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Illness as metaphor and AIDS and its metaphors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3220
Sontag, Susan. [Toronto, ON]: Doubleday Canada Ltd. | Anchor Books , 1989.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S699 1989
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Sontag, Susan
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Doubleday Canada Ltd.
Anchor Books
Publication Date
1989
Physical Description
183 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Tuberculosis
Popular Work
ISBN
9780312420130
0312420137
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 S699 1989

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No fears, no tears : children with cancer coping with pain

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Kuttner, Leora. [Boston, MA]: Fanlight Productions , 1986.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL700 K97 1986
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
In the mid-1980's, clinical psychologist Leora Kuttner spearheaded a pioneer pain management project for children with cancer. In No Fears, No Tears eight courageous children with cancer, aged three to twelve years old, demonstrated a variety of ways in which the natural abilities of the mind can b…
Author
Kuttner, Leora
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society. B.C. and Yukon Division
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Fanlight Productions
Publication Date
1986
Physical Description
27 minutes
Subjects
Pain
Neoplasms
Mind-Body Therapies
Infant
Child
Popular Work
Abstract
In the mid-1980's, clinical psychologist Leora Kuttner spearheaded a pioneer pain management project for children with cancer. In No Fears, No Tears eight courageous children with cancer, aged three to twelve years old, demonstrated a variety of ways in which the natural abilities of the mind can be enlisted to help ease physical pain. With the support of parents and caregivers, they showed how hypnosis, behavioral distraction and visualization methods, and breathing techniques could make the disease itself, as well as the long series of uncomfortable or painful tests and treatments, bearable.
The film proved the strength of the human spirit, and the mind's natural ability to ease even excruciating physical pain. It demonstrated that even quite young children can learn to actively help themselves through taxing medical treatment.
ISBN
1572958731
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL700 K97 1986

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Perfection of hope : a soul transformed by critical illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5742
Simpson, Elizabeth. [Toronto, ON]: Macfarlane Walter & Ross , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S611 1997
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Alternate Title
Perfection of hope : a journey back to health
Author
Simpson, Elizabeth
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Macfarlane Walter & Ross
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
ix, 229 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Hope
Neoplasms
Lung Neoplasms
Spirituality
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
1551990083
1551990164
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 S611 1997

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Planet cancer : the frequently bizarre yet always informative experiences and thoughts of your fellow natives

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113672
Adams, Heidi Schultz, Schultz, Christopher. Guilford, CT: Lyons Press , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Adams, Heidi Schultz
Schultz, Christopher
Place of Publication
Guilford, CT
Publisher
Lyons Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
275 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms
Adolescent
Young Adult
Social Support
Personal Narratives
Self Care
World Wide Web
Health Services
Popular Work
ISBN
9780762766659
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.
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The end of your life book club

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124704
Schwalbe, Will. New York: Alfred A. Knopf , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 S398 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"During her treatment for cancer, Mary Anne Schwalbe and her son Will spent many hours sitting in waiting rooms together. To pass the time, they would talk about the books they were reading. Once, by chance, they read the same book at the same time?and an informal book club of two was born. Through…
Author
Schwalbe, Will
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
viii, 336 pages ; 21 cm
Subjects
Courage
Spirituality
Neoplasms
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Abstract
"During her treatment for cancer, Mary Anne Schwalbe and her son Will spent many hours sitting in waiting rooms together. To pass the time, they would talk about the books they were reading. Once, by chance, they read the same book at the same time?and an informal book club of two was born. Through their wide-ranging reading, Will and Mary Anne?and we, their fellow readers?are reminded how books can be comforting, astonishing, and illuminating, changing the way that we feel about and interact with the world around us." --Amazon
ISBN
9780307594037
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 S398 2012

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Chicken soup for the surviving soul : 101 stories of courage and inspiration from those who have survived cancer

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Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, Inc. , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C533 1996
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Alternate Title
Chicken soup for the surviving soul : 101 healing stories of courage and inspiration
Chicken soup for the surviving soul : 101 healing stories about those who have survived cancer
Editor
Canfield, Jack
Place of Publication
Deerfield Beach, FL
Publisher
Health Communications, Inc.
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms
Survivors
Social Support
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781558744028
1558744029
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C533 1996

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Your wife has cancer, now what? : what to expect when the unexpected happens

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21865
Boss, Carson. Sanger, CA: Familius LLC , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B745y 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Boss, Carson
Place of Publication
Sanger, CA
Publisher
Familius LLC
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
143 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Spouses
Family Relations
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781938301421
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 B745y 2013

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Caring for the caregiver : support for cancer caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18369
National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 N278c 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
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
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Look Good Feel Better : signature 12-step program

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16433
Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CCTFA). Mississauga, ON: Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CCTFA) , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 L863s 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Corporate Author
Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CCTFA)
Place of Publication
Mississauga, ON
Publisher
Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CCTFA)
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
22 minutes
Subjects
Beauty
Neoplasms
Cosmetics
Popular Work
Language
English
French
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 L863s 2005

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Cancer made me a shallower person : a memoir in comics

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Engelberg, Miriam. New York, NY: Harper , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 E58c 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A cartoonist examines her experience with breast cancer in an irreverent and humourous graphic memoir
Author
Engelberg, Miriam
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harper
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xiii, 126 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Neoplasms
Cartoons
Wit and Humor
Social Support
Personal Narratives
Pictorial Works
Biography
Abstract
A cartoonist examines her experience with breast cancer in an irreverent and humourous graphic memoir
ISBN
9780060789732
0060789735
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 E58c 2006

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No one overlooked : experiences of older people affected by cancer

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Macmillan Cancer Support. [United Kingdom]: Macmillan Cancer Support , [2016].
Audience
Professional
Report exploring the experiences of older people affected by cancer.
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Macmillan Cancer Support
Place of Publication
[United Kingdom]
Publisher
Macmillan Cancer Support
Publication Date
[2016]
Subjects
Neoplasms
Aged
Health Services for the Aged
Health Services Accessibility
Attitude to Health
Patient Satisfaction
Health Care Surveys
Abstract
Report exploring the experiences of older people affected by cancer.
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Canadian cancer statistics 2017

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Canadian Cancer Society's Advisory Committee on Cancer Statistics, Statistics Canada, Provincial/Territorial Cancer Registries, Public Health Agency of Canada, Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Special topic: Pancreatic cancer
  1 read online  

Towards a sociology of cancer caregiving : time to feel

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123392
Olson, Rebecca E. New York, NY: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 O476 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Olson, Rebecca E.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Routledge Taylor & Francis Group
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xii, 149 p. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms
Caregivers
Social Factors
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9780367598907
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 O476 2020

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IARC code of good scientific practice

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International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: , 2008.
Audience
Professional
  3 read online  
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Series
IARC working group reports 4
Subjects
Neoplasms
Biomedical Research - standards
Ethics, Research
Research Design
Guideline
ISBN
9789283224457
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Cancer navigation : charting the path forward for low-income women of color

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123746
Wells, Anjanette. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2022.
Audience
Professional
Passion and compassion for low income women of color is not an issue of lacking empathy, scientific or medical care. It is a social issue. Health care providers do their best to support, encourage, treat, and motivate those living with cancer; but many do not have the resources, training, or prepar…
  1 read online  
Author
Wells, Anjanette
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms
Patient Navigation - methods
Culturally Competent Care
Women's Health
Minority Health
Social Marginalization
Health Literacy
Abstract
Passion and compassion for low income women of color is not an issue of lacking empathy, scientific or medical care. It is a social issue. Health care providers do their best to support, encourage, treat, and motivate those living with cancer; but many do not have the resources, training, or preparation to work as effectively as possible with patients from marginalized groups in a relatable and non-judgmental way. Cancer Navigation: Charting the Path Forward for Low Income Women of Color is a practical quick-reference resource for U.S. health care providers working with marginalized women throughout the cancer continuum. From community preventative outreach to survivorship, this accessible guidebook is a vital resource for physicians, social workers, case managers, and other cancer care providers who seek to provide more equitable care for low income women of color. -- Provided by publisher.
Notes
Copyright 2023 - Verso.
ISBN
9780190672881
9780190672867
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This title is licensed for one user at a time on BC Cancer network computer. If you are denied access while on a network computer, try again later.
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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Palliative and end-of-life care

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Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Report references: The Bow Tie Model of 21st Century Palliative Care by Dr. Pippa Hawley, January 2015:; http://www.virtualhospice.ca/en_US/Main+Site+Navigation/Home/For+Professionals/For+Professionals/The+Exchange/Current/The+Bow+Tie+Model+of+21st+Century+Palliative+Care.aspx.; Accompanying report…
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
124 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Series
System performance reports
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Continuity of Care
Neoplasms
Integrative Oncology
Health Services Accessibility
Delivery of Health Care, Integrated
Cancer Pain
Quality of Health Care
Statistics
Canada
Abstract
Report references: The Bow Tie Model of 21st Century Palliative Care by Dr. Pippa Hawley, January 2015:
http://www.virtualhospice.ca/en_US/Main+Site+Navigation/Home/For+Professionals/For+Professionals/The+Exchange/Current/The+Bow+Tie+Model+of+21st+Century+Palliative+Care.aspx.
Accompanying report:
Person-centred perspective Indicators in Canada: a reference report : Palliative and end-of-life care, March 2017.
Notes
September 2017
ISBN
9781988000336
9781988000329
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Caregiver's guide to cancer : compassionate advice for caring for you and your loved one

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Landes, Victoria. Emeryville, CA: Rockridge Press , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 L256 2021
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
"Looking after someone with cancer can be complex, overwhelming, and emotionally draining all at once. As a caregiver, you may also overlook your own well-being while you focus on your loved one. This book empowers you to be an attentive, thoughtful, and compassionate caregiver for your friend or f…
Author
Landes, Victoria
Place of Publication
Emeryville, CA
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
ix, 166 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms
Caregivers - psychology
Self Care - methods
Patients - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
"Looking after someone with cancer can be complex, overwhelming, and emotionally draining all at once. As a caregiver, you may also overlook your own well-being while you focus on your loved one. This book empowers you to be an attentive, thoughtful, and compassionate caregiver for your friend or family member with cancer. You'll also find practical everyday advice for meeting your own physical and emotional needs while dealing with the unique challenges you face."-- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781648764196
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 L256 2021

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When someone you love has cancer : a guide to help kids cope

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Lewis, Alaric. St. Meinrad, IN: Abbey Press , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 L673 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
A picture book which explains what cancer is, what some words mean, and talks about the different feelings a child might have; This book will help kids cope with the presence of cancer in their lives.
Author
Lewis, Alaric
Place of Publication
St. Meinrad, IN
Publisher
Abbey Press
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms
Family
Child
Adaptation, Psychological
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A picture book which explains what cancer is, what some words mean, and talks about the different feelings a child might have
This book will help kids cope with the presence of cancer in their lives.
ISBN
0870293958
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 L673 2005

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When your child is sick : a guide to navigating the practical and emotional challenges of caring for a child who is very ill

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120963
Breyer, Joanna. New York, NY: Tarcher Perigee , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B848 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"To many parents, it is hard to imagine a more upsetting reality than one where their child is hospitalized, severely sick, or terminally ill. In When Your Child is Sick, psychosocial counselor Joanna Breyer distills decades of experience working with sick children and their families into a compreh…
Author
Breyer, Joanna
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Tarcher Perigee
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xi, 436 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - psychology
Child
Infant
Adolescent
Parent-Child Relations
Caregivers
Adaptation, Psychological
Abstract
"To many parents, it is hard to imagine a more upsetting reality than one where their child is hospitalized, severely sick, or terminally ill. In When Your Child is Sick, psychosocial counselor Joanna Breyer distills decades of experience working with sick children and their families into a comprehensive guide for navigating the uncharted and frightening terrain. She provides expert advice to guide them through the hospital setting, at-home care, and long-term outcomes." - Cover
ISBN
9780147517586
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 B848 2018
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Matters of life and death : perspectives on public health, molecular biology, cancer and the prospects for the human race

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6179
Cairns, John. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press , 1997.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QH506 C136 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Cairns, John
Place of Publication
Princeton, NJ
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Molecular Biology
Ethics, Medical
Neoplasms
Forecasting
ISBN
0691028729
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QH506 C136 1998

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