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100 questions and answers about caring for family or friends with cancer

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog18874

http://www.r2library.com/Resource/Title/0763762571

Rose, Susannah, Hara, Richard T. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2011. 2nd ed. (Book, Ebook) — 6 copies, 6 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 R797 2010
URL Notes
This title was funded by the Order of the Eastern Star, and is licensed for one user at a time.
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by calling 1.888.675.8001 x 8001 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password from the Library.
Title
100 questions and answers about caring for family or friends with cancer
Alternate Title
One hundred questions and answers about caring for family or friends with cancer
Author
Rose, Susannah
Hara, Richard T
Edition
2nd ed.
Place
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Year Published
2011
Physical Description
ix, 204 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
R2 Library
100 questions & answers
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers - psychology
Family
Home Care Services
Popular Works
ISBN
9780763762575
0763762571
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
URL
http://www.r2library.com/Resource/Title/0763762571
URL Notes
This title was funded by the Order of the Eastern Star, and is licensed for one user at a time.
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by calling 1.888.675.8001 x 8001 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password from the Library.
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Call Number
QZ201 R797 2010
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Missing
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Missing
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100 questions and answers about caring for family or friends with cancer

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog13950
Rose, Susannah, Hara, Richard. Sudbury, Ma.: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , c2005. 1st ed. (Book) — 5 copies, 5 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 R797 2005
Provides answers to common caregivers' questions, including finding the right doctor and treatment; emotional and physical support; insurance issues; relationships; and finding care for the caregiver.
Title
100 questions and answers about caring for family or friends with cancer
Alternate Title
One hundred questions and answers about caring for family or friends with cancer
Author
Rose, Susannah
Hara, Richard
Edition
1st ed.
Place
Sudbury, Ma.
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Year Published
c2005
Physical Description
xi, 223 p. ; 22 cm.
Series
100 questions & answers
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers - psychology
Family
Home Care Services
Popular Works
Abstract
Provides answers to common caregivers' questions, including finding the right doctor and treatment; emotional and physical support; insurance issues; relationships; and finding care for the caregiver.
ISBN
0763723614 (pbk.)
9780763723613
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 R797 2005
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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
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Advance care planning

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog16401
University of Toronto. Ian Anderson Continuing Education. Program in End-of-Life Care. Toronto, ON: University of Toronto , 2006. (Video, DVD) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W85.5 A244 2006
Title
Advance care planning
Corporate Author
University of Toronto. Ian Anderson Continuing Education. Program in End-of-Life Care
Place
Toronto, ON
Publisher
University of Toronto
Year Published
2006
Physical Description
30 minutes
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Palliative Care
Family
Alzheimer Disease
Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Advance Directives
Popular Works
Personal Narratives
Ontario
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 A244 2006
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available

Advance care planning : communicating about matters of life and death

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog120461

http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=618957

New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company, LLC , 2014. (Ebook)
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Internet
URL Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by calling 1.888.675.8001 x 8001 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password from the Library.
Table of Contents available at URL
Title
Advance care planning : communicating about matters of life and death
Editor
Rogne, Leah
McCune, Susana Lauraine
Place
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company, LLC
Year Published
2014
Physical Description
xvi, 383 p. : ill.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Advance Care Planning - organization & administration
Communication
Family Relations
Professional-Patient Relations
Terminal Care
Palliative Care
Hospice Care
Decision Making
Abstract
Table of Contents available at URL
ISBN
9780826110213
9780192542359
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Internet
URL
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=618957
URL Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by calling 1.888.675.8001 x 8001 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password from the Library.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Advance care planning : let's talk

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog16394
Fraser Health Authority. Vancouver, BC: Modern Rocked Media Productions , 2005. (Video, DVD) — 2 copies, 2 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
W85.5 F841a 2005
Personal story ; Introduction ; Healthcare perspective ; Shared decision ; Cultural perspective ; Spiritual Care ; "My voice" workbook
Title
Advance care planning : let's talk
Alternate Title
Advance care planning : let's talk : 7 chapters
Corporate Author
Fraser Health Authority
Place
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
Modern Rocked Media Productions
Year Published
2005
Physical Description
18 minutes
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Palliative Care
Family
Social Support
Popular Works
Abstract
Personal story
Introduction
Healthcare perspective
Shared decision
Cultural perspective
Spiritual Care
"My voice" workbook
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Call Number
W85.5 F841a 2005
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library AV Room Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library AV Room Available

Advance care planning : let's talk : planning in advance for your future healthcare choices

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog19815
Kelly, Rob. Vancouver, BC: Modern Rocked Media Productions , 2005-2006. (Video, DVD) — 3 copies, 3 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W85.5 A244k 2005-2006
Title
Advance care planning : let's talk : planning in advance for your future healthcare choices
Author
Kelly, Rob
Corporate Author
Fraser Health Authority
Place
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
Modern Rocked Media Productions
Year Published
2005-2006
Physical Description
18 minutes
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Palliative Care
Family
Social Support
British Columbia
Popular Works
Language
English
Chinese-Cantonese
Punjabi
Material Type
Video
DVD
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Call Number
W85.5 A244k 2005-2006
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library AV Room Available

Advance care planning [videorecording]

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog17533
Fraser Health Authority. [Vancouver]: Modern Rocket Media Production , 2005. (Video, DVD) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Professional
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Abbotsford Library FHA
Call Number
W85.5 F841 2005
Title
Advance care planning [videorecording]
Corporate Author
Fraser Health Authority
Place
[Vancouver]
Publisher
Modern Rocket Media Production
Year Published
2005
Physical Description
1 videodisc
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Palliative Care
Family Relations
Material Type
Video
DVD
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Abbotsford Library FHA
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W85.5 F841 2005
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available

Advance care planning [videorecording]

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog17534
Fraser Health Authority. [Vancouver]: Modern Rocket Media Production , 2006. (Video, DVD) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Professional
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Abbotsford Library FHA
Call Number
W85.5 F841 2006
Title
Advance care planning [videorecording]
Corporate Author
Fraser Health Authority
Place
[Vancouver]
Publisher
Modern Rocket Media Production
Year Published
2006
Physical Description
1 videodisc
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Palliative Care
Family Relations
Material Type
Video
DVD
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Abbotsford Library FHA
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W85.5 F841 2006
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available

Advance care planning [videorecording] : let's talk

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog18527
Fraser Health Authority. [Vancouver]: Modern Rocket Media Production , 2006. (Video, DVD) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Professional
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Abbotsford Library FHA
Call Number
W85.5 F7 2006
Title
Advance care planning [videorecording] : let's talk
Corporate Author
Fraser Health Authority
Place
[Vancouver]
Publisher
Modern Rocket Media Production
Year Published
2006
Physical Description
1 videodisc (10 min.)
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Palliative Care
Family Relations
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Video
DVD
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Abbotsford Library FHA
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W85.5 F7 2006
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available

American College of Physicians home care guide for advanced cancer : when quality of life is the primary goal of care

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog9994

https://scholarworks.iupui.edu/bitstream/handle/1805/715/ACP%20Home%20Care%20Guide%20for%20Advanced%20Cancer%20-%201997.pdf?sequence=1

Philadelphia, PA: American College of Physicians , 1997. (Book, Online)
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Internet
Title
American College of Physicians home care guide for advanced cancer : when quality of life is the primary goal of care
Editor
Houts, Peter S
Place
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
American College of Physicians
Year Published
1997
Subjects
Home Care Services
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
Terminal Care
Palliative Care
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Internet
URL
https://scholarworks.iupui.edu/bitstream/handle/1805/715/ACP%20Home%20Care%20Guide%20for%20Advanced%20Cancer%20-%201997.pdf?sequence=1
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended

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

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog7734
Philadelphia, PA: American College of Physicians , 1994. (Book) — 4 copies, 4 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 A512h 1994
Title
American College of Physicians home care guide for cancer : how to care for family and friends at home
Alternate Title
American College of Physicians home care guide for family and friends giving care at home
Editor
Houts, Peter S
Place
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
American College of Physicians
Year Published
1994
Physical Description
261 p. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Home Care Services
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
ISBN
0943126304
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Call Number
QZ200 A512h 1994
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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Androgen deprivation therapy : an essential guide for prostate cancer patients and their loved ones

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog21728

https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/reader.action?docID=3007786

Wassersug, Richard J, Walker, Lauren M, Robinson, John W. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2014. (Book, Ebook) — 9 copies, 9 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WJ752 W322 2014
URL Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password from the Library.
Title
Androgen deprivation therapy : an essential guide for prostate cancer patients and their loved ones
Author
Wassersug, Richard J
Walker, Lauren M
Robinson, John W
Place
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Health
Year Published
2014
Physical Description
xxii, 153 p. ; 26 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy
Prostatic Neoplasms, Castration-Resistant
Neoplasms - psychology
Androgen Antagonists - therapeutic use
Sexual Partners
Family Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Works
ISBN
9781936303663
9781617052200
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/reader.action?docID=3007786
URL Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password from the Library.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 W322 2014
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Androgen deprivation therapy : an essential guide for prostate cancer patients and their loved ones

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog120844
Wassersug, Richard J, Walker, Lauren M, Robinson, John W. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2018. 2nd ed. (Book) — 9 copies, 9 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WJ762 W322 2018
Title
Androgen deprivation therapy : an essential guide for prostate cancer patients and their loved ones
Author
Wassersug, Richard J
Walker, Lauren M
Robinson, John W
Edition
2nd ed.
Place
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Health
Year Published
2018
Physical Description
xxvi, 203 p. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy
Prostatic Neoplasms, Castration-Resistant
Neoplasms - psychology
Androgen Antagonists - therapeutic use
Androgen Antagonists - adverse effects
Prostatic Neoplasms - diet therapy
Exercise Therapy
Sexual Partners
Family Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Works
ISBN
9780826183910
0826183913
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ762 W322 2018
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library 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
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Anticipatory grief

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog959
New York, N.Y.: Columbia University Press , 1974. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Professional
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 A629 1974
Title
Anticipatory grief
Editor
Schoenberg, Bernard
Place
New York, N.Y.
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Year Published
1974
Subjects
Terminal Care
Death
Family
ISBN
0231037708
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF575 A629 1974
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Apron strings : inheriting courage, wisdom and...breast cancer

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog19835
Greene, Diane Tropea. Highland CIty, FL: Rainbow Books, Inc. , 2007. (Book) — 6 copies, 6 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 G799a 2007
Title
Apron strings : inheriting courage, wisdom and...breast cancer
Author
Greene, Diane Tropea
Place
Highland CIty, FL
Publisher
Rainbow Books, Inc.
Year Published
2007
Physical Description
xii, 135 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Family Relations
Genetic Predisposition to Disease - psychology
Autobiography
Popular Works
ISBN
9781568251080
1568251084
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 G799a 2007
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Missing
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN 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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At my mother's breast

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog15349
Watson-Burgess, Heather, MacDonald, Joe. Montreal, QC: National Film Board of Canada , 2005. (Video, DVD) — 4 copies, 4 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 W338 2005
Title
At my mother's breast
Author
Watson-Burgess, Heather
MacDonald, Joe
Place
Montreal, QC
Publisher
National Film Board of Canada
Year Published
2005
Physical Description
55 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Popular Works
Personal Narratives
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Call Number
WP870 W338 2005
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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

Au jour le jour : comprend le document Côte à côte

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog16345

http://www.chemoready.ca/fr/treatmentplan/tools/materials.jsp

Wright-Roberts, Monica, Clark, Roy M. Mississauga, ON: Amgen Canada Inc. , 2007. (Book, Online)
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Internet
Title
Au jour le jour : comprend le document Côte à côte
Alternate Title
Day by day incorporating side by side
Author
Wright-Roberts, Monica
Clark, Roy M
Place
Mississauga, ON
Publisher
Amgen Canada Inc.
Year Published
2007
Subjects
Social Support
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
Popular Works
ISBN
096878562X
Language
French
Material Type
Book
Online
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Internet
URL
http://www.chemoready.ca/fr/treatmentplan/tools/materials.jsp
Audience
Patient or Public
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Aunt Mary buttons

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog1172
Jones, Diane Jarvis. Vancouver, B.C.: Diane Jarvis Jones , 1995. (Book) — 7 copies, 6 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 J76 1995
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
Title
Aunt Mary buttons
Author
Jones, Diane Jarvis
Place
Vancouver, B.C.
Publisher
Diane Jarvis Jones
Year Published
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
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Call Number
BF575 C5 J76 1995
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Missing
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due November 11, 2020
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Bald-headed princess : cancer, chemo, and courage

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog19373
Ditmars, Maribeth R. Washington, DC: Magination Press | American Psychological Association , 2010. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C5 D615 2010
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.
Title
Bald-headed princess : cancer, chemo, and courage
Author
Ditmars, Maribeth R
Place
Washington, DC
Publisher
Magination Press
American Psychological Association
Year Published
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
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 D615 2010
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Beautiful death : facing the future with peace

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog20165
Eckl, Cheryl. Littletown, CO: Flying Crane Press , 2011. (Book) — 2 copies, 2 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 E19 2010
Title
Beautiful death : facing the future with peace
Author
Eckl, Cheryl
Place
Littletown, CO
Publisher
Flying Crane Press
Year Published
2011
Physical Description
295 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Death - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Terminally Ill
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Autobiography
Popular Works
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780982810705
0982810709
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 E19 2010
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Because... someone I love has cancer : kids' activity book

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog14829
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2003. (Book) — 3 copies, 3 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 B388 2003
Offers children support, encouragement, and opportunity for imaginative personal expression.
Title
Because... someone I love has cancer : kids' activity book
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Editor
Smith, Anneke
Place
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Year Published
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
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 B388 2003
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL 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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Becky and the worry cup

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog9226
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, N.Y.: HarperCollins Publishers , 1997. (Book) — 12 copies, 12 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
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
Six year old Becky has many adjustments to make and new feelings to deal with when her mother is diagnosed with cancer.
Title
Becky and the worry cup
Author
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Place
New York, N.Y.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Year Published
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.
ISBN
0060952113
9780060952112
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Call Number
QZ201 C5 H296b 1997
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Missing
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
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.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Being a cancer patient's carer : a guide

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog13896
Finegan, Wesley C. Oxford: Radcliffe Publishing , 2005. (Book) — 5 copies, 5 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 F495b 2005
Title
Being a cancer patient's carer : a guide
Author
Finegan, Wesley C
Place
Oxford
Publisher
Radcliffe Publishing
Year Published
2005
Physical Description
ix, 189 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Social Support
Family
Caregivers - psychology
Popular Works
ISBN
185775638X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F495b 2005
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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Beliefs : the heart of healing in families and illness

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog10010
Wright, Lorraine M, Watson, Wendy L, Bell, Janice M. New York, N.Y.: BasicBooks , 1996. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Professional
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WY100 W951b 1996
Title
Beliefs : the heart of healing in families and illness
Author
Wright, Lorraine M
Watson, Wendy L
Bell, Janice M
Place
New York, N.Y.
Publisher
BasicBooks
Year Published
1996
Subjects
Family Therapy
Attitude to Health
Family
Cognitive Therapy
Home Nursing
ISBN
0465023177
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Victoria Library
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY100 W951b 1996
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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Best practices for engagement : tip sheets

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog122442

http://2pod.phsa.ca/quality-safety/patient/engagement/Pages/default.aspx

BC Cancer, Patient & Family Engagement. Vancouver, BC: BC Cancer Agency , 2020. (Online)
Audience
Professional
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Internet
URL Notes
Tip sheets in PDF format and more patient and family engagement resources available at link
Contents:|Best Practices for Successful Engagement -- Diversity in Patient Engagement -- Engagement Methods -- How to Request Patient and Family Partners -- Matching Partners -- Planning Engagement -- Presenting With Patient Partners -- Reimbursing Partners.
Title
Best practices for engagement : tip sheets
Alternate Title
Patient experience program : best practices for engagement
Corporate Author
BC Cancer, Patient & Family Engagement
Place
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Year Published
2020
Subjects
Culturally Competent Care
Cultural Diversity
Patient Participation - methods
Decision Making
Caregivers
Professional - Patient Relations
Professional - Family Relations
Abstract
Contents:
Best Practices for Successful Engagement -- Diversity in Patient Engagement -- Engagement Methods -- How to Request Patient and Family Partners -- Matching Partners -- Planning Engagement -- Presenting With Patient Partners -- Reimbursing Partners.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Internet
URL
http://2pod.phsa.ca/quality-safety/patient/engagement/Pages/default.aspx
URL Notes
Tip sheets in PDF format and more patient and family engagement resources available at link
Audience
Professional

Beyond love : a resource book for caregiver support and education

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog1113
Jones, Moyra, Wright, Joyce. Richmond, B.C.: Chelsea Printers Ltd. , 1991. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Professional
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WT100 J78 1991
Title
Beyond love : a resource book for caregiver support and education
Author
Jones, Moyra
Wright, Joyce
Place
Richmond, B.C.
Publisher
Chelsea Printers Ltd.
Year Published
1991
Subjects
Geriatrics
Community Health Care
Family
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WT100 J78 1991
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available

Blueprints family medicine

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog20332
Lipsky, Martin S., King, Mitchell S.;. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2010. 3rd ed. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Professional
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Abbotsford Library FHA
Call Number
WB18.2 L767 2010
Title
Blueprints family medicine
Author
Lipsky, Martin S.
King, Mitchell S.;
Edition
3rd ed.
Place
Philadelphia
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Year Published
2010
Physical Description
329 p. : ill.
Series
Blueprints
Subjects
Family practice
Primary Health Care - methods
Examination Questions
UBC Undergraduate Medical Program
ISBN
9781608310876
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Abbotsford Library FHA
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB18.2 L767 2010
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available
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Breast cancer : daughters tell their stories

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog15324
Oktay, Julianne S. New York, NY: Haworth Press, Inc. , 2005. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 O41b 2005
Title
Breast cancer : daughters tell their stories
Author
Oktay, Julianne S
Place
New York, NY
Publisher
Haworth Press, Inc.
Year Published
2005
Series
Gerontology and women
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - personal narratives
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Mother-Child Relations
Loss - psychology
Qualitative Research
Bereavement
Life Change Events
ISBN
0789014521
9780789014528
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 O41b 2005
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Breast cancer husband : how to help your wife (and yourself) through diagnosis, treatment, and beyond

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog13817
Silver, Marc. Emmaus, PA: Rodale , 2004. (Book) — 7 copies, 7 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 S587 2004
A guide for men whose wives or girlfriends have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Helps readers deal with the diagnosis, addressing men's stereotypical reactions (usually saying little, followed by overbearing urges to fix the problem) and advises them how to behave (ask questions and, more import…
Title
Breast cancer husband : how to help your wife (and yourself) through diagnosis, treatment, and beyond
Author
Silver, Marc
Place
Emmaus, PA
Publisher
Rodale
Year Published
2004
Physical Description
xv, 319 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Spouses
Family Relations
Caregivers - psychology
Popular Works
Abstract
A guide for men whose wives or girlfriends have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Helps readers deal with the diagnosis, addressing men's stereotypical reactions (usually saying little, followed by overbearing urges to fix the problem) and advises them how to behave (ask questions and, more importantly, listen). Also examines the various treatments and suggests ways for readers to find sexual intimacy after mastectomy.
ISBN
1579548334
9781579548339
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S587 2004
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Missing
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Breast cancer survivor video series

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog15357

http://www.womenstories.org/imagelist-tcg.asp.26.html

WomenStories. Madison, WI: Medical Media Associates, Inc. , 2006. (Video, DVD, Online) — 11 copies, 11 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP870 W873 2006 v.1-2
1.Initial Discovery and Diagnosis|2.Intimacy|3.Young Women and Breast Cancer|4.Surgical Choices|5.Chemotherapy|6.Family Support|7.Recurrence and Metastasis|8.Hormone Treatment|9.Radiation|10.Life After Breast Cancer
Title
Breast cancer survivor video series
Alternate Title
WomenStories : breast cancer survivor video series
Corporate Author
WomenStories
Place
Madison, WI
Publisher
Medical Media Associates, Inc.
Year Published
2006
Physical Description
2 DVDs ; 1 resource guide
Series
WomenStories : a video series for breast cancer patients
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Social Support
Neoplasm Metastasis
Recurrence
Breast Neoplasms - drug therapy
Breast Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Popular Works
Abstract
1.Initial Discovery and Diagnosis
2.Intimacy
3.Young Women and Breast Cancer
4.Surgical Choices
5.Chemotherapy
6.Family Support
7.Recurrence and Metastasis
8.Hormone Treatment
9.Radiation
10.Life After Breast Cancer
ISBN
193056810X
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
URL
http://www.womenstories.org/imagelist-tcg.asp.26.html
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 W873 2006 v.1-2
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.4 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Breast stories : cancer survivors speak out

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog21537
Carpenter, Phil. Markham, ON: Fitzhenry & Whiteside , 2012. (Book) — 2 copies, 2 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 C296 2012
Breast cancer survivors who chose to undergo mastectomy talk about issues of beauty, identity, and femininity in this collection of portraits and frank personal essays
Title
Breast stories : cancer survivors speak out
Author
Carpenter, Phil
Place
Markham, ON
Publisher
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
Year Published
2012
Physical Description
109 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Mammaplasty
Mastectomy
Portraits
Family Relations
Survivors - psychology
Pictorial Works
Photographs
Body Image
Personal Narratives
Canada
Abstract
Breast cancer survivors who chose to undergo mastectomy talk about issues of beauty, identity, and femininity in this collection of portraits and frank personal essays
ISBN
9781554552726
1554552729
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C296 2012
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Butterfly kisses and wishes on wings : when someone you love has cancer ... a hopeful, helpful book for kids

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog16110
McVicker, Ellen, Hersh, Nanci. Aurora, CO: s.n. , 2006. (Book) — 6 copies, 6 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 M176b 2006
A listen-to / read-along book for children
Title
Butterfly kisses and wishes on wings : when someone you love has cancer ... a hopeful, helpful book for kids
Author
McVicker, Ellen
Hersh, Nanci
Place
Aurora, CO
Publisher
s.n.
Year Published
2006
Physical Description
1 v. (unpaged) : ill. : 24 cm. + Reading & discussion group guide
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
Parent-Child Relations
Mother-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A listen-to / read-along book for children
Notes
The paperback ed. does not include a Reading & discussion group guide.
ISBN
9781424310562
9780578159935
1424310563
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 M176b 2006
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Canadian guide to will and estate planning : everything you need to know today to protect your wealth and your family tomorrow

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog119944
Gray, Douglas, Budd, John S. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill , 2011. 3rd ed. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
KE5974 Z82 G778 2011
Title
Canadian guide to will and estate planning : everything you need to know today to protect your wealth and your family tomorrow
Author
Gray, Douglas
Budd, John S.
Edition
3rd ed.
Place
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Year Published
2011
Physical Description
xi, 418 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Wills
Advance Care Planning
Advance Directives
Decision Making
Family Relations
Canada
Popular Works
ISBN
9780071753746
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
KE5974 Z82 G778 2011
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Cancer and the family

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog9213
New York, N.Y.: John Wiley & Sons , 2000. (Book) — 4 copies, 4 available
Audience
Professional
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
CN Library
Call Number
QZ200 C215b 2000
Title
Cancer and the family
Editor
Baider, Lea
Cooper, Cary L
Kaplan De-Nour, Atara
Place
New York, N.Y.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Year Published
2000
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
Ethics, Medical
Genetic Counseling
Notes
CN Library copy is housed in the UHNBC Library.
ISBN
0471803006
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
CN Library
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C215b 2000
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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Cancer and the family life cycle : a practitioner's guide

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog10370
Veach, Theresa A, Nicholas, Donald R, Barton, Marci A. New York, N.Y.: Brunner-Routledge , 2002. (Book) — 5 copies, 5 available
Audience
Professional
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
FVC PFCS
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
CN PFCS
Call Number
QZ200 V394 2002
Title
Cancer and the family life cycle : a practitioner's guide
Author
Veach, Theresa A
Nicholas, Donald R
Barton, Marci A
Place
New York, N.Y.
Publisher
Brunner-Routledge
Year Published
2002
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Family Relations
ISBN
1583910166
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
FVC PFCS
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
CN PFCS
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 V394 2002
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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Cancer-associated genodermatoses

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog8649
New York, N.Y.: Van Nostrand Reinhold , 1982. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Professional
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WR500 C213 1982
Title
Cancer-associated genodermatoses
Editor
Lynch, Henry T
Fusaro, Ramon M
Place
New York, N.Y.
Publisher
Van Nostrand Reinhold
Year Published
1982
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Skin Manifestations - familial & genetic
Skin Neoplasms - familial & genetic
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WR500 C213 1982
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available

Cancer cytogenetics

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog13689
Heim, Sverre, Mitelman, Felix. New York, N.Y.: Alan R. Liss, Inc. , 1987. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Professional
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ206 H467 1987
Title
Cancer cytogenetics
Author
Heim, Sverre
Mitelman, Felix
Place
New York, N.Y.
Publisher
Alan R. Liss, Inc.
Year Published
1987
Subjects
Chromosome Abnormalities
Cytogenetics
Neoplasms - familial and genetic
ISBN
0845142399
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 H467 1987
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Cancer hates kisses

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog120885
Sliwerski, Jessica Reid, Song, Mika. New York, NY: Dial Books for Young Readers , 2017. (Book) — 7 copies, 7 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S633 2017
"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
Title
Cancer hates kisses
Author
Sliwerski, Jessica Reid
Song, Mika
Place
New York, NY
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Year Published
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 Works
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
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S633 2017
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Cancer incidence in defined populations

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog4634
Cold Spring Harbour, N.Y.: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory , 1980. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Professional
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 C213 1980
Title
Cancer incidence in defined populations
Editor
Cairns, John
Place
Cold Spring Harbour, N.Y.
Publisher
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Year Published
1980
Series
Banbury report 4
Subjects
Neoplasms - familial & genetic - congresses
Neoplasms - epidemiology - congresses
Mormons
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C213 1980
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available

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

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog19929

http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=645715

Heiney, Sue P, Hermann, Joan F. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2013. 2nd ed. (Book, Ebook) — 7 copies, 7 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 H468 2013
URL Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by calling 1.888.675.8001 (toll-free)to obtain a username and password from the Library.
Title
Cancer in our family : helping children cope with a parent's illness
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
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Year Published
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
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
URL
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=645715
URL Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by calling 1.888.675.8001 (toll-free)to obtain a username and password from the Library.
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Call Number
QZ201 H468 2013
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Cancer in the family : helping children cope with a parent's illness

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog10969
Heiney, Sue P. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2001. (Book) — 6 copies, 6 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C126h 2001
, 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.
Title
Cancer in the family : helping children cope with a parent's illness
Author
Heiney, Sue P
Place
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Year Published
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
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Call Number
QZ201 C126h 2001
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Missing
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Missing
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Missing
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Cancer poetry project : poems by cancer patients and those who love them

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog16451
Minneapolis, MN: Tasora Books , 2001. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C218m 2001
Title
Cancer poetry project : poems by cancer patients and those who love them
Editor
Miller, Karin B
Place
Minneapolis, MN
Publisher
Tasora Books
Year Published
2001
Physical Description
xxiv, 248 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Poetry
Survivors
Patients
Family
Personal Narratives
Popular Works
ISBN
9780978994686
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C218m 2001
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Cardiology in family practice : a practical guide

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog21889
Hollenberg, Steven M., Heitner, Stephen;. Totowa: Humana , 2012. 2nd ed. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Professional
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Abbotsford Library FHA
Call Number
WG100 H65 2012
Title
Cardiology in family practice : a practical guide
Author
Hollenberg, Steven M.
Heitner, Stephen;
Edition
2nd ed.
Place
Totowa
Publisher
Humana
Year Published
2012
Physical Description
159 p. : ill.
Series
Current clinical practice
Subjects
Cardiology - methods
Cardiovascular Diseases
Family practice
UBC Undergraduate Medical Program
ISBN
9781617793844
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Abbotsford Library FHA
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WG100 H65 2012
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available
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Care for the dying and the bereaved

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog6689
Gentles, Ian. Toronto, Ont.: Anglican Book Centre , 1982. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Professional
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 C271 1982
Title
Care for the dying and the bereaved
Author
Gentles, Ian
Place
Toronto, Ont.
Publisher
Anglican Book Centre
Year Published
1982
Subjects
Death
Family
Grief
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF575 C271 1982
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available

Caregiver's guide for Canadians

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog21235
Lauber, Rick. North Vancouver, BC: Self-Counsel Press , 2010. (Book) — 2 copies, 2 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WT120 L366 2010
Title
Caregiver's guide for Canadians
Author
Lauber, Rick
Place
North Vancouver, BC
Publisher
Self-Counsel Press
Year Published
2010
Physical Description
139 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Caregivers - psychology
Aged
Adult Children
Parents
Family Relations
Home Nursing
Self Care
Housing for the Elderly
Popular Works
ISBN
9781770400405
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT120 L366 2010
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Caregivers' journey

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog2567
Bar-David, Geila. Toronto, Ont.: Caregiver Support Project , 1997. (Video, VHS) — 7 copies, 7 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WM172 B245 1997
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;…
Title
Caregivers' journey
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
Toronto, Ont.
Publisher
Caregiver Support Project
Year Published
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
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Kelowna Library
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 B245 1997
c.1 v.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 v.1 workbook for facilitator BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 v.1 workbook individual viewers BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 v.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 v.3 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 v.4 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 v.5 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available

Caring for loved ones at home : an illustrated, easy to follow guide to short or long-term care

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog9856
Van Bommel, Harry. Scarborough, Ont.: Resources Supporting Family and Community Legacies Inc. , 1999. (Book) — 6 copies, 6 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 V217 1999
Title
Caring for loved ones at home : an illustrated, easy to follow guide to short or long-term care
Author
Van Bommel, Harry
Place
Scarborough, Ont.
Publisher
Resources Supporting Family and Community Legacies Inc.
Year Published
1999
Physical Description
120 p, : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Home Nursing
Family Relations
Caregivers
Self Care
Physician-Patient Relations
Communication
Popular Works
ISBN
1553070003
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 V217 1999
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Missing
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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Caring for the patient with cancer at home : a guide for patients and families

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Abrahm, Janet. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 1998. (Book) — 5 copies, 5 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C277 1998
An introduction to the medical circumstances and challenges patients and the people who care for them face at home.
Title
Caring for the patient with cancer at home : a guide for patients and families
Author
Abrahm, Janet
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Place
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Year Published
1998
Subjects
Home Care Services - popular works
Neoplasms - psychology - popular works
Neoplasms - rehabilitation - popular works
Family - popular works
Abstract
An introduction to the medical circumstances and challenges patients and the people who care for them face at home.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Call Number
QZ201 C277 1998
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available

Case files. Family medicine

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog21491
Toy, Eugene C., Briscoe, Donald A., Britton, Bruce;. New York: McGraw-Hill Medical , 2012. 3rd ed. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Professional
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Abbotsford Library FHA
Call Number
WB18.2 C33 2012
How to Approach Clinical Problems -- Approach to the Patient -- Approach to Clinical - - Problem Solving -- Approach to Reading Clinical Cases -- Sixty-Five Cases Scenarios -- Listing of Cases -- Listing by Case Number -- Listing by Disorder.
Title
Case files. Family medicine
Author
Toy, Eugene C.
Briscoe, Donald A.
Britton, Bruce;
Edition
3rd ed.
Place
New York
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Medical
Year Published
2012
Physical Description
625 p. : ill.
Subjects
Family practice
Case Reports
UBC Undergraduate Medical Program
Abstract
How to Approach Clinical Problems -- Approach to the Patient -- Approach to Clinical - - Problem Solving -- Approach to Reading Clinical Cases -- Sixty-Five Cases Scenarios -- Listing of Cases -- Listing by Case Number -- Listing by Disorder.
ISBN
9780071753951
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Abbotsford Library FHA
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB18.2 C33 2012
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available
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Cereal for dinner : strategies, shortcuts and sanity for moms battling illness

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog14146
Breese, Kristine. New York: St. Martin's Griffin , 2004. (Book) — 5 copies, 5 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 B832 2004
A guide for mothers who are dealing with an illness (not necessarily cancer)—the author had a life-threatening heart condition. Provides tips for coping—easy dinners to make, asking for help with carpools, things friends can bring to the hospital. Part 1: Discusses the shock of the diagnosis, adj…
Title
Cereal for dinner : strategies, shortcuts and sanity for moms battling illness
Author
Breese, Kristine
Place
New York
Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Year Published
2004
Subjects
Self Care
Mothers - psychology
Sick Role - psychology
Family Relations
Abstract
A guide for mothers who are dealing with an illness (not necessarily cancer)—the author had a life-threatening heart condition. Provides tips for coping—easy dinners to make, asking for help with carpools, things friends can bring to the hospital. Part 1: Discusses the shock of the diagnosis, adjusting to the news, emotional aspects of illness, how to ask for help, adjusting your standards, dealing with doctors, waiting for tests Part 2: Deals with how illness affects children, talking to kids, warning signs that illness is troubling children, conversations about death Part 3: Discusses how illness affects relationships with fathers, grandmothers, girlfriends. Also talks about work and relationship (or not) with God Part 4: How illness affects the future—things you can learn from illness and things you can teach the world.
ISBN
0312377735
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 B832 2004
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Missing
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