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Beginner's guide to the end : practical advice for living life and facing death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124305
Miller, Bruce J., Berger, Shoshana. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Paperbacks , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 M647b 2020
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Miller, Bruce J.
Berger, Shoshana
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Paperbacks
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xxi, 520 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Life Change Events
Decision Making
Attitude to Death
Popular Work
ISBN
9781501157219
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 M647b 2020

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Complete guide to breast reconstruction: choosing the best options after your mastectomy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125236
Steligo, Kathy. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S824 2023
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Steligo, Kathy
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
xi, 354 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Mastectomy
Mammaplasty
Decision Making
Mammaplasty - rehabilitation
Popular Work
ISBN
9781421447599
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Status
Processing
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 S824 2023

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Finding peace at the end of life : a death doula's guide for families and caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124343
Fersko-Weiss, Henry, Tisdale, Sallie. Newburyport, MA: Red Wheel , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 F399f 2020
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Fersko-Weiss, Henry
Tisdale, Sallie
Place of Publication
Newburyport, MA
Publisher
Red Wheel
Publication Date
2020
Subjects
Terminally Ill
Doulas
Hospice Care - psychology
Terminal Care
Attitude to Death
Advance Care Planning
Caregivers
Popular Work
Notes
Previously published as Caring for the dying in 2017 by Conari Press"--Title page verso.
ISBN
9781590035023
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 F399f 2020

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Last act : closing the book on your finances

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124461
Short, Kimberley, Short, Larry. Toronto, ON: Cormorant Books Inc. , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 S559l 2020
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
Author
Short, Kimberley
Short, Larry
Corporate Author
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Cormorant Books Inc.
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xvii, 133 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Death
Wills
Estate Planning
Advance Care Planning
Financing, Personal
Canada
Popular Work
Notes
"A CPA Canada Book" - Front cover
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781770866751
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W85.5 S559l 2020

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library On Loan, due Wednesday, April 17, 2024
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : self-management of heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, depression, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other physical and mental conditions

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124832
Lorig, Kate, Laurent, Diana, Gonzalez, Virginia, Sobel, David, Minor, Marian, Gecht-Silver, Maureen. Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Company , 2020. 5th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT500 C215L 2020
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
"The Tool Kit includes:; 1) A booklet, which begins with a Self-Test that will help you decide where you want to focus. You might start by taking the Self-Test and then scoring it. Your scores will suggest places to start. It also contains Tip Sheets about specific topics that others have found key…
Author
Lorig, Kate
Laurent, Diana
Gonzalez, Virginia
Sobel, David
Minor, Marian
Gecht-Silver, Maureen
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Bull Publishing Company
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xi, 418 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
Cancer thriving & surviving tool kit for active living
Subjects
Chronic Disease
Heart Diseases
Lung Diseases
Diabetes Mellitus
Arthritis
Self Care
Self-Management
Exercise
Decision Making
Communication
Problem Solving
Healthy Lifestyle
Popular Work
Abstract
"The Tool Kit includes:
1) A booklet, which begins with a Self-Test that will help you decide where you want to focus. You might start by taking the Self-Test and then scoring it. Your scores will suggest places to start. It also contains Tip Sheets about specific topics that others have found key in managing their conditions, and illustrations to accompany the exercise audio program.
2) The latest edition of Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions written by experts in the field. Even more important?all the authors have chronic conditions.
3) A relaxation audio program with four different relaxation exercises. The first is only five minutes, for a quick start, and the others are about 15 minutes each.
4) An exercise audio program with three different levels of exercises, all of which can be done at home. If you have not exercised much lately you might want to start with the first level and work your way up. Of course, some of you will want to start at the third level.
We suggest that you spend a couple of hours a week learning and practicing the new skills. There is no right or wrong, so explore to find what works for you to manage better." --publisher
Notes
Book to accompany the booklet "Your tool kit for thriving and surviving with cancer"
ISBN
9781945188312
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WT500 C215L 2020

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Living well with a serious illness : a guide to palliative care for mind, body, and spirit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125270
Kanarek, Robin Bennett. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 K16 2023
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
This book was written to educate individuals diagnosed with a serious medical condition along with their loved ones about the importance of palliative care. The work outlines what palliative care is, provides communication strategies for getting the type of support and care that you want and need (…
Author
Kanarek, Robin Bennett
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
209 p. ; 22 cm.
Series
Johns Hopkins Press health book
Subjects
Quality of Life
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Adaptation, Psychological
Advance Care Planning
Caregivers - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
This book was written to educate individuals diagnosed with a serious medical condition along with their loved ones about the importance of palliative care. The work outlines what palliative care is, provides communication strategies for getting the type of support and care that you want and need (and not just medications), outlines successful coping strategies, and discusses family dynamics, grieving, emotional support, and spirituality. Although palliative care is often associated with hospice and end-of-life planning, the author argues for a more expanded definition that includes improved quality of life at early as well as later stages of the disease process.
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781421445984
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Status
Processing
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB310 K16 2023

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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No longer radical : understanding mastectomies and choosing the breast cancer care that's right for you

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125263
Brem, Rachel, Teal, Christy. New York: Simon Element , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B836 2023
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Brem, Rachel
Teal, Christy
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Simon Element
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
viii, 307 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Mastectomy
Decision Making
Popular Work
ISBN
9781668001134
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Status
Processing
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B836 2023

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Smith, Rebecca, Waring, Zoe (ill.). London, UK: HarperCollins Children's Books , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S642 2022
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
"Inspired by a true story, SuperDaisy tells the tale of a little girl undergoing cancer treatment. Told in rhyme, Daisy lets her imagination run wild as she dresses up in fancy dress, coming to the rescue in different and exciting scenarios. In her superhero disguise, Daisy is able to shake off her…
Alternate Title
Super Daisy
Author
Smith, Rebecca
Waring, Zoe (ill.)
Corporate Author
Little Princess Trust
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
HarperCollins Children's Books
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
1 volume (unpaginated) : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 27 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Child, Hospitalized
Adaptation, Psychological
Imagination
Child
Pictorial Works
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
"Inspired by a true story, SuperDaisy tells the tale of a little girl undergoing cancer treatment. Told in rhyme, Daisy lets her imagination run wild as she dresses up in fancy dress, coming to the rescue in different and exciting scenarios. In her superhero disguise, Daisy is able to shake off her worries about being unwell and embrace a freer world - and become the superhero that she really is. Gently and sympathetically told, this is an inspiring story perfect for young children encountering illness for the first time"--Publisher's description
ISBN
9780008470685
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S642 2022

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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This is assisted dying : a doctor's story of empowering patients at the end of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124477
Green, Stephanie. New York, NY: Scribner , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 G795 2022
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Green, Stephanie
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Scribner
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
295 pages ; 22 cm
Subjects
Right to Die
Advance Care Planning
Terminal Care
Euthanasia
Suicide, Assisted
Popular Work
ISBN
9781668004784
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W85.5 G795 2022

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Why do I feel so sad? : a grief book for children

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122885
Lambert, Tracy, Napoli, Elena (Illustrator). Emeryville, CA: Rockridge Press , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 G7 L222 2020
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
"Why Do I Feel So Sad is an inclusive, age-appropriate, illustrated kid''s book designed to help young children understand their own grief.; Broad enough to encompass many forms of grief, this book reassures kids that they are not alone in their feelings and even suggests simple things they can do …
Author
Lambert, Tracy
Napoli, Elena (Illustrator)
Place of Publication
Emeryville, CA
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
52 unnumbered pages : col. ill ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Child
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
"Why Do I Feel So Sad is an inclusive, age-appropriate, illustrated kid''s book designed to help young children understand their own grief.
Broad enough to encompass many forms of grief, this book reassures kids that they are not alone in their feelings and even suggests simple things they can do to feel better, like drawing, dancing, and talking to friends and family." - Provided by publisher.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
ISBN
9781646117130
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 G7 L222 2020
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Surrey PFC Available
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