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Navigation guide for Chinese-speaking cancer patients and their families (Vancouver Centre)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20158
Kwong, Sandy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services , 2011. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B862n 2011
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Kwong, Sandy
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
31 p. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Continuity of Patient Care
Delivery of Health Care
Professional-Patient Relations
Social Support
Patient Advocacy
Patient Education Handout
Patient Care - psychology
Health Services Accessibility
Popular Work
ISBN
9781896624228
Language
English
Chinese
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 B862n 2011

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Teamwork : the cancer patient's guide to talking with your doctor

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120080
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship. Silver Spring, MD: National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) , 2011. 5th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T253 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Cancer patient's guide to talking with your doctor
Corporate Author
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Editor
Clark, Elizabeth J.
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Silver Spring, MD
Publisher
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
vi, 78 p. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - psychology
Physician-Patient Relations
Interpersonal Communication
Patient Navigation
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 T253 2011
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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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.
  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
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Truth of it : an unscripted video series about cancer : patient experience

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20704
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Cancer View Canada , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T875c 2010 v.2
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
  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 2
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Family Relations
Survivors
Patients
Body Image
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
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.2
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Truth of it : an unscripted video series about cancer : caregiver experience

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120821
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Cancer View Canada , [2010].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T875c 2010 v.7
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Sisters. Husbands. Daughters. Fathers. Familiar roles transform when one cares for a family member or close friend living with cancer. Watching these videos will allow you to meet someone who has cared for a loved one with cancer.
  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 (approximately 100 min.)
Series
Truth of it 7
Subjects
Caregivers - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Palliative Care
Social Support
Family Relations
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
Sisters. Husbands. Daughters. Fathers. Familiar roles transform when one cares for a family member or close friend living with cancer. Watching these videos will allow you to meet someone who has cared for a loved one with cancer.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 T875c 2010 v.7
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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What to expect : a patient's guide to the BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Island

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18108
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre. [Victoria, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre | Cedarwood Productions Inc. , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ24 B863v 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Your first visit
A new patient guide to the BC Cancer Agency
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre
Cedarwood Productions Inc.
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour ; 20 minutes
Subjects
BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Island Cancer Centre
Cancer Care Facilities
British Columbia
Patient Education Handout
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Call Number
QZ24 B863v 2008
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Archives Available
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Guidebook for patients : BC Cancer - Vancouver

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21657
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Continues / Continued By
Guidebook for patients : Vancouver Centre (2016)
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
36 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Cancer Care Facilities
BC Cancer Agency
Patient Education Handout
Vancouver
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
Internet
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VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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What to expect : a patient's guide to the BC Cancer Agency Vancouver Island Centre

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17573
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre. [Victoria, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre | Cedarwood Productions Inc. , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ24 B863v 2008
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Your first visit
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre
Cedarwood Productions Inc.
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
20 minutes
Subjects
BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Island Cancer Centre
Cancer Care Facilities
British Columbia
Patient Education Handout
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ24 B863v 2008
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Archives Available
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Guidebook for patients : Centre for the North

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21659
BC Cancer Agency. Centre for the North. Prince George, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Centre for the North , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
BC Cancer Agency guidebook for patients
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Centre for the North
Place of Publication
Prince George, BC
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Centre for the North
Publication Date
2012
Subjects
Cancer Care Facilities
BC Cancer Agency
Patient Education Handout
Prince George
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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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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Childhood cancer survivors : a practical guide to your future

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20745
Keene, Nancy, Hobbie, Wendy, Ruccione, Kathy. Bellingham, WA: Childhood Cancer Guides , 2012. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 K26c 2012
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Author
Keene, Nancy
Hobbie, Wendy
Ruccione, Kathy
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Bellingham, WA
Publisher
Childhood Cancer Guides
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xxiv, 452 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Continuity of Care
Follow-up Studies
Survivors
Family Relations
Adolescent
Adult
Adaptation, Psychological
Infant
Child
Secondary Prevention
Interpersonal Relations
Self Care
Popular Work
Autobiography
ISBN
9781457118678
9781941089132
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
QZ200 K26c 2012
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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Look it up! : what patients, doctors, nurses, and pharmacists need to know about the Internet and primary health care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120879
Pluye, Pierre, Barlow, Julie, Grad, Roland. Montreal, QC: McGill-Queen's University Press , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W 26.55.D2 P738 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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…
  1 read online  
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
This EBSCO title is licensed for one BC Cancer staff user at a time only. Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
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Survivorship : a sociology of cancer in everyday life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123043
Broom, Alex, Kenny, Katherine. New York, NY: Routledge , 2021.
Audience
Professional
This book provides a contemporary and comprehensive examination of cancer in everyday life, drawing on qualitative research with people living with cancer, their family members, and health professionals. It explores the evolving and enduring affects of cancer for individuals, families and communiti…
  1 read online  
Author
Broom, Alex
Kenny, Katherine
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Routledge
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Routledge studies in the sociology of health and illness
Subjects
Cancer Survivors
Social Theory
Sociological Factors
Patient Care
Abstract
This book provides a contemporary and comprehensive examination of cancer in everyday life, drawing on qualitative research with people living with cancer, their family members, and health professionals. It explores the evolving and enduring affects of cancer for individuals, families and communities, with attention to the changing dynamics of survivorship, including social relations around waiting, uncertainty, hope, wilfulness, obligation, responsibility and healing. Challenging simplistic deployments of survivorship and drawing on contemporary and classical social theory, it critically examines survivorship through innovative qualitative methodologies including interviews, photos, and solicited diaries. In assembling this panoramic view of cancer in the 21st century, it also enlivens core debates in sociology, including questions around individual agency, subjectivity, temporality, normativity, resistance, affect and embodiment. A thoughtful account of cancer embedded in the undulations of the everyday, narrated by its subjects and those who informally and formally care for them, Survivorship: A Sociology of Cancer in Everyday Life outlines new ways of thinking about survivorship for sociologists, health and medical researchers, and for those working in cancer care settings.-- Page [ii]
ISBN
9780815360308
9781351118521
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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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Waiting for cancer to come : women's experiences with genetic testing and medical decision making for breast and ovarian cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120171
Hesse-Biber, Sharlene. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Hesse-Biber, Sharlene
Place of Publication
Ann Arbor, MI
Publisher
University of Michigan Press
Publication Date
2014
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Genetic Testing
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Decision Making
Women's Health
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Ovarian Neoplasms - psychology
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780472052196
9780472120352
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 to obtain a username and password from the Library.
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Survivorship Care for Cancer Patients : A Clinician's Handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124713
Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG , c2021. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
"This book is a valuable source for oncologists and all other physicians dealing with cancer survivors. It provides detailed information on the evidence-based benefits and forms of intervention, with contributions by a highly prestigious and well recognized panel of experts. Chapters deal with all…
  1 read online  
Editor
Rauh, Stefan
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Publication Date
c2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Cancer Survivors
Recurrence
Palliative Care
Rehabilitation
Abstract
"This book is a valuable source for oncologists and all other physicians dealing with cancer survivors. It provides detailed information on the evidence-based benefits and forms of intervention, with contributions by a highly prestigious and well recognized panel of experts. Chapters deal with all features of survivorship outlining the role of the oncologist and other caregivers and discusses survivorship care in different countries and different settings.
The book addresses new challenges and complex issues broader than medical issues faced by patients who are cured highlighting that cancer is no longer a death sentence. It provides evidence-based management guidance and addresses issues such as symptom management, palliative care, screening for recurrence, rehabilitation, fertility issues among others. This is an indispensable resource for oncologists, oncology nurses and other professionals dealing with cancer patients as well as patient advocacy groups and cancer leagues." --publisher
ISBN
9783030786472
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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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Cancer caregiving A-Z : an at-home guide for patients and families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16567
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C215a 2008
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
x, 157 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers
Home Nursing
Neoplasms - complications
Patients
Palliative Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780944235928
0944235921
9781604430516
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
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 C215a 2008
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca to obtain a username and password from the Library.
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library On Loan, due Thursday, May 16, 2024
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Missing 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
  1 read online  

Surviving the storm : a workbook for telling your cancer story

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122834
Krauter, Cheryl. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Krauter, Cheryl
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2017
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Cancer Patients
Cancer Survivors - psychology
Storytelling
Popular Work
ISBN
9780190636173
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.
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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Older survivors of cancer : feeling understood by sharing experiences

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122860
Kornblith, Alice. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
"Improved cancer treatment and survival rates have resulted in a growing number of cancer survivors who live years, and even decades, after their cancer diagnosis. Insights into what the experience of cancer survivorship looks like and how it can be navigated are much sought after by cancer survivo…
  1 read online  
Author
Kornblith, Alice
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2020
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Cancer Survivors
Geriatric Oncology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
"Improved cancer treatment and survival rates have resulted in a growing number of cancer survivors who live years, and even decades, after their cancer diagnosis. Insights into what the experience of cancer survivorship looks like and how it can be navigated are much sought after by cancer survivors and their families, loved ones, and communities as they chart this unfamiliar and often lonely territory. Approximately 53% of cancer patients are diagnosed when 65 years or older, yet no attempt to explore the experience of older cancer survivors has been made. Dr. Alice. Kornblith, an esteemed social psychologist with extensive experience working with cancer patients, aims to address this need in Older Survivors of Cancer: Feeling Understood by Sharing Experiences. This thoughtful, respectful book seeks to reduce older cancer patients' and survivors' feeling of aloneness and of not being understood by sharing narratives of other older cancer survivors' experiences. Narratives were gathered specifically for this book and relate experiences across different cancer diagnostic groups, phases of cancer, gender, and ethnicity. Throughout, the reader learns how cancer affected their lives-physically, psychologically, spiritually, and socially--during each phase of their cancer journey. Commentary by Dr. Kornblith provides content and lessons learned from the narratives"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9780190902049
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.
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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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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