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Frankly speaking about cancer : take control of side effects with medicine, mind and body

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21141
Washington, DC: Wellness Community , 2009. 5th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 F831 2009
Alternate Title
Frankly speaking about cancer : take control of side effects with medicine, mind and body : practical information for people affected by cancer
Editor
Weiss, Erica
Miller, Linda
Crawford, Bonnie B
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Wellness Community
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
44 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms -psychology
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Complementary Therapies
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Notes
Discarded
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 F831 2009
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Health state descriptions for Canadians : cancers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15691
[Ottawa, ON]: Statistics Canada , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 H434e 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The series is primarily intended to document the disease classifications used in the Population Health Impact of Disease in Canada (PHI) research program and help researchers to understand how the PHI estimates were calculated. It is also of interest to health professionals, advocacy groups, and in…
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Editor
Evans, William K
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Statistics Canada
Publication Date
2006
Series
Health state descriptions for Canadians
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - epidemiology - Canada
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasm Staging
Activities of Daily Living
Health Status - Canada
Cost of Illness - Canada
Quality of Life
Risk Factors
Prognosis
Attitude to Health
Classification and Measurement System of Functional Health (CLAMES)
Abstract
The series is primarily intended to document the disease classifications used in the Population Health Impact of Disease in Canada (PHI) research program and help researchers to understand how the PHI estimates were calculated. It is also of interest to health professionals, advocacy groups, and individual Canadians who are looking for an overview of how living with cancer affects day-to-day functioning throughout its various stages of progression and treatment."
ISBN
0662696182
ISSN
1718-4630
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 H434e 2006
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Whole-body workbook for cancer : a complete integrative program for increasing immunity and rebuilding health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18207
Kenner, Dan. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 K36 2009
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
Author
Kenner, Dan
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
vii, 185 p. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Immunity
Popular Work
ISBN
9781572246744
157224674X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 K36 2009

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Cancer in context : a practical guide to supportive care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14539
Brennan, James, Moynihan, Clare. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 B838c 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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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Viral and immunological malignancies

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15991
Hamilton, ON: BC Decker , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QW166 V811 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Volberding, Paul
Palefsky, Joel
Place of Publication
Hamilton, ON
Publisher
BC Decker
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xi, 420 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Series
Clinical oncology series
Subjects
Oncogenic Viruses
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - therapy
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - complications
AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections - complications
Disease Susceptibility
ISBN
9781550092561
1550092561
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QW166 V811 2006

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From cancer patient to cancer survivor : lost in transition

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14725
Hewitt, Maria, Greenfield, Sheldon, Stovall, Ellen. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 F931 2005
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
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Author
Hewitt, Maria
Greenfield, Sheldon
Stovall, Ellen
Corporate Author
National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.). Committee on Cancer Survivorship : Improving Care and Quality of Life
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
17 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Continuity of Patient Care
Quality of Health Care
Survival Rate
Survivors
United States
ISBN
0309095956
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 F931 2005
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From cancer patient to cancer survivor : lost in transition

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14486
Hewitt, Maria, Greenfield, Sheldon, Stovall, Ellen. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 F931 2005
Availability
5 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Author
Hewitt, Maria
Greenfield, Sheldon
Stovall, Ellen
Corporate Author
National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.). Committee on Cancer Survivorship : Improving Care and Quality of Life
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xxv, 506 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Continuity of Patient Care
Quality of Health Care
Survival Rate
Survivors
United States
ISBN
0309095956
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 F931 2005
Website Notes
Downloadable PDF available from website.
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Women's cancers: pathways to healing : a patient's guide to dealing with cancer and abnormal smears

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18169
Smith, J. Richard, Del Priore, Giuseppe. London, UK: Springer-Verlag London Limited , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP145 S657 2009
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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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
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.
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Identifying priorities for cancer survivorship research

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18015
Doll, Richard, Kazanjian, Arminee. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 P187 2008
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Alternate Title
Pan-Canadian Invitational Workshop, Identifying Priorities for Cancer Survivorship Research
Author
Doll, Richard
Kazanjian, Arminee
Corporate Author
Pan-Canadian Invitational Workshop, Identifying Priorities for Cancer Survivorship Research (2008 November 21-22 : Vancouver, BC)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
v, 60 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Health Services Research
Social Support
Survivors
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Quality of Life
Follow-up Studies
Adaptation, Psychological
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ266 P187 2008

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Patient experiences with ambulatory cancer care in British Columbia, 2005/06

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17560
Watson, Diane E, Peterson, Sandra, Mooney, Dawn. [Vancouver, BC?]: UBC Centre for Health Services and Policy Research , 2007.
Audience
Professional
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Ethical issues in cancer patient care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16077
New York, NY: Springer , 2008. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 E84 2008
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Editor
Angelos, Peter
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xii, 258 p. ; 25 cm.
Series
Cancer treatment and research 140
Subjects
Ethics, Medical
Neoplasms - therapy
Physician-Patient Relations
Communication
Truth Disclosure
Palliative Care
ISBN
9780387736389
0387736387
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ266 E84 2008

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Supportive care in cancer therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18472
Totowa, NJ: Humana Press , 2009.
Audience
Professional
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 consti…
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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.
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Cancer care for the whole patient : meeting psychosocial health needs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16091
National Institue of Medicine (U. S.) Committee on Psychosocial Services to Cancer Patients / Families in a Community Setting. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C2151a 2008
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Corporate Author
National Institue of Medicine (U. S.) Committee on Psychosocial Services to Cancer Patients / Families in a Community Setting
Editor
Adler, Nancy E
Page, Ann E. K
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xxii, 429 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Stress, Psychological - complications
Needs Assessment
Counseling - methods
Psychology, Medical - methods
ISBN
9780309111072
0309111072
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ200 C2151a 2008

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Voices : cancer patients speak out

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15601
Films for the Humanities & Sciences. Princeton, NJ: Films Media Group , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C215 2005 v.2
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Cancer story : voices : cancer patients speak out
Corporate Author
Films for the Humanities & Sciences
Place of Publication
Princeton, NJ
Publisher
Films Media Group
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
58 minutes
Series
Cancer story
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Patients - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C215 2005 v.2

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Cancer and the adolescent

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14636
Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishing , 2005. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C217e 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Editor
Eden, T.O.B
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Malden, MA
Publisher
Blackwell Publishing
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Adolescent
ISBN
9780727918109
0727918109
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 C217e 2005

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Healing images for children : teaching relaxation and guided imagery to children facing cancer and other serious illnesses

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15164
Klein, Nancy C. Watertown, WI: Inner Coaching , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 K64h 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Klein, Nancy C
Place of Publication
Watertown, WI
Publisher
Inner Coaching
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Relaxation Techniques
Neoplasms - therapy
Child
ISBN
0963602721
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 K64h 2001

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When the focus is on care : palliative care and cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15767
Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 W567 2005
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
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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Patient counseling tools

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16422
Bristol-Myers Squibb. Princeton, NJ: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 P298 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Place of Publication
Princeton, NJ
Publisher
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Adaptation, Psychological
Patient Education as Topic
Neoplasm Staging
Drawings
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 P298 2006

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Cancer survivorship sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16089
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C216b 2007
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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 …
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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Truth about cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16350
Garmon, Linda, Ellerbee, Linda. [Boston, MA]: WGBH Boston Video , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T874 2008
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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…
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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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