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American Brain Tumor Association. Des Plaines, IL: American Brain Tumor Association , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 A849a 2006
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
This is a fiction story about a boy named Alex who has a brain tumor. Alex gets better with the help of many people who care about him.
Alternate Title
Alex's journey : the story of a child with a brain tumor
Corporate Author
American Brain Tumor Association
Place of Publication
Des Plaines, IL
Publisher
American Brain Tumor Association
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
30 minutes
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms - psychology
Fictional Works
Child
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
This is a fiction story about a boy named Alex who has a brain tumor. Alex gets better with the help of many people who care about him.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL358 A849a 2006

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Alex's journey : the story of a child with a brain tumor

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American Brain Tumor Association. Des Plaines, Ill.: American Brain Tumor Association , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 A849a 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This is a fiction story about a boy named Alex who has a brain tumor. Alex gets better with the help of many people who care about him.
Corporate Author
American Brain Tumor Association
Place of Publication
Des Plaines, Ill.
Publisher
American Brain Tumor Association
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms - psychology
Fictional Works
Child
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
This is a fiction story about a boy named Alex who has a brain tumor. Alex gets better with the help of many people who care about him.
ISBN
0944093299
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C5 A849a 1999

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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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Badger's parting gifts

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3831
Varley, Susan. London, U.K.: Anderson Press Ltd. , 1984.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 V315 1984
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Badger's friends are overwhelmed with their loss when he dies. By sharing their memories of his gifts, they find the strength to face the future with hope.
Author
Varley, Susan
Place of Publication
London, U.K.
Publisher
Anderson Press Ltd.
Publication Date
1984
Subjects
Grief
Death
Infant
Child
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Badger's friends are overwhelmed with their loss when he dies. By sharing their memories of his gifts, they find the strength to face the future with hope.
ISBN
0006643175 (Collins)
0862640628
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 V315 1984

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Bald-headed princess : cancer, chemo, and courage

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19373
Ditmars, Maribeth R. Washington, DC: Magination Press | American Psychological Association , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 D615 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
With her parents at her side and new friends to tell her bad jokes, eleven-year-old "soccer princess" Izzie Salida learns to cope with her leukemia diagnosis and treatment.
Author
Ditmars, Maribeth R
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Magination Press
American Psychological Association
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
96 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Leukemia
Neoplasms - therapy
Child
Family
Humor
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
With her parents at her side and new friends to tell her bad jokes, eleven-year-old "soccer princess" Izzie Salida learns to cope with her leukemia diagnosis and treatment.
ISBN
9781433807381
1433807386
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C5 D615 2010

Copies

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Barklay and Eve : explaining cancer to children of all ages

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7524
Carney, Karen L. Wethersfield, Ct.: Karen L. Carney , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C289 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Carney, Karen L
Place of Publication
Wethersfield, Ct.
Publisher
Karen L. Carney
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms
Schools
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
0966782046
9780966782042
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C289 1995

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Flett, Julie. [Vancouver, BC?]: Greystone Kids , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 G7 F615 2019
Availability
5 copies, 4 available
When a young girl moves to her new home far away from the sea, she feels lonely and out of place, but soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love aof nature and art. As the season change, can the girl navigate the failing health of her new friend? -- Provided by publisher.
Author
Flett, Julie
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Greystone Kids
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
[48 unnumbered pages] : col. ill; 27 cm
Subjects
Loss
Friends
Intergenerational Relations
Bereavement
Grief
Child
Aged
First Nations
Popular Work
Pictorial Works
Abstract
When a young girl moves to her new home far away from the sea, she feels lonely and out of place, but soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love aof nature and art. As the season change, can the girl navigate the failing health of her new friend? -- Provided by publisher.
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781771644730
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 C5 G7 F615 2019

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Brain tumors - finding the ark : meeting the challenges of treatment choices, side effects, children's unique needs, healthcare costs and long term adjustment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14985
Zeltzer, Paul M. Encino, CA: Shilysca Press , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 Z53b 2006
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Zeltzer, Paul M
Place of Publication
Encino, CA
Publisher
Shilysca Press
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms - therapy - popular works
Brain Neoplasms - psychology - popular works
Brain Neoplasms - complications - popular works
Child
Adult
ISBN
0976017113
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL358 Z53b 2006

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Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada : our lives have been changed by a brain tumour

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18893
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, Homespun Productions. London, ON: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada , 2009?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 B815b 2009
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
This is about the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada's activities and services.; Introduction; Statistics; Founders; Research; Services; Volunteers; Information day; Spring sprint; Survivor; Donor; Thank you
Corporate Author
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Homespun Productions
Place of Publication
London, ON
Publisher
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Publication Date
2009?
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
Voluntary Health Agencies
Child
Adult
Popular Work
Abstract
This is about the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada's activities and services.
Introduction
Statistics
Founders
Research
Services
Volunteers
Information day
Spring sprint
Survivor
Donor
Thank you
Language
English
French
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL358 B815b 2009

Copies

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Cancer hates kisses

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120885
Sliwerski, Jessica Reid, Song, Mika. New York, NY: Dial Books for Young Readers , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S633 2017
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
"Parents are superheroes, especially when they're battling cancer. This empowering book follows a mother and her family through all the stages of her cancer -- diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation -- and provides an honest and encouraging tool for talking with kids about serious illness. …
Author
Sliwerski, Jessica Reid
Song, Mika
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
34 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Child
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
"Parents are superheroes, especially when they're battling cancer. This empowering book follows a mother and her family through all the stages of her cancer -- diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation -- and provides an honest and encouraging tool for talking with kids about serious illness. Lovingly upbeat and straightforward, this book is a much-needed and welcome source of comfort for any cancer-fighting family." - Cover
ISBN
9780735227811
0735227810
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 C5 S633 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Cancer in children : clinical management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20682
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2012. 6th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ275 C215s 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Stevens, Michael C. G
Caron, Hubert N
Biondi, Andrea
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xxii, 400 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Child
Infant
Adolescent
Neoplasms - therapy
ISBN
9780199599417
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ275 C215s 2012

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19929
Heiney, Sue P, Hermann, Joan F. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2013. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H468 2013
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
  1 read online  
Continues / Continued By
Cancer in the family
Alternate Title
Cancer in our family
Cancer in the family
Helping children cope with a parent's illness
Author
Heiney, Sue P
Hermann, Joan F
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xxiv, 231 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Parent-Child Relations
Child
Adolescent
Communication
Adaptation, Psychological
Social Support
ISBN
9780944235959
0944235956
9781604432206
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 H468 2013
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca to obtain a username and password from the Library.
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Cancer survivorship : the childhood, adolescent, young adult cancer survivorship research program

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16107
McBride, Mary. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2007 v.240
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Monday noon seminar series
Author
McBride, Mary
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Research Centre seminar series 240
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Quality of Life
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Follow-up Studies
Social Support
Child
Adolescent
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2007 v.240

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Child in pain : what health professionals can do to help

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19364
Kuttner, Leora. Carmarthen, Wales: Crown House Publishing Limited , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WL700 K971 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Kuttner, Leora
Place of Publication
Carmarthen, Wales
Publisher
Crown House Publishing Limited
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xv, 389 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Pain
Child
ISBN
9781845904364
1845904362
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL700 K971 2010

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Children with cancer : a comprehensive reference guide for parents

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14121
Bracken, Jeanne Munn. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2010. rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B814 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Author
Bracken, Jeanne Munn
Edition
rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2010
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms
Adolescent
Child
Infant
Popular Work
ISBN
9780195147391
9780199774227
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 B814 2010
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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Child's view of grief

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17762
Wolfelt, Alan D. Dignity Memorial , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 W854c 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Wolfelt, Alan D
Corporate Author
Dignity Memorial
Publisher
Dignity Memorial
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
20 minutes
Series
Picking up the pieces
Subjects
Grief
Infant
Child
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 W854c 2003

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Child's view of grief : a guide for parents, teachers, and counselors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14697
Wolfelt, Alan D. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , c2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 W856 2004
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Wolfelt, Alan D
Place of Publication
Fort Collins, CO
Publisher
Companion Press
Publication Date
c2004
Physical Description
54 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Grief - popular works
Attitude to Death - popular works
Parent-Child Relations
Child
Adolescent
ISBN
1879651432
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 W856 2004

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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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Cool cats, calm kids : relaxation and stress management for young people

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120876
Williams, Mary. San Luis Obispo, CA: Impact Publishers , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WS350.2 W721 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Summary: Uses cats and their lifestyles to present techniques to help young people deal with stress. Ages 7-12 years.
Author
Williams, Mary
Place of Publication
San Luis Obispo, CA
Publisher
Impact Publishers
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
27 p. : ill. ; 14 cm.
Subjects
Relaxation Therapy - methods
Stress, Psychological - therapy
Psychology, Child
Child
Anxiety
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
Summary: Uses cats and their lifestyles to present techniques to help young people deal with stress. Ages 7-12 years.
ISBN
0915166941
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WS350.2 W721 1996

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Coping with childhood leukemia and lymphoma

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114777
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. White Plains, NY: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society , 2012. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Table of Contents:; Introduction; Here to help; Your child - the initial diagnosis; Your child - coping with change; Parents - coming to terms with your feelings; Siblings - helping them cope too; Communicating with your extended family and friends; The new normal; More information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
White Plains, NY
Publisher
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
24 p.
Subjects
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Infant
Child
Adolescent
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Parent-Child Relations
Life Change Events
Abstract
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Here to help
Your child - the initial diagnosis
Your child - coping with change
Parents - coming to terms with your feelings
Siblings - helping them cope too
Communicating with your extended family and friends
The new normal
More information
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
A copy of this resource can be downloaded or ordered for free
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