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Colon check program fact sheet for healthcare professionals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20024
BC Cancer Agency Colon Check. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency Colon Check , 2011-.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency Colon Check
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency Colon Check
Publication Date
2011-
Subjects
Colorectal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Colorectal Neoplasms - prevention & control
Early Detection of Cancer
Mass Screening
British Columbia
Notes
March 2019
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Most recent version fact sheet.
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Canadian cancer statistics 2011

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19972
Canadian Cancer Society. Steering Committee, Statistics Canada, Provincial/Territorial Cancer Registries, Public Health Agency of Canada. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C211d 2011
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
Special topic: Colorectal cancer
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society. Steering Committee
Statistics Canada, Provincial/Territorial Cancer Registries
Public Health Agency of Canada
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
132 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - statistics
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - mortality
Colorectal Neoplasms
Canada
Abstract
Special topic: Colorectal cancer
ISSN
0835-2976
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library REF Statistics
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library REF
Victoria Library REF
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 C211d 2011
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c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library REF Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Library REF Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library REF Statistics Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library REF Available
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NCCN guidelines for patients : adolescent and young adult cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124878
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Plymouth Meeting, PA: National Comprehensive Cancer Network , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 N277a 2023
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients : adolescent and young adult cancer
Corporate Author
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
Place of Publication
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Publisher
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
66 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm
Series
NCCN guidelines for patients
Subjects
Popular Work
Neoplasms
Adolescent Health
Young Adult
ISBN
9781954190764
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 N277a 2023
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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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Cancer in New Brunswick 2002-2006

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19468
Zhang, Bin. Fredericton, NB: New Brunswick Cancer Network , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 N533 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
Author
Zhang, Bin
Corporate Author
New Brunswick Cancer Network
Place of Publication
Fredericton, NB
Publisher
New Brunswick Cancer Network
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Neoplasms - mortality
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Breast Neoplasms
Mass Screening
Statistics
New Brunswick
Canada
ISBN
9781554712489
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 N533 2010
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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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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
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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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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Canadian biosafety handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114237
Government of Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Government of Canada , 2016. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Government of Canada
Public Health Agency of Canada
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Government of Canada
Publication Date
2016
Subjects
Containment of Biohazards - standards
Laboratories - standards
Microbiology - standards
Security Measures - standards
Hazardous Substances
Safety Management - standards
Risk Assessment
Environment, Controlled
Occupational Accidents - prevention & control
Laboratory Manuals
Canada
Notes
Canadian Biosafety Handbook (CBH), 2nd ed. (2016) is a companion document to the Canadian Biosafety Standard (CBS), 2nd ed. (2015)
This edition of the Canadian Biosafety Handbook (CBH) updates the guidelines originally published as Part II of the Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines (CBSG), 1st ed. (2013).
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in HTML format
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Patient experiences with ambulatory cancer care in British Columbia, 2005/06

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17560
Watson, Diane E, Peterson, Sandra, Mooney, Dawn. [Vancouver, BC?]: UBC Centre for Health Services and Policy Research , 2007.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  

Myths and facts about chronic pain and cancer pain : what you need to know

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20444
Berger, Ann. Manhasset, NY: CMP Medica | Oncology Group , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Berger, Ann
Place of Publication
Manhasset, NY
Publisher
CMP Medica
Oncology Group
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Pain
Neoplasms
Popular Work
ISBN
9781891483455
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Journey mapping in cancer care : patient and provider experiences in receiving and delivering cancer care in British Columbia

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121215
BC Cancer Agency, British Columbia Ministry of Health, First Nations Health Authority, BC Patient Safety & Quality Council. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Patient Safety & Quality Council , 2019.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
British Columbia Ministry of Health
First Nations Health Authority
BC Patient Safety & Quality Council
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Patient Safety & Quality Council
Publication Date
2019
Subjects
Patient Navigation
Patient Satisfaction
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - psychology
Health Personnel
Delivery of Health Care, Integrated
Quality of Health Care
Health Services
Health Services, Indigenous
British Columbia
Notes
January 2019
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
High-resolution versions of the maps can be
downloaded from BCPSQC.ca
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Caring for the caregiver : support for cancer caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18369
National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 N278c 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
15 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms
Caregivers - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Social Support
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 N278c 2007
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Seniors' services directory 2015-2016 : a community resource handbook for the Capital Region

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113858
Seniors Serving Seniors. [Victoria, BC?]: Seniors Serving Seniors , [2015]. 11th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WT22 DC2.1 B8 S477 2015
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Seniors Serving Seniors
Edition
11th ed.
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Seniors Serving Seniors
Publication Date
[2015]
Physical Description
68 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Community Health Services
Health Services for the Aged
Information Services
Social Support
Victoria
British Columbia
Directory
Resource Guides
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library REF
Call Number
WT22 DC2.1 B8 S477 2015
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library REF Available
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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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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
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Dance with cancer : 5 gay men confront prostate cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20067
Akenhead, Gary. Barrie, ON: Mahon Productions , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 D173 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This film explores the personal stories and real life experiences of several Canadian gay men who are dealing with prostate cancer. Some of them live in cities; others live in small towns and rural areas.
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Dance with cancer : five gay men confront prostate cancer
Author
Akenhead, Gary
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
Barrie, ON
Publisher
Mahon Productions
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
46 minutes
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Social Support
Autobiography
Canada
Popular Work
Abstract
This film explores the personal stories and real life experiences of several Canadian gay men who are dealing with prostate cancer. Some of them live in cities; others live in small towns and rural areas.
Notes
SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WJ752 D173 2009
Website Notes
Videos (5) may be viewed at the Canadian Cancer Society channel
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Patient safety in Canada : an update

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18479
Canadian Institute for Health Information. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Institute for Health Information , 2007.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Health Personnel - standards
Safety Management
Patient Care - standards
Medical Errors - prevention & control
Liability, Legal
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
PDF available to download from this site
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How to win a tickle fight

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114211
Lang, Mike, Bryant, Aaron. Common Language Storytelling | Hands On Films , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
How to Win a Tickle Fight is a true story that follows one young father, Brock, and his family for two years as they strive to live full, meaningful lives despite the metastatic cancer diagnosis they are navigating. Brock desperately wants to leave a legacy for his 7 year old son and be remembered …
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
How to win a tickle fight : a true story about what can go right, even when things have gone terribly wrong
Author
Lang, Mike
Bryant, Aaron
Corporate Author
Survive & Thrive Cancer Programs
Family Lines
Canadian Cancer Society
Publisher
Common Language Storytelling
Hands On Films
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
50 min.
Subjects
Terminally Ill - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Young Adult
Personal Narratives
Canada
Popular Work
Abstract
How to Win a Tickle Fight is a true story that follows one young father, Brock, and his family for two years as they strive to live full, meaningful lives despite the metastatic cancer diagnosis they are navigating. Brock desperately wants to leave a legacy for his 7 year old son and be remembered as more than a 'sick person'. Kristen, Brock's wife, wants to maintain a closeness with her husband even while he is dying. And their son Ben... he just wants to have fun with his mom and dad. Through their difficult journey, the family comes to realizes that many things can still go right even when things have gone terribly wrong.
Notes
The complete documentary can be viewed online.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Metro Vancouver family and friend caregivers information and resource handbook 2013/14 : for seniors and boomers who are caring (unpaid) for older family members and friends.

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21328
Willett, Katherine. Burnaby, BC: United Way of the Lower Mainland , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT22 DC2.1 B8 M594 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Continues / Continued By
Continued by:
United Way of the Lower Mainland's family and friend caregivers information and resource handbook 2016 : for seniors and boomers who are caring for older family members and friends
Alternate Title
Seniors caregiver handbook
Author
Willett, Katherine
Corporate Author
United Way of the Lower Mainland
Place of Publication
Burnaby, BC
Publisher
United Way of the Lower Mainland
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
98 p. ; 27 cm.
Subjects
Caregivers
Community Health Services
Health Services for the Aged
Information Services
Social Support
British Columbia
Directory
Resource Guides
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WT22 DC2.1 B8 M594 2013
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United Way of the Lower Mainland's family and friend caregivers information and resource handbook 2016 : for seniors and boomers who are caring for older family members and friends

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113843
Willett, Katherine. Burnaby, BC: United Way of the Lower Mainland , 2016. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT22 DC2.1 B8 U58 2016
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Metro Vancouver family and friend
caregivers information and resource handbook
Author
Willett, Katherine
Corporate Author
United Way of the Lower Mainland
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Burnaby, BC
Publisher
United Way of the Lower Mainland
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
120 p. ; 27cm.
Subjects
Caregivers
Community Health Services
Health Services for the Aged
Information Services
Social Support
British Columbia
Directory
Resource Guides
Notes
The first edition was entitled: Metro Vancouver family and friend caregivers information and resource handbook
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Vancouver Library REF
Call Number
WT22 DC2.1 B8 U58 2016
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
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