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Patient navigation in cancer care : final report

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Doll, Richard, Stephen, Joanne, Barroetavena, Maria Cristina, Linden, Wolfgang, Poole, Gary, Fyles, Gillian. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2005.

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 P298 2005

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Author: Doll, Richard; Stephen, Joanne; Barroetavena, Maria Cristina; Linden, Wolfgang; Poole, Gary; Fyles, Gillian

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency

Publication Date: 2005

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Continuity of Patient Care; Delivery of Health Care; Interpersonal Relations; Social Support; Community Networks; Patient Education; Health Services Accessibility

ISBN: 1896624170

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Surrey Library; Victoria Library; Kelowna Library; Abbotsford Library

Call Number: QZ266 P298 2005

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Navigation guide for Chinese-speaking cancer patients and their families (Vancouver Centre)

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Kwong, Sandy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services , 2011. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 B862n 2011

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Kwong, Sandy

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: 31 p. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Continuity of Patient Care; Delivery of Health Care; Professional-Patient Relations; Social Support; Patient Advocacy; Patient Education Handout; Patient Care - psychology; Health Services Accessibility; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781896624228

Language: English; Chinese

Material Type: Booklet; Handout; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: QZ201 B862n 2011

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How can I help? : everyday ways to help your loved ones live with cancer

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Spencer, Monique Doyle. Avon, MA: Adams Media , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 S745 2008

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Spencer, Monique Doyle

Place of Publication: Avon, MA

Publisher: Adams Media

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: xv, 223 p. ; 19 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Social Support; Caregivers; Interpersonal Relations; Friends; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781598696813; 1598696815

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 S745 2008

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How can I help? : giving and receiving kindess and care when you or someone you love has cancer

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Clifford, Christine. Minneapolis, MN: KPT Publishing , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C637 2018

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

It is hard to ask people for help and many people want to help, but don't know what to do. This slim volume is full of helpful, easy and fun things to make a cancer patient's life a lot easier.

Author: Clifford, Christine

Place of Publication: Minneapolis, MN

Publisher: KPT Publishing

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: 64 p. : col. ill. ; 19 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Interpersonal Relations; Caregivers; Friends; Social Support; Helping Behavior; Popular Work

Abstract: It is hard to ask people for help and many people want to help, but don't know what to do. This slim volume is full of helpful, easy and fun things to make a cancer patient's life a lot easier.

ISBN: 9781944833435

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 C637 2018

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

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Working with autistic transgender and non-binary people

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Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2021.

Audience: Professional

Contents:; Here comes trouble : autism and gender performance -- Beyond ?for your own good? : youth liberation, disability justice, and the importance of autonomy in the lives of autistic transgender children -- Autistic cognition and gender identity : real struggles and imaginary deficits -- Trans…

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Editor: Kourti, Marianthi

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Publication Date: 2021

Series: Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Autistic Disorder; Transgender Persons; Professional-Patient Relations; Social Support; Caregivers

Abstract: Contents:; Here comes trouble : autism and gender performance -- Beyond ?for your own good? : youth liberation, disability justice, and the importance of autonomy in the lives of autistic transgender children -- Autistic cognition and gender identity : real struggles and imaginary deficits -- Trans, autistic, and BIPOC : living at the intersections of autism, race, and gender diversity -- Autistic transgender and non-binary individuals : implications for practice at gender identity clinics -- Reflections on the spectra of autism and gender identity : considerations for professionals supporting autistic transgender and non-binary people -- Developing a good relationship with an autistic transgender or non-binary person as a professional -- Autism, gender variance and alexithymia : overlap, implications and recommendations for practice -- The resonant self : masking, scripting and precognition in autistic transgender and non-binary people -- Doing gender in my own terms : my life as an autistic transgender woman -- The experience of gender dysphoria in older autistic adults

ISBN: 9781787750234; 9781787750227

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Back to work after breast cancer

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Nessim, Susan. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim-Keeney/Cancervive , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 B126 2006

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

This DVD tells the story of six vibrant women, each intent on making a contribution through their careers. The women work at different jobs, but are alike in one important way: they are balancing the demands of a breast cancer illness and work. It explores the challenges women face in the workplac…

Author: Nessim, Susan

Corporate Author: Cancervive; Living With It

Place of Publication: Los Angeles, CA

Publisher: Susan Nessim-Keeney/Cancervive

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 27 minutes

Subjects: Occupational Health Services; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Social Support; Employment; Workplace; Personnel Management; Life Change Events; Survivors; Popular Work

Abstract: This DVD tells the story of six vibrant women, each intent on making a contribution through their careers. The women work at different jobs, but are alike in one important way: they are balancing the demands of a breast cancer illness and work. It explores the challenges women face in the workplace as they journey through treatment to recovery.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 B126 2006

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Breast cancer toolkit for aboriginal health care providers

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Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon. [Vancouver, BC?]: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon , 2008.

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 B830a 2008

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Includes:; Eating well with Canada's food guide : First nations, Inuit and Metis (2007); Abreast in the West 8(3) Summer 2007 (Then sunshine vitamin and breast cancer prevention by Cheri Van Patten); Abreast in the West 8(4) Fall 2007 (Preventing breast cancer recurrence : how much exercise is "eno…

Corporate Author: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 10 p. : ill ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Health Personnel; First Nations; Cultural Diversity; Cross Cultural Comparison; Delivery of Health Care; Professional-Patient Relations; Ethnic Groups; Community Health Aides; Health Services Accessibility; Social Support; Patient Advocacy; British Columbia; BC Cancer Agency; Popular Work

Abstract: Includes:; Eating well with Canada's food guide : First nations, Inuit and Metis (2007); Abreast in the West 8(3) Summer 2007 (Then sunshine vitamin and breast cancer prevention by Cheri Van Patten); Abreast in the West 8(4) Fall 2007 (Preventing breast cancer recurrence : how much exercise is "enough"? by Susan R. Harris); Abreast in the West 11(2) Spring 2009; DVD titled : Breast cancer tool kit for aboriginal health care providers : orientation DVD (2009); Looking for and finding breast cancer; Understanding breast cancer; Understanding breast cancer treatments; Stories from aboriginal women; Talking to our family?; Recovery and lifestyle; What is palliative care?; Appendixes

Language: English

Material Type: Book; DVD

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Surrey Library; Kelowna Library; Abbotsford Library

Call Number: WP870 B830a 2008

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Empower : education and support for the family of cancer survivors : participant workbook

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Rennie, Heather, Ward, Amanda. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 R416 2010

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Rennie, Heather; Ward, Amanda

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 65 p. :ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Continuity of Patient Care; Caregivers; Family Relations; Social Support; Survivors; Adaptation, Psychological; Patient Education; BC Cancer Agency; BCCA

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 R416 2010

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Self directed transitions : education and support for cancer survivors : participant workbook

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Rennie, Heather, Ward, Amanda, Magtoto, Joanne. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Survivorship Research Centre , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C216r 2011

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Self Directed Transistions is based on "Cancer Transitions", a U.S.-based program designed to meet the educational and supportive care needs of the cancer patients as they complete active treatment and move into survivorship.

Author: Rennie, Heather; Ward, Amanda; Magtoto, Joanne

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Survivorship Research Centre

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Continuity of Patient Care; Caregivers; Family Relations; Social Support; Survivors; Adaptation, Psychological; Patient Education; BC Cancer Agency; BCCA

Abstract: Self Directed Transistions is based on "Cancer Transitions", a U.S.-based program designed to meet the educational and supportive care needs of the cancer patients as they complete active treatment and move into survivorship.

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C216r 2011

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Putting anger to work for you

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Schroeder, Ruth, Schroeder, Joel. Mission, KS: SkillPath Publications , c1995.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: BF698.9 S381 1995

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Schroeder, Ruth; Schroeder, Joel

Place of Publication: Mission, KS

Publisher: SkillPath Publications

Publication Date: c1995

Physical Description: 71 p. ; 22 cm

Series: SkillPath handbook series

Subjects: Anger; Assertiveness; Communication; Interpersonal Relations; Emotions; Adaptation, Psychological; Stress, Psychological

ISBN: 1878542869 (pbk.)

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF698.9 S381 1995

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Is there anything I can do? : helping a friend when times are tough

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Gordon, Sol. New York, NY: Delacorte Press , 1994.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 F66 G665 1994

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Gordon, Sol

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Delacorte Press

Publication Date: 1994

Physical Description: xvi, 220 p. ; 19 cm.

Subjects: Helping Behavior; Interpersonal Relations; Friends; Social Support; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780385299008; 0385299001

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 F66 G665 1994

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Buoyancy : building resilient kids

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Austin, Kirk. Self publishing , 2020.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WS105.5 A8 A935 2020

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

In his groundbreaking new book, Dr. Kirk Austin explores seven elements that contribute to human buoyancy. Using the acronym BREATHE, the book explores the concepts of Bravery, Resilience, Endurance, Acceptance, Tenacity, Hope, and Excellence.; Written for parents, adult-helpers, and educators, Buo…

Author: Austin, Kirk

Publisher: Self publishing

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: 156 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Subjects: Resilience, Psychological; Adaptation, Psychological; Stress, Psychological; Child; Adolescent; Teaching; Popular Work

Abstract: In his groundbreaking new book, Dr. Kirk Austin explores seven elements that contribute to human buoyancy. Using the acronym BREATHE, the book explores the concepts of Bravery, Resilience, Endurance, Acceptance, Tenacity, Hope, and Excellence.; Written for parents, adult-helpers, and educators, Buoyancy: Building Resilient Kids explores how to help kids build the skills related to human flourishing. The book examines seven stories of real people who exemplified an element of BREATHE. It goes further in providing examples and exercises to build the skills necessary to stay buoyant. It is a helpful and practical addition to any social and emotional learning curriculum." --Back cover

ISBN: 9798647232229

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WS105.5 A8 A935 2020

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Breast cancer : 50 essential things you can do

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Anderson, Greg. San Francisco, CA: Conari Press , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 A546 2011

Availability: 12 copies, 11 available

Author: Anderson, Greg

Place of Publication: San Francisco, CA

Publisher: Conari Press

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: xxiv, 276 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Mind-Body Relations, Metaphysical; Life Style; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002604)

ISBN: 9781573245364

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 A546 2011

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How to win a tickle fight

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Lang, Mike, Bryant, Aaron. Common Language Storytelling | Hands On Films , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

How to Win a Tickle Fight is a true story that follows one young father, Brock, and his family for two years as they strive to live full, meaningful lives despite the metastatic cancer diagnosis they are navigating. Brock desperately wants to leave a legacy for his 7 year old son and be remembered …

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Alternate Title: How to win a tickle fight : a true story about what can go right, even when things have gone terribly wrong

Author: Lang, Mike; Bryant, Aaron

Corporate Author: Survive & Thrive Cancer Programs; Family Lines; Canadian Cancer Society

Publisher: Common Language Storytelling; Hands On Films

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 50 min.

Subjects: Terminally Ill - psychology; Neoplasms - psychology; Parent-Child Relations; Family Relations; Adaptation, Psychological; Young Adult; Personal Narratives; Canada; Popular Work

Abstract: How to Win a Tickle Fight is a true story that follows one young father, Brock, and his family for two years as they strive to live full, meaningful lives despite the metastatic cancer diagnosis they are navigating. Brock desperately wants to leave a legacy for his 7 year old son and be remembered as more than a 'sick person'. Kristen, Brock's wife, wants to maintain a closeness with her husband even while he is dying. And their son Ben... he just wants to have fun with his mom and dad. Through their difficult journey, the family comes to realizes that many things can still go right even when things have gone terribly wrong.

Notes: The complete documentary can be viewed online.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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E is for ethics : how to talk to kids about morals, values, and what matters most

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Corlett, Ian James, Holt, R. A. New York, NY: Atria Books , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BJ1631 C665 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Corlett, Ian James; Holt, R. A

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Atria Books

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: xi, 107 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Child; Morals; Parent-Child Relations; Family Relations; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781416596547; 1416596542

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BJ1631 C665 2009

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Living with cancer : a report on the patient experience

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Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer , 2018.

Audience: Professional

Living with Cancer: A Report on the Patient Experience, is the first in a series looking at Canadian cancer care exclusively from the patient perspective, illustrating the experience of those individuals and families living with and beyond cancer. This groundbreaking report includes data drawn from…

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Corporate Author: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: 50 p.

Series: System performance reports

Subjects: Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Patient Satisfaction; Patient Navigation; Cancer Survivors; Adaptation, Psychological; Uncertainty; Integrative Oncology; Health Services Accessibility; Delivery of Health Care, Integrated; Continuity of Care; Quality of Health Care; Statistics; Canada

Abstract: Living with Cancer: A Report on the Patient Experience, is the first in a series looking at Canadian cancer care exclusively from the patient perspective, illustrating the experience of those individuals and families living with and beyond cancer. This groundbreaking report includes data drawn from multiple sources, including Patient Reported Outcomes partners, the Ambulatory Oncology Patient Satisfaction Survey, and initial results from the first Canada-wide study of cancer survivors on the experience of 13,000 Canadians with cancer. - website

Notes: January 2018

ISBN: 9781988000343; 9781988000350

Language: English

Material Type: Report; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Chinese cancer patient peer navigator toolkit : a model for language-based peer navigation

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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.