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Living with cancer : a report on the patient experience

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121192
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer , 2018.
Audience
Professional
Living with Cancer: A Report on the Patient Experience, is the first in a series looking at Canadian cancer care exclusively from the patient perspective, illustrating the experience of those individuals and families living with and beyond cancer. This groundbreaking report includes data drawn from…
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Corporate Author
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
50 p.
Series
System performance reports
Subjects
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - psychology
Patient Satisfaction
Patient Navigation
Cancer Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Uncertainty
Integrative Oncology
Health Services Accessibility
Delivery of Health Care, Integrated
Continuity of Care
Quality of Health Care
Statistics
Canada
Abstract
Living with Cancer: A Report on the Patient Experience, is the first in a series looking at Canadian cancer care exclusively from the patient perspective, illustrating the experience of those individuals and families living with and beyond cancer. This groundbreaking report includes data drawn from multiple sources, including Patient Reported Outcomes partners, the Ambulatory Oncology Patient Satisfaction Survey, and initial results from the first Canada-wide study of cancer survivors on the experience of 13,000 Canadians with cancer. - website
Notes
January 2018
ISBN
9781988000343
9781988000350
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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https://www.systemperformance.ca/report/living-with-cancer-patient-experience/
https://content.cancerview.ca/download/cv/quality_and_planning/system_performance/documents/living_with_cancer_patient_experience_report_enpdf?attachment=0
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Quality of death : ranking end-of-life care across the world : a report from the Economist Intelligence Unit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19228
Economist Intelligence Unit, LIEN Foundation. London, UK: Economist Intelligence Unit , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 Q1 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  3 read online  
Corporate Author
Economist Intelligence Unit
LIEN Foundation
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Economist Intelligence Unit
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Terminal Care - statistics & numerical data
Terminal Care - economics
Attitude to Death
Advance Care Planning
Quality indicators, Health care
Terminal Care - standards
Evaluation Studies
Health Status Indicators
World Health
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WB310 Q1 2010
Website Notes
2nd URL leads to this report and more information on the Quality of Death Index.
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http://graphics.eiu.com/upload/QOD_main_final_edition_Jul12_toprint.pdf
http://www.eiu.com/sponsor/lienfoundation/qualityofdeath
http://www.lifebeforedeath.com/qualityofdeath/highlights.shtml

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Dying in America : improving and honoring individual preferences near the end of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21696
Committee on Approaching Death: Addressing Key End of Life Issues, Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2014.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Committee on Approaching Death: Addressing Key End of Life Issues
Institute of Medicine (U.S.)
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2014
Subjects
Terminal Care
Advance Care Planning
Attitude to Death
Quality of Life
Quality of Health Care
Patient-Centered Care
Professional-Patient Relations
ISBN
9780309311748
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=18748
http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2014/Dying-In-America-Improving-Quality-and-Honoring-Individual-Preferences-Near-the-End-of-Life.aspx
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Touch of cancer : unexpected gifts from an unplanned journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123320
Weigler, Will. [Victoria, BC?]: Weigler, Will , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
A collection of messages or 'healing updates' which the author shared with a small circle of friends after cancer diagnosis and during cancer treatment.
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Weigler, Will
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Weigler, Will
Publication Date
2018
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Hope
Optimism
Storytelling
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
A collection of messages or 'healing updates' which the author shared with a small circle of friends after cancer diagnosis and during cancer treatment.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Free online book may be downloaded at link.
Read Online
https://www.touchofthecancer.com/
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Truth of it : an unscripted video series about cancer : palliative care experience

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120819
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Cancer View Canada , [2010].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T875p 2010 v.6
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Bringing to light the concerns and needs of palliative care patients, this set of videos aims to support individuals receiving end-of-life care, as well as caregivers and health care providers working with them.
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Cancer View Canada
Publication Date
[2010]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (105 min.)
Series
Truth of it 6
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminal Care - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Patient Comfort
Social Support
Caregivers
Family Relations
Patients
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
Bringing to light the concerns and needs of palliative care patients, this set of videos aims to support individuals receiving end-of-life care, as well as caregivers and health care providers working with them.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 T875p 2010 v.6
Read Online
https://www.partnershipagainstcancer.ca/topics/truth-of-it-video-series/

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Advance care planning : expressing your wishes for future health care treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20620
British Columbia. Ministry of Health. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Ministry of Health
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2012
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Advance Directives
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Scroll down to Brochures. Click on link for downloadable PDF. Available in English, Punjabi, Chinese languages.
Read Online
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/seniors/health-safety/advance-care-planning
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My voice : expressing my wishes for future health care treatment : advance care planning guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21403
British Columbia. Ministry of Health, British Columbia. Fraser Health Authority. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Forms are written in English
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Ministry of Health
British Columbia. Fraser Health Authority
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Advance Directives
British Columbia
Popular Work
Abstract
Forms are written in English
ISBN
9780772665249
Language
Punjabi
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/topic.page?id=E7A581A9BC0A467E916CFC5AD2D3B1E8
http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/library/publications/year/2013/MyVoiceGuide-Punjabi.pdf
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My voice : expressing my wishes for future health care treatment : advance care planning guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21404
British Columbia. Ministry of Health, British Columbia. Fraser Health Authority. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Forms are written in English
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Ministry of Health
British Columbia. Fraser Health Authority
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Advance Directives
British Columbia
Popular Work
Abstract
Forms are written in English
ISBN
9780772665249
Language
Chinese-Simplified
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/topic.page?id=E7A581A9BC0A467E916CFC5AD2D3B1E8
http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/library/publications/year/2013/MyVoiceGuide-SimplifiedChinese.pdf
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My voice : expressing my wishes for future health care treatment : advance care planning guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20419
British Columbia. Ministry of Health, British Columbia. Fraser Health Authority. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 M995 2012
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Ministry of Health
British Columbia. Fraser Health Authority
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
52 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Advance Directives
British Columbia
Popular Work
ISBN
9780772665249
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
W85.5 M995 2012
Read Online
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/topic.page?id=E7A581A9BC0A467E916CFC5AD2D3B1E8
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/topic/2038E757D68E49D5DC8C3CD0061E8E1B/pdf/myvoiceadvancecareplanningguide.pdf

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Advance care planning in British Columbia

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20646
British Columbia. Ministry of Health. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 A245 2012
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Advance care planning
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Ministry of Health
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
13 minutes
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Advance Directives
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
W85.5 A245 2012
Read Online
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BD9yJJdhIQ&feature=youtu.be
http://www.seniorsbc.ca/legal/healthdecisions/

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Advance care planning in British Columbia

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20647
British Columbia. Ministry of Health. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 A245p 2012
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Advance care planning
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Ministry of Health
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
13 minutes
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Advance Directives
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
Punjabi
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W85.5 A245p 2012
Read Online
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=favfWI2Ef_g&feature=youtu.be
http://www.seniorsbc.ca/legal/healthdecisions/

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Advance care planning in British Columbia

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20648
British Columbia. Ministry of Health. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 A245c 2012
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Advance care planning
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Ministry of Health
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
13 minutes
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Advance Directives
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
Chinese-Simplified
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W85.5 A245c 2012
Read Online
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxmFB_dD3OY&feature=youtu.be
http://www.seniorsbc.ca/legal/healthdecisions/

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Aboriginal health : advance care planning : respecting aboriginal ceremonies and rites : supporting access to appropriate healh care services for First Nations and Aboriginal peoples

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20621
British Columbia. Ministry of Health. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Ministry of Health
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2012
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Ceremonial Behavior
First Nations
British Columbia
Canada
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/library/publications/year/2012/aboriginal-health-advance-care-planning-brochure.pdf
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Antidepressant skills workbook (ASW)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21519
Bilsker, Dan, Paterson, Randy. [Vancouver, BC?]: Simon Fraser University | BC Mental Health & Addiction Services (BCMHAS) , 2005. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Self-care depression program : antidepressant skills workbook
Author
Bilsker, Dan
Paterson, Randy
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Simon Fraser University
BC Mental Health & Addiction Services (BCMHAS)
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Mental Health
Depression - prevention & control
Stress, Psychological
Life Change Events
Self Care
Problem Solving
Occupational Health Services
Affective Symptoms
Emotions
Adaptation, Psychological
Behavior Therapy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.comh.ca/antidepressant-skills/adult/
http://www.comh.ca/antidepressant-skills/adult/resources/index-asw.cfm
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Establishing and enhancing services for childhood cancer survivors : long-term follow-up program resource guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17734
Children's Onology Group Nursing Discipline Clinical Practice Subcommittee/Survivorship, Late Effects Committee. Arcadia, CA: CureSearch Children's Oncology Group , 2007.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Long-term follow-up program resource guide
Corporate Author
Children's Onology Group Nursing Discipline Clinical Practice Subcommittee/Survivorship
Late Effects Committee
Editor
Landier, Wendy
Place of Publication
Arcadia, CA
Publisher
CureSearch Children's Oncology Group
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Follow-up Studies
Long-Term Care - organization & administration
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Young Adult
Cancer Care Facilities
Adaptation, Psychological
Patient Advocacy
Survivors
Child
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.survivorshipguidelines.org/pdf/LTFUResourceGuide.pdf
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Positive coping with health conditions : a self-care workbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18168
Bilsker, Dan, Samra, Joti, Goldner, Elliot. Richmond, BC: COMH Publications , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 B649 2009
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
This manual is designed for individuals who deal with health conditions, including patients, physicians, psychologists, nurses, rehabilitation professionals and researchers; Relaxation method audio: http://www.comh.ca/pchc/resources/audio/index.cfm links to the audiofile; For handouts and excerpts:…
More Information
  3 read online  
Author
Bilsker, Dan
Samra, Joti
Goldner, Elliot
Corporate Author
Consortium for Organizational Mental Healthcare
Place of Publication
Richmond, BC
Publisher
COMH Publications
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
108 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Health
Adaptation, Psychological
Psychotherapy
Self Care - psychology
Emotions
Life Style
Stress, Psychological
Relaxation
Popular Work
Abstract
This manual is designed for individuals who deal with health conditions, including patients, physicians, psychologists, nurses, rehabilitation professionals and researchers
Relaxation method audio: http://www.comh.ca/pchc/resources/audio/index.cfm links to the audiofile
For handouts and excerpts: http://www.comh.ca/pchc/index.cfm
http://www.comh.ca/pchc/resources/
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
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
WM172 B649 2009
Read Online
http://www.comh.ca/publications/resources/pub_pchc/PCHC%20Workbook.pdf
http://www.comh.ca/pchc/resources/audio/index.cfm
http://www.comh.ca/pchc/resources/

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
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Truth of it : an unscripted video series about cancer : individual themes

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19552
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Cancer View Canada , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T875c 2010 v.1
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Be your own advocate; Body Image; Coping; Getting the news; Practical Advice; Rural living; Talking to kids; Telling friends and family; The hard parts; What I learned
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Cancer View Canada
Publication Date
2010
Series
Truth of it 1
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Family Relations
Survivors
Patients
Caregivers
Body Image
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Abstract
Be your own advocate
Body Image
Coping
Getting the news
Practical Advice
Rural living
Talking to kids
Telling friends and family
The hard parts
What I learned
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 T875c 2010 v.1
Read Online
https://www.partnershipagainstcancer.ca/topics/truth-of-it-video-series/

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency CSI Cancer Info Ctr REF Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Truth of it : an unscripted video series about cancer : First Nations and Inuit stories

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20707
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Cancer View Canada , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T875c 2010 v.5
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Telling our stories : First Nations, Inuit and Metis patient and caregiver stories
Corporate Author
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Cancer View Canada
Publication Date
2010
Series
Truth of it 5
Subjects
First Nations
Inuits
Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Caregivers
Family Relations
Survivors
Patients
Body Image
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Notes
Some branches have a recent version of DVD, Telling our stories: First Nations, Inuit and Metis patient and caregiver stories. 2014.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 T875c 2010 v.5
Read Online
https://www.partnershipagainstcancer.ca/topics/truth-of-it-video-series/

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency CSI Cancer Info Ctr REF Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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