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American Cancer Society complete guide to family caregiving : the essential guide to cancer caregiving at home

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21682
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society/Health Promotions , 2011. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 A512b 2011
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  1 read online  
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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http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=443036

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Cancer in older adults : oncologist-approved cancer information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15884
American Society of Clinical Oncology. Alexandria, VA: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C212a 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Place of Publication
Alexandria, VA
Publisher
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
51 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Aged
Geriatrics
Health Services for the Aged
Caregivers
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 C212a 2006
Website Notes
URL links to the 2012 edition.
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http://www.cancer.net/sites/cancer.net/files/cancer_in_older_adults.pdf

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Meeting the need for psychosocial care in young adults with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113732
Katz, Anne. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2015.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Katz, Anne
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2015
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adolescent
Young Adult
Survivors - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Adaptation, Psychological
Employment
Workplace
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
1935864645
9781935864646
9781935864653
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This R2 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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Cancer care for the whole patient : meeting psychosocial health needs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16091
National Institue of Medicine (U. S.) Committee on Psychosocial Services to Cancer Patients / Families in a Community Setting. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C2151a 2008
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Corporate Author
National Institue of Medicine (U. S.) Committee on Psychosocial Services to Cancer Patients / Families in a Community Setting
Editor
Adler, Nancy E
Page, Ann E. K
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xxii, 429 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Stress, Psychological - complications
Needs Assessment
Counseling - methods
Psychology, Medical - methods
ISBN
9780309111072
0309111072
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ200 C2151a 2008

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Coping with childhood leukemia and lymphoma

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114777
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. White Plains, NY: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society , 2012. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Table of Contents:; Introduction; Here to help; Your child - the initial diagnosis; Your child - coping with change; Parents - coming to terms with your feelings; Siblings - helping them cope too; Communicating with your extended family and friends; The new normal; More information
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
White Plains, NY
Publisher
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
24 p.
Subjects
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Infant
Child
Adolescent
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Parent-Child Relations
Life Change Events
Abstract
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Here to help
Your child - the initial diagnosis
Your child - coping with change
Parents - coming to terms with your feelings
Siblings - helping them cope too
Communicating with your extended family and friends
The new normal
More information
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
A copy of this resource can be downloaded or ordered for free
Read Online
http://www.lls.org/resource-center/download-or-order-free-publications?language=English&category=Childhood+Blood+Cancer&sortby=alpha
http://www.lls.org/sites/default/files/file_assets/childhoodleukemialymphoma.pdf
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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
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Watson, Diane E
Peterson, Sandra
Mooney, Dawn
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
UBC Centre for Health Services and Policy Research
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Ambulatory Care
Health Services Accessibility
Patient Satisfaction
Cancer Patients
Cancer Care Facilities
Health Care Surveys
Data Collection
British Columbia
ISBN
1897085117
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.chspr.ubc.ca/sites/default/files/publication_files/chspr07-04.pdf
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Quality life of cancer patients : a review

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4795
International Congress of Psychosocial Oncology (1992 : Oct. 12-14, Beaune, France). Levallois-Perret (France): Editorial Assistance , 1992.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 I556q 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
International Congress of Psychosocial Oncology (1992 : Oct. 12-14, Beaune, France)
Corporate Author
International Congress of Psychosocial Oncology (1992 : Oct. 12-14, Beaune, France)
Editor
Zittoun, Robert
Place of Publication
Levallois-Perret (France)
Publisher
Editorial Assistance
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Quality of Life
Neoplasms - psychology
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 I556q 1992

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Evaluation of the pilot project to meet the needs of individuals recently diagnosed with cancer in the West Kootenay Boundary region

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9937
West Kootenay Boundary Cancer Resource Project Committee, BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201 E92 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
West Kootenay Boundary Cancer Resource Project Committee
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Surveys, Health Care
Community Health Services
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Library Archives
Call Number
QZ201 E92 1999

Copies

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Stumbling toward heaven

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19983
Hamel, Mike. Colorado Springs, CO: EMT Communications , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H212s 2011
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Author
Hamel, Mike
Place of Publication
Colorado Springs, CO
Publisher
EMT Communications
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
252 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Lymphoma, B-Cell
Survivors
Christianity
Autobiography
Popular Work
ISBN
9781461005001
1461005000
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H212s 2011

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Bald in the land of big hair : a true story

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17789
Rodgers, Joni. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 R691 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Rodgers, Joni
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
x, 253 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Lymphoma - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780060955267
0060195886
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 R691 2001

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Riding the cancer coaster : survival guide for teens and young adults

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119643
Schilstra, Clarissa. [San Bernadino, CA]: Create Space Independent Publishing Platform , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 S334 2015
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
"A diagnosis of cancer is devastating at any age. For teenagers and young adults, it presents a unique challenge both socially and emotionally ... In the pages of this book, I share those stories and strategies, in an effort to provide a guide through the emotional roller coaster that is cancer tre…
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Author
Schilstra, Clarissa
Place of Publication
[San Bernadino, CA]
Publisher
Create Space Independent Publishing Platform
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
iv, 67 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Leukemia
Emotional Adjustment
Adolescent
Young Adult
Survivors
Personal Narratives
Guidebooks
Abstract
"A diagnosis of cancer is devastating at any age. For teenagers and young adults, it presents a unique challenge both socially and emotionally ... In the pages of this book, I share those stories and strategies, in an effort to provide a guide through the emotional roller coaster that is cancer treatment and life as a cancer survivor." - Author
ISBN
978514208083
1514208083
Language
English
Material Type
Book
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
Call Number
QZ200 S334 2015

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American College of Physicians home care guide for cancer : how to care for family and friends at home

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7734
Philadelphia, PA: American College of Physicians , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 A512h 1994
More Information
Alternate Title
American College of Physicians home care guide for family and friends giving care at home
Editor
Houts, Peter S
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
American College of Physicians
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
261 p. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Home Care Services
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
ISBN
0943126304
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 A512h 1994
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Emily's story : back to school after cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18256
Keeney, Susan Nessim. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 E53 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Childhood cancer survivor Susan Nessim Keeney introduces us to Emily, a nine year old girl with leukemia in this 15 minute documentary. Through this DVD we follow Emily, from her hospitalization to her successful return to classmates and school life. The partnership between the patient, school and …
More Information
Author
Keeney, Susan Nessim
Corporate Author
Cancervive
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
15 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Leukemia
Child
Schools
Social Adjustment
Social Support
Popular Work
Abstract
Childhood cancer survivor Susan Nessim Keeney introduces us to Emily, a nine year old girl with leukemia in this 15 minute documentary. Through this DVD we follow Emily, from her hospitalization to her successful return to classmates and school life. The partnership between the patient, school and hospital is stressed, as well as raising awareness about the challenges of school re-entry.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 E53 2007

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Healing journal : taking control of your journey through cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113443
Peterson, Lynda. Whitehorse, YT: Lynda Peterson , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 P485 2011
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
More Information
Author
Peterson, Lynda
Place of Publication
Whitehorse, YT
Publisher
Lynda Peterson
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
ii, 200 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Diaries
Personal Narratives
BC Cancer Agency
Lymphoma
Popular Work
Notes
This is a personal narrative plus patient journal and appointment diary.
ISBN
9780986903205
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 P485 2011

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American College of Physicians home care guide for advanced cancer : when quality of life is the primary goal of care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9994
Philadelphia, PA: American College of Physicians , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Editor
Houts, Peter S
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
American College of Physicians
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Home Care Services
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
Terminal Care
Palliative Care
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
https://scholarworks.iupui.edu/bitstream/handle/1805/715/ACP%20Home%20Care%20Guide%20for%20Advanced%20Cancer%20-%201997.pdf?sequence=1
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Only 10 seconds to care : help and hope for busy clinicians

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18164
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. Philadelphia, PA: ACP Press , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 H295 2009
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Corporate Author
American College of Physicians
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
ACP Press
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xvii, 195 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Professional-Patient Relations
Empathy
Neoplasms - psychology
Communication
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin
Patients - psychology
Quality of Life
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781934465394
1934465399
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
W62 H295 2009

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Home before dark : a family portrait of cancer and healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114568
Treadway, David. New York, NY: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T784 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Treadway, David
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
ix, 245 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin
Family Relations
Survivors
Life Change Events
Adaptation, Psychological
Patients
Caregivers
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781402760716
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 T784 2010

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Love and laughter in the time of chemotherapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120286
Pawagi, Manjusha. [Toronto, ON]: Second Story Press , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 P339 2017
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Pawagi, Manjusha
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Second Story Press
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
252 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Leukemia - psychology
Life Change Events
Emotional Adjustment
Stem Cell Transplantation - psychology
Family Relations
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781772600452
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 P339 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Cancer rehabilitation : principles and practice

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18070
New York, NY: Demos Medical , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 C218s 2009
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
http://www.demosmedpub.com/prod.aspx?prod_id=9781933864334
More Information
  1 read online  
Editor
Stubblefield, Michael D
O?Dell, Michael W
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Medical
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xxx, 1093 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - psychology
Pain - therapy
Abstract
http://www.demosmedpub.com/prod.aspx?prod_id=9781933864334
ISBN
9781933864334
1933864338
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 C218s 2009
Website Notes
This R2 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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Cancer rehabilitation : principles and practice

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121473
New York, NY: Demos Medical | Springer Publishing Company , 2019. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 C218s 2019
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Editor
Stubblefield, Michael D.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Medical
Springer Publishing Company
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xxiv, 1171 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - psychology
Pain management
ISBN
9780826111388
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 C218s 2019

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