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And in health : a guide for couples facing cancer together

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog21673
Shapiro, Dan. Boston, MA: Trumpeter , 2013. (Book) — 7 copies, 7 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 S529 2013
Title
And in health : a guide for couples facing cancer together
Author
Shapiro, Dan
Place
Boston, MA
Publisher
Trumpeter
Year Published
2013
Physical Description
xi, 233 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Spouses - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Caregivers - psychology
Marriage - psychology
Interpersonal Relations
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Partners
Stress, Psychological
Popular Works
ISBN
9781611800173
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S529 2013
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency CN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency CSI Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency FVC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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An emotionally focused workbook for couples : the two of us

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog120505
Kallos-Lilly, Veronica, Fitzgerald, Jennifer. New York, NY: Routledge , 2015. (Book) — 5 copies, 5 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM430.5.M3 K14 2015
Title
An emotionally focused workbook for couples : the two of us
Author
Kallos-Lilly, Veronica
Fitzgerald, Jennifer
Place
New York, NY
Publisher
Routledge
Year Published
2015
Physical Description
190 p. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Marital Therapy
Couples therapy
Emotion-Focused Therapy
Interpersonal Relations
Communication
Spouses
Counseling
Popular Works
ISBN
9780415742481
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Call Number
WM430.5.M3 K14 2015
c.1 BC Cancer Agency FVC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency FVC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency FVC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.4 BC Cancer Agency FVC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.5 BC Cancer Agency FVC Cancer Info Ctr 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, 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
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 CN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency CSI Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency FVC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Cancer Info Ctr Missing
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due February 05, 2020
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Caregiving wife's handbook : caring for your seriously ill husband, caring for yourself

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog21654
Denholm, Diana B. Alameda, CA: Hunter House Publishers , 2012. (Book) — 2 copies, 2 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 D393 2012
Title
Caregiving wife's handbook : caring for your seriously ill husband, caring for yourself
Author
Denholm, Diana B
Place
Alameda, CA
Publisher
Hunter House Publishers
Year Published
2012
Physical Description
x, 198 p. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Caregivers - psychology
Spouses - psychology
Terminally Ill - psychology
Empathy
Critical Illness
Communication
Popular Works
ISBN
9780897936057
0897936051
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 D393 2012
c.1 BC Cancer Agency CN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Communication patterns and marital satisfaction of couples when wives are undergoing initial cycles of chemotherapy for metastatic breast cancer : a qualitative study

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog14616
Filek-Vitkay, Jennifer Michelle. San Diego, CA: Alliant International University , 2004. (Book, Thesis) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Professional
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 F481 2004
Title
Communication patterns and marital satisfaction of couples when wives are undergoing initial cycles of chemotherapy for metastatic breast cancer : a qualitative study
Author
Filek-Vitkay, Jennifer Michelle
Place
San Diego, CA
Publisher
Alliant International University
Year Published
2004
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Communication
Patients - psychology
Social Support
Spouses
Neoplasm Metastasis
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP870 F481 2004
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Available

Couples confronting cancer : keeping your relationship strong

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog18642
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2003. (Book) — 7 copies, 6 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C857f 2003
Cancer’s impact on the couple : an overview ; The caregiver’s role ; Evaluating your relationship ; What it takes to create a good relationship ; Emotions, relationships, and cancer ; Couples in conflict ; Lifestyle factors ; Improving communication ; Creating emotional intimacy ; Strengthening phy…
Title
Couples confronting cancer : keeping your relationship strong
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Editor
Fincannon, Joy L
Bruss, Katherine V
Place
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Year Published
2003
Physical Description
xvii, 266 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Spouses - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Caregivers - psychology
Marriage - psychology
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Partners
Stress, Psychological
Popular Works
Abstract
Cancer’s impact on the couple : an overview
The caregiver’s role
Evaluating your relationship
What it takes to create a good relationship
Emotions, relationships, and cancer
Couples in conflict
Lifestyle factors
Improving communication
Creating emotional intimacy
Strengthening physical intimacy
Solutions for specific problems
Support services
Couples’ corner
Workbook for couples : resource guide.
ISBN
9780944235256
0944235255
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna 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
QZ201 C857f 2003
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency CN Cancer Info Ctr Missing
c.1 BC Cancer Agency FVC Cancer info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Missing
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency CSI Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due February 11, 2020
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For Michael, love Cynda

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog120603
Yeasting, Cynda. Victoria, BC: Friesen Press , 2016. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL358 Y39 2016
A unique love story between a terminally ill man and the woman who found him on a dating website. He put his heart out there and she was lucky enough to find him. This book is their love story, from a first date to dealing with challenges that Michael's terminal cancer diagnosis brought them. Livin…
Title
For Michael, love Cynda
Author
Yeasting, Cynda
Place
Victoria, BC
Publisher
Friesen Press
Year Published
2016
Physical Description
x, 293 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
Spouses
Love
Hope
Grief
Interpersonal Relations
Terminal Care
Terminally Ill - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Works
Abstract
A unique love story between a terminally ill man and the woman who found him on a dating website. He put his heart out there and she was lucky enough to find him. This book is their love story, from a first date to dealing with challenges that Michael's terminal cancer diagnosis brought them. Living life to the fullest and hoping for a miracle - Cover
ISBN
9781460267486
9781460267479
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 Y39 2016
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Grace and grit : spirituality and healing in the life and death of Treya Killiam Wilber

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog461
Wilber, Ken. Boston, MA: Shambala Publications, Inc. , 1991. (Book) — 3 copies, 3 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 W664 1993
Title
Grace and grit : spirituality and healing in the life and death of Treya Killiam Wilber
Author
Wilber, Ken
Place
Boston, MA
Publisher
Shambala Publications, Inc.
Year Published
1991
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Mental Healing
Spirituality
Spouses
Biography
Popular Works
ISBN
0877736987
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 W664 1993
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Missing
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Healing a spouse's grieving heart : 100 practical ideas after your husband or wife dies : compassionate advice and simple activities for widows and widowers

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog14701
Wolfelt, Alan. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , c2003. (Book) — 2 copies, 2 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 W857 2003
Includes advice on when and how to dispose of a mate's belongings, dealing with children, and redefining role with friends and family.
Title
Healing a spouse's grieving heart : 100 practical ideas after your husband or wife dies : compassionate advice and simple activities for widows and widowers
Author
Wolfelt, Alan
Place
Fort Collins, CO
Publisher
Companion Press
Year Published
c2003
Subjects
Grief - popular works
Grief - psychology - popular works
Loss - psychology - popular works
Spouses - popular works
Bereavement - popular works
Abstract
Includes advice on when and how to dispose of a mate's belongings, dealing with children, and redefining role with friends and family.
ISBN
1879651378
9781879651371
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 W857 2003
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Missing
c.1 BC Cancer Agency FVC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Helping your mate face breast cancer : tips for becoming an effective support partner for the one you love during the breast cancer experience

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog9619
Kneece, Judy C. Columbia, S.C.: Edu Care Publishing , 2001. 4th rev. ed. (Book) — 3 copies, 2 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 K68 2001
Title
Helping your mate face breast cancer : tips for becoming an effective support partner for the one you love during the breast cancer experience
Author
Kneece, Judy C
Edition
4th rev. ed.
Place
Columbia, S.C.
Publisher
Edu Care Publishing
Year Published
2001
Physical Description
xvi, 136 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Spouses
Sexual Partners
Popular Works
ISBN
9781886665118
1886665117
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Call Number
WP870 K68 2001
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency CSI Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due September 23, 2019
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Helping your mate face breast cancer : tips for becoming an effective support partner for the one you love during the breast cancer experience

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog14208
Kneece, Judy C. West Columbia, SC: EduCare Inc. , 2003. 5th fully rev. ed. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 K68 2003
Title
Helping your mate face breast cancer : tips for becoming an effective support partner for the one you love during the breast cancer experience
Author
Kneece, Judy C
Edition
5th fully rev. ed.
Place
West Columbia, SC
Publisher
EduCare Inc.
Year Published
2003
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology - popular works
Spouses - popular works
Sexual Partners - popular works
ISBN
1886665117
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Call Number
WP870 K68 2003
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Available
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How we survived prostate cancer : what we did and what we should have done

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog121212
Hallerman, Victoria. New York, NY: Newmarket Press , 2009. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WJ762 H185 2009
Title
How we survived prostate cancer : what we did and what we should have done
Author
Hallerman, Victoria
Place
New York, NY
Publisher
Newmarket Press
Year Published
2009
Physical Description
x, 208 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms
Cancer Survivors
Caregivers
Interpersonal Relations
Spouses
Men's Health
Popular Works
ISBN
9781557048196
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ762 H185 2009
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Husband's guide to breast cancer : a complete and concise plan for every stage

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog120170

http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=634881

Outcalt, Todd. Indianapolis: Blue River Press , 2013. (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 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password from the Library.
Title
Husband's guide to breast cancer : a complete and concise plan for every stage
Author
Outcalt, Todd
Place
Indianapolis
Publisher
Blue River Press
Year Published
2013
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Spouses
Family Relations
Caregivers - psychology
Social Support
Popular Works
ISBN
9781935628323
9781935628811
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=634881
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
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Lovin' ain't over for women with cancer

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog114603
Alterowitz, Ralph, Alterowitz, Barbara. Bethesda, MD: CIACT, Inc. Publishing , 2011. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 A466 2011
Title
Lovin' ain't over for women with cancer
Alternate Title
Lovin aint over
Loving aint over
Author
Alterowitz, Ralph
Alterowitz, Barbara
Place
Bethesda, MD
Publisher
CIACT, Inc. Publishing
Year Published
2011
Physical Description
xiii, 281 pages ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Partners
Spouses
Women's Health
Women - psychology
Popular Works
ISBN
9781929163243
192916324X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 A466 2011
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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My partner has breast cancer : how can I help? : a parallel journey

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog15695
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon. Vancouver, BC: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon , 2007. (Booklet, Handout) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 M995a 2007
Title
My partner has breast cancer : how can I help? : a parallel journey
Corporate Author
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon
Place
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon
Year Published
2007
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Spouses
Social Support
Popular Works
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M995a 2007
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Available

My partner has breast cancer : how can I help? : a parallel journey

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog19718

http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/types-of-cancer/breast-cancer/breast/information-kit

BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Alliance. Vancouver, BC: BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Alliance , 2010. (Booklet, Handout, Online) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 M995a 2010
Title
My partner has breast cancer : how can I help? : a parallel journey
Corporate Author
BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Alliance
Place
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Alliance
Year Published
2010
Physical Description
18 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Spouses
Social Support
Popular Works
Notes
There was also an edition revised July 2012 which is online.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
URL
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/types-of-cancer/breast-cancer/breast/information-kit
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Call Number
WP870 M995a 2010
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Available

Option B : facing adversity, building resilience, and finding joy

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog120298
Sandberg, Sheryl, Grant, Adam. New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf , 2017. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 S194 2017
Title
Option B : facing adversity, building resilience, and finding joy
Author
Sandberg, Sheryl
Grant, Adam
Place
New York, NY
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Year Published
2017
Physical Description
226 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Loss
Bereavement
Adaptation, Psychological
Resilience, Psychological
Life Change Events
Family Relations
Spouses
Widowhood
Personal Narratives
Popular Works
ISBN
9781524732684
1524732680
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 S194 2017
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Available
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Partners in hope : a man's guide to women's breast cancer

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog18409
Bosom Buddies, Inc. Chicago, Il.: Bosom Buddies, Inc. , 2001. (Video, DVD) — 4 copies, 4 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 P273 2001
Addresses breast cancer from a male point of view. Topics include the initial impact of the diagnosis; how men and women face crises; feelings of anger and helplessness, using communication as a roadmap; sorting through medical information; surgery, treatments and reconstruction; intimacy; and life…
Title
Partners in hope : a man's guide to women's breast cancer
Corporate Author
Bosom Buddies, Inc.
Place
Chicago, Il.
Publisher
Bosom Buddies, Inc.
Year Published
2001
Physical Description
40 minutes
Subjects
Spouses
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Family Characteristics
Mammaplasty
Popular Works
Abstract
Addresses breast cancer from a male point of view. Topics include the initial impact of the diagnosis; how men and women face crises; feelings of anger and helplessness, using communication as a roadmap; sorting through medical information; surgery, treatments and reconstruction; intimacy; and life beyond treatment.
ISBN
0966855612
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Call Number
WP870 P273 2001
c.1 BC Cancer Agency FVC Cancer info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library AV Room Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VC Library AV Room Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Predictors of caregiver burden among male spouses of women with gynecological cancer

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog14617
Sherman, Marne L. Chicago, IL: Finch University of Health Sciences / The Chicago Medical School , 1999. (Book, Thesis) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Professional
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP145 S553 1999
Title
Predictors of caregiver burden among male spouses of women with gynecological cancer
Author
Sherman, Marne L
Place
Chicago, IL
Publisher
Finch University of Health Sciences / The Chicago Medical School
Year Published
1999
Subjects
Caregivers
Genital Neoplasms, Female
Neoplasms - psychology
Spouses
Social Support
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP145 S553 1999
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Available

Prostate cancer and the man you love : supporting and caring for your partner

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog20754
Katz, Anne. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. , 2012. (Book) — 7 copies, 7 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WJ752 K19p 2012
Title
Prostate cancer and the man you love : supporting and caring for your partner
Author
Katz, Anne
Place
Lanham, MD
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Year Published
2012
Physical Description
x, 215 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers
Interpersonal Relations
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
Spouses
Sexual Partners
Men's Health
Popular Works
ISBN
9781442214521
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Call Number
WJ752 K19p 2012
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency CN Cancer Info Ctr Missing
c.1 BC Cancer Agency CSI Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency FVC Cancer info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Missing
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Return to sex and intimacy : for cancer survivors and their partners

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog120267
Russer, Michael J., Lopez, Jacqueline V. Montecito, CA: SOS Institute , 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
QZ200 R968 2017
Title
Return to sex and intimacy : for cancer survivors and their partners
Author
Russer, Michael J.
Lopez, Jacqueline V.
Place
Montecito, CA
Publisher
SOS Institute
Year Published
2017
Physical Description
197 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Sexuality
Body Image
Sexual Partners
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
Erectile Dysfunction
Sexual Behavior
Spouses
Interpersonal Relations
Survivors
Popular Works
ISBN
9780692886397
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
QZ200 R968 2017
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Missing
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency CN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency CSI Cancer Info Ctr Missing
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency FVC Cancer Info Ctr Missing
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Seven principles for making marriage work

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog120735
Gottman, John M, Silver, Nan. New York, N.Y.: Three Rivers Press , 1999. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM430.5.M3 G686s 1999
Title
Seven principles for making marriage work
Author
Gottman, John M
Silver, Nan
Place
New York, N.Y.
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Year Published
1999
Physical Description
ix, 271 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Marriage - psychology
Spouses
Interpersonal Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Problem Solving
Popular Works
ISBN
9780609805794
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM430.5.M3 G686s 1999
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Seven principles for making marriage work

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog120736
Gottman, John M, Silver, Nan. New York, N.Y.: Harmony Books , 2015. 2nd ed. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
BCCA Psychosocial Oncology Program
Call Number
WM430.5.M3 G686 2015
Title
Seven principles for making marriage work
Author
Gottman, John M
Silver, Nan
Edition
2nd ed.
Place
New York, N.Y.
Publisher
Harmony Books
Year Published
2015
Physical Description
xi, 295 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Marriage - psychology
Spouses
Interpersonal Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Problem Solving
Popular Works
Notes
Completely revised and updated - Cover
ISBN
9780553447712
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
BCCA Psychosocial Oncology Program
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM430.5.M3 G686 2015
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Something more than hope : surviving despite the odds, thriving because of them

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog120136
Lindsay, Diana, Lindsay, Kelly. Langley, WA: Inroads Press , 2014. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 L748 2014
Two companion books in one volume, Something More Than Hope is the story of Diana Lindsay who faced a terminal Stage IV lung cancer diagnosis in 2004. The other book, Something More Than Everything, is the commentary of Diana's husband and caregiver, Kelly Lindsay.
Title
Something more than hope : surviving despite the odds, thriving because of them
Alternate Title
Something more than everything : a caregiver's commentary on what went right when life went wrong
Author
Lindsay, Diana
Lindsay, Kelly
Place
Langley, WA
Publisher
Inroads Press
Year Published
2014
Physical Description
252, 114 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Lung Neoplasms
Caregivers - psychology
Complementary Therapies
Life Change Events
Survivors
Hope
Spouses
Marriage - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Works
Abstract
Two companion books in one volume, Something More Than Hope is the story of Diana Lindsay who faced a terminal Stage IV lung cancer diagnosis in 2004. The other book, Something More Than Everything, is the commentary of Diana's husband and caregiver, Kelly Lindsay.
Notes
Titles from separate title pages; works issued back-to-back and inverted.
ISBN
9780991242702
099124270X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 L748 2014
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Spouse to spouse : what it's like when your partner has cancer

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog16480
Nessim, Susan. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive , 1999. (Video, DVD) — 4 copies, 4 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 S765 1999
Husbands and wives of people with cancer discuss their deepest emotions, sharing their fears and hopes as both partner and caregiver. The spouses, from varied backgrounds and at different stages in their lives, speak to how the illness tests the strength and endurance of their marriage. This 17
Title
Spouse to spouse : what it's like when your partner has cancer
Author
Nessim, Susan
Corporate Author
Cancervive
Place
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive
Year Published
1999
Physical Description
17 minutes
Subjects
Spouses
Social Support
Neoplasms - psychology
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Popular Works
Abstract
Husbands and wives of people with cancer discuss their deepest emotions, sharing their fears and hopes as both partner and caregiver. The spouses, from varied backgrounds and at different stages in their lives, speak to how the illness tests the strength and endurance of their marriage. This 17 minute documentary will help spouses of people with cancer articulate difficult feelings and encourage greater communication between partners.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Recommended
Call Number
QZ200 S765 1999
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library AV Room Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VC Library AV Room Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available

Stand by her : a breast cancer guide for men

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog18375
Anderson, John W. New York, NY: AMACOM , 2010. (Book) — 6 copies, 6 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
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
Call Number
WP870 A547 2010
Title
Stand by her : a breast cancer guide for men
Author
Anderson, John W
Place
New York, NY
Publisher
AMACOM
Year Published
2010
Physical Description
xiii, 257 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Spouses
Men
Caregivers
Social Support
Family Relations
Popular Works
ISBN
9780814413913
0814413919
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
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
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 A547 2010
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency CN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency CSI Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency FVC Cancer Info Ctr Missing
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Missing
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Surviving the death of your spouse : a step-by-step workbook

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog14712
Levinson, Deborah S. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 2004. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 L664 2004
Title
Surviving the death of your spouse : a step-by-step workbook
Author
Levinson, Deborah S
Place
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Year Published
2004
Physical Description
x, 159 p. ; 26 cm.
Series
A New Harbinger self-help workbook
Subjects
Grief - psychology
Bereavement - psychology
Spouses
Handbooks
Popular Works
ISBN
1572243775 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 L664 2004
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Available
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Ties that bind : when your partner has breast cancer

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog18255
Keeney, Susan Nessim. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim-Keeney/Cancervive , 2006. (Video, DVD) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
WP870 T564 2006
Title
Ties that bind : when your partner has breast cancer
Author
Keeney, Susan Nessim
Corporate Author
Cancervive
Living With It
Place
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Susan Nessim-Keeney/Cancervive
Year Published
2006
Physical Description
27 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Spouses
Sexual Partners
Social Support
Popular Works
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 T564 2006
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library AV Room Available

When your soulmate dies : a guide to healing through heroic mourning

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog120413
Wolfelt, Alan D. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2016. (Book) — 3 copies, 3 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 W855 2016
Title
When your soulmate dies : a guide to healing through heroic mourning
Author
Wolfelt, Alan D.
Place
Fort Collins, CO
Publisher
Companion Press
Year Published
2016
Physical Description
151 p. : 22 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Bereavement
Spouses
Friends
Loss
Love
Emotional Adjustment
Life Change Events
Popular Works
Notes
The loss of the love of your life unleashes the grief of your life. Muster the courage to mourn as well as you loved and live your new life with befitting grace, purpose, and joy. - Cover
ISBN
9781617222429
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 W855 2016
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Your spouse's allowance

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog5328
Canada. Income Security Programs. Ottawa, Ont.: Minister of Supply and Services Canada , 1990. (Pamphlet) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
Title
Your spouse's allowance
Corporate Author
Canada. Income Security Programs
Place
Ottawa, Ont.
Publisher
Minister of Supply and Services Canada
Year Published
1990
Subjects
Spouses - Canada - pamphlets
Pensions - Canada - pamphlets
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
Audience
Patient or Public
VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available

Your wife has cancer, now what? : what to expect when the unexpected happens

https://libraries.phsa.ca/permalink/catalog21865
Boss, Carson. Sanger, CA: Familius LLC , 2013. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available
Audience
Patient or Public
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 B745y 2013
Title
Your wife has cancer, now what? : what to expect when the unexpected happens
Author
Boss, Carson
Place
Sanger, CA
Publisher
Familius LLC
Year Published
2013
Physical Description
143 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Spouses
Family Relations
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Works
ISBN
9781938301421
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Agency
BC Cancer Agency
Location
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B745y 2013
c.1 BC Cancer Agency FVC Cancer info Ctr Available
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