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Staring at the sun : overcoming the terror of death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17780
Yalom, Irvin D. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF789 D4 Y19 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Yalom, Irvin D
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
Jossey-Bass
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
viii, 306 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Death - psychology
Attitude to Death
Fear
Anxiety
Psychotherapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9780470401811
0470401818
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 Y19 2009

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Drugs affecting growth of tumours

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15419
Basel ; Boston: Birkhäuser Verlag , c2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ267 D794p 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Pinedo, Herbert M
Smorenburg, C. H
Place of Publication
Basel ; Boston
Publisher
Birkhäuser Verlag
Publication Date
c2006
Physical Description
ix, 237 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Series
Milestones in drug therapy
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents
Neoplasms - drug therapy
ISBN
3764321962 (alk. paper)
9783764321963
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ267 D794p 2006

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Chemotherapy of gynecologic cancers : Society of Gynecologic Oncologists handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13365
Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott-Raven Publishers , 2003. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP145 C517r 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Rubin, Stephen C
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Lippincott-Raven Publishers
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Genital Neoplasms, Female - drug therapy
Antineoplastic Agents
ISBN
0781748917
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP145 C517r 2003

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Systemic therapy manual for cancer treatment : pocket book version

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14330
Halifax, NS: Cancer Care Nova Scotia , 2004. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ267 S995 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Broadfield, Larry
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Cancer Care Nova Scotia
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Neoplasms - drug therapy - Nova Scotia
Antineoplastic Agents
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ267 S995 2004

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New horizons in the treatment of breast cancer : selected proceedings from the 28th annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, December 8-11, 2005

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14811
[Toronto, ON]: Kaleidoscope Strategic , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP870 N532m 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Clinical symposia report : a Canadian perspective : feature review "Targeting optimal adjuvant therapy for Her2-positive breast cancer" (by Deanna McLeod and Zoe Agnidis)
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Editor
Mackey, John R
McLeod, Deanna
Agnidis, Zoe
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Kaleidoscope Strategic
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - drug therapy
Antineoplastic Agents
Antibodies, Monoclonal - therapeutic use
Abstract
Clinical symposia report : a Canadian perspective : feature review "Targeting optimal adjuvant therapy for Her2-positive breast cancer" (by Deanna McLeod and Zoe Agnidis)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 N532m 2006

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Platinum-based drugs in cancer therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19536
Totowa, NJ: Humana Press , 2000.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ267 P716k 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Kelland, Lloyd R
Farrell, Nicholas P
Place of Publication
Totowa, NJ
Publisher
Humana Press
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
xii, 341 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Cancer drug discovery and development
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents
Cisplatin
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Platinum Compounds - therapeutic use
ISBN
9780896035997
0896035999
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ267 P716k 2000

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New developments in myeloma therapy for the elderly : selected proceedings from the 50th annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology, volume 3, December 2008

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18144
Reece, Donna E. [Toronto, ON]: Kaleidoscope Strategic , 2008. rev. ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WH540 C641 2008
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Clinical symposia report : a Canadian perspective : new developments in myeloma therapy for the elderly
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Author
Reece, Donna E
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Kaleidoscope Strategic
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
77 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Multiple Myeloma - therapy
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
Antineoplastic Agents
Aged
Abstract
Clinical symposia report : a Canadian perspective : new developments in myeloma therapy for the elderly
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WH540 C641 2008

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Hematology-oncology therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15422
New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, Medical Pub. Division , c2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 H487b 2007
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
The essential therapy guide to cancer, hematologic disorders and supportive care. Chapters in the Oncology section focus on specific types of cancer and provide essential details on administration, emetogenic potential, toxicity, dose modification, monitoring and efficacy of commonly used and recen…
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Editor
Boyiadzis, Michael M
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill, Medical Pub. Division
Publication Date
c2007
Physical Description
xv, 899 p. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Hematologic Diseases
Neoplasms - therapy
Antineoplastic Agents
Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols
Abstract
The essential therapy guide to cancer, hematologic disorders and supportive care. Chapters in the Oncology section focus on specific types of cancer and provide essential details on administration, emetogenic potential, toxicity, dose modification, monitoring and efficacy of commonly used and recently approved chemotherapeutic regimens, drugs and biologic agents. Chapters in the Supportive Care section provide guidance on managing problems such as cancer pain, hospice care and end-of-life issues, and in handling complications including radiation complications and oncologic emergencies. Includes guidelines for cancer screening and information on genetics of common inherited cancer syndromes.
ISBN
9780071434973
0071434976 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 H487b 2007

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2007 oncology nursing drug handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21803
Wilkes, Gail M, Burke, Margaret Barton. Sudbury, Ma.: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY156 W683 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Two thousand seven oncology nursing drug handbook
Author
Wilkes, Gail M
Burke, Margaret Barton
Place of Publication
Sudbury, Ma.
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xxiv, 1217 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Neoplasms - nursing
Antineoplastic Agents
Oncology Nursing
Nurses' Instruction
Handbooks
ISBN
9780763743062
0763743062
ISSN
1536-0024
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WY156 W683 2007

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Cytostatic agents : effects on the skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nails

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13633
Petersen, Carsten Sand, Thomsen, Kristian. Philadelphia, PA: GlaxoSmithKline , 2001.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WR500 P485 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Petersen, Carsten Sand
Thomsen, Kristian
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
GlaxoSmithKline
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Antineoplastic Agents
Skin Neoplasms - drug therapy
Skin Neoplasms - chemically induced
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WR500 P485 2001

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Targeting treatment of soft tissue sarcomas

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14410
[Boston, MA]: Kluwer Academic Publishers , c2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ345 T185 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Verweij, Jaap
Pinedo, Herbert M
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers
Publication Date
c2004
Physical Description
184 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Series
Cancer treatment and research 120
Subjects
Sarcoma - therapy
Antineoplastic Agents
Drug Delivery Systems - methods
Growth Substances
Receptors, Growth Factor
Sarcoma - physiopathology
ISBN
1402078080 (alk. paper)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ345 T185 2004

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Sensitization of cancer cells for chemo/immuno/radio-therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16444
Totowa, NJ: Humana Press , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ267 S478 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Bonavida, Benjamin
Place of Publication
Totowa, NJ
Publisher
Humana Press
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xxi, 419 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Series
Cancer drug discovery and development
Subjects
Radiation-Sensitizing Agents
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Neoplasms - immunology
Drug Resistance
Antineoplastic Agents
Treatment Outcome
ISBN
9781954115299
1934115290
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ267 S478 2008

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Getting through : a teacher resource for understanding student(s) affected by cancer in the family ;|Getting through : a student resource for sorting out school when cancer affects the family

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15487
Wilson, Pam, Baillie, Lynne. Kelowna, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Centre for the Southern Interior , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
Call Number
QZ201 G394 2004 v.1-2
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Wilson, Pam
Baillie, Lynne
Place of Publication
Kelowna, BC
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Centre for the Southern Interior
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
2 booklets
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Schools
Adolescent
Child
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ201 G394 2004 v.1-2

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Taking care of parents who didn't take care of you : making peace with aging parents

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120077
Cade, Eleanor. Centre City, MN: Hazelden , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WT120 C122 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Cade, Eleanor
Place of Publication
Centre City, MN
Publisher
Hazelden
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
xiv, 165 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Caregivers - psychology
Aged
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations - psychology
Adult Children
Emotional Adjustment
Self Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9781568388793
1568388799
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WT120 C122 2002

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Checklist manifesto : how to get things right

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18364
Gawande, Atul. New York, NY: Metropolitan Books | Henry Holt and Company , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W21 G284c 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The problem of extreme complexity; The checklist; The end of the master builder; The idea; The first try; The checklist factory; The test; The hero in the age of checklists; The save
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Author
Gawande, Atul
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Metropolitan Books
Henry Holt and Company
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
x, 209 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Clinical Competence
Emergency medicine
Intensive Care Units
Quality Assurance, Health Care - methods
Quality Control
Checklist
Guidelines as Topic
Safety Management - standards
Infection Control
Outcome and Process Assessment (Health Care)
Popular Work
Abstract
The problem of extreme complexity
The checklist
The end of the master builder
The idea
The first try
The checklist factory
The test
The hero in the age of checklists
The save
ISBN
9780805091748
0805091742
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W21 G284c 2009

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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…
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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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