Corporate Author

Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Cancer View Canada

Publication Date

[2010]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (105 min.)

Series

Truth of it 6

Subjects

Palliative Care

Terminal Care - psychology

Neoplasms - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Patient Comfort

Social Support

Caregivers

Family Relations

Patients

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

Bringing to light the concerns and needs of palliative care patients, this set of videos aims to support individuals receiving end-of-life care, as well as caregivers and health care providers working with them.

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Internet

Call Number

QZ201 T875p 2010 v.6

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Editor

Foley, Kathleen M

Place of Publication

Atlanta, GA

Publisher

American Cancer Society

Publication Date

2005

Subjects

Palliative Care

Adaptation, Psychological

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - therapy

Terminal Care

Popular Work

ISBN

9780944235539

0944235530

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

WB310 W567 2005

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Editor

Houts, Peter S

Place of Publication

Philadelphia, PA

Publisher

American College of Physicians

Publication Date

1997

Subjects

Home Care Services

Neoplasms - psychology

Family

Terminal Care

Palliative Care

Language

English

Material Type

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Alternate Title

How to win a tickle fight : a true story about what can go right, even when things have gone terribly wrong

Author

Lang, Mike

Bryant, Aaron

Corporate Author

Survive & Thrive Cancer Programs

Family Lines

Canadian Cancer Society

Publisher

Common Language Storytelling

Hands On Films

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

50 min.

Subjects

Terminally Ill - psychology

Neoplasms - psychology

Parent-Child Relations

Family Relations

Adaptation, Psychological

Young Adult

Personal Narratives

Canada

Popular Work

Abstract

How to Win a Tickle Fight is a true story that follows one young father, Brock, and his family for two years as they strive to live full, meaningful lives despite the metastatic cancer diagnosis they are navigating. Brock desperately wants to leave a legacy for his 7 year old son and be remembered as more than a 'sick person'. Kristen, Brock's wife, wants to maintain a closeness with her husband even while he is dying. And their son Ben... he just wants to have fun with his mom and dad. Through their difficult journey, the family comes to realizes that many things can still go right even when things have gone terribly wrong.

Notes

The complete documentary can be viewed online.

Language

English

Material Type

Video

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Author

Eckl, Cheryl

Place of Publication

Littletown, CO

Publisher

Flying Crane Press

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

295 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Death - psychology

Neoplasms - psychology

Family Relations

Terminally Ill

Attitude to Death

Bereavement

Autobiography

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

ISBN

9780982810705

0982810709

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

BF789 D4 E19 2010

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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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Alternate Title

Art of conversation through serious illness

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Publication Date

2022

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Caregivers - psychology

Terminally Ill - psychology

Terminal Care - psychology

Popular Work

Notes

Revised edition of Art of conversation through serious illness

ISBN

9780197500293

9780197500316

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

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.

Author

Kalanithi, Paul

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Random House

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

xix, 228 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Attitude to Death

Lung Neoplasms - psychology

Personal Narratives

Autobiography

Quality of Life

Family Relations

Terminally Ill

Neurosurgeons

Popular Work

ISBN

9780812988406

081298840X

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF789 D4 K14 2016

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Corporate Author

Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Cancer View Canada

Publication Date

[2010]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (approximately 100 min.)

Series

Truth of it 7

Subjects

Caregivers - psychology

Neoplasms - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Palliative Care

Social Support

Family Relations

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

Sisters. Husbands. Daughters. Fathers. Familiar roles transform when one cares for a family member or close friend living with cancer. Watching these videos will allow you to meet someone who has cared for a loved one with cancer.

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Internet

Call Number

QZ201 T875c 2010 v.7

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Author

Bennett, Amanda

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Random House

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

228 p. ; 25 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Kidney Neoplasms

Cost of Illness

Health Care Costs

Family Relations

Autobiography

ISBN

9781400069842

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ201 B471 2012

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Author

Janes, Karen

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

60 minutes

Series

BCCA video telehealth series "Closer to home" 8

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Family Relations

Nurse-Patient Relations

Parent-Child Relations

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP870 B863 2007 v.8

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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

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Editor

Marshall, Catherine A

Place of Publication

Santa Barbara, CA

Publisher

Praeger

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

xxvi, 189 p. ; 25 cm.

Series

Disability insights and issues

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Family - psychology

Survivors - psychology

Caregivers - psychology

Family Health

Family Relations

Abstract

When cancer comes home : family matters by Catherine A. Marshall

My journey : learning what matters by Mark Clark

Making new meanings : cancer and the family by Sarah Sample

Helping parents understand cancer in children and young adults : parents?s guide to meeting the educational needs of their child with cancer by Lena Gaddis

Helping children and young adults understand parental cancer by Mika Niemela¨ and Leena Va¨isa¨nen

A daughter?s acceptance by Deirdre Cobb-Roberts

A granddaughter?s story by Monica R. Robinson

Why me? Why anybody? by Sharon R. Johnson

Trees don?t mourn the autumn : a creative response by Alice F. Chang, with Paul Donnelly

Listening with the heart to "unspoken" needs : Latina perspectives on coping and living with cancer / Alma E. Flores ... [et al.].

We are family : coping with cancer in the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered community by Sarah Sample

Finding support through use of the Internet by Ilkka Saarnio, with Lorraine Johnston

Finding funds to help with cancer treatment by Maria C. Figueroa

Finding strength and celebrating life by Rose Gordon

Finding untapped resources and learning new skills through professional counseling by Joyce DeVoss

When cancer came home : memories of my mother, directions for my life by Rebecca Paradies

Finding your own way : living with chronic illness or a shade of gray by Anne Mallett

Conclusion : what about family-focused intervention? by Catherine A. Marshall.

ISBN

9780313378942

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ200 S963 2010

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Author

Rennie, Heather

Ward, Amanda

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

65 p. :ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Continuity of Patient Care

Caregivers

Family Relations

Social Support

Survivors

Adaptation, Psychological

Patient Education

BC Cancer Agency

BCCA

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ266 R416 2010

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Author

Rennie, Heather

Ward, Amanda

Magtoto, Joanne

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Survivorship Research Centre

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Continuity of Patient Care

Caregivers

Family Relations

Social Support

Survivors

Adaptation, Psychological

Patient Education

BC Cancer Agency

BCCA

Abstract

Self Directed Transistions is based on "Cancer Transitions", a U.S.-based program designed to meet the educational and supportive care needs of the cancer patients as they complete active treatment and move into survivorship.

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C216r 2011

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Author

Goldberg, Stan

Place of Publication

Lanham, MD

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

xi, 199 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Communication

Caregivers - psychology

Emotional Adjustment

Terminal Care

Patient Comfort

Compassion

Empathy

Helping Behavior

Interpersonal Relations

Popular Work

ISBN

9780810895867

0810895862

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

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 G618 2016

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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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Author

Rosenbaum, Ernest H

Rosenbaum, Isadora

Edition

rev. and updated ed.

Place of Publication

Kansas City, MO

Publisher

Andrews McMeel Publishing

Publication Date

2005

Physical Description

xix, 579 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - therapy

Patient-Centered Care

Social Support

Quality of Life

Palliative Care

Caregivers

Popular Work

Handbooks

Abstract

Cancer care specialists answer questions concerning a cancer patient's physical, psychological, and spiritual needs. Includes understanding cancer and its treatments; chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant side effects; stress and cancer; the will to live; spirituality; sexuality; nutrition; and rehabilitation and fitness.

ISBN

9780740750410

0740750410

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 R813 2005

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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

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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