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 D556 2005

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You are not alone : an intimate discussion with six young breast cancer survivors

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Young Survival Coalition. New York, NY: Young Survival Coalition , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 Y67 2003
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Young Survival Coalition
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Young Survival Coalition
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
30 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Women - psychology
Social Support
Body Image
Fertility
Family Relations
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 Y67 2003

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