Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs

Publication Date

2009?

Subjects

Health Promotion

Neoplasms - prevention & control

Risk Factors

Life Style

Health Behavior

BC Cancer Agency

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Handout

Online

Pamphlet

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Editor

Jones, Keith

Edition

5th ed.

Place of Publication

Detroit, MI

Publisher

Omnigraphics

Publication Date

2016

Series

Health reference series

EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects

Neoplasms - etiology

Neoplasms - prevention & control

Breast Neoplasms

Genital Neoplasms, Female - therapy

Women's Health

Risk Factors

Popular Work

Abstract

Cancer sourcebook for women : basic consumer health information about gynecologic cancers and other cancers of special concern to women, including cancers of the breast, cervix, colon, lung, ovaries, thyroid, and uterus; along with facts about benign conditions of the female reproductive system, cancer risk factors, screening and prevention programs, women's issues in cancer treatment and survivorship, research initiatives, a glossary of cancer terms, and a directory of resources for additional help and information

Table of contents:

Part I Cancer Overview -- Part II Cancer Risks and Prevention -- Part III Breast Cancer -- Part IV Gynecological Cancer -- Part V Other Cancers of Special Concern to Women -- Part VI Diagnosing and Treating Cancer -- Part VII Coping with the Side Effects of Cancer and Cancer Treatments -- Part VIII Clinical Trials and Cancer Research -- Part IX Additional Help and Information.

ISBN

9780780813793

9780780814035

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.

Corporate Author

Oncology Nursing Society

Editor

Watson, Joni L.

Place of Publication

Pittsburgh, PA

Publisher

Oncology Nursing Society

Publication Date

2018

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Neoplasms - prevention & control

Oncology Nursing

Popular Work

ISBN

9781635930139

9781635930122

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.

Editor

Sutton, Amy L.

Edition

3rd ed.

Place of Publication

Detroit. MI

Publisher

Omnigraphics

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

677 p.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Health reference series

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Surgical Procedures, Operative

Consumer Health Information

Popular Work

Abstract

Surgery sourcebook : basic consumer health information about common inpatient and outpatient surgeries, including critical care and trauma, gastrointestinal, gynecologic and obstetric, cardiac and vascular, neurologic, ophthalmologic, orthopedic, reconstructive and cosmetic, and other major and minor surgeries along with information about anesthesia and pain relief options, risks and complications, postoperative recovery concerns, and innovative surgical techniques and tools, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of additional resources

ISBN

9780780812925

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.

Continues / Continued By

Brain tumour : clinicians, patients, caregivers, advocates, surgeons, researchers, nurses, allied healthcare professionals and others - all part of the international brain tumour community : you are not alone on this journey

Alternate Title

Brain tumour magazine

Corporate Author

International Brain Tumour Alliance

Editor

Oliver, Kathy

Strangman, Denis

Edition

World ed.

Place of Publication

Surrey, UK

Publisher

International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA)

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

130 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.

Subjects

Brain Neoplasms - psychology

Social Support

Caregivers

Medical Oncology

Radiation Oncology

Oncology Nursing

World Health

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Serial

Online

Frequency

Annual

Holdings

Online: 2012-

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Kelowna Library

Abbotsford Library

Call Number

WL358 B814i 2011

Website Notes

Past issues 2012-2015 are available online.

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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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Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency Prevention Programs (BCCA)

Publication Date

2009?

Physical Description

Bookmark

Subjects

Neoplasms - prevention & control

Physical Fitness

Health Promotion

Health Education

Exercise

Family Health

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Handout

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Alternate Title

Phuong Moi Van Hoa Hop Voi Truyen Thong

Corporate Author

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Harborview Medical Center

Place of Publication

Seattle, WA

Publisher

University of Washington

Publication Date

2002

Physical Description

19 minutes

Subjects

Hepatitis B - diagnosis

Hepatitis B - prevention & control

Health Education

Liver Neoplasms - prevention & control

Emigrants and Immigrants

Popular Work

Notes

Flash video is in Vietnamese with English subtitles

Language

Vietnamese

English

Material Type

Video

Online

VHS

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Vancouver Library AV Room

Call Number

WC536 H774 2002

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Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior

Place of Publication

Kelowna, BC

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

17 minutes

Subjects

Neoplasms - economics

Social Support

Financial Support

Insurance, Disability

Insurance, Health

Insurance Benefits

Employment

British Columbia

Canada

Popular Work

Abstract

Health care team discussion

Overall outline of content

Dr. Jefferys and patient

Income replacement options (Human Resources Canada)

CPP disability

Prescription coverage

Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance

Health Insurance BC and General Medical Costs (premium assistance)

Transportation

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

VC Library Archives

Call Number

QZ200 B365f 2008

Alternate Title

Financial information for cancer patients : accommodation, home, support, transportation

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

27 minutes

Subjects

Neoplasms - economics

Social Support

Financial Support

Insurance, Disability

Insurance, Health

Insurance Benefits

Employment

British Columbia

Canada

Popular Work

Abstract

1. Introduction (1:40 minutes)

Introduction (video) Hosted by Shelley Pennington, BC Cancer Agency

2. I need to stop working? (12:44 minutes)

I need to stop working (video) Hosted by Maureen Parkinson & Douglas Ozier, BC Cancer Agency

3. Accommodation - Home Support - Transportation (5:34 minutes)

Accommodation, Transportation & Homecare (video) Hosted by Amy Lai, BC Cancer Agency

NOTE: Correction to slide "Accommodation, Transportation and Home Care at 1:23 minutes - Canadian Cancer Society phone number is 1-888-939-3333

4. Who covers the costs of healthcare and medical treatment? (3:03 minutes)

Who covers the costs of healthcare services (video) Hosted by Sarah Sample, BC Cancer Agency

5. Chinese version (4:23 minutes)

Chinese version (video) Hosted by Sandy Kwong, BC Cancer Agency

Notes

Note: This DVD must be played on computers. It is not formatted for DVD-players.

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

VC Library Archives

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ200 B365f 2015

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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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Alternate Title

Self-care depression program : antidepressant skills workbook

Author

Bilsker, Dan

Paterson, Randy

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Simon Fraser University

BC Mental Health & Addiction Services (BCMHAS)

Publication Date

2005

Subjects

Mental Health

Depression - prevention & control

Stress, Psychological

Life Change Events

Self Care

Problem Solving

Occupational Health Services

Affective Symptoms

Emotions

Adaptation, Psychological

Behavior Therapy

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Corporate Author

American Cancer Society

Publisher

American Cancer Society

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

224 p.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Neoplasms - etiology

Risk Factors

Popular Work

ISBN

9780944235447

9781604431186

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.

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

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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Continues / Continued By

Nutrition guide for women with breast cancer (2011)

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency

HealthLink BC

Edition

rev. ed.

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

68 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - diet therapy

Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control

Nutrition Therapy

Diet

Women's Health

Complementary Therapies

Exercise

Popular Work

Abstract

This book is part of the "Breast cancer information kit" which is available at: http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/types-of-cancer/breast-cancer/breast/information-kit#

ISBN

9781896624235

1896624235

Language

English

Material Type

Booklet

Handout

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Internet

Call Number

WP870 B862n 2012

Copies

Alternate Title

Cancer sourcebook

Editor

Jones, Keith

Edition

9th ed.

Place of Publication

Detroit, MI

Publisher

Omnigraphics

Publication Date

2021

Series

Health reference series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Neoplasms

Risk Factors

Neoplasm Metastasis

Popular Work

Abstract

Provides updated information about common types of cancer affecting the head, neck, central nervous system, endocrine system, lungs, digestive and urinary tracts, blood cells, immune system, skin, bones, and other body systems. It explains how people can reduce their risk of cancer by adopting a healthy lifestyle, addressing issues related to cancer risk, and taking advantage of screening exams. Various treatment choices, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, bone marrow transplantation, and biological therapies ? are discussed, and facts are provided about cancer clinical trials and other ongoing research. And also it talks about life after cancer treatment and healthy food choices. The book concludes with a glossary of related terms, a directory of national cancer organizations, and suggestions for finding community-based resources. - Provided by publisher.

ISBN

9780780819191

9780780819207

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.

Author

Kwabi-Addo, Bernard

Lindstrom, Tia Laura

Publisher

Greenwood Publishing Group

Publication Date

2011

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Neoplasms - etiology

Neoplasms

Risk Factors

Popular Work

ISBN

9780313379284

9780313379291

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.

Editor

Bellenir, Karen

Edition

6th ed.

Place of Publication

Detroit, MI

Publisher

Omnigraphics

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

1110 p.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Health reference series

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Neoplasms

Risk Factors

Neoplasm Metastasis

Popular Work

Abstract

Cancer sourcebook : basic consumer health information about major forms and stages of cancer, featuring facts about head and neck cancers, lung cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, genitourinary cancers, lymphomas, blood cell cancers, endocrine cancers, skin cancers, bone cancers, metastatic cancers, and more ; along with facts about cancer treatments, cancer risks and prevention, a glossary of related terms, statistical data, and a directory of resources for additional information

ISBN

9780780811980

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.

Alternate Title

Cancer sourcebook

Editor

Jones, Keith

Edition

7th ed.

Place of Publication

Detroit, MI

Publisher

Omnigraphics

Publication Date

2015

Series

Health reference series

EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects

Neoplasms

Risk Factors

Neoplasm Metastasis

Popular Work

Abstract

Cancer sourcebook : basic consumer health information about major forms and stages of cancer, featuring facts about head and neck cancers, lung cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, genitourinary cancers, lymphomas, blood cell cancers, endocrine cancers, skin cancers, bone cancers, metastatic cancers, and more ; along with facts about cancer treatments, cancer risks and prevention, a glossary of related terms, statistical data, and a directory of resources for additional information

Table of contents:

Part I Cancer Overview -- Part II Risk Factors and Cancer Prevention -- Part III Cancer Types -- Part IV Cancer Detection and Diagnosis -- Part V Cancer Treatment -- Part VI Coping With Cancer -- Part VII Research and Clinical Trials -- Part VIII Trends and Statistics -- Part IX Additional Help and Information

ISBN

9780780813557

9780780813960

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.

Author

Sherman, Janette D

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Publication Date

2000

Physical Description

285 p.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - etiology

Risk Factors

Popular Work

Notes

Note: the online version erroneously shows a publication date of 2014

ISBN

1560328703

9781315061504

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Internet

Call Number

WP870 S553 2000

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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