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Androgen deprivation therapy : an essential guide for prostate cancer patients and their loved ones

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21728
Wassersug, Richard J, Walker, Lauren M, Robinson, John W. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 W322 2014
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Author
Wassersug, Richard J
Walker, Lauren M
Robinson, John W
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Health
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xxii, 153 p. ; 26 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy
Prostatic Neoplasms, Castration-Resistant
Neoplasms - psychology
Androgen Antagonists - therapeutic use
Sexual Partners
Family Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781936303663
9781617052200
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WJ752 W322 2014
Website Notes
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20 questions & answers about metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119985
Ellsworth, Pamela. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Table of Contents; 1: PART ONE THE BASICS; 2: PART TWO EVALUATION FOR METASTATIC CASTRATION-RESISTANT PROSTATE CANCER; 3: PART THREE TREATMENT OF METASTATIC CASTRATION-RESISTANT PROSTATE CANCER; GLOSSARY
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Alternate Title
20 questions and answers about metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer
Metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer
Author
Ellsworth, Pamela
Place of Publication
Burlington, MA
Publisher
Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication Date
2015
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms, Castration-Resistant
Prostatic Neoplasms
Popular Work
Abstract
Table of Contents
1: PART ONE THE BASICS
2: PART TWO EVALUATION FOR METASTATIC CASTRATION-RESISTANT PROSTATE CANCER
3: PART THREE TREATMENT OF METASTATIC CASTRATION-RESISTANT PROSTATE CANCER
GLOSSARY
ISBN
1284048365
9781284048360
9781284048858
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Breast cancer book : a trusted guide for you and your loved ones

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123390
Miller. Kenneth D., Camp, Melissa, Steligo, Kathy. Baltimore, MD: John Hopkins University Press , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M55 2021
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
  1 read online  
Author
Miller. Kenneth D.
Camp, Melissa
Steligo, Kathy
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
John Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xii, 442 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Series
Johns Hopkins Press health book
R2 Library
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781421441917
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP870 M55 2021
Website Notes
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Katz, Anne. New York, NY: Routledge , 2020. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 K19w 2020
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
  1 read online  
Author
Katz, Anne
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Routledge
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xii, 180 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Body Image
Sexuality
Female
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
Sex Counseling
Sexual Partners
Psychosexual Development
Libido
Communication
Patient Education
Fertility
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780367548360
9780367544997
9781000228113
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 K19w 2020
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
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Breaking the silence on cancer and sexuality : a handbook for healthcare providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121022
Katz, Anne. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2018. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 K19b 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
  1 read online  
Author
Katz, Anne
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
ix, 293 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
Sex Counseling
Sexuality
Body Image
Sexual Partners
Psychosexual Development
Libido
Communication
Patient Education
Fertility
Professional-Patient Relations
Oncology Nursing
ISBN
1635930162
9781635930160
9781635930177
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 K19b 2018
Website Notes
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Breast cancer journey : the essential guide to treatment and recovery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113562
O'Regan, Ruth, Gabram, Sheryl, Ades, Terri B. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2013. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
O'Regan, Ruth
Gabram, Sheryl
Ades, Terri B
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
577 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9781604430301
9781604432237
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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American Cancer Society complete guide to family caregiving : the essential guide to cancer caregiving at home

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21682
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society/Health Promotions , 2011. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 A512b 2011
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Complete guide to family caregiving
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Editor
Bucher, Julia A
Houts, Peter S
Ades, Terri
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society/Health Promotions
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xviii, 354 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Home Nursing - methods
Caregivers
Patients
Palliative Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780944235003
9781604431063
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 A512b 2011
Website Notes
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CancerResource : living with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20649
American Institute for Cancer Research. Washington, DC: American Institute for Cancer Research , [2012].
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Cancer resource : living with cancer
Corporate Author
American Institute for Cancer Research
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Institute for Cancer Research
Publication Date
[2012]
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Nutrition Therapy
Exercise
Physical Fitness
Body Weight
Survivors
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
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
Website Notes
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Sexuality for the man with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21375
Schover, Leslie R. New York, NY: American Cancer Society , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Author
Schover, Leslie R
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2013
Subjects
Sexual Behavior
Neoplasms - psychology
Male
Body Image
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
The 2nd URL is the full version. The pdf says last medical review: 8/19/2013, last revised: 8/19/2013.
The 3rd URL is a shorter, easier-to-read version entitled Sex and men with cancer : overview. The pdf says last medical review: 8/28/2014, last revised: 9/23/2014.
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Sexuality for the woman with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21376
Schover, Leslie R. New York, NY: American Cancer Society , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
  3 read online  
Author
Schover, Leslie R
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2013
Subjects
Sexual Behavior
Neoplasms - psychology
Female
Body Image
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
The 2nd URL is the full version. The pdf says last medical review: 8/29/2013, last revised: 8/29/2013.
The 3rd URL is a shorter, easier-to-read version entitled Sex and women with cancer : overview. The pdf says last medical review: 9/222/2014, last revised: 9/22/2014.
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InspireHealth Integrated Cancer Care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16597
InspireHealth. [Vancouver, BC?]: InspireHealth , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Do you have cancer? Learn more about approaches that support health, treatment and recovery
Natural approaches to health integrated with conventional treatment
Corporate Author
InspireHealth
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
InspireHealth
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Complementary Therapies
Mind Body Relations (Metaphysics)
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Centre for Integrated Healing
Self Care
InspireHealth
Popular Work
Notes
May 1 2018: Removed for Library Search file cleanup project 2018. AR
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Cancer rehabilitation : principles and practice

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18070
New York, NY: Demos Medical , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 C218s 2009
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
http://www.demosmedpub.com/prod.aspx?prod_id=9781933864334
  1 read online  
Editor
Stubblefield, Michael D
O?Dell, Michael W
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Medical
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xxx, 1093 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - psychology
Pain - therapy
Abstract
http://www.demosmedpub.com/prod.aspx?prod_id=9781933864334
ISBN
9781933864334
1933864338
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 C218s 2009
Website Notes
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Supportive oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19781
Davis, Mellar P. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 S959d 2011
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
  1 read online  
Author
Davis, Mellar P
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Elsevier Saunders
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xvi, 655 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - psychology
Palliative Care
Pain, Intractable - therapy
ISBN
9781437710151
1437710158
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Internet
Call Number
WB310 S959d 2011
Website Notes
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Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Pub. , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 A97 2013
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Editor
Wise, Thomas N
Biondi, Massimo
Constantini, Anna
Place of Publication
Arlington, VA
Publisher
American Psychiatric Pub.
Publication Date
2013
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
ISBN
9781585624232
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 A97 2013
Website Notes
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Combination Therapies and Their Effectiveness in Breast Cancer Treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124690
New York: Nova Science Publishers , c2021. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
"This book highlights up-to-date and novel information with clinical aspects regarding breast cancer. It covers aspects ranging from epidemiology, biology, and molecular classification to currently available and potentially new therapeutic options for breast cancer. It highlights insights into brea…
  1 read online  
Editor
Mir, Manzoor Ahmad
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers
Publication Date
c2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Abstract
"This book highlights up-to-date and novel information with clinical aspects regarding breast cancer. It covers aspects ranging from epidemiology, biology, and molecular classification to currently available and potentially new therapeutic options for breast cancer. It highlights insights into breast cancer at the molecular level with a holistic approach to use combinational strategies involving various therapies for targeting different pathways involved in this particular malignancy. This book contains a range of latest resources, including schematic illustrations, recent reviews, and information for patients with breast cancer. Various novel biomarkers that are under clinical investigation will also be discussed in this book. Furthermore, the relapse and recurrence after treatment with various therapies presents a great problem, as it develops resistance to which combinational strategy may prove to be a promising approach, and in this book, we have discussed all the aspects of combination therapy in breast cancer. People including students, research scholars, educators, pharmaceutical professionals, clinicians, researchers, practitioners and patients as well as their family members will find this book very much useful." --publisher
ISBN
9781685071950
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Brief cognitive behavior therapy for cancer patients : re-vision the CBT paradigm

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120288
Temple, Scott. New York, NY: Routledge , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Table of contents:; 1. The psychosocial and physical challenges of cancer; 2. Re-visioning cognitive-behavior therapy for cancer patients; 3. Opening moves and session structure in CBT for cancer patients; 4. Creating case formulations for work with cancer patients; 5. Understanding depression in c…
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Author
Temple, Scott
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Routledge
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
232 p.
Series
Taylor & Francis ebooks
Subjects
Cognitive Therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Abstract
Table of contents:
1. The psychosocial and physical challenges of cancer
2. Re-visioning cognitive-behavior therapy for cancer patients
3. Opening moves and session structure in CBT for cancer patients
4. Creating case formulations for work with cancer patients
5. Understanding depression in cancer patients
6 .Interventions for depression in cancer patients
7. Treating anxiety in cancer patients
8. Putting a floor under the distressed patient
9. Therapist self-care and self-practice
ISBN
9781138942622
9781138942639
9781315670768
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Breast cancer : fundamentals of evidence-based disease management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120173
Henderson, I. Craig. New York, NY: Oxford Uiversity Press , 2015.
Audience
Professional
Table of Contents:; Epidemiology and risk factors for breast cancer -- Primary and secondary prevention of breast cancer --Premalignant changes and in situ carcinoma -- Natural history of invasive breast cancer -- Histology of breast cancer -- Clinical and pathological staging -- Molecular factors …
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Author
Henderson, I. Craig
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford Uiversity Press
Publication Date
2015
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - pathology
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Abstract
Table of Contents:
Epidemiology and risk factors for breast cancer -- Primary and secondary prevention of breast cancer --Premalignant changes and in situ carcinoma -- Natural history of invasive breast cancer -- Histology of breast cancer -- Clinical and pathological staging -- Molecular factors as prognostic/predictive tools and therapeutic targets -- Diagnosis, work-up, and follow-up of breast cancer patients -- Treatment of the breast and regional lymph nodes surgery and radiation therapy -- Adjuvant systemic therapy --
Neoadjuvant therapy and locally-advanced or inflammatory breast cancer -- Management of metastatic disease.
ISBN
9780199919987
9780199390854
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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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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Living your life with cancer through acceptance and committment therapy : flying over thunderstorms

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123291
Johnson, Anne, Delduca, Claire, Morris, Reg. New York, NY: Routledge , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Johnson, Anne
Delduca, Claire
Morris, Reg
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Routledge
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Acceptance and commitment therapy
ISBN
9780367549237
9781000401738
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
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