Author

Rosenbaum, Ernest H

Rosenbaum, Isadora

Edition

rev. and updated ed.

Place of Publication

Kansas City, MO

Publisher

Andrews McMeel Publishing

Publication Date

2005

Physical Description

xix, 579 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - therapy

Patient-Centered Care

Social Support

Quality of Life

Palliative Care

Caregivers

Popular Work

Handbooks

Abstract

Cancer care specialists answer questions concerning a cancer patient's physical, psychological, and spiritual needs. Includes understanding cancer and its treatments; chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant side effects; stress and cancer; the will to live; spirituality; sexuality; nutrition; and rehabilitation and fitness.

ISBN

9780740750410

0740750410

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

QZ201 R813 2005

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Author

Silberman, Stephanie A

Place of Publication

Oakland, CA

Publisher

New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Publication Date

2008

Series

New Harbinger self-help workbook

Subjects

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders - therapy

Sleep Disorders - therapy

Cognitive Therapy

Relaxation Therapy

Adaptation, Psychological

Popular Work

ISBN

9781572246355

1572246359

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WM188 S582 2008

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Author

Carvalho, Lucia Giuggio

Stewart, James A

Place of Publication

Avon, MA

Publisher

Adams Media

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

xvi, 287 p : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms

Adaptation, Psychological

Life Change Events

Popular Work

ISBN

9781598699210

1598699210

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WP870 C331 2009

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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

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Editor

Lyman, Gary H

Crawford, Jeffrey

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Informa Healthcare

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

xviii, 395 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Series

Translational medicine series 5

Subjects

Neoplasms - complications

Neoplasms - therapy

Patient Care

Quality of Life

Social Support

ISBN

97814200052893

1420052896

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ266 C217l 2008

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Author

Brennan, James

Moynihan, Clare

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Publication Date

2004

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Social Support

Counseling

Holistic Health

Neoplasms - therapy

Social Environment

ISBN

0198515251

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ200 B838c 2004

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Author

Berrang, Tanya

Stephen, Joanne

Chia, Stephen

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

60 minutes

Series

BCCA video telehealth series "Closer to home" 14

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Breast Neoplasms - drug therapy

Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Breast Neoplasms - radiotherapy

Lymph Nodes

Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal

Social Support

Popular Work

Abstract

Breast cancer : treatment of the lymph nodes by Dr. Tanya Berrang

Psychosocial oncology : what's new for breast cancer patients and survivors by Dr. Joanne Stephen

Adherence to hormonal therapy in breast cancer by Dr. Stephen Chia.

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

WP870 B863 2009 v.14

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Editor

Kelly, Daniel

Gibson, Faith

Place of Publication

Oxford, UK

Publisher

Blackwell Publishing

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

xiv, 254 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Adolescent Psychology

Quality of Life

Survivors

Delivery of Health Care

Social Support

Adolescent

Abstract

Cancer in adolescence : incidence and policy issues by Jeremy Whelan and Lorna Fern

The physical and emotional impact of cancer in adolescents and young adults by Daniel Kelly

The impact of cancer on parents and families by Anne Grinyer

The impact of adolescent cancer on healthcare professionals by Susie Pearce

Supportive care for adolescents and young adults during cancer treatment by Neale Hanvey and Alison Finch

Getting on with life during treatment by Roberta Woodgate

End of treatment issues: looking to the future by Nelia Langeveld and Julia Arbuckle

Long-terms effects of cancer treatment by Gill Levitt and Deborah Eshelman

Palliation and end of life care issues by Maggie Bisset, Sue Hutton, and Daniel Kelly

Building a culture of participation: young people?s involvement in research by Faith Gibson

Developing an integrated approach to the care of adolescents and young adults with cancer by Daniel Kelly and Faith Gibson

ISBN

9780470698013

9781405130943

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Library

Victoria Library

Internet

Call Number

QZ275 C215k 2008

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.

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Editor

Bellenir, Karen

Place of Publication

Detroit, MI

Publisher

Omnigraphics

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

xiv, 661 p. ; 24 cm.

Series

Health reference series

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Neoplasms - therapy

Quality of Life

Survivors

Adaptation, Psychological

Popular Work

Abstract

Cancer survivorship sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the physical, educational, emotional, social, and financial needs of cancer patients from diagnosis, through cancer treatment, and beyond, including facts about researching specific types of cancer and learning about clinical trials and treatment options, and featuring tips for coping with the side effects of cancer treatments and adjusting to life after cancer treatment concludes ; along with suggestions for caregivers, friends, and family members of cancer patients, a glossary of cancer care terms, and directories of related resources

ISBN

9780780809857

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C216b 2007

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Author

Priestman, Terry

Place of Publication

London, UK

Publisher

Sheldon Press

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

x, 118 p. ; 22 cm.

Series

Overcoming common problems

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Survivors

Social Support

Adaptation, Psychological

Popular Work

ISBN

9781847090485

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ200 P949 2009

Copies

Author

Nessim, Susan

Corporate Author

Cancervive

Living With It

Place of Publication

Los Angeles, CA

Publisher

Susan Nessim-Keeney/Cancervive

Publication Date

2005

Physical Description

14 minutes

Subjects

Lung Neoplasms - psychology

Lung Neoplasms - therapy

Social Support

Popular Work

Abstract

Provides patients and caregivers with practical advice and personal insights from lung cancer survivors and their spouses. This patient-education DVD facilitates communication, provides information and emotional support to families as they confront the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer.

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WF658 G615 2005

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Corporate Author

Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology

International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS)

Place of Publication

Mississauga, ON

Publisher

Hoffmann-La Roche Limited

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

28 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Series

Inspire

Subjects

Lung Neoplasms - psychology

Lung Neoplasms - therapy

Social Support

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Booklet

Handout

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WF658 I59p 2008

Copies

Author

Garmon, Linda

Ellerbee, Linda

Place of Publication

[Boston, MA]

Publisher

WGBH Boston Video

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

116 minutes

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Neoplasms - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Survivors

Patients

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

Abstract

This documentary seeks to answer the question "Why does anyone still die of cancer?". Filmmaker Linda Garmon shares the personal story of her own husband's battle with cancer and seeks to tell us where we stand in fighting this decades-old war. Following the film is the panel discussion. "Take one step : a conversation about cancer" with Linda Ellerbee, featuring cancer survivors Dr. Ernie Bodai, Dr. Bernadine Healy, Dr. Paul Brenner, and Dr. Richard Payne. Features footage of panel discussion, printable resources, and Web site link.

Truth about cancer (86 minutes)

Take one step : a conversation about cancer with Linda Ellerbee (30 minutes)

ISBN

9781593758301

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 T874 2008

Website Notes

2nd URL leads to background information

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Editor

MacCourt, Penny

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

British Columbia Psychogeriatric Association

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

125 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects

Mental Health

Neoplasms - psychology

Caregivers

Mental Disorders

Oncology Nursing

Social Support

Behavioral Symptoms

Communication

Geriatrics

Emotions

Aged

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Surrey Library

Victoria Library

Internet

Call Number

QZ200 P95m 2008

Copies

Corporate Author

National Breast Cancer Centre

National Cancer Control Initiative

NHMRC National Breast Cancer Centre (Australia)

Place of Publication

Camperdown, NSW, Australia

Publisher

National Breast Cancer Centre

Publication Date

2003

Physical Description

xii, 242 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Counseling

Evidence-Based Practice

Social Support

Practice Guideline

Australia

ISBN

1741270006

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ200 N576 2003

Copies

Corporate Author

National Cancer Institute

Place of Publication

[Bethesda, MD]

Publisher

National Cancer Institute

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

15 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms

Caregivers - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Social Support

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Booklet

Handout

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

QZ200 N278c 2007

Copies

Corporate Author

Vancouver Island Health Authority

Place of Publication

[Victoria, BC?]

Publisher

Vancouver Island Health Authority

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

28 minutes

Subjects

Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy

Social Support

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WJ752 P66v 2007

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Author

Doll, Richard

Stephen, Joanne

Barroetavena, Maria Cristina

Linden, Wolfgang

Poole, Gary

Fyles, Gillian

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency

Publication Date

2005

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Continuity of Patient Care

Delivery of Health Care

Interpersonal Relations

Social Support

Community Networks

Patient Education

Health Services Accessibility

ISBN

1896624170

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Surrey Library

Victoria Library

Kelowna Library

Abbotsford Library

Call Number

QZ266 P298 2005

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Alternate Title

Hematology / oncology clinics of North America v.22, no.2 April 2008

Editor

Travis, Lois B

Yahalom, Joachim

Place of Publication

Philadelphia, PA

Publisher

Saunders

Publication Date

2008

Series

Hematology/oncology clinics of North America v.22, no.2

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Quality of Life

Survivors

Adaptation, Psychological

Neoplasms - complications

Follow-up Studies

Social Support

ISBN

9781416058434

1416058435

ISSN

0889-8588

Language

English

Material Type

Serial

Book

Frequency

Quarterly

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Copies

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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