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Being mortal : medicine and what matters in the end

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21732
Gawande, Atul. [Toronto, ON]: Doubleday Canada , 2014.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 G284 2014
Availability
5 copies, 4 available
Author
Gawande, Atul
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Doubleday Canada
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
282 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Aging - physiology
Aged
Activities of Daily Living
Ethics, Medical
Quality of Life
Attitude to Death
Prognosis
ISBN
9780385677004
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB310 G284 2014

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Experience of well-being in the midst of advanced cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20211
Yue, Kathleen. [Victoria, BC?]: University of Victoria , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
LE3 2011 Y94
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Yue, Kathleen
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
University of Victoria
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Terminal Care
Palliative Care
Personal Satisfaction
Quality of Life
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - nursing
Adaptation, Psychological
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
LE3 2011 Y94

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Chasing daylight : how my forthcoming death transformed my life : a final account

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15970
O'Kelly, Eugene, Postman, Andrew. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 O41 2008
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Chasing daylight is the inspirational memoir of former KPMG CEO Eugene O'Kelly, written in the three-and -a-half months between his terminal diagnosis with a brain cancer and his death in September 2005. Interweaving details of his illness with reflections on life, death and success, this passiona…
Author
O'Kelly, Eugene
Postman, Andrew
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
201 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Death - psychology
Terminally Ill - psychology
Brain Neoplasms
Emotional Adjustment
Life Change Events
Quality of Life
Attitude to Death
Personal Narratives
Biography
Popular Work
Abstract
Chasing daylight is the inspirational memoir of former KPMG CEO Eugene O'Kelly, written in the three-and -a-half months between his terminal diagnosis with a brain cancer and his death in September 2005. Interweaving details of his illness with reflections on life, death and success, this passionate, deeply insightful book provides an unforgettable account of O'Kelly's final journey, and is a compelling reminder of the importance of living a balanced and meaningful life.
ISBN
9780071499934
0071499938
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 O41 2008

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Everyone's guide to cancer survivorship : a road map for better health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15914
Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel Publishing , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 E93r 2007
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
Alternate Title
Everyone's guide to cancer survivorship : a road map for better health : top cancer authorities give you : ways to control side effects; diet and exercise recommendations; cancer survivorship care plans; strategies for disease prevention and control; tips for improving health and quality of life; the latest studies on cancer survival
Editor
Rosenbaum, Ernest H
Spiegel, David
Fobair, Patricia
Gautier, Holly
Place of Publication
Kansas City, MO
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xviii, 349 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - complications
Patients
Survivors
Quality of Life
Diet
Exercise
Life Change Events
Art Therapy
Laughter Therapy
Writing
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780740768705
0740768700
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 E93r 2007

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Older cancer patient : a guide for nurses and related professionals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14301
New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 O44 2003
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Editor
Overcash, Janine
Balducci, Lodovico
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
xi, 307 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy - in old age
Neoplasms - diagnosis - in old age
Quality of Life
Social Support
Aged
ISBN
0826118054
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ266 O44 2003

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Pace of grace : the virtues of a sustainable life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17601
Popov, Linda Kavelin. New York, NY: Penguin Books , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BJ1581.2 P67 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Popov, Linda Kavelin
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Penguin Books
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
viii, 341 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Virtues
Social Values
Value of Life
Mind-Body Relations (Metaphysics)
Quality of Life
Life Style
Spirituality
Popular Work
ISBN
0452285437
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BJ1581.2 P67 2004

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Living well with a serious illness : a guide to palliative care for mind, body, and spirit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125270
Kanarek, Robin Bennett. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 K16 2023
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
This book was written to educate individuals diagnosed with a serious medical condition along with their loved ones about the importance of palliative care. The work outlines what palliative care is, provides communication strategies for getting the type of support and care that you want and need (…
Author
Kanarek, Robin Bennett
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
209 p. ; 22 cm.
Series
Johns Hopkins Press health book
Subjects
Quality of Life
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Adaptation, Psychological
Advance Care Planning
Caregivers - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
This book was written to educate individuals diagnosed with a serious medical condition along with their loved ones about the importance of palliative care. The work outlines what palliative care is, provides communication strategies for getting the type of support and care that you want and need (and not just medications), outlines successful coping strategies, and discusses family dynamics, grieving, emotional support, and spirituality. Although palliative care is often associated with hospice and end-of-life planning, the author argues for a more expanded definition that includes improved quality of life at early as well as later stages of the disease process.
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781421445984
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Status
Processing
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB310 K16 2023

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Lap of honour : a no fear guide to living well with dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121174
Eirew, Gaby, Hawley, Pippa. [Vancouver, BC?]: Gaby Eirew and Dr Pippa Hawley , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 E35 2019
Availability
13 copies, 13 available
Alternate Title
Lap of honor
Author
Eirew, Gaby
Hawley, Pippa
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Gaby Eirew and Dr Pippa Hawley
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
204 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Quality of Life
Terminally Ill - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Advance Care Planning
Decision Making
Interpersonal Communication
Hospice Care
Guidebooks
ISBN
9781775181101
1775181103
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
BF789 D4 E35 2019

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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
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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Effect of cancer on quality of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6743
Boca Raton, Fla.: CRC Press, Inc. , 1991.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 E27 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Osoba, David
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, Fla.
Publisher
CRC Press, Inc.
Publication Date
1991
Subjects
Quality of Life
Neoplasms - psychology
ISBN
0849367990
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 E27 1991

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Good life : lessons from the world's longest scientific study of happiness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124345
Waldinger, Robert J., Schulz, Marc S. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB880 W163 2023
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Author
Waldinger, Robert J.
Schulz, Marc S.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
ix, 341 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Happiness
Interpersonal Relations
Friends - psychology
Personal Satisfaction
Quality of Life
Popular Work
ISBN
9781982166694
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB880 W163 2023

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Cancer survivorship sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16089
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C216b 2007
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Cancer survivorship sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the physical, educational, emotional, social, and financial needs of cancer patients from diagnosis, through cancer treatment, and beyond, including facts about researching specific types of cancer and learning about clinical …
Editor
Bellenir, Karen
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xiv, 661 p. ; 24 cm.
Series
Health reference series
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - therapy
Quality of Life
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
Cancer survivorship sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the physical, educational, emotional, social, and financial needs of cancer patients from diagnosis, through cancer treatment, and beyond, including facts about researching specific types of cancer and learning about clinical trials and treatment options, and featuring tips for coping with the side effects of cancer treatments and adjusting to life after cancer treatment concludes ; along with suggestions for caregivers, friends, and family members of cancer patients, a glossary of cancer care terms, and directories of related resources
ISBN
9780780809857
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 C216b 2007

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Through the dark forest : transforming your life in the face of death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119947
Conger, Carolyn. New York, NY: Penguin Group , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 C657 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Conger, Carolyn
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Penguin Group
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xxv, 258 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Terminally Ill - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Attitude to Death
Quality of Life
Spirituality
Thanatology
Popular Work
ISBN
9780452298705
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 C657 2014

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Advanced cancer : what you need to know-- now

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20893
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 A244 2008
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Alternate Title
QuickFacts advanced cancer : what you need to know now
Quick facts advanced cancer
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2008
Series
QuickFacts
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasm Metastasis
Neoplasms - therapy
Quality of Life
Palliative Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780944235683
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 A244 2008

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Power of purpose : find meaning, live longer, better

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121238
Leider, Richard J. Oakland, CA: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc. , 2015. 3rd ed., revised and expanded.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF637 C5 L527 2015
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Leider, Richard J.
Edition
3rd ed., revised and expanded
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xiv, 192 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Occupations
Self-realization
Personal Satisfaction
Quality of Life
Popular Work
ISBN
9781626566361
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF637 C5 L527 2015
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Handbook of measures for psychological, social and physical function in cancer : volume 1: quality of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5333
New York, NY: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center , 1994.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 H238 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Kornblith, Alice B
Holland, Jimmie C.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Quality of Life
Neoplasms - psychology
Psychological Tests - handbooks
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 H238 1994

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When breath becomes air

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113896
Kalanithi, Paul. New York, NY: Random House , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 K14 2016
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Kalanithi, Paul
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Random House
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xix, 228 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Attitude to Death
Lung Neoplasms - psychology
Personal Narratives
Autobiography
Quality of Life
Family Relations
Terminally Ill
Neurosurgeons
Popular Work
ISBN
9780812988406
081298840X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 K14 2016

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Everyone's guide to cancer supportive care : a comprehensive handbook for patients and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14692
Rosenbaum, Ernest H, Rosenbaum, Isadora. Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel Publishing , 2005. rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 R813 2005
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Cancer care specialists answer questions concerning a cancer patient's physical, psychological, and spiritual needs. Includes understanding cancer and its treatments; chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant side effects; stress and cancer; the will to live; spirituality; sexuality; nutrition; and r…
Author
Rosenbaum, Ernest H
Rosenbaum, Isadora
Edition
rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
Kansas City, MO
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xix, 579 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Patient-Centered Care
Social Support
Quality of Life
Palliative Care
Caregivers
Popular Work
Handbooks
Abstract
Cancer care specialists answer questions concerning a cancer patient's physical, psychological, and spiritual needs. Includes understanding cancer and its treatments; chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant side effects; stress and cancer; the will to live; spirituality; sexuality; nutrition; and rehabilitation and fitness.
ISBN
9780740750410
0740750410
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 R813 2005

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Handbook of cancer survivorship

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15286
New York, NY: Springer , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 H236f 2007
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Editor
Feuerstein, Michael
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xix, 504 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Quality of Life
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
ISBN
9780387345611
0387345612
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ200 H236f 2007

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Handbook of cancer survivorship

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121204
Cham, Switzerland: Springer , 2018. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 H236f 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Feuerstein, Michael
Nekhlyudov, Larissa
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xv, 419 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Quality of Life
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
ISBN
9783319774305
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 H236f 2018

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