Skip header and navigation
The BC Cancer Library

Delivering timely service and evidence-informed resources to people in BC and the Yukon facing cancer and those involved in oncology care or research.

  Refine by:

Refine by:

Format

More
More

20 records – page 1 of 1.

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7734
Philadelphia, PA: American College of Physicians , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 A512h 1994
More Information
Alternate Title
American College of Physicians home care guide for family and friends giving care at home
Editor
Houts, Peter S
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
American College of Physicians
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
261 p. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Home Care Services
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
ISBN
0943126304
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 A512h 1994
Show Less

Symptom management in advanced cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18385
Twycross, Robert, Wilcock, Andrew, Toller, Claire Stark. Nottingham, UK: Palliativedrugs.com Ltd. , 2009. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WL700 T975s 2009
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Twycross, Robert
Wilcock, Andrew
Toller, Claire Stark
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Nottingham, UK
Publisher
Palliativedrugs.com Ltd.
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xx, 447 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Pain - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
ISBN
9780955254734
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WL700 T975s 2009

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available
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
Show Less

When the focus is on care : palliative care and cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15767
Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 W567 2005
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Editor
Foley, Kathleen M
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Palliative Care
Adaptation, Psychological
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Terminal Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780944235539
0944235530
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB310 W567 2005

Copies

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 VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13950
Rose, Susannah, Hara, Richard. Sudbury, Ma.: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , c2005. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 R797 2005
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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.
More Information
Alternate Title
One hundred questions and answers about caring for family or friends with cancer
Author
Rose, Susannah
Hara, Richard
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Sudbury, Ma.
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
c2005
Physical Description
xi, 223 p. ; 22 cm.
Series
100 questions & answers
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers - psychology
Family
Home Care Services
Popular Work
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
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 R797 2005

Copies

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
Show Less

Handbook of advanced cancer care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15087
European Society for Medical Oncology. London: Taylor & Francis , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 H236c 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Advanced cancer care
Corporate Author
European Society for Medical Oncology
Editor
Catane, Raphael
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
ix, 278 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - therapy
Palliative Care - methods
Neoplasms - psychology
ISBN
9780415375306
0415375304
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WB310 H236c 2006

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC 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
Show Less

Cancer caregiving A-Z : an at-home guide for patients and families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16567
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C215a 2008
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
x, 157 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers
Home Nursing
Neoplasms - complications
Patients
Palliative Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780944235928
0944235921
9781604430516
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 C215a 2008
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca to obtain a username and password from the Library.
Read Online
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=342728

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library On Loan, due Thursday, May 16, 2024
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 Missing Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
Show Less

Symptom management in advanced cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13182
Twycross, Robert G, Wilcock, Andrew. New York, NY: Radcliffe Medical Press , 2001. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WL700 T975s 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Twycross, Robert G
Wilcock, Andrew
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Radcliffe Medical Press
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Pain
Neoplasms - complications
Terminal Care
ISBN
1857755103
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL700 T975s 2001

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
Show Less

Symptom relief in terminal illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4483
World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 S991 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
World Health Organization
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Neoplasms - complications
ISBN
9241545070
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB310 S991 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
Show Less

A time to live : a time to die : report of the Ad Hoc Committee of the BC Cancer Agency

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3538
Nixon, Linda. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Ad Hoc Committee , 1993.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201 B865 1993
More Information
Author
Nixon, Linda
Corporate Author
BC cancer Agency. Ad Hoc Committee
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Ad Hoc Committee
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Palliative Treatment
Neoplasms - psychology
Terminal Care
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 B865 1993
Show Less

Handbook of psychiatry in palliative medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18876
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2009. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 H235 2009
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Editor
Chochinov, Harvey Max
Breitbart, William
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xxiv, 565 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminally Ill - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Psychotherapy - methods
Family - psychology
Bioethical Issues
ISBN
9780195301076
0195301072
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WB310 H235 2009

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
Show Less

Psychiatric issues in end of life care in oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1085
Chochinov, Harvey. [Victoria, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Cancer Centre , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C545 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Chochinov, Harvey
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Cancer Centre
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour ; 60 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Terminal Care - psychology
Quality of Life
Language
English
Material Type
Video
VHS
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ200 C545 1999

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
Show Less

Advanced cancer : what you need to know-- now

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20893
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 A244 2008
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Alternate Title
QuickFacts advanced cancer : what you need to know now
Quick facts advanced cancer
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2008
Series
QuickFacts
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasm Metastasis
Neoplasms - therapy
Quality of Life
Palliative Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780944235683
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 A244 2008

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

Living with hope

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15274
University of Saskatchewan. Division of Media and Technology. Saskatoon, Sask.: University of Saskatchewan , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 L785 2004
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
The information in this video reflects the findings of a University of Saskatchewan Research Study on the experience of terminally ill patients and their families.
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
University of Saskatchewan. Division of Media and Technology
Place of Publication
Saskatoon, Sask.
Publisher
University of Saskatchewan
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
17 minutes
Booklet
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Hope
Terminal Care
Palliative Treatment
Quality of Life
Popular Work
Abstract
The information in this video reflects the findings of a University of Saskatchewan Research Study on the experience of terminally ill patients and their families.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 L785 2004
Read Online
http://www.nurs.ualberta.ca/livingwithhope/

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

Making every moment count

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16469
Kuttner, Leora, Roth, Lori. Montreal, QC: National Film Board of Canada | Still Water Pictures , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 M235 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Kuttner, Leora
Roth, Lori
Place of Publication
Montreal, QC
Publisher
National Film Board of Canada
Still Water Pictures
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
39 minutes
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminally Ill
Child
Attitude to Death
Parents
Pediatrics
Caregivers
Parent-Child Relations
Family
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 M235 2003

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
Show Less

When life becomes precious : a guide for loved ones and friends of cancer patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1680
Babcock, Elise NeeDell. [Toronto, ON]: Bantam Books , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B112 1997
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Babcock, Elise NeeDell
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
0553378694
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 B112 1997

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

American Cancer Society's guide to pain control : understanding and managing cancer pain

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18645
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2004. rev ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL700 A5125 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Understanding cancer pain; Coping with the emotional and social impact of cancer pain; Achieving effective pain control; Describing and measuring your pain; Pain relief through medication; Other medical aproaches to pain management; Complementary nondrug treatments; Managing side effects of opioids…
More Information
Alternate Title
Pain control
Guide to pain control
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Edition
rev ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xiii, 241 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Pain - therapy
Palliative Care
Abstract
Understanding cancer pain
Coping with the emotional and social impact of cancer pain
Achieving effective pain control
Describing and measuring your pain
Pain relief through medication
Other medical aproaches to pain management
Complementary nondrug treatments
Managing side effects of opioids
Cancer pain in specific groups
ISBN
9780944235522
0944235522
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL700 A5125 2004

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
Show Less

Information and support needs of cancer patients and their families in the West Kootenay Boundary region : report of the community needs assessment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4594
BC Cancer Agency, West Kootenay Boundary Cancer Resource Project Committee. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201 I43 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
West Kootenay Boundary Cancer Resource Project Committee
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Surveys, Health Care
Community Health Services
Family
Social Support
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Library Archives
Call Number
QZ201 I43 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Archives Available
Show Less

When a parent has cancer : a guide to caring for your children

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4394
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H296 1997
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xx, 198 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
0060187093
9780060187095
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H296 1997

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr 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
Show Less

Complete guide to relieving cancer pain and suffering

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14435
Patt, Richard B, Lang, Susan S. Oxford University Press , 2004. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL700 P315c 2004
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Patt, Richard B
Lang, Susan S
Edition
rev. ed.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xviii, 446 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Pain - drug therapy
Palliative Care - methods
Home Nursing
Pain - prevention & control
Relaxation Techniques
Popular Work
ISBN
9780195135015
0195135016
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
WL700 P315c 2004

Copies

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 VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

When cancer returns

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15629
National Cancer Institute (U.S.). [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2005. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N277w 2005
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
When cancer returns : support for people with cancer
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute (U.S.)
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2005
Series
NIH publication # 06-2709
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local - psychology
Neoplasm Metastasis
Palliative Care
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N277w 2005
Read Online
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/When-Cancer-Returns/allpages
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/when-cancer-returns.pdf

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
Show Less

20 records – page 1 of 1.