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Giving : how each of us can change the world

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17795
Clinton, Bill. New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
HN18 C477 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The explosion of private citizens doing public good; Giving money; Giving time; Giving things; Giving skills; Gifts of reconciliation and new beginnings; Gifts that keep on giving; Model gifts; Giving to good ideas; Organizing markets for the public good; Nonprofit markets can be organized too; Wha…
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Author
Clinton, Bill
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xiii, 240 p. ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Organizations, Nonprofit
Gift Giving
Fund Raising
Social Change
Interpersonal Relations
Voluntary Workers
World Health
Abstract
The explosion of private citizens doing public good
Giving money
Giving time
Giving things
Giving skills
Gifts of reconciliation and new beginnings
Gifts that keep on giving
Model gifts
Giving to good ideas
Organizing markets for the public good
Nonprofit markets can be organized too
What about government?
How much should you give and why?
ISBN
9780307266743
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
HN18 C477 2007

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BC Cancer Research Centre. BC Cancer Foundation : research is the future

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13399
BC Cancer Research Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: Finale Post Productions Inc. , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ24 B863b 2002
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Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Finale Post Productions Inc.
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour : 3 minutes
Subjects
BC Cancer Foundation - videocassettes
Cancer Care Facilities - videocassettes
Language
English
Material Type
Video
VHS
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Library Archives
Call Number
QZ24 B863b 2002
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Working together for a better tomorrow

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19760
Sutcliffe, Simon. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ24 W926 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Explanation of BCCA via interviews from the BC Cancer Foundation featuring Dr. Simon Sutcliffe, Andy Coldman, Anand Karvat, Brad Nelson, Ursula Lee, Sandra Broughton ... [et al.].
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Author
Sutcliffe, Simon
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
BC Cancer Foundation
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
14 minutes
Subjects
BC Cancer Agency
Cancer Care Facilities
Quality of Health Care
Interview
Abstract
Explanation of BCCA via interviews from the BC Cancer Foundation featuring Dr. Simon Sutcliffe, Andy Coldman, Anand Karvat, Brad Nelson, Ursula Lee, Sandra Broughton ... [et al.].
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ24 W926 2007

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Second opinions : stories of intuition and choice in the changing world of medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2877
Groopman, Jerome. New York, NY: Viking Penguin Inc. , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W64 G876 2000
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Groopman, Jerome
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Viking Penguin Inc.
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Medicine - case studies
Decision Making - personal narratives
Intuition
Parent Participation
Popular Work
ISBN
067088801X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
W64 G876 2000

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Checklist manifesto : how to get things right

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18364
Gawande, Atul. New York, NY: Metropolitan Books | Henry Holt and Company , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W21 G284c 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The problem of extreme complexity; The checklist; The end of the master builder; The idea; The first try; The checklist factory; The test; The hero in the age of checklists; The save
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Author
Gawande, Atul
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Metropolitan Books
Henry Holt and Company
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
x, 209 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Clinical Competence
Emergency medicine
Intensive Care Units
Quality Assurance, Health Care - methods
Quality Control
Checklist
Guidelines as Topic
Safety Management - standards
Infection Control
Outcome and Process Assessment (Health Care)
Popular Work
Abstract
The problem of extreme complexity
The checklist
The end of the master builder
The idea
The first try
The checklist factory
The test
The hero in the age of checklists
The save
ISBN
9780805091748
0805091742
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W21 G284c 2009

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Get involved : opportunities for youth with cancer prevention and research on Vancouver Island

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19866
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs, BC Cancer Foundation. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs , 2009?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
BC Cancer Foundation
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Publication Date
2009?
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Island Cancer Centre
Research Support as Topic
Voluntary Workers
Adolescent
Students
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File

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Small change : little things make a big difference

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21054
Terkel. Susan, Terkel, Larry. New York, NY: MJF Books , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425 T318 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Terkel. Susan
Terkel, Larry
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
MJF Books
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
277 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Self Concept
Behavior Therapy
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
ISBN
9781567318036
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM425 T318 2004

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And in health : a guide for couples facing cancer together

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21673
Shapiro, Dan. [Boston, MA]: Trumpeter , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S529 2013
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
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Author
Shapiro, Dan
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Trumpeter
Publication Date
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 Work
ISBN
9781611800173
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 S529 2013

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Going the distance : facing lung cancer together

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16474
Nessim, Susan. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim-Keeney/Cancervive , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WF658 G615 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Provides patients and caregivers with practical advice and personal insights from lung cancer survivors and their spouses. This patient-education DVD facilitates communication, provides information and emotional support to families as they confront the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer.
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Author
Nessim, Susan
Corporate Author
Cancervive
Living With It
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Susan Nessim-Keeney/Cancervive
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
14 minutes
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms - psychology
Lung Neoplasms - therapy
Social Support
Popular Work
Abstract
Provides patients and caregivers with practical advice and personal insights from lung cancer survivors and their spouses. This patient-education DVD facilitates communication, provides information and emotional support to families as they confront the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WF658 G615 2005

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Heart of social change : how to make a difference in your world

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13318
Rosenberg, Marshall B. Encinitas, CA.: Puddle Dancer Press , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 R813h 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Rosenberg, Marshall B
Place of Publication
Encinitas, CA.
Publisher
Puddle Dancer Press
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Interpersonal Communications
Social Adjustment - psychology
Conflict (Psychology)
Stress, Psychological
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 R813h 2003

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Together we will win : what happens when we don't talk about testicular cancer : a young man's story

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19794
McWhirt, Karen A. Denver, CO: Outskirts Press, Inc. , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ858 M177 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
McWhirt, Karen A
Place of Publication
Denver, CO
Publisher
Outskirts Press, Inc.
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
340 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Testicular Neoplasms
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Young Adult
Autobiography
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781432748678
143274867X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WJ858 M177 2010

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Facing multiple myeloma together

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16479
Keeney, Susan Nessim. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH540 F141 2008
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
This video addresses the myriad issues faced by loved ones who provide support to patients who are diagnosed with this disease. The stories of four couples show how patients and caregivers cope with the disease process, navigate the health care system, make treatment decisions, maintain continuity…
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Alternate Title
Multiple myeloma : the caregiver's prespective
Author
Keeney, Susan Nessim
Corporate Author
Cancervive
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
13 minutes
Subjects
Multiple Myeloma
Caregivers
Popular Work
Abstract
This video addresses the myriad issues faced by loved ones who provide support to patients who are diagnosed with this disease. The stories of four couples show how patients and caregivers cope with the disease process, navigate the health care system, make treatment decisions, maintain continuity in their daily lives and live with hope and meaning in the face of illness
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH540 F141 2008

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Mind over mood : change how you feel by changing the way you think

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113695
Greenberger, Dennis, Padesky, Christine A. New York, NY: Guilford Press , 2016. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM171 G798 2016
Availability
7 copies, 6 available
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Author
Greenberger, Dennis
Padesky, Christine A.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Guilford Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xx, 341 p. ; 27 cm.
Subjects
Cognitive Therapy - methods
Mood disorders - prevention & control
Depression
Anxiety
Self Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9781462520428
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM171 G798 2016

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How can I help? : giving and receiving kindess and care when you or someone you love has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120961
Clifford, Christine. Minneapolis, MN: KPT Publishing , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C637 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
It is hard to ask people for help and many people want to help, but don't know what to do. This slim volume is full of helpful, easy and fun things to make a cancer patient's life a lot easier.
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Author
Clifford, Christine
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN
Publisher
KPT Publishing
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
64 p. : col. ill. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Interpersonal Relations
Caregivers
Friends
Social Support
Helping Behavior
Popular Work
Abstract
It is hard to ask people for help and many people want to help, but don't know what to do. This slim volume is full of helpful, easy and fun things to make a cancer patient's life a lot easier.
ISBN
9781944833435
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C637 2018
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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The funny thing about cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121142
Haddon, Josh. [Canada]: Joshua Haddon , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H127 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Haddon, Josh
Place of Publication
[Canada]
Publisher
Joshua Haddon
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
83 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Esophageal Neoplasms
Adaptation, Psychological
Humor
Personal Narratives
Young Adult
Popular Work
ISBN
9781926599632
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H127 2018

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Cervical cancer screening policy change : frequently asked questions

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120230
BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Cervical Cancer Screening Program , 2016.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
2016 reference guide supporting healthcare professionals in communicating screening information to patients
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Cervical Cancer Screening Program
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
16 unnumbered pages ; col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - diagnosis
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - prevention & control
Papanicolaou Test
Early Detection of Cancer
Professional - Patient Relations
Health Communication - methods
Mass Screening
BC Cancer Agency
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Library Archives
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/screening/health-professionals/cervix
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/screening/Documents/CCSP_GuidelinesManual-CervicalCancerScreeningPolicyChangeReferenceGuide.pdf
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Decision-making about complementary therapies

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16273
Balneaves, Lynda. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B366a 2006 v.13
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 15548. (QZ200 B366 2006)
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Alternate Title
Annual cancer conference
Annual cancer conference : partners in research and care : BC and the world
BC Cancer Agency Community Cancer Forum
Author
Balneaves, Lynda
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2006 November 23-25 : Vancouver, BC)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
90 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Agency annual cancer conference 2006 v.13
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Decision Making
Complementary Therapies
BC Cancer Agency
Popular Work
Abstract
Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 15548. (QZ200 B366 2006)
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 B366a 2006 v.13

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Cancer : 50 essential things to do

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19854
Anderson, Greg. New York, NY: Plume , 2009. 3rd ed., completely rev. and updated.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 A5461 2009
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Alternate Title
Cancer : fifty (50) essential things to do
Author
Anderson, Greg
Edition
3rd ed., completely rev. and updated.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Plume
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xvii, 198 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Patient Participation
Holistic Health
Complementary Therapies
Mind-Body Relations, Metaphysical
Self Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780452290105
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 A5461 2009

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Cancer : 50 essential things to do

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21648
Anderson, Greg. New York, NY: Plume , 2013. 4th ed., completely rev. and updated.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 A5461 2013
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Cancer : fifty (50) essential things to do : completely revised and updated with a new holistic approach : 2013 edition
Author
Anderson, Greg
Edition
4th ed., completely rev. and updated.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Plume
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xvii, 296p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Patient Participation
Holistic Health
Complementary Therapies
Mind-Body Relations, Metaphysical
Self Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780452298286
0452298288
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 A5461 2013

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Priority setting toolkit : a guide to the use of economics in healthcare decision making

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15627
Mitton, Craig, Donaldson, Cam. London: BMJ Books , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W74 M685 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Mitton, Craig
Donaldson, Cam
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
BMJ Books
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Health Planning - economics
Delivery of Health Care - economics
Decision Making
ISBN
0727917366
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
W74 M685 2004

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