Author

Pluye, Pierre

Barlow, Julie

Grad, Roland

Place of Publication

Montreal, QC

Publisher

McGill-Queen's University Press

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

xii, 182 p. ; 23 cm.

Series

EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects

Decision Making, Computer-Assisted

Internet

Primary Health Care

Physician-Patient Relations

Health Literacy

Medical Informatics

Popular Work

Abstract

Table of Contents:

1 A New Way of Diagnosing -- 2 Do I Really Need This Test? -- 3 When Clinicians Disagree -- 4 The Expanded Role of Pharmacists -- 5 Better Treatment for Chronic Problems and Common Conditions -- 6 Getting Patients Engaged -- 7 The Pros and Cons of "Doctor Google" -- 8 Nurses and Doctors Can't Remember Everything -- 9 The Hidden Problem of Health Literacy -- 10 The Family Doctor of the Future.

ISBN

9780773551367

9780773551909

9780773551916

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Internet

Call Number

W 26.55.D2 P738 2017

Website Notes

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Corporate Author

American Cancer Society

Publisher

American Cancer Society

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

224 p.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Neoplasms - etiology

Risk Factors

Popular Work

ISBN

9780944235447

9781604431186

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Website Notes

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Author

Kwabi-Addo, Bernard

Lindstrom, Tia Laura

Publisher

Greenwood Publishing Group

Publication Date

2011

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Neoplasms - etiology

Neoplasms

Risk Factors

Popular Work

ISBN

9780313379284

9780313379291

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Website Notes

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Author

Sherman, Janette D

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Publication Date

2000

Physical Description

285 p.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - etiology

Risk Factors

Popular Work

Notes

Note: the online version erroneously shows a publication date of 2014

ISBN

1560328703

9781315061504

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Internet

Call Number

WP870 S553 2000

Website Notes

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Author

Moyad, Mark A

Edition

4th ed.

Place of Publication

Ann Arbor, MI

Publisher

Spry Publishing

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

216 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Prostatic Neoplasms

Hormones - therapeutic use

Men's Health

Health Promotion

Cardiovascular Diseases

Popular Work

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002060)

ISBN

9781938170034

9781938170072

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

WJ752 M938pr 2013

Website Notes

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Editor

Jones, Keith

Edition

5th ed.

Place of Publication

Detroit, MI

Publisher

Omnigraphics

Publication Date

2016

Series

Health reference series

EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects

Neoplasms - etiology

Neoplasms - prevention & control

Breast Neoplasms

Genital Neoplasms, Female - therapy

Women's Health

Risk Factors

Popular Work

Abstract

Cancer sourcebook for women : basic consumer health information about gynecologic cancers and other cancers of special concern to women, including cancers of the breast, cervix, colon, lung, ovaries, thyroid, and uterus; along with facts about benign conditions of the female reproductive system, cancer risk factors, screening and prevention programs, women's issues in cancer treatment and survivorship, research initiatives, a glossary of cancer terms, and a directory of resources for additional help and information

Table of contents:

Part I Cancer Overview -- Part II Cancer Risks and Prevention -- Part III Breast Cancer -- Part IV Gynecological Cancer -- Part V Other Cancers of Special Concern to Women -- Part VI Diagnosing and Treating Cancer -- Part VII Coping with the Side Effects of Cancer and Cancer Treatments -- Part VIII Clinical Trials and Cancer Research -- Part IX Additional Help and Information.

ISBN

9780780813793

9780780814035

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Website Notes

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Author

Moses, Marsha A.

Pories, Susan Elaine

Lotz, Margaret Marie

Publisher

Greenwood Publishing Group

ABC-CLIO

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

192 p.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Neoplasms

Popular Work

ISBN

9780313359798

9780313359804

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Website Notes

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Alternate Title

Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : for ongoing physical and mental health conditions

Author

Lorig, Kate

Holman, Halsted

LaBossiere Huebner, Trude

McGowan, Patrick

Edition

Canadian 4th ed.

Place of Publication

Boulder, CO

Publisher

Bull Publishing Company

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

vii, 368 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Chronic Disease

Heart Diseases

Lung Diseases

Diabetes Mellitus

Arthritis

Self Care

Self-Management

Exercise

Decision Making

Communication

Problem Solving

Healthy Lifestyle

Popular Work

Notes

Canadian edition - 4th edition revised and updated.

ISBN

9781936693498

9781936693573

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

WT500 L785 2013

Website Notes

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Editor

Hayes, Kevin

Place of Publication

Detroit, MI

Publisher

Omnigraphics

Publication Date

2021

Series

Health reference series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Prostatic Diseases

Urologic Diseases

Popular Work

Abstract

Basic consumer health information about prostate and urologic diseases, including urinary tract Infections, kidney stones, sexual, reproductive and bladder problems in men, and facts about prevention, diagnosis and treatment of prostate and urologic diseases along with a glossary of related terms and a directory of resources for more information- Front cover

ISBN

9780780818460

9780780818477

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Website Notes

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Editor

Chambers, James

Edition

5th ed.

Place of Publication

Detroit, MI

Publisher

Omnigraphics

Publication Date

2022

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Health reference series

Subjects

Gastrointestinal Diseases

Popular Work

Abstract

Gastrointestinal diseases and disorders sourcebook : about the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract disorders, including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, rectum, liver, and pancreas, with facts about gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastritis, appendicitis, ulcers, celiac disease, diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, gallstones, and other diseases and disorders related to the digestive system along with information about cancers of the gastrointestinal tract, food intolerances, and commonly used diagnostic and surgical procedures, including a glossary of related terms and a directory of related resources

ISBN

9780780820029

9780780820036

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Website Notes

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Alternate Title

One hundred questions and answers about vulvar cancer and other diseases of the vulva and the vagina

Author

Burrows, Lara J

Heller, Karen S

Place of Publication

[Boston, MA]

Publisher

Jones and Bartlett Publishers

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

131 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

100 questions & answers

Subjects

Vulvar Neoplasms

Vulvar Diseases

Vaginal Diseases

Genital Diseases, Female

Popular Work

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN

9780763758257

9780763789312

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

WP200 B972 2009

Website Notes

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Author

Kornmehl, Carol L

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

M. Evans and Company, Inc.

Publication Date

2004

Physical Description

xviii, 185 p. ; 23 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Neoplasms - radiotherapy

Popular Work

ISBN

159077051X (pbk.)

9781461733843

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

QZ269 K84 2004

Website Notes

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Author

Katz, Anne

Place of Publication

Lanham, MD

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

vii, 209 p. ; 24 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Survivors - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Canada

Popular Work

ISBN

9781442203655

144220365X

9781442203679

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

QZ200 K19s 2011

Website Notes

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Alternate Title

Cancer sourcebook

Editor

Jones, Keith

Edition

9th ed.

Place of Publication

Detroit, MI

Publisher

Omnigraphics

Publication Date

2021

Series

Health reference series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Neoplasms

Risk Factors

Neoplasm Metastasis

Popular Work

Abstract

Provides updated information about common types of cancer affecting the head, neck, central nervous system, endocrine system, lungs, digestive and urinary tracts, blood cells, immune system, skin, bones, and other body systems. It explains how people can reduce their risk of cancer by adopting a healthy lifestyle, addressing issues related to cancer risk, and taking advantage of screening exams. Various treatment choices, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, bone marrow transplantation, and biological therapies ? are discussed, and facts are provided about cancer clinical trials and other ongoing research. And also it talks about life after cancer treatment and healthy food choices. The book concludes with a glossary of related terms, a directory of national cancer organizations, and suggestions for finding community-based resources. - Provided by publisher.

ISBN

9780780819191

9780780819207

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Website Notes

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Editor

Bellenir, Karen

Edition

6th ed.

Place of Publication

Detroit, MI

Publisher

Omnigraphics

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

1110 p.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Health reference series

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Neoplasms

Risk Factors

Neoplasm Metastasis

Popular Work

Abstract

Cancer sourcebook : basic consumer health information about major forms and stages of cancer, featuring facts about head and neck cancers, lung cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, genitourinary cancers, lymphomas, blood cell cancers, endocrine cancers, skin cancers, bone cancers, metastatic cancers, and more ; along with facts about cancer treatments, cancer risks and prevention, a glossary of related terms, statistical data, and a directory of resources for additional information

ISBN

9780780811980

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Website Notes

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Alternate Title

Cancer sourcebook

Editor

Jones, Keith

Edition

7th ed.

Place of Publication

Detroit, MI

Publisher

Omnigraphics

Publication Date

2015

Series

Health reference series

EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects

Neoplasms

Risk Factors

Neoplasm Metastasis

Popular Work

Abstract

Cancer sourcebook : basic consumer health information about major forms and stages of cancer, featuring facts about head and neck cancers, lung cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, genitourinary cancers, lymphomas, blood cell cancers, endocrine cancers, skin cancers, bone cancers, metastatic cancers, and more ; along with facts about cancer treatments, cancer risks and prevention, a glossary of related terms, statistical data, and a directory of resources for additional information

Table of contents:

Part I Cancer Overview -- Part II Risk Factors and Cancer Prevention -- Part III Cancer Types -- Part IV Cancer Detection and Diagnosis -- Part V Cancer Treatment -- Part VI Coping With Cancer -- Part VII Research and Clinical Trials -- Part VIII Trends and Statistics -- Part IX Additional Help and Information

ISBN

9780780813557

9780780813960

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Website Notes

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Author

Kaushik, Mrinal

Wig, Aditya

Place of Publication

New Delhi

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing India Pvt. Ltd.

Publication Date

2021

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Neoplasms

Popular Work

ISBN

9789388630337

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Website Notes

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Author

Silver, Julie K

Publisher

Johns Hopkins University Press

Publication Date

2006

Physical Description

x, 269 p. ; 24 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Self Care

Survivors

Popular Work

ISBN

9780801884375

9780801889110

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

QZ201 S586a 2006

Website Notes

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Author

Katz, Anne

Place of Publication

Pittsburgh, PA

Publisher

Oncology Nursing Society

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

vii, 217 p. : Ill. ; 22 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Survivors - psychology

Neoplasms - complications

Adaptation, Psychological

Popular Work

ISBN

9781935864158

9781935864233

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

QZ200 K19a 2012

Website Notes

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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

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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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