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Wrong way to hope : an inspiring story of young adults and cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19813
Anacortez, WA: Hands On Films , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 W957 2010
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Wrong way to hope : a story of young adults and cancer
Editor
Lang, Mike
Bryant, Aaron
Place of Publication
Anacortez, WA
Publisher
Hands On Films
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
78 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Adolescent Psychology
Quality of Life
Adolescent
Young Adult
Recreation
Canada
Popular Work
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
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 W957 2010
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Living with cancer : a guide for people with cancer and their caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15238
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2012
Subjects
Family
Counseling
Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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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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Colorectal cancer and you : a guide for people living with colorectal cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121248
Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada. Montreal, QC: Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada , 2018. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI520 C718c 2018
Availability
14 copies, 14 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Montreal, QC
Publisher
Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
65 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Colorectal Neoplasms
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002601, F0002602)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WI520 C718c 2018
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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…
  2 read online  
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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Support for people with cancer : cancer pain control

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122832
National Cancer Institute, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Health. [Bethesda, MD]: NCI Office of Communications and Public Liaison , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
National Institute of Health
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
NCI Office of Communications and Public Liaison
Publication Date
2019
Subjects
Cancer Pain - prevention & control
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in PDF,ePub and Kindle formats.
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Living with cancer : a resource to support First Nations people in BC on their cancer journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125267
First Nations Health Authority, BC Cancer Agency. [West Vancouver, BC]: First Nations Health Authority , [2023?].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F527 2023
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
First Nations Health Authority
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[West Vancouver, BC]
Publisher
First Nations Health Authority
Publication Date
[2023?]
Physical Description
67 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Health Services, Indigenous
Patient Navigation
Self Care
Social Support
Culturally Competent Care
Medicine, Traditional
Personal Narratives
First Nations
Patient Education Handout
Notes
"This booklet is based on an earlier publication Living with Cancer--Everyone Deserves Support...The stories in this book were shared at Telling Our Stories Conference held in Prince George, BC in June 2016"
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Status
Processing
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 F527 2023
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Taking time : support for people with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122833
National Cancer Institute, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Health. [Bethesda, MD]: NCI Office of Communications and Public Liaison , 2019. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
National Institute of Health
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
NCI Office of Communications and Public Liaison
Publication Date
2019
Subjects
Family
Counseling
Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in PDF, ePub and Kindle formats.
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Health care lessons from Japan

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21001
Esmail, Nadeem. [Vancouver, BC?]: Fraser Institute , 2013.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Author
Esmail, Nadeem
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Fraser Institute
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
53 p.
Series
Lessons from abroad : a series on health care reform
Subjects
Delivery of Health Care
Health Care Reform
Health Policy
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Programs and resources to facilitate return to work for people with cancer or other chronic diseases : environmental scan

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21405
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, Piceps Consultatnts, Inc. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer , 2012.
Audience
Professional
  2 read online  

Facing forward : life after cancer treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16373
National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N278f 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Life after cancer treatment
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
61 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
Facing forward series
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 N278f 2007
Website Notes
PDF is available to download from this site
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From cancer patient to cancer survivor : lost in transition

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14486
Hewitt, Maria, Greenfield, Sheldon, Stovall, Ellen. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 F931 2005
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
  1 read online  
Author
Hewitt, Maria
Greenfield, Sheldon
Stovall, Ellen
Corporate Author
National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.). Committee on Cancer Survivorship : Improving Care and Quality of Life
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xxv, 506 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Continuity of Patient Care
Quality of Health Care
Survival Rate
Survivors
United States
ISBN
0309095956
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 F931 2005
Website Notes
Downloadable PDF available from website.
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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Facing forward : making a difference in cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19808
National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2010
Series
Facing forward series
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors
Caregivers
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Radiation therapy : a guide for people with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19227
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ269 C212rc 2018
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2018
Subjects
Radiotherapy
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Popular Work
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Handout
Online
Booklet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ269 C212rc 2018
Website Notes
Chinese language edition currently available in print format only. Url links to english language edition.
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Chemotherapy and other drug therapies : a guide for people with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20113
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Managing stress while living with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120945
BC Cancer Agency, Patient and Family Counselling Services, Psychosocial Oncology Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M266 2018
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Part I (12:19); Part II Body Scan (8:54)
  3 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Patient and Family Counselling Services
Psychosocial Oncology Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
1 videodisc (12:19 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subjects
Stress, Psychological
Neoplasms - psychology
Relaxation Therapy
Relaxation Therapy - methods
Meditation
Mindfulness
Coping
Abstract
Part I (12:19)
Part II Body Scan (8:54)
Language
English
Chinese-Traditional
Chinese-Simplified
Punjabi
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
QZ266 M266 2018
Website Notes
Translations of Part I in Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Punjabi are available at website. Part II Body Scan is available online.
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Lai, Louise, Smith, Elisabeth, Ho, Alfred, Hung, Kam. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 L185 2011
Availability
12 copies, 12 available
This CD offers relaxation and guided imagery of a healing light set to Asian music. The narration is in Cantonese.
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Healing light / sleep
Author
Lai, Louise
Smith, Elisabeth
Ho, Alfred
Hung, Kam
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Relaxation Therapy
Sleep
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Music Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
This CD offers relaxation and guided imagery of a healing light set to Asian music. The narration is in Cantonese.
Notes
Streaming audio available at SoundCloud.com
Language
Chinese-Cantonese
Material Type
Audio
CD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 L185 2011
Website Notes
This CD is available for streaming from SoundCloud.com
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
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c.4 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
c.5 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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We get it : dealing with cancer as a young adult is different

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19230
Young Adult Cancer Canada. St. John's, NL: Young Adult Cancer Canada , 2010?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 Y68w 2010
Availability
9 copies, 9 available
Delayed diagnosis; Disintrajectorization; Isolation; Fertility; Independence; Relationships; Survivorship
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Young Adult Cancer Canada
Place of Publication
St. John's, NL
Publisher
Young Adult Cancer Canada
Publication Date
2010?
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Young Adult
Adolescent
Family Relations
Parent-Child Relations
Survivors
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
Delayed diagnosis
Disintrajectorization
Isolation
Fertility
Independence
Relationships
Survivorship
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
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 Y68w 2010
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Building blocks of hope : strategies for patients and caregivers living with MDS

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120407
Kurtin, Sandra, Murray, Cindy, Crisp, Nicole, Harrison, Lea. [Yardville, NJ]: Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation, Inc. , [2010]. Canadian edition.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH380 K96 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Strategies for patients and caregivers living with Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Author
Kurtin, Sandra
Murray, Cindy
Crisp, Nicole
Harrison, Lea
Edition
Canadian edition
Place of Publication
[Yardville, NJ]
Publisher
Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation, Inc.
Publication Date
[2010]
Physical Description
6 volumes : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute
Hematologic Diseases
Bone Marrow Diseases
Caregivers
Notes
Canadian adaption - Title page
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Looseleaf
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH380 K96 2010
Website Notes
View translated editions (includes French and Chinese)
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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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.
  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.
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