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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
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Environmental scan of cancer survivorship in Canada : conceptualization, practice, and research

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17586
Ristovski-Slijepcevic, Svetlana. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency | CIHR (Canadian Institutes of Health Research) , 2008.
Audience
Professional
This report presents findings from an environmental scan that was conducted as part of a larger Survivorship Project by the Rebalance Focus Action Group of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. The Survivorship Project aims to move a national cancer survivorship agenda in Canada forward in the c…
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Author
Ristovski-Slijepcevic, Svetlana
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
CIHR (Canadian Institutes of Health Research)
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Health Services Research
Survivors
Survival Rate
Needs Assessment
Canada
Abstract
This report presents findings from an environmental scan that was conducted as part of a larger Survivorship Project by the Rebalance Focus Action Group of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. The Survivorship Project aims to move a national cancer survivorship agenda in Canada forward in the coming years. The scan consisted of both a literature search as well as individual interviews with 47 key informants with a threefold purpose to:
(1) Explore the nature of and extent to which cancer survivorship conceptualization, research and practice is undertaken in Canada
(2) Identify some of the key Canadian contributors to cancer survivorship undertakings
(3) Identify resources from the literature that may prove useful in future cancer survivorship efforts in Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Cancer care for adolescents and young adults

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15137
Oxford, UK: Blackwell Publishing , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ275 C215k 2008
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Cancer in adolescence : incidence and policy issues by Jeremy Whelan and Lorna Fern; The physical and emotional impact of cancer in adolescents and young adults by Daniel Kelly; The impact of cancer on parents and families by Anne Grinyer; The impact of adolescent cancer on healthcare professionals…
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Editor
Kelly, Daniel
Gibson, Faith
Place of Publication
Oxford, UK
Publisher
Blackwell Publishing
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xiv, 254 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adolescent Psychology
Quality of Life
Survivors
Delivery of Health Care
Social Support
Adolescent
Abstract
Cancer in adolescence : incidence and policy issues by Jeremy Whelan and Lorna Fern
The physical and emotional impact of cancer in adolescents and young adults by Daniel Kelly
The impact of cancer on parents and families by Anne Grinyer
The impact of adolescent cancer on healthcare professionals by Susie Pearce
Supportive care for adolescents and young adults during cancer treatment by Neale Hanvey and Alison Finch
Getting on with life during treatment by Roberta Woodgate
End of treatment issues: looking to the future by Nelia Langeveld and Julia Arbuckle
Long-terms effects of cancer treatment by Gill Levitt and Deborah Eshelman
Palliation and end of life care issues by Maggie Bisset, Sue Hutton, and Daniel Kelly
Building a culture of participation: young people?s involvement in research by Faith Gibson
Developing an integrated approach to the care of adolescents and young adults with cancer by Daniel Kelly and Faith Gibson
ISBN
9780470698013
9781405130943
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ275 C215k 2008
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100 questions and answers about breast cancer sensuality, sexuality, and intimacy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19379
Krychman, Michael L, Spadt, Susan Kellogg, Finestone, Sandra. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 K94 2010
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Alternate Title
One hundred questions and answers about breast cancer sensuality, sexuality, and intimacy
Author
Krychman, Michael L
Spadt, Susan Kellogg
Finestone, Sandra
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xiv, 191 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
100 questions & answers
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Sexuality
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
Women - psychology
Survivors
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780763779092
9781449619367
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP870 K94 2010
Website Notes
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In our own words : the cancer journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20068
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Canada
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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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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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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Indigenous psychology of spirituality : in my beginning is my end

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123453
Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Editor
Dueck, Alvin
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Palgrave studies in indigenous psychology
Subjects
Spirituality
Religion and Psychology
Cultural Diversity
ISBN
9783030508685
9783030508692
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Ebb and flow : storytelling for cancer survivors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20204
Lang, Mike. Anacortes, WA: Hands On Films , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Author
Lang, Mike
Place of Publication
Anacortes, WA
Publisher
Hands On Films
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
14 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Writing
Survivors
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Adolescent Psychology
Quality of Life
Adolescent
Young Adult
Recreation
Canada
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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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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Learn to live through cancer : what you need to know and do

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20132
Fleishman, Stewart B. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F596 2011
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Author
Fleishman, Stewart B
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Health
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xiii, 348 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors
Popular Work
ISBN
9781936303083
9781617050626
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
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 F596 2011
Website Notes
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Our mom is getting better

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21678
Silver, Alex, Silver, Emily, Silver, Anna Rose. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S586m 2007
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
  1 read online  
Author
Silver, Alex
Silver, Emily
Silver, Anna Rose
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
30 p. : ill. : 26 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Family
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Juvenile Literature
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
ISBN
9780944235850
9781604431667
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S586m 2007
Website Notes
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Second chance : triumph over breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19531
Sawasy, Jackie, Fiore, Andy. [Vancouver, BC?]: Fiore Films , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S445 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This film follows the healing journey of retired nurse, Jackie Sawasy, who through a proactive 8 months, reveals how she overcame breast cancer. Initially detected by her Qigong therapist, Jackie decides to order her own mammograms. When the diagnosis is confirmed, she takes control and empowers he…
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Author
Sawasy, Jackie
Fiore, Andy
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Fiore Films
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
40 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Complementary Therapies
Breathing Exercises
Adaptation, Psychological
Relaxation Therapy
Popular Work
Abstract
This film follows the healing journey of retired nurse, Jackie Sawasy, who through a proactive 8 months, reveals how she overcame breast cancer. Initially detected by her Qigong therapist, Jackie decides to order her own mammograms. When the diagnosis is confirmed, she takes control and empowers herself through various holistic practices. This inspiring film supports the idea that breast cancer is not a death sentence.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 S445 2010
Website Notes
2 minute trailer preview
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Truth about cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16350
Garmon, Linda, Ellerbee, Linda. [Boston, MA]: WGBH Boston Video , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T874 2008
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
This documentary seeks to answer the question "Why does anyone still die of cancer?". Filmmaker Linda Garmon shares the personal story of her own husband's battle with cancer and seeks to tell us where we stand in fighting this decades-old war. Following the film is the panel discussion. "Take one…
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Author
Garmon, Linda
Ellerbee, Linda
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
WGBH Boston Video
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
116 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Survivors
Patients
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Abstract
This documentary seeks to answer the question "Why does anyone still die of cancer?". Filmmaker Linda Garmon shares the personal story of her own husband's battle with cancer and seeks to tell us where we stand in fighting this decades-old war. Following the film is the panel discussion. "Take one step : a conversation about cancer" with Linda Ellerbee, featuring cancer survivors Dr. Ernie Bodai, Dr. Bernadine Healy, Dr. Paul Brenner, and Dr. Richard Payne. Features footage of panel discussion, printable resources, and Web site link.
Truth about cancer (86 minutes)
Take one step : a conversation about cancer with Linda Ellerbee (30 minutes)
ISBN
9781593758301
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 T874 2008
Website Notes
2nd URL leads to background information
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After cancer treatment : heal faster, better, stronger

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16150
Silver, Julie K. Johns Hopkins University Press , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S586a 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Author
Silver, Julie K
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
x, 269 p. ; 24 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Self Care
Survivors
Popular Work
ISBN
9780801884375
9780801889110
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
QZ201 S586a 2006
Website Notes
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Cancer survivorship : next steps for patients and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20164
American Society of Clinical Oncology. Alexandria, VA: American Society of Clinical Oncology , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 A816 2011
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
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Corporate Author
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Place of Publication
Alexandria, VA
Publisher
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
26 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Quality of Life
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Neoplasms - complications
Follow-up Studies
Social Support
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 A816 2011
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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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Being single, with cancer : a solo survivor's guide to life, love, health, and happiness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21856
Maxwell, Tracy. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 M465 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Maxwell, Tracy
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Health
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xiii, 195 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Single Person
Women's Health
Survivors
Young Adult
Interpersonal Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781936303410
9781617051371
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 M465 2014
Website Notes
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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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Manual of cancer treatment recovery : what the practitioner needs to know and do

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20607
Fleishman, Stewart. New York, NY: Demos Medical , 2011.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Author
Fleishman, Stewart
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Medical
Publication Date
2011
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Professional-Patient Relations
Survivors
Communication
ISBN
9781936287314
1936287315
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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