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Everyone's guide to cancer supportive care : a comprehensive handbook for patients and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14692
Rosenbaum, Ernest H, Rosenbaum, Isadora. Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel Publishing , 2005. rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 R813 2005
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Cancer care specialists answer questions concerning a cancer patient's physical, psychological, and spiritual needs. Includes understanding cancer and its treatments; chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant side effects; stress and cancer; the will to live; spirituality; sexuality; nutrition; and r…
Author
Rosenbaum, Ernest H
Rosenbaum, Isadora
Edition
rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
Kansas City, MO
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xix, 579 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Patient-Centered Care
Social Support
Quality of Life
Palliative Care
Caregivers
Popular Work
Handbooks
Abstract
Cancer care specialists answer questions concerning a cancer patient's physical, psychological, and spiritual needs. Includes understanding cancer and its treatments; chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant side effects; stress and cancer; the will to live; spirituality; sexuality; nutrition; and rehabilitation and fitness.
ISBN
9780740750410
0740750410
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 R813 2005

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Anatomy of an illness as perceived by the patient : reflections on healing and regeneration

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17812
Cousins, Norman. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Company , 1979.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WD375 C867 1979
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Cousins, Norman
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Publication Date
1979
Physical Description
173 p. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Health
Consumer Participation
Volition
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780393038873
0393038874
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WD375 C867 1979

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Wants, wishes, and wills : a medical and legal guide to protecting yourself and your family in sickness and in health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16235
Whitman, Wynne A, Glisson, Shawn D. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Financial Times Press , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 W579 2007
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Whitman, Wynne A
Glisson, Shawn D
Place of Publication
Upper Saddle River, NJ
Publisher
Financial Times Press
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xxviii, 302 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Patient Participation
Health Behavior
Advance Care Planning
Decision Making
Living Wills
Terminally Ill
Popular Work
ISBN
9780131568933
0131568981
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W85.5 W579 2007

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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
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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Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : for ongoing physical and mental health conditions

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120237
Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Company , 2007. Canadian 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT500 L785 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Lorig, Kate
McGowan, Patrick
LaBossiere Huebner, Trude
Edition
Canadian 3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Bull Publishing Company
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
viii, 421 p. : ill. ; 28 cm
Subjects
Chronic Disease - prevention & control
Medicine
Heart Diseases
Self Care
Exercise
Communication
Problem Solving
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Popular Work
ISBN
9781933503080
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WT500 L785 2007

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Unexpected recoveries : the seven steps to healing body, mind, and soul when serious illness strikes

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15406
Monte, Tom. New York, NY: St. Martin's Griffin , c2005. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 M772 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Monte, Tom
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Publication Date
c2005
Physical Description
xx, 252 p. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Holistic Health
Terminally Ill - psychology
Catastrophic Illness
Chronic Disease
Popular Work
ISBN
0312262620
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM172 M772 2005

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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
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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Cancer poetry project : poems by cancer patients and those who love them

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16451
Minneapolis, MN: Tasora Books , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C218m 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Miller, Karin B
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN
Publisher
Tasora Books
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
xxiv, 248 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Poetry
Survivors
Patients
Family
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780978994686
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C218m 2001

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When the body says no : the cost of hidden stress

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10639
Maté, Gabor. [Toronto, ON]: Alfred A. Knopf Canada , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 M425 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Maté, Gabor
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf Canada
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Psychosomatic Medicine
Stress, Psychological
Chronic Disease - etiology
Popular Work
ISBN
0676973124
0676973116
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 M425 2003

Copies

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Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : self-management of heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and others

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15950
Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Company , 2006. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT500 L785 2006
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Editor
Lorig, Kate
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Bull Publishing Company
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
vii, 382 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Chronic Disease
Medicine
Heart Diseases
Self Care
Exercise
Communication
Problem Solving
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Popular Work
ISBN
9781933503011
1933503017
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WT500 L785 2006

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Quiet your mind and get to sleep : solutions to insomnia for those with depression, anxiety, or chronic pain

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18208
Carney, Colleen E, Manber, Rachel. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM188 C289 2009
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Carney, Colleen E
Manber, Rachel
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
x, 169 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Series
New Harbinger self-help workbook
Subjects
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders
Depression - complications
Anxiety - complications
Chronic Disease - psychology
Pain - complications
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002097)
ISBN
9781572246270
572246278
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM188 C289 2009
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Breast cancer toolkit for aboriginal health care providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18004
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon. [Vancouver, BC?]: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B830a 2008
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Includes:; Eating well with Canada's food guide : First nations, Inuit and Metis (2007); Abreast in the West 8(3) Summer 2007 (Then sunshine vitamin and breast cancer prevention by Cheri Van Patten); Abreast in the West 8(4) Fall 2007 (Preventing breast cancer recurrence : how much exercise is "eno…
Corporate Author
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
10 p. : ill ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Health Personnel
First Nations
Cultural Diversity
Cross Cultural Comparison
Delivery of Health Care
Professional-Patient Relations
Ethnic Groups
Community Health Aides
Health Services Accessibility
Social Support
Patient Advocacy
British Columbia
BC Cancer Agency
Popular Work
Abstract
Includes:
Eating well with Canada's food guide : First nations, Inuit and Metis (2007)
Abreast in the West 8(3) Summer 2007 (Then sunshine vitamin and breast cancer prevention by Cheri Van Patten)
Abreast in the West 8(4) Fall 2007 (Preventing breast cancer recurrence : how much exercise is "enough"? by Susan R. Harris)
Abreast in the West 11(2) Spring 2009
DVD titled : Breast cancer tool kit for aboriginal health care providers : orientation DVD (2009)
Looking for and finding breast cancer
Understanding breast cancer
Understanding breast cancer treatments
Stories from aboriginal women
Talking to our family?
Recovery and lifestyle
What is palliative care?
Appendixes
Language
English
Material Type
Book
DVD
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WP870 B830a 2008

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Cancer patient's notebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17722
Cheung, Esther Pik-chu. Hong Kong: China Alliance Press , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C526 2001
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Cheung, Esther Pik-chu
Place of Publication
Hong Kong
Publisher
China Alliance Press
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Hope
Spirituality
Christianity
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0001138)
Language
English
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C526 2001

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Positive coping with health conditions : a self-care workbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18168
Bilsker, Dan, Samra, Joti, Goldner, Elliot. Richmond, BC: COMH Publications , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 B649 2009
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
This manual is designed for individuals who deal with health conditions, including patients, physicians, psychologists, nurses, rehabilitation professionals and researchers; Relaxation method audio: http://www.comh.ca/pchc/resources/audio/index.cfm links to the audiofile; For handouts and excerpts:…
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Author
Bilsker, Dan
Samra, Joti
Goldner, Elliot
Corporate Author
Consortium for Organizational Mental Healthcare
Place of Publication
Richmond, BC
Publisher
COMH Publications
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
108 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Health
Adaptation, Psychological
Psychotherapy
Self Care - psychology
Emotions
Life Style
Stress, Psychological
Relaxation
Popular Work
Abstract
This manual is designed for individuals who deal with health conditions, including patients, physicians, psychologists, nurses, rehabilitation professionals and researchers
Relaxation method audio: http://www.comh.ca/pchc/resources/audio/index.cfm links to the audiofile
For handouts and excerpts: http://www.comh.ca/pchc/index.cfm
http://www.comh.ca/pchc/resources/
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 B649 2009
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Life in the balance : my journey with breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15527
Shapiro, Marla. [Toronto, ON]: HarperCollins , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S529L 2006
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
Author
Shapiro, Marla
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
HarperCollins
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
347 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Patients - psychology
Physicians - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780002008143
9780002243841 (pbk.)
0002008149
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 S529L 2006

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Let me decide : the health and personal care directive that speaks for you when you can't

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15959
Molloy, D. William. [Victoria, BC?]: Vancouver Island Health Authority , 2005. 3rd British Columbia ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 M727 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Molloy, D. William
Editor
Luke, Catherine
Edition
3rd British Columbia ed.
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Vancouver Island Health Authority
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
iii, 65 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Advance Directives
Patient Advocacy
Death
Terminal Care
Advance Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Informed Consent
Living Wills
Popular Work
ISBN
0973924306
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W85.5 M727 2005

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Reflections on the C-word : at the centre of the cancer labyrinth

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16482
Matthews, Carol. Sidney, BC: Hedgerow Press , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M429 2007
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Matthews, Carol
Place of Publication
Sidney, BC
Publisher
Hedgerow Press
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xi, 67 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Patients
British Columbia
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780973688252
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 M429 2007

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Exercising your right to decide : an introduction to advance health care planning

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15895
Vancouver Island Health Authority. [Victoria, BC?]: Vancouver Island Health Authority (B.C.) , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 E96 2006
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Corporate Author
Vancouver Island Health Authority
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Vancouver Island Health Authority (B.C.)
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
22 minutes
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Education
Informed Consent
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Advance Directives
Living Wills
Popular Work
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W85.5 E96 2006

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Fighting cancer with knowledge and hope : a guide for patients, families, and health care providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19153
Frank, Richard C. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F828f 2009
Availability
4 copies, 3 available
Author
Frank, Richard C
Place of Publication
New Haven, CT
Publisher
Yale University Press
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xviii, 257 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Patients
Caregivers
Survivors
Popular Work
ISBN
9780300151022
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 F828f 2009

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Rudnick, Joanna. New York, NY: First Run Features , 2008. closed captioned version.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 R916 2008
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
At 31, filmmaker Joanna Rudnick faces an impossible decision: remove her breasts and ovaries or risk incredible odds of developing cancer. Armed with a genetic test result that leaves her vulnerable and confused, she balances dreams of having her own children with the unnerving reality that she is …
Author
Rudnick, Joanna
Edition
closed captioned version
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
First Run Features
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
colour ; 83 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Genes, BRCA1
Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics
Genetic Screening - psychology
Genetic Counseling
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Fertility
Reproductive Behavior
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
At 31, filmmaker Joanna Rudnick faces an impossible decision: remove her breasts and ovaries or risk incredible odds of developing cancer. Armed with a genetic test result that leaves her vulnerable and confused, she balances dreams of having her own children with the unnerving reality that she is risking her life by holding on to her fertility.
In the Family follows Joanna as she connects with other women trying to navigate the unpredictable world of predictive genetic testing. Intensely personal and timely, this provocative film asks: How much do you sacrifice to survive?
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 R916 2008

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