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Jon's tricky journey : a story for Inuit children with cancer and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119974
McCarthy, Patricia. Iqaluit, NU: Inhabit Media , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 M478 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"Jon loves his life in the North. But when he feels a pain that won't go away, he must go to a children's hospital in the south to find out what is wrong. A doctor there tells Jon he has cancer and will have to stay at the hospital for a while. Suddenly Jon's life is upside down! But with a handful…
Alternate Title
Jaan aullaqsimanirijanga : unikkaaq inungnut nutaqqanut aanniaqaqtunut ilanginnullu
Author
McCarthy, Patricia
Place of Publication
Iqaluit, NU
Publisher
Inhabit Media
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
69 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Child, Hospitalized
Emotional Adjustment
Caregivers
Children
Parent-Child Relations
Inuits
First Nations
Indigenous Canadians
Pictorial Works
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
"Jon loves his life in the North. But when he feels a pain that won't go away, he must go to a children's hospital in the south to find out what is wrong. A doctor there tells Jon he has cancer and will have to stay at the hospital for a while. Suddenly Jon's life is upside down! But with a handful of tricks from the doctors and nurses, and new friends, Jon discovers ways to cope with some of the tricky parts of having cancer. Accompanied by a resource guide for parents and caregivers, including hospital and support information, Jon's Tricky Journey opens a conversation between Inuit children facing a cancer diagnosis and their families to help make a difficult and confusing time more manageable." - Cover
Notes
Includes resource guide for family caregivers - Subtitle
ISBN
9781772271454
Language
English
Inuktitut
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C5 M478 2017

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Tree of life : healthy choices for well being : facilitator's guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13338
Alberta Cancer Foundation. Edmonton, Ab.: Alberta Cancer Foundation , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201 A333 2002 v.1
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
Alberta Cancer Foundation
Place of Publication
Edmonton, Ab.
Publisher
Alberta Cancer Foundation
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Culturally Competent Care
Self Care
Medicine, Traditional
Health Services, Indigenous
First Nations
Notes
Companion to Tree of life : healthy choices for well being. 2002.
ISBN
1894809017
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 A333 2002 v.1

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Tree of life : healthy choices for well being

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13354
Alberta Cancer Foundation. Edmonton, Ab.: Alberta Cancer Foundation , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201 A333 2002 v.2
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
Alberta Cancer Foundation
Place of Publication
Edmonton, Ab.
Publisher
Alberta Cancer Foundation
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Culturally Competent Care
Self Care
Medicine, Traditional
Health Services, Indigenous
First Nations
ISBN
1894809017
Language
English
Material Type
Other
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 A333 2002 v.2

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Improving Indigenous cancer journeys in BC : a road map

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120898
First Nations Health Authority, Metis Nation British Columbia, BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, BC Cancer Agency. [West Vancouver, BC]: First Nations Health Authority , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
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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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Living with cancer : everyone deserves support : First Nations

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120400
First Nations Health Authority, Metis Nation British Columbia, BC Cancer Agency, BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres. [West Vancouver, BC]: First Nations Health Authority , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F527 2017
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
First Nations Health Authority
Metis Nation British Columbia
BC Cancer Agency
BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
Place of Publication
[West Vancouver, BC]
Publisher
First Nations Health Authority
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
104 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
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
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 F527 2017
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Living with cancer : everyone deserves support : Metis

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120401
First Nations Health Authority, Metis Nation British Columbia, BC Cancer Agency, BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres. [West Vancouver, BC]: First Nations Health Authority , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F527m 2017
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
First Nations Health Authority
Metis Nation British Columbia
BC Cancer Agency
BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
Place of Publication
[West Vancouver, BC]
Publisher
First Nations Health Authority
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
102 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Health Services, Indigenous
Patient Navigation
Self Care
Social Support
Patient Education
Culturally Competent Care
Medicine, Traditional
Personal Narratives
Metis
First Nations
Patient Education Handout
Notes
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
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 F527m 2017
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Truth of it : an unscripted video series about cancer : First Nations and Inuit stories

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20707
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Cancer View Canada , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T875c 2010 v.5
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Telling our stories : First Nations, Inuit and Metis patient and caregiver stories
Corporate Author
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Cancer View Canada
Publication Date
2010
Series
Truth of it 5
Subjects
First Nations
Inuits
Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Caregivers
Family Relations
Survivors
Patients
Body Image
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Notes
Some branches have a recent version of DVD, Telling our stories: First Nations, Inuit and Metis patient and caregiver stories. 2014.
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
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 T875c 2010 v.5
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Meaning-centered psychotherapy in the cancer setting : finding meaning and hope in the face of suffering

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121497
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 M483 2017
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
Editor
Breitbart, William
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xxvii, 391 p. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Psychotherapy - methods
Quality of Life
Hope
Stress, Psychological - therapy
Culturally Competent Care
ISBN
9780199837229
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ266 M483 2017

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Cancer navigation : charting the path forward for low-income women of color

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123746
Wells, Anjanette. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2022.
Audience
Professional
Passion and compassion for low income women of color is not an issue of lacking empathy, scientific or medical care. It is a social issue. Health care providers do their best to support, encourage, treat, and motivate those living with cancer; but many do not have the resources, training, or prepar…
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Author
Wells, Anjanette
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms
Patient Navigation - methods
Culturally Competent Care
Women's Health
Minority Health
Social Marginalization
Health Literacy
Abstract
Passion and compassion for low income women of color is not an issue of lacking empathy, scientific or medical care. It is a social issue. Health care providers do their best to support, encourage, treat, and motivate those living with cancer; but many do not have the resources, training, or preparation to work as effectively as possible with patients from marginalized groups in a relatable and non-judgmental way. Cancer Navigation: Charting the Path Forward for Low Income Women of Color is a practical quick-reference resource for U.S. health care providers working with marginalized women throughout the cancer continuum. From community preventative outreach to survivorship, this accessible guidebook is a vital resource for physicians, social workers, case managers, and other cancer care providers who seek to provide more equitable care for low income women of color. -- Provided by publisher.
Notes
Copyright 2023 - Verso.
ISBN
9780190672881
9780190672867
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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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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Chinese cancer patient peer navigator toolkit : a model for language-based peer navigation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119737
BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology, BC Cancer Agency. Volunteer Services. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201 C539 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This guide describes the principles and processes involved in the development of the Chinese Peer Navigator Program at the BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Centre and the bilingual resources that are used with Chinese-speaking patients (Mandarin, Cantonese and English).; This program also reflects "be…
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Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology
BC Cancer Agency. Volunteer Services
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
27 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Program Development - methods
Guidelines
Communication
Patient-Centered Care
Patient Navigation
Cross-Cultural Comparison
Culturally Competent Care
Volunteers - education
Social Support
Cultural Diversity
Cultural Characteristics
BC Cancer Agency
Abstract
This guide describes the principles and processes involved in the development of the Chinese Peer Navigator Program at the BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Centre and the bilingual resources that are used with Chinese-speaking patients (Mandarin, Cantonese and English).
This program also reflects "best practice" standards and can be used for future groups or organizations who may wish to adapt it for future peer navigator programs.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
VC Library Archives
Call Number
QZ201 C539 2013
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It's our responsibility... report of the Aboriginal cancer care needs assessment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13325
Cancer Care Ontario. Aboriginal Cancer Care Unit. [Toronto, ON]: Cancer Care Ontario , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C215i 2002 PT.1
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
Cancer Care Ontario. Aboriginal Cancer Care Unit
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Cancer Care Ontario
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
First Nations
Neoplasms - Ontario
Neoplasms
Needs Assessment
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 C215i 2002 PT.1

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Analysis of the findings : Aboriginal cancer care needs assessment : it's our responsibility

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13326
Cancer Care Ontario. Aboriginal Cancer Care Unit. [Toronto, ON]: Cancer Care Ontario , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C215i 2002 PT.3
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Cancer Care Ontario. Aboriginal Cancer Care Unit
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Cancer Care Ontario
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
First Nations
Neoplasms - Ontario
Neoplasms
Needs Assessment
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 C215i 2002 PT.3

Copies

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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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Leahy, Anna. New York, NY: Bloomsbury Academic , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 L434 2017
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
Alternate Title
Object lessons
Author
Leahy, Anna
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bloomsbury Academic
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
147 p. : ill. ; 17 cm.
Series
Object lessons
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Medical Oncology
Medicine in Literature
Terminology as Topic
ISBN
9781501323300
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 L434 2017

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Sarg, Michael, Gross, Ann D. New York, NY: Facts on File , 2007. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ13 S245c 2007
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Cancer dictionary : an A-to-Z guide to more than 2,500 term that include anticancer drugs, cancer symptoms, diagnostic tests, prevention, risk factors, surgical procedures, treatments and therapies and more
Author
Sarg, Michael
Gross, Ann D
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Facts on File
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xv, 416 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Dictionary
Abstract
Cancer dictionary : an A-to-Z guide to more than 2,500 term that include anticancer drugs, cancer symptoms, diagnostic tests, prevention, risk factors, surgical procedures, treatments and therapies and more
ISBN
9780816064113
0816064113
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Library REF
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ13 S245c 2007

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Oxford textbook of communication in oncology and palliative care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120464
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2017. 2nd rev. ed.
Audience
Professional
Table of Contents:; Section A -- Introduction to communication studies in cancer and palliative medicine; Section B -- A core curriculum for communication skills training for oncology and palliative care; Section C -- Nursing; Section D -- A specialty curriculum for oncology; Section E -- Communica…
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Alternate Title
Textbook of communication in oncology and palliative care
Editor
Kissane, David W.
Bultz, Barry D.
Butow, Phyllis N.
Edition
2nd rev. ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2017
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Oxford textbooks in palliative medicine
Subjects
Communication
Neoplasms - psychology
Clinical Competence
Professional - Family Relations
Professional - Patient Relations
Palliative Care - psychology
Patient Education as Topic
Abstract
Table of Contents:
Section A -- Introduction to communication studies in cancer and palliative medicine
Section B -- A core curriculum for communication skills training for oncology and palliative care
Section C -- Nursing
Section D -- A specialty curriculum for oncology
Section E -- Communication issues across the disciplines
Section F -- Education and international initiatives in communication training
Section F -- Research in cancer communication
ISBN
9780198736134
9780191054815
9780191054822
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Building collaborative communities for cross cultural cancer research and care : proceedings and recommendations from the first National Workshop on Cross Cultural Cancer Research and Care held in Vancouver, British Columbia, February 20th and 21st, 2004

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13631
National Workshop on Cross Cultural Cancer Research and Care (1st : 2004 February 20-21 : Vancouver, B.C.). [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM61 N278 2004
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Corporate Author
National Workshop on Cross Cultural Cancer Research and Care (1st : 2004 February 20-21 : Vancouver, B.C.)
Editor
Baroetavena, Maria C
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
86 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Cross-Cultural Comparison
Neoplasms
Patients
ISBN
1896624146
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
VC Library Archives
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WM61 N278 2004

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Cancer, culture, and communication

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14320
New York, NY: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers , c2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C217m 2004
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Editor
Moore, Rhonda
Spiegel, David
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers
Publication Date
c2004
Physical Description
xxii, 317 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Physician-Patient Relations
Cross Cultural Comparison
Communication
ISBN
0306478854
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ200 C217m 2004

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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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