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

Fitch, Margaret I

Porter, Heather B

Page, Beverley D

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

143 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - nursing

Adaptation, Psychological

Models, Organizational

Needs Assessment

Oncology Nursing

Patient Care Team

Social Support

Models, Nursing

Patient-Centered Care

ISBN

9780973807325

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Library

Call Number

WY161 S959 2008

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Corporate Author

L'Chaim Cancer Support for Jewish Women

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

L'Chaim Cancer Support for Jewish Women

Publication Date

2005

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Judaism

Women - education

Religion and Medicine

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 W555 2005

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Alternate Title

One hundred questions and answers about life after cancer : a survivor's guide

Author

Tolbert, Page

Damaskos, Penny

Place of Publication

Sudbury, MA

Publisher

Jones and Bartlett Publishers

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

xvi, 165 p. ; 23 cm.

Series

100 questions & answers

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Survivors

Social Support

Adaptation, Psychological

Popular Work

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0001934, F0000972)

ISBN

9780763750695

0763750697

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 T648 2008

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Corporate Author

Rogers Media Inc.

Healthcare and Financial Services Group

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Rogers Media

Publication Date

2007?

Physical Description

31 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Occupational Health Services

Neoplasms - economics

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Social Support

Employment

Workplace

Personnel Management

Life Change Events

Insurance Benefits

Insurance, Disability

Insurance, Health

Survivors

Canada

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Booklet

Handout

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C215r 2007

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Alternate Title

One hundred questions and answers about cancer and fertility

Author

Oktay, Kutluk H

Beck, Lindsay Nohr

Reinecke, Joyce Dillon

Place of Publication

[Boston, MA]

Publisher

Jones and Bartlett Publishers

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

xxiv, 152 p. ; 23 cm.

Series

100 questions & answers

Subjects

Neoplasms - complications

Neoplasms - psychology

Fertility

Infertility - prevention & control

Neoplasms - economics

Social Support

Self Care

Men

Women

Survivors - psychology

Popular Work

ISBN

9780763740498

0763740497

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

QZ200 O41 2008

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Author

Watson, Diane E

Peterson, Sandra

Mooney, Dawn

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

UBC Centre for Health Services and Policy Research

Publication Date

2007

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - therapy

Ambulatory Care

Health Services Accessibility

Patient Satisfaction

Cancer Patients

Cancer Care Facilities

Health Care Surveys

Data Collection

British Columbia

ISBN

1897085117

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

Alternate Title

One hundred questions and answers about caring for family or friends with cancer

Author

Rose, Susannah

Hara, Richard

Edition

1st ed.

Place of Publication

Sudbury, Ma.

Publisher

Jones and Bartlett Publishers

Publication Date

c2005

Physical Description

xi, 223 p. ; 22 cm.

Series

100 questions & answers

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Caregivers - psychology

Family

Home Care Services

Popular Work

Abstract

Provides answers to common caregivers' questions, including finding the right doctor and treatment; emotional and physical support; insurance issues; relationships; and finding care for the caregiver.

ISBN

0763723614 (pbk.)

9780763723613

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 R797 2005

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Author

Ulman, Doug

Ulman Diana

Place of Publication

Ellicott City, MD

Publisher

Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults, Inc.

Publication Date

2006

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Adolescent Psychology

Social Support

Popular Work

ISBN

9781592802937

1592802931

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 U43 2006

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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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Author

Kwong, Sandy

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

34 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects

Social Support

Patients - psychology

Neoplasms - psychology

Resource Guides

Popular Work

Language

English

Chinese

Material Type

Booklet

Handout

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

VC Library Archives

Call Number

QZ201 K98 2007

Copies

Corporate Author

Canadian Cancer Society

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Canadian Cancer Society

Publication Date

2005

Physical Description

92 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Family

Counseling

Neoplasms - psychology

Caregivers - psychology

Social Support

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Booklet

Handout

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ200 L786c 2005

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Corporate Author

British Columbia Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency

Publication Date

2004

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Telecommunications

Social Support

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Surrey Library

Victoria Library

Kelowna Library

Call Number

QZ266 I34 2004

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Editor

Silver, Julie K

Place of Publication

Atlanta, GA

Publisher

American Cancer Society/Health Promotions

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

xvii, 362 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Survivors

Patients

Adaptation, Psychological

Self Care

Personal Narratives

Abstract

How I nurtured myself

How my family helped

How friends made a difference

Care and support from the health care team

What helped my children cope

Balancing work and family

How I changed my diet

How I changed my exercise routine

What I did to relieve stress

How being spiritual helped

What I wish I had known at diagnosis

What would have helped but was too hard to ask for

How my body and intimacy were affected

What helped me heal

How cancer changed my life

What it means to be a survivor

ISBN

9781604430042

1604430044

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 W555s 2009

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Author

Finegan, Wesley C

Place of Publication

Oxford

Publisher

Radcliffe Publishing

Publication Date

2005

Physical Description

ix, 189 p. ; 25 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Social Support

Family

Caregivers - psychology

Popular Work

ISBN

185775638X

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 F495b 2005

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Alternate Title

Cancer book

It's just a word by Elizabeth Bayer

Editor

Canfield, Jack

Hansen, Mark Victor

Tabatsky, David

Bayer, Elizabeth

Place of Publication

Cos Cob, CT

Publisher

Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, LLC

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

xiv, 382, 46 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Survivors - psychology

Family

Social Support

Personal Narratives

Anecdotes

Popular Work

ISBN

9781935096306

1935096303

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C224 2009

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Alternate Title

Annual cancer conference

Annual cancer conference : partners in research and care : BC and the world

BC Cancer Agency Community Cancer Forum

Author

Balneaves, Lynda

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2006 November 23-25 : Vancouver, BC)

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date

2006

Physical Description

90 minutes

Series

BC Cancer Agency annual cancer conference 2006 v.13

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Decision Making

Complementary Therapies

BC Cancer Agency

Popular Work

Abstract

Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 15548. (QZ200 B366 2006)

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Library

Call Number

QZ200 B366a 2006 v.13

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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

Keeney, Susan Nessim

Corporate Author

Cancervive

Place of Publication

Los Angeles, CA

Publisher

Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

15 minutes

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Leukemia

Child

Schools

Social Adjustment

Social Support

Popular Work

Abstract

Childhood cancer survivor Susan Nessim Keeney introduces us to Emily, a nine year old girl with leukemia in this 15 minute documentary. Through this DVD we follow Emily, from her hospitalization to her successful return to classmates and school life. The partnership between the patient, school and hospital is stressed, as well as raising awareness about the challenges of school re-entry.

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ201 E53 2007

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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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