Author

Adhikari, Sapana P.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Publication Date

2022

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Diagnosis

Human anatomy

Medical Illustration

Patient Education as Topic

Pictorial Works

Popular Work

Abstract

"Diagnosketch is a visual aid to explain medical diagnoses to patients at the bedside. It uses simplified images to illustrate complicated anatomy and concepts. The title, 'Diagnosketch,' combines the term 'diagnosis,' with the term, 'sketch,' paralleling the way the book combines a medical diagnosis with a simplified sketch. It includes common pathologies seen in an acute care setting, especially ones that are easier to explain with pictures"-- Provided by publisher

ISBN

9780197636954

9780197636961

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

Ernst, Edzard

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

Cham, Switzerland

Publisher

Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Publication Date

2022

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Copernicus books

Subjects

Complementary Therapies

Treatment Outcome

Evidence-Based Medicine

Popular Work

Abstract

"Alternative medicine (AM) is popular; about 40% of the US general population have used alternative treatment in the past year, and in Germany this figure is around 70%. The global market is expected to reach nearly US $ 200 billion by 2025, with most of these funds coming directly out of consumers' pockets. Consumers are bombarded with misleading and false information on AM and therefore prone to making wrong, unwise, or dangerous therapeutic decisions, endangering their health and wasting their money. This book is a reference text aimed at guiding consumers through the maze of AM. This second edition includes over 50 additional treatments as well as updates on many others." - Provided by publisher

Notes

First edition: Alternative medicine : a critical assessment of 150 modalities

ISBN

9783031107092

9783031107108

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

Kimmerer, Robin Wall

Gray Smith, Monique

Neidhardt, Nicole (ill.)

Place of Publication

Minneapolis, MN

Publisher

Zest Books

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

304 pages : illustrations; 21 cm

Subjects

First Nations

Plants

Plant Preparations

Ethnobotany

Medicine, Traditional

Nature

Ecology

Popular Work

Abstract

"Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer's best-selling book Braiding Sweetgrass is adapted for a young adult audience by children's author Monique Gray Smith, bringing Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the lessons of plant life to a new generation" -- Provided by publisher

Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN

9781728458991

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WB55 K49 2022

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Author

Fung, Jason

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Harper Wave

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

360 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms

Popular Work

ISBN

9780062894007

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ200 F981c 2020

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Author

Kornblith, Alice

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Publication Date

2020

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Cancer Survivors

Geriatric Oncology

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

"Improved cancer treatment and survival rates have resulted in a growing number of cancer survivors who live years, and even decades, after their cancer diagnosis. Insights into what the experience of cancer survivorship looks like and how it can be navigated are much sought after by cancer survivors and their families, loved ones, and communities as they chart this unfamiliar and often lonely territory. Approximately 53% of cancer patients are diagnosed when 65 years or older, yet no attempt to explore the experience of older cancer survivors has been made. Dr. Alice. Kornblith, an esteemed social psychologist with extensive experience working with cancer patients, aims to address this need in Older Survivors of Cancer: Feeling Understood by Sharing Experiences. This thoughtful, respectful book seeks to reduce older cancer patients' and survivors' feeling of aloneness and of not being understood by sharing narratives of other older cancer survivors' experiences. Narratives were gathered specifically for this book and relate experiences across different cancer diagnostic groups, phases of cancer, gender, and ethnicity. Throughout, the reader learns how cancer affected their lives-physically, psychologically, spiritually, and socially--during each phase of their cancer journey. Commentary by Dr. Kornblith provides content and lessons learned from the narratives"-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN

9780190902049

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Website Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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

Stewart, Susan K.

Edition

rev. ed.

Place of Publication

Highland Park, IL

Publisher

Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network (BMT InfoNet)

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

xiv, 242 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Subjects

Bone Marrow Transplantation

Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Patient Education

Popular Work

ISBN

9781733726856

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WH380 S851b 2020

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Author

Marmoreo, Jean

Schneller, Johanna

Place of Publication

Toronto, ON

Publisher

Viking Press

Publication Date

2022

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Terminally Ill

Dying, Assisted

Patient-directed death

Euthanasia

Physician-Patient Relations

Canada

Popular Work

Abstract

"An urgently important exploration of the human stories behind Canada's evolving acceptance of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), from one of its first and most thoughtful practitioners. The Last Doctor recounts Marmoreo's crash course in MAiD and introduces a range of very different and memorable patients, some aged, some suffering from degenerative conditions or with a terminal disease, some surrounded by supportive love, some quite alone, who ask her help to end their suffering with dignity and on their own terms. Dr. Marmoreo also shares her own emotional transformation as she climbs a steep learning curve and learns the intimate truths of the vast range of end-of-life situations" -- Provided by publisher.

ISBN

9780735241077

9780735241084

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WB65 M352 2022

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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Author

McCaw, Pat

Hughes, Beth (Illustrator)

Place of Publication

Rochester, MN

Publisher

Mayo Clinic Press Kids

Publication Date

2024

Physical Description

80 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.

Series

Helping Paws Academy

Subjects

Therapy Animals

Oncology Service, Hospital

Leukemia - in infancy & childhood

Juvenile Literature

Popular Work

Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN

9798887700038

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ201 C5 M478 2024

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Author

Wood-Barcalow, Nichole

Tylka, Tracy L.

Judge, Casey

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

x, 368 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Subjects

Body Image - psychology

Body Dissatisfaction - psychology

Popular Work

ISBN

9781108731645

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WM172 W881 2021

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Editor

Johnson, Leslie Main

Baker, Janelle Marie

Edition

1st ed.

Place of Publication

Edmonton, AB

Publisher

Polynya Press

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

xii, 304 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series

Patterns of Northern Traditional Healing; v. 4

Subjects

First Nations

Indigenous Canadians - medical care

Medicine, Traditional

Delivery of Health Care

Canada

Popular Work

Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN

9781772125375

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WA300 J67 2022

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Author

Neff, Kristin

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Harperwave

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

374 pages ; 24 cm

Subjects

Self-Compassion

Self Care

Women's Health

Popular Work

Abstract

"Drawing on research, her personal life story and empirically supported practices, the author of Self-Compassion shows women how to reclaim balance within themselves and use fierce and tender self-compassion to ensure their own wholeness and well-being" -- Provided by publisher.

ISBN

9780062991065

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WM425 N383f 2021

Copies

Author

Schmitz, Kathryn

Place of Publication

San Francisco, CA

Publisher

Chronicle Prism

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

258 p. : ill. ; 24 cm

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - prevention & control

Resistance Training

Exercise Therapy

Popular Work

ISBN

9781797210254

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ266 S365 2021

Website Notes

Some copies were purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Author

Katz, Anne

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Routledge

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

xii, 180 p. ; 23 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Body Image

Sexuality

Female

Sexual Behavior

Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological

Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological

Sex Counseling

Sexual Partners

Psychosexual Development

Libido

Communication

Patient Education

Fertility

Popular Work

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN

9780367548360

9780367544997

9781000228113

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

QZ200 K19w 2020

Website Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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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Author

Lorig, Kate

Laurent, Diana

Gonzalez, Virginia

Sobel, David

Minor, Marian

Gecht-Silver, Maureen

Edition

5th ed.

Place of Publication

Boulder, CO

Publisher

Bull Publishing Company

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

xi, 418 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Series

Cancer thriving & surviving tool kit for active living

Subjects

Chronic Disease

Heart Diseases

Lung Diseases

Diabetes Mellitus

Arthritis

Self Care

Self-Management

Exercise

Decision Making

Communication

Problem Solving

Healthy Lifestyle

Popular Work

Abstract

"The Tool Kit includes:

1) A booklet, which begins with a Self-Test that will help you decide where you want to focus. You might start by taking the Self-Test and then scoring it. Your scores will suggest places to start. It also contains Tip Sheets about specific topics that others have found key in managing their conditions, and illustrations to accompany the exercise audio program.

2) The latest edition of Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions written by experts in the field. Even more important?all the authors have chronic conditions.

3) A relaxation audio program with four different relaxation exercises. The first is only five minutes, for a quick start, and the others are about 15 minutes each.

4) An exercise audio program with three different levels of exercises, all of which can be done at home. If you have not exercised much lately you might want to start with the first level and work your way up. Of course, some of you will want to start at the third level.

We suggest that you spend a couple of hours a week learning and practicing the new skills. There is no right or wrong, so explore to find what works for you to manage better." --publisher

Notes

Book to accompany the booklet "Your tool kit for thriving and surviving with cancer"

ISBN

9781945188312

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WT500 C215L 2020

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