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Advanced breast cancer : a guide to living with metastatic disease

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Mayer, Musa. Sebastopol, CA: O'Reilly & Associates, Inc. , 1998. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 M468a 1998

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Mayer, Musa

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Sebastopol, CA

Publisher: O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.

Publication Date: 1998

Physical Description: xxix, 503 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Neoplasm Metastasis; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781565925229; 156592522X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 M468a 1998

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After cancer : a guide to your new life

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Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Co., Inc. , 1994.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 H296a 1994

Availability: 1 copy, 0 available

Addresses a wide range of issues, including after-effects of treatment; relating to friends and family; helping children deal with a parent?s cancer; and the practicalities of living wills and insurance.

Author: Harpham, Wendy Schlessel

Place of Publication: New York, NY

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

Publication Date: 1994

Subjects: Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - adverse effects; Popular Work

Abstract: Addresses a wide range of issues, including after-effects of treatment; relating to friends and family; helping children deal with a parent?s cancer; and the practicalities of living wills and insurance.

ISBN: 0393036642 (bound)

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 H296a 1994

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After cancer : a guide to your new life

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Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: HarperPerennial , 1995.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 H296a 1995

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Harpham, Wendy Schlessel

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: HarperPerennial

Publication Date: 1995

Physical Description: 364 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Popular Work

ISBN: 0060976780 (pbk.)

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 H296a 1995

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American College of Physicians home care guide for cancer : how to care for family and friends at home

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Philadelphia, PA: American College of Physicians , 1994.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 A512h 1994

Alternate Title: American College of Physicians home care guide for family and friends giving care at home

Editor: Houts, Peter S

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: American College of Physicians

Publication Date: 1994

Physical Description: 261 p. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Home Care Services; Neoplasms - psychology; Family

ISBN: 0943126304

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ200 A512h 1994

American Dietetic Association's complete food and nutrition guide

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Duyff, Roberta Larson. Minneapolis, MN: Chronimed Publishing , 1998.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 N9 D988 1998

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Duyff, Roberta Larson

Place of Publication: Minneapolis, MN

Publisher: Chronimed Publishing

Publication Date: 1998

Subjects: Nutrition; Diet; Cookbook; Popular Work

ISBN: 1565611608

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ266 N9 D988 1998

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American Indian healing arts : herbs, rituals and remedies for every season of life

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Kavasch, E. Barrie, Baar, Karen. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB55 K21 1999

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Kavasch, E. Barrie; Baar, Karen

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Bantam Books

Publication Date: 1999

Physical Description: xviii, 309 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: First Nations; Plants, Medicinal; Plant Preparations; Medicine, Traditional; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780553378818

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Status: Received

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WB55 K21 1999

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

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Art of dying : how to leave this world with dignity and grace, at peace with yourself and your loved ones

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Weenolsen, Patricia. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press , 1996.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 W397 1996

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Discusses coming to terms with the disease itself; managing pain; planning funerals; making peace with loved ones; deciding about terminal care; and learning what the final experience of death is like. Although the author argues the pros and cons of euthanasia and belief in an afterlife, her obviou…

Author: Weenolsen, Patricia

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: St. Martin's Press

Publication Date: 1996

Subjects: Death - psychology; Terminally Ill - psychology; Loss - psychology

Abstract: Discusses coming to terms with the disease itself; managing pain; planning funerals; making peace with loved ones; deciding about terminal care; and learning what the final experience of death is like. Although the author argues the pros and cons of euthanasia and belief in an afterlife, her obvious bias in favour of both may be off-putting to some readers.

ISBN: 0312167768; 9780312167769

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 W397 1996

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At the water's edge : when cancer comes back

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Sass, Jennifer. Edmonton, AB: Alberta Cancer Board/Breast Cancer Infolink , 1998.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 S252 1998

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Sass, Jennifer

Corporate Author: Breast Cancer Infolink, Prairies/NWT

Place of Publication: Edmonton, AB

Publisher: Alberta Cancer Board/Breast Cancer Infolink

Publication Date: 1998

Physical Description: 23 minutes

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasm Metastasis; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 S252 1998

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Attitudes of gratitude : how to give and receive joy everyday of your life

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Ryan, M.J. Berkeley, CA: Conari Press , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 H27 R988 1999

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Ryan, M.J.

Place of Publication: Berkeley, CA

Publisher: Conari Press

Publication Date: 1999

Physical Description: xxi, 180 p. ; 17 cm.

Subjects: Attitude; Optimism; Happiness; Spirituality; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781573241496

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 H27 R988 1999

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Aunt Mary buttons

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Jones, Diane Jarvis. [Vancouver, BC?]: Diane Jarvis Jones , 1995.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 J76 1995

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

The narrator remembers being a baby and being given a button blanket by Aunt Mary. Aunt Mary comes to live with the family when the narrator is five and she is seriously ill and dying. She sings a song to the young child who is afraid of death but does not understand its meaning. After the death of…

Author: Jones, Diane Jarvis

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Diane Jarvis Jones

Publication Date: 1995

Subjects: Grief; Family; Attitude to Death; Parent-Child Relations; Infant; Child; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: The narrator remembers being a baby and being given a button blanket by Aunt Mary. Aunt Mary comes to live with the family when the narrator is five and she is seriously ill and dying. She sings a song to the young child who is afraid of death but does not understand its meaning. After the death of Aunt Mary, the child continues to give others buttons in remembrance.

ISBN: 096994070X; 9780969940708

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 C5 J76 1995

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Becky and the worry cup

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Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 1997.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 H296b 1997

Availability: 12 copies, 12 available

Six year old Becky has many adjustments to make and new feelings to deal with when her mother is diagnosed with cancer.

Author: Harpham, Wendy Schlessel

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Publication Date: 1997

Physical Description: 46 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Parent-Child Relations; Neoplasms - psychology; Family Relations; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: Six year old Becky has many adjustments to make and new feelings to deal with when her mother is diagnosed with cancer.

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC; Accompanying book: When a parent has cancer QZ201 H296 2004.

ISBN: 0060952113; 9780060952112

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 C5 H296b 1997

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Burning sky : music for Native American flute, guitar, percussion

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White, Aaron, Bizahaloni, Kelvin, Bannister, Michael. Phoenix, AZ: Canyon Records Productions , 1994.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 W582 1994

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: White, Aaron; Bizahaloni, Kelvin; Bannister, Michael

Place of Publication: Phoenix, AZ

Publisher: Canyon Records Productions

Publication Date: 1994

Physical Description: 1 audio disc (39 min : 25 sec)

Subjects: Music Therapy; Relaxation Therapy; Imagery (Psychotherapy); Stress, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: CR-7025

Language: English

Material Type: Audio; CD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 W582 1994

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Cancer combat : cancer survivors share their guerrilla tactics to help you win the fight of your life

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King, Dean, King, Jessica, Pearlroth, Jonathan. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 1998.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C215k 1998

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: King, Dean; King, Jessica; Pearlroth, Jonathan

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Bantam Books

Publication Date: 1998

Physical Description: xi, 416 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Survivors; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780553378450; 0553378457

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 C215k 1998

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Cancer stories on life and suffering

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Gregory, David Michael, Russell, Cynthia K. Toronto, ON: McGill-Queen's University Press , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 G822c 1999

Availability: 1 copy, 0 available

"In Cancer Stories five people share their journeys, their stories and the suffering they faced before their deaths. These narratives chronicle the despair, hope and love they experienced while living and dying with cancer, giving the power of the human spirit full voice. Lessons learned are presen…

Author: Gregory, David Michael; Russell, Cynthia K.

Place of Publication: Toronto, ON

Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press

Publication Date: 1999

Physical Description: xi, 189 p. ; 23 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms - complications; Suffering; Pain - psychology; Caregivers - psychology; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: "In Cancer Stories five people share their journeys, their stories and the suffering they faced before their deaths. These narratives chronicle the despair, hope and love they experienced while living and dying with cancer, giving the power of the human spirit full voice. Lessons learned are presented as 'gifts' at the conclusion of each of the five narratives." -- Back cover

ISBN: 0886293545

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 G822c 1999

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Cancervive : the challenge of life after cancer

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Nessim, Susan, Ellis, Judith. [Boston, MA]: Houghton Mifflin Company , 1991.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 N465 1991

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Drawing on the personal testimonials and accounts of survivors, the authors offer advice on what comes after the cure, including physical, emotional, and psychosocial problems; employment discrimination; insurance difficulties; and biomedical issues related to treatment such as fertility.

Author: Nessim, Susan; Ellis, Judith

Place of Publication: [Boston, MA]

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company

Publication Date: 1991

Subjects: Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Popular Work

Abstract: Drawing on the personal testimonials and accounts of survivors, the authors offer advice on what comes after the cure, including physical, emotional, and psychosocial problems; employment discrimination; insurance difficulties; and biomedical issues related to treatment such as fertility.

ISBN: 0395561906

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 N465 1991

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Caregivers' journey

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Bar-David, Geila. [Toronto, ON]: Caregiver Support Project , 1997.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172 B245 1997

Availability: 7 copies, 7 available

See also: v.1 Video series workbook for individual viewers. v.2: Video series workbook for facilitators; Each of the five videos consists of relaxation exercises, reflection exercises, and information about a special topic. The topics covered include the common experiences in becoming a caregiver; …

Alternate Title: v.1: The Journey begins - 29 minutes.; v.2: The Toll - 28 minutes.; v.3: Surviving - 29 minutes.; v.4: Healing - 28 minutes.; v.5: Quiet triumphs - 29 minutes.

Author: Bar-David, Geila

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Caregiver Support Project

Publication Date: 1997

Physical Description: 1/2 inch : colour ; 143 minutes; Workbook

Subjects: Caregivers - videocassettes; Social Support - videocassettes; Psychotherapy, Group - videocassettes; Family - education - videocassettes

Abstract: See also: v.1 Video series workbook for individual viewers. v.2: Video series workbook for facilitators; Each of the five videos consists of relaxation exercises, reflection exercises, and information about a special topic. The topics covered include the common experiences in becoming a caregiver; the challenges and costs of caregiving; coping with the strain; healing; and the benefits of caregiving.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; VHS

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: WM172 B245 1997

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