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Getting on with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124318
Donaghey, Veronica, Bernal, Jane. [United States]: EBookIt.com , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
"This book has been designed to help cancer patients, especially those with intellectual disabilities, or who understand pictures better than words, to understand what is happening to them. It explains the sequence of events from experiencing symptoms, going to the GP, being referred to hospital an…
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Author
Donaghey, Veronica
Bernal, Jane
Place of Publication
[United States]
Publisher
EBookIt.com
Publication Date
2018
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Books beyond words
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Patients - psychology
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Communication aids for disabled
Pictorial Works
Popular Work
Abstract
"This book has been designed to help cancer patients, especially those with intellectual disabilities, or who understand pictures better than words, to understand what is happening to them. It explains the sequence of events from experiencing symptoms, going to the GP, being referred to hospital and having an X-ray, common cancer treatments and their side-effects, and recovery. It can be used to start talking about the difficult feelings involved as well as to give practical information. The pictures are in sequence and can be used either by way of preparation or as a way of helping the patient make sense of what has already happened. Using this book while you are giving information will enable the patient to ask appropriate questions, and help obtain truly informed consent" -- p. 65
Notes
First published in print in the UK 2002 by St George?s Hospital Medical School and Gaskell.
ISBN
9781874439660
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Treating fear of cancer recurrence with group cognitive-behavioral therapy : a step-by-step guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124540
Cham, Switzerland: Springer , 2022.
Audience
Professional
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Editor
Savard, Josée
Caplette-Gingras, Aude
Casault, Lucie
Hains, Jennifer
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Anxiety - prevention & control
Anxiety - therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Psychotherapy, Group
ISBN
9783031071867
9783031071874
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Global Perspectives in Cancer Care : Religion, Spirituality, and Cultural Diversity in Health and Healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124695
New York: Oxford University Press , c2022.
Audience
Professional
"With cancer ranking as the primary or secondary cause of premature death in almost 100 countries worldwide, the World Health Organization recognized a high level of investment in cancer control and treatment (including palliative care) in 2019. At that time, governments at the World Health Assembl…
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Editor
Silbermann, Michael
Berger, Ann
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
c2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Spiritual Therapies
Spirituality
Cultural Diversity
Religion and Medicine
Abstract
"With cancer ranking as the primary or secondary cause of premature death in almost 100 countries worldwide, the World Health Organization recognized a high level of investment in cancer control and treatment (including palliative care) in 2019. At that time, governments at the World Health Assembly (WHA) unanimously adopted a new cancer resolution (Universal Health Coverage: Moving Together to Build a Healthier World). The resolution noted the potential for cancer prevention to reduce cancer burden in the future, while reducing the suffering from cancer in the communities.As most countries are facing an overall increase in the absolute number of cancer cases, large geographical diversity in cancer occurrence and variations in the magnitude and profile of the disease still continue between and within world regions. Specific types of cancer dominate globally: lung, female breast, and colorectal cancer. The regional variations in common cancer types signal the extent to which societal, economic, and lifestyle changes interplay to differentially impact the profile of this most complex group of diseases.Although survival rates for cancer have improved significantly over the past few decades, for each individual, the diagnosis and treatment of cancer are still devastating, affecting the family and community as well. The care of a person with cancer must be more than just the treatment of the cancer itself. Understanding the cultural, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of the cancer sufferer and their family and community will ensure the best care.In order to treat individuals with cancer and understand how to give the best possible care to underserved populations, we need to understand cultural diversity. Understanding that cultural aspects of a society may be intertwined with finances and other resources can improve adherence and access to care. Culture is made up of language, religion, cuisine, social norms, history, ancestry, music, arts, and spirituality. In order to improve cancer care outcomes, patients' diverse spiritual and cultural beliefs must be recognized. In addition, available methods must be utilized to improve access and adherence to treatment modalities and regimens.In this book, we focus on numerous diverse cultures, traditions, and faiths. Many parts of the world are composed of indigenous cultures, with unique spiritual beliefs in addition to the region's primary religion. We present chapters on indigenous religions as well as indigenous traditional healers. People everywhere experience trouble, sorrow, need, and sickness, and they develop skills and knowledge in response to these adversities. This book provides insightful models of these parameters and serves as a valuable resource for health care providers and policymakers by taking a global approach to cultural diversity in the world. By understanding this multiculturalism and the many aspects of psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of health and healing, we can learn from one another." --publisher
ISBN
9780197551349
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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The Art and Science of Compassionate Care: a Practical Guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124714
Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG , c2023. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
"This book provides a practical guide on the art and science of compassionate care in an era of healthcare crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic that is inflicting long-lasting financial and psychosocial trauma on an unprecedented scale. A new approach to compassionate care is presented based on the …
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Editor
Samoutis, Andreas
Samoutis, George
Stylianou, Neophytos
Anastasiou, Andreas
Lionis, Christos
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Publication Date
c2023
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Delivery of Health Care
COVID-19
Empathy
Evidence-Based Medicine
Global Health
Psychology, Positive
Spirituality
Abstract
"This book provides a practical guide on the art and science of compassionate care in an era of healthcare crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic that is inflicting long-lasting financial and psychosocial trauma on an unprecedented scale. A new approach to compassionate care is presented based on the overarching concepts of empathy, person and family centeredness, therapeutic relationship, kindness, gratitude, spirituality, communication skills, shared decision making, positive psychology, adversity-activated development, self-care, compassion fatigue, spirituality which are more than ever critical in successfully managing the pandemic adversity in front of us. This book draws on clinical experience, educational activities and evidence-based knowledge from academic physicians (primary, secondary and tertiary care), nurses, psychologists, health economists, healthcare managers, health policymakers, medical professionals students and patients. It provides skills and knowledge that can be implemented in daily clinical practice based on all levels of healthcare on a whole-person approach. An array of clinical cases, patient journeys, published evidence and practical experience is combined to deliver in a practical way unique guidance and advice. The target audience is all healthcare professionals, health policymakers, healthcare managers and patient associations. This approach of Compassionate Care is of great importance and can save lives and money in these unprecedented times of global healthcare care system challenges." --publisher
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ISBN
9783031215230
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Sexuality and illness : a guidebook for health professionals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124873
Katz, Anne. New York, NY: Routledge , 2022.
Audience
Professional
"This evidence-based guide educates and informs health professionals about promoting sexual wellbeing in the context of challenges from physical and mental health. This accessible text demystifies a topic that is sometimes difficult to discuss. It is essential reading for healthcare practitioners i…
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Author
Katz, Anne
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Routledge
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Sexual Health - education
Body Image
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
Patient Education
Neoplasms - psychology
Abstract
"This evidence-based guide educates and informs health professionals about promoting sexual wellbeing in the context of challenges from physical and mental health. This accessible text demystifies a topic that is sometimes difficult to discuss. It is essential reading for healthcare practitioners interested in providing comprehensive and person-centred care"-- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781000432008
9780367703363
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Cancer and fertility : patient education booklet

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14742
Fertile Hope. New York, NY: Fertile Hope , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Corporate Author
Fertile Hope
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Fertile Hope
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Fertility
Infertility
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Standards of psychosocial health services for persons with cancer and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14872
Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology. Calgary, AB: Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology , 2010. Revised.
Audience
Professional
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Alternate Title
National Standards for Psychosocial Oncology
Corporate Author
Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology
Edition
Revised
Place of Publication
Calgary, AB
Publisher
Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - standards
Canada
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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NIH State-of-the-Science Conference on management of menopause-related symptoms March 21-23, 2005

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18250
National Institutes of Health. [Bethesda, MD]: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Public Health Service , 2009.
Audience
Professional
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Alternate Title
NIH Consens State-of-the-Science Statements, volume 22, number 1, March 21-23, 2005
Corporate Author
National Institutes of Health
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Public Health Service
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Menopause
Hot Flashes
Behavior Therapy
Decision Making
Estrogen Replacement Therapy
Sleep Disorders - etiology
Evidence-Based Medicine
Quality of Life
Risk Factors
Risk Assessment
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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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
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Radiation oncology : an evidence-based approach

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19366
Berlin: Springer , 2008.
Audience
Professional
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Editor
Lu, J. J
Brady, Luther W
Place of Publication
Berlin
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2008
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Combined Modality Therapy
Evidence-Based Medicine
Treatment Outcome
ISBN
9783540773849
3540773843
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Facing forward : making a difference in cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19808
National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2010
Series
Facing forward series
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors
Caregivers
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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In our own words : the cancer journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20068
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Canada
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Alternative medicine : a critical assessment of 202 modalities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124993
Ernst, Edzard. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG , 2022. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
"Alternative medicine (AM) is popular; about 40% of the US general population have used alternative treatment in the past year, and in Germany this figure is around 70%. The global market is expected to reach nearly US $ 200 billion by 2025, with most of these funds coming directly out of consumers…
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Author
Ernst, Edzard
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Copernicus books
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Treatment Outcome
Evidence-Based Medicine
Popular Work
Abstract
"Alternative medicine (AM) is popular; about 40% of the US general population have used alternative treatment in the past year, and in Germany this figure is around 70%. The global market is expected to reach nearly US $ 200 billion by 2025, with most of these funds coming directly out of consumers' pockets. Consumers are bombarded with misleading and false information on AM and therefore prone to making wrong, unwise, or dangerous therapeutic decisions, endangering their health and wasting their money. This book is a reference text aimed at guiding consumers through the maze of AM. This second edition includes over 50 additional treatments as well as updates on many others." - Provided by publisher
Notes
First edition: Alternative medicine : a critical assessment of 150 modalities
ISBN
9783031107092
9783031107108
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Art of conversation in cancer care : lessons for caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124994
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2022. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Alternate Title
Art of conversation through serious illness
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers - psychology
Terminally Ill - psychology
Terminal Care - psychology
Popular Work
Notes
Revised edition of Art of conversation through serious illness
ISBN
9780197500293
9780197500316
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Psychological approaches to cancer care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125336
Deshields, Teresa L., Kaplan, Jonathan L., Rynar, Lauren Z. Newburyport, MA ; East York, ON: Hogrefe Publishing , 2022. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
Content:; 1 Description -- 2 Theories and Models -- 3 Diagnosis and Treatment Indications -- 4 Treatment -- 5 Case Vignettes -- 6 Further Reading -- 7 References -- 8 Appendix: Tools and Resources
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Author
Deshields, Teresa L.
Kaplan, Jonathan L.
Rynar, Lauren Z.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Newburyport, MA ; East York, ON
Publisher
Hogrefe Publishing
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Mental Disorders - diagnosis
Mental disorders - therapy
Patient Care
Mental Health
Abstract
Content:
1 Description -- 2 Theories and Models -- 3 Diagnosis and Treatment Indications -- 4 Treatment -- 5 Case Vignettes -- 6 Further Reading -- 7 References -- 8 Appendix: Tools and Resources
ISBN
9781616765118
9780889375116
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Psychological care for cancer patients : new perspectives on training health professionals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125359
Nesci, Domenico Arturo. Lanham, MD: Lexington Books , 2023. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
Content:; Chapter 1. Pathos, Defense Mechanisms, and Dreams -- Chapter 2. Transitional Setting in Psycho-Oncology -- Chapter 3. Training Health Professionals to Prevent their Burnout -- Chapter 4. The Workshop Movies and Dreams -- Chapter 5. Multimedia Psychotherapy in Oncological Grief -- Chapter …
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Author
Nesci, Domenico Arturo
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD
Publisher
Lexington Books
Publication Date
2023
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Patient Care
Mental Health
Abstract
Content:
Chapter 1. Pathos, Defense Mechanisms, and Dreams -- Chapter 2. Transitional Setting in Psycho-Oncology -- Chapter 3. Training Health Professionals to Prevent their Burnout -- Chapter 4. The Workshop Movies and Dreams -- Chapter 5. Multimedia Psychotherapy in Oncological Grief -- Chapter 6. Online Psychotherapy with Cancer Patients
ISBN
9781793644008
9781793643995
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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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
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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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
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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
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Nagarsheth, Nimesh. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning , 2010.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Nagarsheth, Nimesh
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Learning
Publication Date
2010
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
ISBN
9780763779085
0763779083
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Ebb and flow : storytelling for cancer survivors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20204
Lang, Mike. Anacortes, WA: Hands On Films , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Lang, Mike
Place of Publication
Anacortes, WA
Publisher
Hands On Films
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
14 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Writing
Survivors
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Adolescent Psychology
Quality of Life
Adolescent
Young Adult
Recreation
Canada
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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