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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
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From this moment on : a guide for those recently diagnosed with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7960
Cotter, Arlene. New York, NY: Random House , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C847 1999
Availability
13 copies, 13 available
More Information
Author
Cotter, Arlene
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Random House
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
ix, 453 p. : ill. ; 17 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0000013)
Publisher and ISBN may vary in some copies.
ISBN
0375503099
0812992245
9780771576409
0771576404
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C847 1999

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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.4 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.3 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
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC 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

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr 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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Woman to woman : breast cancer and reconstruction options : a discussion for any woman diagnosed with breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18456
Bosom Buddies, Inc. Chicago, Il.: Bosom Buddies, Inc. , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 W871 1998
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Bosom Buddies, Inc.
Place of Publication
Chicago, Il.
Publisher
Bosom Buddies, Inc.
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
42 minutes
Booklet
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Mammaplasty
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Popular Work
ISBN
0966855604
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 W871 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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It's my life : a retrospective analysis of cancer patient information needs before, during and after treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2874
Wilson, Pamela Anne. [Victoria, BC?]: Royal Roads University , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201 W752 1999
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Wilson, Pamela Anne
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Royal Roads University
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ201 W752 1999

Copies

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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
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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Communication with the cancer patient : information and truth

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog590
New York Academy of Sciences. New York, NY: New York Academy of Sciences , 1997.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
Q11 N5 1997 v.809
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
New York Academy of Sciences
Editor
Surbone, Antonella
Zwitter, Matjaz
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
New York Academy of Sciences
Publication Date
1997
Series
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 809
Subjects
Truth Disclosure
Communication
Physician-Patient Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
ISBN
089766986X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
Q11 N5 1997 v.809

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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When words matter most : thoughtful words and deeds to express just the right thing at just the right time

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15658
Spizman, Robyn Freedman. New York, NY: Crown Publishers, Inc. , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF637 C45 S761 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
When words matter most
Author
Spizman, Robyn Freedman
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Crown Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
126 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Interpersonal Relations
Communication
Writing
Emotions
Empathy
Popular Work
ISBN
0517704064
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF637 C45 S761 1996

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Spouse to spouse : what it's like when your partner has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16480
Nessim, Susan. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 S765 1999
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Husbands and wives of people with cancer discuss their deepest emotions, sharing their fears and hopes as both partner and caregiver. The spouses, from varied backgrounds and at different stages in their lives, speak to how the illness tests the strength and endurance of their marriage. This 17 mi…
More Information
Author
Nessim, Susan
Corporate Author
Cancervive
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
17 minutes
Subjects
Spouses
Social Support
Neoplasms - psychology
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Popular Work
Abstract
Husbands and wives of people with cancer discuss their deepest emotions, sharing their fears and hopes as both partner and caregiver. The spouses, from varied backgrounds and at different stages in their lives, speak to how the illness tests the strength and endurance of their marriage. This 17 minute documentary will help spouses of people with cancer articulate difficult feelings and encourage greater communication between partners.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 S765 1999

Copies

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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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Seven principles for making marriage work

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120735
Gottman, John M, Silver, Nan. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM430.5.M3 G686s 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Gottman, John M
Silver, Nan
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
ix, 271 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Marriage - psychology
Spouses
Interpersonal Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Problem Solving
Popular Work
ISBN
9780609805794
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM430.5.M3 G686s 1999

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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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
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
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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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Ageless body, timeless mind : the quantum alternative to growing old

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5405
Chopra, Deepak. New York, NY: Harmony Books , 1993.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W61 C549a 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Chopra, Deepak
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harmony Books
Publication Date
1993
Physical Description
vi, 342 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Aging
Longevity
Psychotherapy
Holistic Health
Popular Work
ISBN
0517592576
9780517592571
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W61 C549a 1993

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr 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

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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

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library 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.
More Information
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

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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…
More Information
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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Sounds of healing : a physician reveals the therapeutic power of sound, voice and music

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9754
Gaynor, Mitchell L. New York, NY: Broadway Books , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 G288s 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Healing power of sound
Author
Gaynor, Mitchell L
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Broadway Books
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Music Therapy
Relaxation
Meditation
Holistic Health
Popular Work
ISBN
0767902653
9780767902656
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 G288s 1999

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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