Editor

Sutton, Amy L.

Edition

3rd ed.

Place of Publication

Detroit. MI

Publisher

Omnigraphics

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

677 p.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Health reference series

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Surgical Procedures, Operative

Consumer Health Information

Popular Work

Abstract

Surgery sourcebook : basic consumer health information about common inpatient and outpatient surgeries, including critical care and trauma, gastrointestinal, gynecologic and obstetric, cardiac and vascular, neurologic, ophthalmologic, orthopedic, reconstructive and cosmetic, and other major and minor surgeries along with information about anesthesia and pain relief options, risks and complications, postoperative recovery concerns, and innovative surgical techniques and tools, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of additional resources

ISBN

9780780812925

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

Streicher, Lauren F.

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

Lanham, MD

Publisher

M. Evans and Company, Inc.

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

481 p.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Hysterectomy

Gynecologic Surgical Procedures

Popular Work

Abstract

Hysterectomy past and present -- Uterine disorders and alternatives to hysterectomy -- Surgery and recovery -- Decisions regarding surgery -- Life after hysterectomy.

ISBN

9781590772126

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

Rainsbury, Dick

Straker, Ginny

Publisher

Class Publishing

Publication Date

2008

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Mammaplasty

Breast - surgery

Reconstructive Surgical Procedures

Popular Work

ISBN

9781859591970

9781859592076

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.

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.

Copies

Alternate Title

Handbook about end-of-life care

Caregivers guide

Corporate Author

Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association

Editor

Macmillan, Karen

Edition

Rev. ed.

Place of Publication

[Ottawa, ON]

Publisher

Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem

Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

x, 182 p. ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Caregivers

Home Nursing

Terminal Care

Palliative Care

Hospices

Abstract

"A Caregiver's Guide was created to provide information for family caregivers to draw upon when preparing and caring for a loved one who has a progressive illness, especially at home. It was developed to complement resources and information provided to caregivers by healthcare professionals, including hospice palliative care teams." - Cover

Table of Contents:

1 WHEN A PROGRESSIVE LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS IS DIAGNOSED

2 GIVING PHYSICAL CARE

3 CARE OF PHYSICAL PROBLEMS

4 AS LIFE ENDS

5 BOOKS AND OTHER RESOURCES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL

ISBN

0968670016

9780968670019

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

WB310 C271 2014

Website Notes

Available in PDF format

Copies

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency. Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Clinic

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency

Publication Date

2008

Subjects

Biopsy, Fine-Needle

Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures

Neoplasms - diagnosis

BC Cancer Agency

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Pamphlet

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Corporate Author

American Cancer Society

Place of Publication

Atlanta, GA

Publisher

American Cancer Society

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

x, 157 p. ; 23 cm.

Series

EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Caregivers

Home Nursing

Neoplasms - complications

Patients

Palliative Care

Popular Work

ISBN

9780944235928

0944235921

9781604430516

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

QZ201 C215a 2008

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.

Copies

Corporate Author

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Place of Publication

White Plains, NY

Publisher

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

43 p. : ill. : 23 cm.

Subjects

Leukemia

Lymphoma

Multiple Myeloma

Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Myeloproliferative Disorders

Laboratory Techniques and Procedures

Diagnosis, Laboratory

Diagnostic Tests, Routine

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Booklet

Handout

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Call Number

WH250 L652u 2008

Alternate Title

BC Cancer Agency care and research : 2016 report to the community

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

38 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects

Biomedical Research

Oncology Nursing

Clinical Trials

Neoplasms - prevention & control

Neoplasms - therapy

Patient-Centered Care

Research Report

BC Cancer Agency

Cancer Care Facilities

Delivery of Health Care

Language

English

Material Type

Report

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library BCCA Pubs

Abbotsford Library

Kelowna Library

Surrey Library

Victoria Library

VC Library Archives

Author

Bartley, Trish

Place of Publication

Chichester, West Sussex

Publisher

Wiley-Blackwell

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

xii, 282 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Mindfulness

Neoplasms - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Cognitive Therapy - methods

Mind-Body Therapies

Self Care

Personal Narratives

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN

9781118926284

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

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ266 B291 2017

Website Notes

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

Companion website with additional resources available

Copies

Corporate Author

Oncology Nursing Society

Editor

Watson, Joni L.

Place of Publication

Pittsburgh, PA

Publisher

Oncology Nursing Society

Publication Date

2018

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Neoplasms - prevention & control

Oncology Nursing

Popular Work

ISBN

9781635930139

9781635930122

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.

Corporate Author

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

Place of Publication

[Ottawa, ON]

Publisher

Canadian Institutes of Health Research

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

iv, 42, 42, iv p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects

Knowledge Management

Health Services Research

Delivery of Health Care

Public Health

Communication

Research

Organizational Case Studies

Translational Research - methods

Diffusion of Innovation

Social Marketing

Canada

ISBN

9780662064282

Language

English

French

Material Type

Report

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Call Number

W84 C212k 2008

Author

Palma, David

Place of Publication

Oakland, CA

Publisher

New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

x, 255 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - diagnosis

Neoplasms--therapy

Neoplasms - psychology

Patient Navigation

Patient Participation - methods

Health Services Accessibility

Decision Making

Quality of Health Care

Physician-Patient Relations

Popular Work

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002328)

ISBN

9781626258624

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

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 P171 2017

Website Notes

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

Access to color figures and links relevant to each chapter.

Copies

Author

Ladas, Elena

Kelly, Kara M

Place of Publication

Hackensack, NJ

Publisher

World Scientific Publishing

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

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

Series

EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - complications

Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects

Radiotherapy - adverse effects

Complementary Therapies - methods

Integrative Medicine - methods

Handbooks

Abstract

Table of contents:

The Role of Complementary Medicine and Cancer Treatment -- Communicating with Your Medical Team -- How To Use This Book -- Descriptions of Complementary Medicine Therapies -- Aromatherapy -- Chinese Medicine and Acupressure -- Herbal Teas -- Homeopathy -- Massage -- Nutrition -- Reflexology -- Supplements (Nutrition, Herbal) -- Visual Imagery -- Yoga -- Cancer Associated Side Effects -- Anxiety & Stress -- Chemo Brain -- Constipation -- Depression -- Diarrhea -- Dry Mouth -- Fatigue -- Headache -- Hot Flashes -- Immune Suppression -- Insomnia -- Loss of Appetite -- Loss of Libido -- Lymphedema -- Mouth Sores -- Nausea & Vomiting -- Pain -- Peripheral Neuropathy -- Radiation Burns -- Shortness of Breath -- Urinary Retention and Incontinence -- Appendices -- Appendix A Acupressure Point Instruction and Illustrations -- Appendix B Anatomical Muscle Reference Model -- Appendix C Reflexology Foot and Hand Reference Charts -- Appendix D Yoga Instruction and Illustrations -- Appendix E Glycemic Index -- Appendix F High Fiber Food Sources -- Appendix G Managing Food Portions -- Appendix H References -- Appendix I Resources -- Appendix J Metric Conversion Table.

Notes

Previously catalogued with title, Integrative strategies for cancer patients : a practical guide for managing the side effects of cancer therapy

ISBN

9789814313230

9789814313247

9789814383967

9814313238

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ266 L153 2012

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.

Copies

Alternate Title

What is personalised medicine? Let us help you understand

Author

Garassino, Marina

Corporate Author

European Society for Medical Oncology

Place of Publication

Danvers, MA

Publisher

ESMO Press

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

42 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Series

ESMO patients guide series

Subjects

Neoplasms - diagnosis

Medical Oncology - methods

Neoplasms - therapy

Genomics

Individualized Medicine - methods

Molecular Diagnostic Techniques

Molecular Targeted Therapy

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

QZ241 G212 2013

Website Notes

Cancer guides for patients

Copies

Author

Williams, Mark

Penman, Danny

Place of Publication

Emmaus, PA

Publisher

Rodale Books

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

xii, 276 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Meditation - methods

Cognitive Therapy

Relaxation Therapy

Popular Work

ISBN

9781609618957

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WM425 W725 2011

Website Notes

For downloadable audio files

Copies

Continues / Continued By

Brain tumour : clinicians, patients, caregivers, advocates, surgeons, researchers, nurses, allied healthcare professionals and others - all part of the international brain tumour community : you are not alone on this journey

Alternate Title

Brain tumour magazine

Corporate Author

International Brain Tumour Alliance

Editor

Oliver, Kathy

Strangman, Denis

Edition

World ed.

Place of Publication

Surrey, UK

Publisher

International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA)

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

130 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.

Subjects

Brain Neoplasms - psychology

Social Support

Caregivers

Medical Oncology

Radiation Oncology

Oncology Nursing

World Health

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Serial

Online

Frequency

Annual

Holdings

Online: 2012-

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Kelowna Library

Abbotsford Library

Call Number

WL358 B814i 2011

Website Notes

Past issues 2012-2015 are available online.

Copies

Corporate Author

Canada. Health Canada

Place of Publication

[Ottawa, ON]

Publisher

Health Canada

Publication Date

2010

Subjects

Food Handling - methods

Foodborne Diseases - prevention & control

Cooking

Immunocompromised Host

ISBN

9781100512976

Language

English

Material Type

Pamphlet

Website

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency

Patient and Family Counselling Services

Psychosocial Oncology Program

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

1 videodisc (12:19 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Subjects

Stress, Psychological

Neoplasms - psychology

Relaxation Therapy

Relaxation Therapy - methods

Meditation

Mindfulness

Coping

Abstract

Part I (12:19)

Part II Body Scan (8:54)

Language

English

Chinese-Traditional

Chinese-Simplified

Punjabi

Material Type

Video

DVD

Online

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

QZ266 M266 2018

Website Notes

Translations of Part I in Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Punjabi are available at website. Part II Body Scan is available online.

Copies

Alternate Title

Eating well, staying well

Corporate Author

American Cancer Society

Editor

Grant, Barbara L

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

Atlanta, GA

Publisher

American Cancer Society

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

xviii, 352 p. : ill., 23 cm.

Series

EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects

Neoplasms - diet therapy

Nutrition Therapy

Diet - methods

Nutritional Physiological Phenomena

Food

Popular Work

ISBN

9780944235782

0944235786

9781604430578

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

QZ266 A512g 2010

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.

Copies