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American College of Physicians home care guide for advanced cancer : when quality of life is the primary goal of care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9994
Philadelphia, PA: American College of Physicians , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Editor
Houts, Peter S
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
American College of Physicians
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Home Care Services
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
Terminal Care
Palliative Care
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
https://scholarworks.iupui.edu/bitstream/handle/1805/715/ACP%20Home%20Care%20Guide%20for%20Advanced%20Cancer%20-%201997.pdf?sequence=1
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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
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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
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I don't know what to say : how to help and support someone who is dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4635
Buckman, Robert. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 1996. rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 B925 1996
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
The author describes the dying process and provides practical, concrete suggestions for bringing a degree of comfort to the dying individual. His advice is illustrated with many brief, descriptive vignettes of actual cases covering a wide spectrum of ages, personalities, family situations, and resp…
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Author
Buckman, Robert
Edition
rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Key Porter Books
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Terminal Care
Death - psychology
Grief
Popular Work
Abstract
The author describes the dying process and provides practical, concrete suggestions for bringing a degree of comfort to the dying individual. His advice is illustrated with many brief, descriptive vignettes of actual cases covering a wide spectrum of ages, personalities, family situations, and responses.
ISBN
1550130927
9781550130928
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 B925 1996

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Final gifts : understanding the special awareness, needs and communications of the dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8540
Callanan, Maggie, Kelley, Patricia. [Toronto, ON]: Bantam Books , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 C156 1992
Availability
10 copies, 10 available
Written by two hospice nurses. Helps families understand and communicate with terminally ill patients.
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Author
Callanan, Maggie
Kelley, Patricia
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Terminal Care - psychology
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Popular Work
Abstract
Written by two hospice nurses. Helps families understand and communicate with terminally ill patients.
ISBN
9781451667257
9780553378764
0553378767
0553561391
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 C156 1992

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 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 PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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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
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Psychosocial dimensions of oncology nursing care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog328
Pittsburgh, Pa.: Oncology Nursing Press, Inc. , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY161 P974b 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Burke, Catherine C
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Press, Inc.
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Oncology Nursing
Nursing Care - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
ISBN
1890504068
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WY161 P974b 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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Dying : a book of comfort

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120737
Garden City, NY: GuildAmerica Books , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 D996 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
McNees, Pat
Place of Publication
Garden City, NY
Publisher
GuildAmerica Books
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Terminally Ill - psychology
Loss
Bereavement
Grief
Attitude to Death
Anecdotes
Poetry
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
1568651570
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 D996 1996

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Caring and coping when your loved one is seriously ill

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4327
Grollman, Earl A. [Boston, MA]: Beacon Press , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G875c 1995
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Shows how to support the person who is ill and how the caregiver can handle his/her own emotions.
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Author
Grollman, Earl A
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Beacon Press
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Terminal Care
Social Support
Grief
Popular Work
Abstract
Shows how to support the person who is ill and how the caregiver can handle his/her own emotions.
ISBN
0807027138
9780807027134
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G875c 1995

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Supportive care in cancer patients II

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4127
New York, NY: Springer-Verlag , 1991.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 RE34 1991 v.121
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Senn, Hans-Jorg
Glaus, Agnes
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Publication Date
1991
Series
Recent results in cancer research 121
Subjects
Palliative Treatment
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
ISBN
0387523464
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ206 RE34 1991 v.121

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Needs of persons with cancer who attend the ambulatory care unit of a major cancer centre : final report

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1360
Upright, Cheryl Ann, Brown, Carol, Janes, Karen. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Nursing Division , 1996.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 U68 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
VC Library copy is in two parts: PT.1: Only chapters 1-5; PT.2: Contains chapters 1-6. Appendixes is in this volume
More Information
Author
Upright, Cheryl Ann
Brown, Carol
Janes, Karen
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Nursing Division
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Health Services Needs and Demand
Neoplasms - psychology
Ambulatory Care - nursing
Patients
Abstract
VC Library copy is in two parts: PT.1: Only chapters 1-5
PT.2: Contains chapters 1-6. Appendixes is in this volume
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 U68 1996

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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Caring for loved ones at home : an illustrated, easy to follow guide to short or long-term care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9856
Van Bommel, Harry. Scarborough, Ont.: Resources Supporting Family and Community Legacies Inc. , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 V217 1999
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Van Bommel, Harry
Place of Publication
Scarborough, Ont.
Publisher
Resources Supporting Family and Community Legacies Inc.
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
120 p, : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Home Nursing
Family Relations
Caregivers
Self Care
Physician-Patient Relations
Communication
Popular Work
ISBN
1553070003
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 V217 1999

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 VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Meditations for women who do too much

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123185
Schaef, Anne Wilson. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 1990.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425.5 S294 1990
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Schaef, Anne Wilson
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date
1990
Physical Description
Vol. of unnumbered pages ; 16 cm.
Subjects
Meditation
Self Care - methods
Quotations - collections
Popular Work
ISBN
0062548662
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM425.5 S294 1990

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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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
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MLD and the treatment of lymphedema

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19542
Wittlinger, Hildegard, Vodder, Emil, Harris, Robert. [Victoria, BC?]: Vodder Schools International Ltd. , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH700 M294 1994
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
At back of case "Professional training in manual lymph drainage and combined decongestive therapy"
More Information
Alternate Title
Vodder method of manual lymph drainage and the treatment of lymphedema
Author
Wittlinger, Hildegard
Vodder, Emil
Harris, Robert
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Vodder Schools International Ltd.
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
20 minutes
Series
Quality training in our hands
Subjects
Lymphedema - therapy
Drainage - methods
Massage - methods
Popular Work
Abstract
At back of case "Professional training in manual lymph drainage and combined decongestive therapy"
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH700 M294 1994

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Peace is every step : the path of mindfulness in everyday life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122298
Nhat Hanh, Thich. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 N576 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Nhat Hanh, Thich
Editor
Kotler, Arnold
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1992
Physical Description
xv, 134 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Meditation
Mindfulness - methods
Buddhism
Relaxation Therapy - methods
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553351392
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 N576 1992

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
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Leg exercises

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19541
Wittlinger, Hildegard, Vodder, Emil, Harris, Robert. [Victoria, BC?]: Vodder Schools International Ltd. , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH700 L496 1998
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
At back of case "Professional training in manual lymph drainage and combined decongestive therapy"
More Information
Alternate Title
Edema exercises and recommendations for patients with a leg edema
Author
Wittlinger, Hildegard
Vodder, Emil
Harris, Robert
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Vodder Schools International Ltd.
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
15 minutes
Series
Quality training in our hands
Subjects
Lymphedema - therapy
Leg
Lower Extremity
Exercise Therapy
Drainage - methods
Massage - methods
Popular Work
Abstract
At back of case "Professional training in manual lymph drainage and combined decongestive therapy"
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH700 L496 1998

Copies

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 VAN Library Available
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Journey of awakening : a meditator's guidebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122240
Dass, Ram. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 1990. Rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 D231 1990
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Dass, Ram
Edition
Rev. ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1990
Physical Description
xii, 426 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Meditation - methods
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553285727
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 D231 1990

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Arm exercises

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19540
Wittlinger, Hildegard, Vodder, Emil, Harris, Robert. [Victoria, BC?]: Vodder Schools International Ltd. , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH700 A727 1998
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
At back of case "Professional training in manual lymph drainage and combined decongestive therapy"
More Information
Alternate Title
Edema exercises and recommendations for patients with an arm edema
Author
Wittlinger, Hildegard
Vodder, Emil
Harris, Robert
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Vodder Schools International Ltd.
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
17 minutes
Series
Quality training in our hands
Subjects
Lymphedema - therapy
Arm
Breast Neoplasms - complications
Upper Extremity
Exercise Therapy
Drainage - methods
Massage - methods
Popular Work
Abstract
At back of case "Professional training in manual lymph drainage and combined decongestive therapy"
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
Call Number
WH700 A727 1998

Copies

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 VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Exploring the role of spirituality in the experience of cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14781
Capozzi, Lori. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1995.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
LE3 1995 C246
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Capozzi, Lori
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
40 p. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Spirituality
Counseling - methods
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
LE3 1995 C246

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Loving-kindness : the revolutionary art of happiness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122299
Boulder, CO: Shambhala Publications, Inc. , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 S186 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Shambhala Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
xii, 193 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Shambhala classics
Subjects
Meditation - methods
Mindfulness
Compassion
Buddhism
Popular Work
ISBN
9781570629037
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 S186 1995

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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