Author

Kanarek, Robin Bennett

Place of Publication

Baltimore, MD

Publisher

Johns Hopkins University Press

Publication Date

2023

Physical Description

209 p. ; 22 cm.

Series

Johns Hopkins Press health book

Subjects

Quality of Life

Palliative Care

Terminal Care

Adaptation, Psychological

Advance Care Planning

Caregivers - psychology

Popular Work

Abstract

This book was written to educate individuals diagnosed with a serious medical condition along with their loved ones about the importance of palliative care. The work outlines what palliative care is, provides communication strategies for getting the type of support and care that you want and need (and not just medications), outlines successful coping strategies, and discusses family dynamics, grieving, emotional support, and spirituality. Although palliative care is often associated with hospice and end-of-life planning, the author argues for a more expanded definition that includes improved quality of life at early as well as later stages of the disease process.

Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN

9781421445984

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Status

Processing

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WB310 K16 2023

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Alternate Title

Palliative medicine

Editor

Cherny, Nathan I.

Fallon, Marie T.

Kaasa, Stein

Portenoy, Russell K.

Currow, David C.

Edition

6th ed.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

xxi,1386 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - complications

Palliative Care

Pain - therapy

Terminal Care

ISBN

9780198821328

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Victoria Library

Abbotsford Library

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Library

Call Number

WB310 O98 2021

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Alternate Title

National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients : palliative care

Corporate Author

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)

Place of Publication

Plymouth Meeting, PA

Publisher

National Comprehensive Cancer Network

Publication Date

2023

Physical Description

40 p. : ill. ; 29 cm

Series

NCCN guidelines for patients

Subjects

Popular Work

Palliative Care

Caregivers

Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN

9781960388285

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WB310 N277p 2023

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Author

Kuttner, Leora

Corporate Author

Canadian Cancer Society. B.C. and Yukon Division

Place of Publication

[Boston, MA]

Publisher

Fanlight Productions

Publication Date

1986

Physical Description

27 minutes

Subjects

Pain

Neoplasms

Mind-Body Therapies

Infant

Child

Popular Work

Abstract

In the mid-1980's, clinical psychologist Leora Kuttner spearheaded a pioneer pain management project for children with cancer. In No Fears, No Tears eight courageous children with cancer, aged three to twelve years old, demonstrated a variety of ways in which the natural abilities of the mind can be enlisted to help ease physical pain. With the support of parents and caregivers, they showed how hypnosis, behavioral distraction and visualization methods, and breathing techniques could make the disease itself, as well as the long series of uncomfortable or painful tests and treatments, bearable.

The film proved the strength of the human spirit, and the mind's natural ability to ease even excruciating physical pain. It demonstrated that even quite young children can learn to actively help themselves through taxing medical treatment.

ISBN

1572958731

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WL700 K97 1986

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