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Advanced cancer : what you need to know-- now

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20893
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 A244 2008
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Alternate Title
QuickFacts advanced cancer : what you need to know now
Quick facts advanced cancer
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2008
Series
QuickFacts
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasm Metastasis
Neoplasms - therapy
Quality of Life
Palliative Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780944235683
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 A244 2008

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After cancer : a guide to your new life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10096
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.
More Information
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

Copies

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After cancer : a guide to your new life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6772
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: HarperPerennial , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H296a 1995
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
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 Cancer Society complete guide to family caregiving : the essential guide to cancer caregiving at home

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21682
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society/Health Promotions , 2011. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 A512b 2011
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Complete guide to family caregiving
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Editor
Bucher, Julia A
Houts, Peter S
Ades, Terri
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society/Health Promotions
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xviii, 354 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Home Nursing - methods
Caregivers
Patients
Palliative Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780944235003
9781604431063
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 A512b 2011
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.
Read Online
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=443036

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Because... someone I love has cancer : kids' activity book

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14829
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 B388 2003
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Offers children support, encouragement, and opportunity for imaginative personal expression.
More Information
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Editor
Smith, Anneke
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
xvi, 79 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Art Therapy
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Offers children support, encouragement, and opportunity for imaginative personal expression.
ISBN
0944235328
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 B388 2003

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Becky and the worry cup

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9226
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.
More Information
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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c.3 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Cancer caregiving A-Z : an at-home guide for patients and families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16567
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C215a 2008
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
x, 157 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers
Home Nursing
Neoplasms - complications
Patients
Palliative Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780944235928
0944235921
9781604430516
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
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 C215a 2008
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.
Read Online
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=342728

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library On Loan, due Thursday, May 16, 2024
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Couples confronting cancer : keeping your relationship strong

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18642
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C857f 2003
Availability
7 copies, 6 available
Cancer?s impact on the couple : an overview; The caregiver?s role; Evaluating your relationship; What it takes to create a good relationship; Emotions, relationships, and cancer; Couples in conflict; Lifestyle factors; Improving communication; Creating emotional intimacy; Strengthening physical int…
More Information
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Editor
Fincannon, Joy L
Bruss, Katherine V
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
xvii, 266 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Spouses - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Caregivers - psychology
Marriage - psychology
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Partners
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
Cancer?s impact on the couple : an overview
The caregiver?s role
Evaluating your relationship
What it takes to create a good relationship
Emotions, relationships, and cancer
Couples in conflict
Lifestyle factors
Improving communication
Creating emotional intimacy
Strengthening physical intimacy
Solutions for specific problems
Support services
Couples? corner
Workbook for couples : resource guide.
ISBN
9780944235256
0944235255
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C857f 2003

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Monday, May 13, 2024
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Diagnosis : cancer : your guide to the first months of healthy survivorship

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10641
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.
More Information
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

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library On Loan, due Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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Only 10 seconds to care : help and hope for busy clinicians

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18164
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. Philadelphia, PA: ACP Press , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 H295 2009
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Corporate Author
American College of Physicians
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
ACP Press
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xvii, 195 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Professional-Patient Relations
Empathy
Neoplasms - psychology
Communication
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin
Patients - psychology
Quality of Life
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781934465394
1934465399
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
W62 H295 2009

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library On Loan, due Monday, June 10, 2024
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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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Sexuality for the man with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21375
Schover, Leslie R. New York, NY: American Cancer Society , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  3 read online  
Author
Schover, Leslie R
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2013
Subjects
Sexual Behavior
Neoplasms - psychology
Male
Body Image
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
The 2nd URL is the full version. The pdf says last medical review: 8/19/2013, last revised: 8/19/2013.
The 3rd URL is a shorter, easier-to-read version entitled Sex and men with cancer : overview. The pdf says last medical review: 8/28/2014, last revised: 9/23/2014.
Read Online
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/physicalsideeffects/sexualsideeffectsinmen/sexualityfortheman/index
http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/cid/documents/webcontent/002910-pdf.pdf
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/physicalsideeffects/sexualsideeffectsinmen/sexandmenwithcancer/index
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Sexuality for the man with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19119
Schover, Leslie R. New York, NY: American Cancer Society, Inc. , 2009. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 S375s 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Schover, Leslie R
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
American Cancer Society, Inc.
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
100 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Sexual Behavior
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - psychology
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
Men's Health
Male
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 S375s 2009
Website Notes
The most current edition of this title is available online.
Read Online
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/physicalsideeffects/sexualsideeffectsinmen/index

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Sexuality for the woman with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21376
Schover, Leslie R. New York, NY: American Cancer Society , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  3 read online  
Author
Schover, Leslie R
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2013
Subjects
Sexual Behavior
Neoplasms - psychology
Female
Body Image
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
The 2nd URL is the full version. The pdf says last medical review: 8/29/2013, last revised: 8/29/2013.
The 3rd URL is a shorter, easier-to-read version entitled Sex and women with cancer : overview. The pdf says last medical review: 9/222/2014, last revised: 9/22/2014.
Read Online
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/physicalsideeffects/sexualsideeffectsinwomen/sexualityforthewoman/sexuality-for-the-woman-with-cancer-toc
http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/cid/documents/webcontent/002912-pdf.pdf
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/physicalsideeffects/sexualsideeffectsinwomen/sexandwomenwithcancer/index
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When a parent has cancer : a guide to caring for your children

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4394
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H296 1997
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xx, 198 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
0060187093
9780060187095
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
Call Number
QZ201 H296 1997

Copies

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15669
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…
More Information
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

Copies

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c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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