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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20158
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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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
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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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Promoting seniors mental health in cancer care : a guide for front-line care providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16543
[Vancouver, BC?]: British Columbia Psychogeriatric Association , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 P95m 2008
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Editor
MacCourt, Penny
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
British Columbia Psychogeriatric Association
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
125 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Mental Health
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers
Mental Disorders
Oncology Nursing
Social Support
Behavioral Symptoms
Communication
Geriatrics
Emotions
Aged
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 P95m 2008
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Surviving the cancer system : an empowering guide to taking control of care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18097
Fesen, Mark R. New York, NY: AMACOM , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F413 2009
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Fesen, Mark R
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
AMACOM
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xiii, 274 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - therapy
Physician-Patient Relations
Patient Advocacy
Decision Making
Cancer Care Facilities
Popular Work
ISBN
9780814413562
0814413560
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 F413 2009

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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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
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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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c.3 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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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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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Empower : education and support for the family of cancer survivors : participant workbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19863
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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21271
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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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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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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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Patient navigation in cancer care : final report

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14395
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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Cancer transitions : moving beyond treatment : a program of the Cancer Support Community and Livestrong

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19877
Weiss, Erica. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre , 2009. Canadian version.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C216w 2009
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
Author
Weiss, Erica
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre
Edition
Canadian version
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
102 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors - psychology
Social Support
Self Care
Quality of Life
Patient Education
Adaptation, Psychological
BC Cancer Agency
BCCA
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C216w 2009

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Premier's consultation for improved cancer care in Northern BC : final report, July 2006

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16211
Jago, Charles, Burghardt, Jeff. Nelson, BC: Withinsight Services , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 P925 2006
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Jago, Charles
Burghardt, Jeff
Corporate Author
Withinsight Services (B.C.)
Place of Publication
Nelson, BC
Publisher
Withinsight Services
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
iii, 65 p. ; ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Cancer Care Facilities - organization & administration
Neoplasms - therapy
Health Services Needs and Demand
Health Policy
Delivery of Health Care
Consumer Participation
Community Health Services
British Columbia
ISBN
9780772658500
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
VC Library Archives
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 P925 2006
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Families coping with cancer : good intentions and imperfect realities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20003
Payeur, Nancy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B366a 2008 v.6
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 17684 (QZ200 B366 2008)
Alternate Title
BCCA annual cancer conference
BC Cancer Agency Community Cancer Forum
Author
Payeur, Nancy
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2008 November 20-22 : Vancouver, BC)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Agency community cancer forum 2008 v.6
BC Cancer Agency annual cancer conference
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Caregivers
Social Support
BC Cancer Agency
Popular Work
Abstract
Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 17684 (QZ200 B366 2008)
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 B366a 2008 v.6

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Cancer supportive care : advances in therapeutic strategies

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17842
New York, NY: Informa Healthcare , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 C217l 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Lyman, Gary H
Crawford, Jeffrey
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Informa Healthcare
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xviii, 395 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Translational medicine series 5
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - therapy
Patient Care
Quality of Life
Social Support
ISBN
97814200052893
1420052896
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 C217l 2008

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Cancer in context : a practical guide to supportive care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14539
Brennan, James, Moynihan, Clare. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 B838c 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Brennan, James
Moynihan, Clare
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Counseling
Holistic Health
Neoplasms - therapy
Social Environment
ISBN
0198515251
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 B838c 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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