Author

Howell, Della L

Place of Publication

Westport, CT

Publisher

Praeger

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

xvi, 198 p. ; 25 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Praeger series on healing and managing injury and disease

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Neoplasms - diagnosis

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - complications

Parent-Child Relations

Infant

Child

Popular Work

Abstract

Cancer and children

Types of cancer, Part I: Leukemia

Types of cancer, Part II: Lymphoma

Types of cancer, Part III: Brain tumors, neuroblastoma, and kidney tumors

Types of cancer, Part IV: Bone tumors and muscle tumors

Types of cancer, Part V: Rare pediatric cancer diagnoses

Telling a child

Procedures at diagnosis, in therapy, and after therapy

Chemotherapy and taking medicines

Radiation therapy

Stem cell and bone marrow transplants

Common side effects

Complementary and alternative medicine in cancer

Choosing among potential treatments

Understanding the medical system

Understanding clinical trials

Asking questions, finding answers

Helping family members and friends

When cancer treatments stop working

ISBN

9780275996017

9780275996024

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

QZ201 H859m 2008

Website Notes

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Author

Ackermann, Abigail

Ackermann, Adrienne

Place of Publication

Atlanta, GA

Publisher

American Cancer Society

Publication Date

2001

Physical Description

27 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.

Series

EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Parent-Child Relations

Juvenile Literature

Abstract

Two sisters, ages eleven and thirteen, describe what it was like for them when their mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent surgery and chemotherapy.

Notes

E-book published in 2012

Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN

0944235166 (trade pbk.)

9780944235164

9781604431636

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

QZ201 C5 A182 2001

Website Notes

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Author

Visel, Dave

Place of Publication

New Brunswick

Publisher

Rutgers University Press

Publication Date

2006

Physical Description

399 p.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Family Relations

Popular Work

ISBN

9780813539416

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Website Notes

Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.

Alternate Title

Childhood cancer : a parents guide to solid tumor cancers

Author

Janes-Hodder, Honna

Keene, Nancy

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

Sebastopol, Ca.

Publisher

O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.

Publication Date

2002

Physical Description

561 p.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Neoplasms

Infant

Child

Parent-Child Relations

Sarcoma

Bone Neoplasms

Neuroblastoma

Wilms Tumor

ISBN

0596500149

9781941089187

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

QZ200 J33 2002

Website Notes

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Author

Silver, Alex

Silver, Emily

Silver, Anna Rose

Place of Publication

Atlanta, GA

Publisher

American Cancer Society

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

30 p. : ill. : 26 cm.

Series

EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Parent-Child Relations

Family

Survivors

Adaptation, Psychological

Juvenile Literature

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC

ISBN

9780944235850

9781604431667

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

QZ201 C5 S586m 2007

Website Notes

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Author

Rosenthal, Kairol

Place of Publication

Hoboken, NJ

Publisher

John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

viii, 247 p. ; 23 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Survivors

Social Support

Young Adult

Interpersonal Relations

Popular Work

ISBN

9780470294024

9780470407868

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

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

QZ201 R815e 2009

Website Notes

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Author

Washburn, Jon

Corporate Author

Vancouver Chamber Choir

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Grouse Records

Publication Date

2008?

Physical Description

2 CD's ; 123 minutes + booklet

Series

Music for healing

Subjects

Relaxation Techniques

Music Therapy

Mental Healing

Imagery (Psychotherapy)

Family Relations

Popular Work

Abstract

v.1: Family disc

v.2: Music disc

Language

English

Material Type

Audio

CD

Booklet

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library Relax

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ266 U55 2008 v.1-2

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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

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Author

Back, Anthony

Arnold, Robert

Tulsky, James

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

x, 158 p. ; 23 cm.

Series

R2 Library

Subjects

Physician-Patient Relations

Counseling - methods

Communication

Professional-Family Relations

Attitude to Death

Abstract

Taking your skills to the next level

Getting a good start

Talking about serious news

Discussing evidence for making treatment decisions

Discussing prognosis

Between the big events

Conducting a family conference

Dealing with conflicts

Transitions to end-of-life care

Talking about dying

Cultivating your skills

ISBN

9780521706186

0521706181

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Library

Surrey Library

Victoria Library

Abbotsford Library

Internet

Call Number

W62 M423b 2009

Website Notes

This R2 title is licensed for one BC Cancer staff user at a time only. Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.

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Author

Pert, Candace

Place of Publication

Boulder, CO

Publisher

Sounds True

Publication Date

2000

Physical Description

4 CDs (1 disc includes study guide to use with computer)

Subjects

Emotions

Mind-Body Relations (Metaphysics)

Popular Work

Notes

Running time: 150 minutes

Language

English

Material Type

Audio

CD ROM

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WB880 P468 2000

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Alternate Title

Women's cancers : pathways to healing : a patient's guide to dealing with ovarian and breast cancer

Author

Smith, J. Richard

Del Priore, Giuseppe

Place of Publication

London, UK

Publisher

Springer-Verlag London Limited

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

xvi, 138 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - psychology

Breast Neoplasms

Genital Neoplasms, Female

Ovarian Neoplasms

Women's Health

Popular Work

Notes

Table of Contents includes:

Cervical cancer

Endometrial cancer

Vulval cancer

Choriocarcinoma

ISBN

9781846284373

1846284380

9781846284380

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

WP145 S657 2009

Website Notes

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Alternate Title

Story of Mousaka

Story of Ripple

Author

Smith, Elisabeth

Nicholson, Kathryn

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Clinic

Publication Date

2005

Subjects

Relaxation Techniques

Music Therapy

Imagery

Infant

Child

Popular Work

Abstract

This CD is intended for children from ages 2 to 10 years, who are going

through a difficult adjustment or who just need to be reminded of

how special and loved they are. There are two stories on this CD.

The first is a story of an engaging little grey mouse named

Mousaka and the second is about Ripple a plucky green caterpillar.

While the stories are primarily for children, they can be enjoyed by

adults.

Language

English

Material Type

CD

Audio

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library Relax

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ266 S646m 2005

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Alternate Title

Transforming your fear of cancer

Author

Rossman, Martin L.

Place of Publication

[United States]

Publisher

The Healing Mind, Inc.

Publication Date

2005

Physical Description

1 audio disc : approx. 66 min.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Anxiety - prevention & control

Imagery (Psychotherapy)

Relaxation Therapy

Mind-Body Therapies

Popular Work

Abstract

1. Intro: transforming fear of cancer

2. Your healing place

3. Intro: worry warrior imagery

4. Worry warrior imagery

5. Intro: evocative imagery

6. Evocative imagery

7. Closing

Notes

"Learn to use your mind-body connection for healing" - Cover

ISBN

0977349454

Language

English

Material Type

Audio

CD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library Relax

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ266 R837t 2005

Website Notes

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

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Author

Krishnan, Shobha S.

Publisher

Greenwood Press

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

245 p.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Papillomavirus Vaccines

Popular Work

ISBN

9780313350122

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Website Notes

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Editor

Ettinger, David S

Place of Publication

Totowa, NJ

Publisher

Humana Press

Publication Date

2009

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Cancer drug discovery and development

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - complications

Patient Care - psychology

Quality of Life - psychology

Abstract

Management of dyspnea

Skeletal metastases : optimal management today

Cancer pain

Anorexia and cachexia

Fatigue

Pathogenesis and management of venous

Thromboembolism in cancer patients

Depression in cancer patients

Anemia

Neutropenia

Nausea and nomiting

Oral mucositis

Diarrhea and constipation : supportive oncology management

Menopausal symptoms

Supportive care of the older cancer patient

Integrative cncology : complementary therapies in cancer care

End-of-life decisions

ISBN

9781588299413 (alk. paper)

1588299414 (alk. paper)

9781597452915 (e-ISBN)

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

Website Notes

This Proquest title is licensed for ONE BC Cancer staff user at a time. If you are denied access while on a network computer, please try again later.

Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.

Author

Vandall-Walker, Virginia

Moore, Katherine

Pyne, Diane

Place of Publication

Edmonton, AB

Publisher

AU Press

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

56 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Prostatic Neoplasms - surgery

Patient Education Handout

Prostatectomy - psychology

Popular Work

Abstract

Before surgery, at home

Before surgery, in hospital

The surgery

After surgery, in hospital

After surgery, at home

Closing words

ISBN

9781897425176

1897425171

9781897425183

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

WJ752 V224 2008

Website Notes

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Author

McKay, Judith

Schacher, Tamera

Edition

3rd ed.

Place of Publication

Oakland, CA

Publisher

New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

viii, 267 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series

EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects

Neoplasms - drug therapy

Neoplasms - psychology

Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects

Popular Work

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0001842)

ISBN

9781572246218

1572246219

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

QZ267 M153 2009

Website Notes

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Alternate Title

Complete Canadian guide to prostate cancer

Author

Jamnicky Leah

Nam, Robert

Editor

Leask, Helen

Publisher

John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd.

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

271 p.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Prostatic Neoplasms

Popular Work

ISBN

9780470157671

9780470157879

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Website Notes

Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.

Alternate Title

Johns Hopkins patients' guide to breast cancer

Author

Shockney, Lillie D

Place of Publication

Sudbury, MA

Publisher

Jones and Bartlett Publishers

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

170 p.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Johns Hopkins patients' guide

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms

Popular Work

ISBN

9780763787240

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Website Notes

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Author

Magee, Sherri

Scalzo, Kathy

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Raincoast Books

Rutgers University Press

Publication Date

2006

Physical Description

319 p. ; 23 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Survivors - psychology

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Popular Work

Abstract

Focused on the practical things a survivor can do when treatment is over. Includes specific activities and tools, such as self-scans and action plans.

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002269, F0001196, F0002594, F0002597)

ISBN

9781551929019

9780813540368

1551929015

9781459318427

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

QZ201 M191 2006

Website Notes

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