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Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : self-management of heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, depression, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other physical and mental conditions

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Lorig, Kate, Holman, Halsted, LaBossiere Huebner, Trude, McGowan, Patrick. Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Company , 2013. Canadian 4th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WT500 L785 2013

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Alternate Title: Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : for ongoing physical and mental health conditions

Author: Lorig, Kate; Holman, Halsted; LaBossiere Huebner, Trude; McGowan, Patrick

Edition: Canadian 4th ed.

Place of Publication: Boulder, CO

Publisher: Bull Publishing Company

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: vii, 368 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Chronic Disease; Heart Diseases; Lung Diseases; Diabetes Mellitus; Arthritis; Self Care; Self-Management; Exercise; Decision Making; Communication; Problem Solving; Healthy Lifestyle; Popular Work

Notes: Canadian edition - 4th edition revised and updated.

ISBN: 9781936693498; 9781936693573

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: WT500 L785 2013

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Women's cancers: pathways to healing : a patient's guide to dealing with cancer and abnormal smears

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Smith, J. Richard, Del Priore, Giuseppe. London, UK: Springer-Verlag London Limited , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP145 S657 2009

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

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Alternate Title: Women's cancers : pathways to healing : a patient's guide to dealing with ovarian and breast cancer

Author: Smith, J. Richard; Del Priore, Giuseppe

Place of Publication: London, UK

Publisher: Springer-Verlag London Limited

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: xvi, 138 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

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Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms; Genital Neoplasms, Female; Ovarian Neoplasms; Women's Health; Popular Work

Notes: Table of Contents includes:; Cervical cancer; Endometrial cancer; Vulval cancer; Choriocarcinoma

ISBN: 9781846284373; 1846284380; 9781846284380

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: WP145 S657 2009

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Let's talk about sleep : a guide to understanding and improving your slumber

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Barone, Daniel A., Armour, Lawrence A. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Author: Barone, Daniel A.; Armour, Lawrence A.

Place of Publication: Lanham, MD

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Publication Date: 2018

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Subjects: Sleep; Sleep Wake Disorders; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781538103999

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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Look it up! : what patients, doctors, nurses, and pharmacists need to know about the Internet and primary health care

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Pluye, Pierre, Barlow, Julie, Grad, Roland. Montreal, QC: McGill-Queen's University Press , 2017.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: W 26.55.D2 P738 2017

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Table of Contents:; 1 A New Way of Diagnosing -- 2 Do I Really Need This Test? -- 3 When Clinicians Disagree -- 4 The Expanded Role of Pharmacists -- 5 Better Treatment for Chronic Problems and Common Conditions -- 6 Getting Patients Engaged -- 7 The Pros and Cons of "Doctor Google" -- 8 Nurses and…

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Author: Pluye, Pierre; Barlow, Julie; Grad, Roland

Place of Publication: Montreal, QC

Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: xii, 182 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects: Decision Making, Computer-Assisted; Internet; Primary Health Care; Physician-Patient Relations; Health Literacy; Medical Informatics; Popular Work

Abstract: Table of Contents:; 1 A New Way of Diagnosing -- 2 Do I Really Need This Test? -- 3 When Clinicians Disagree -- 4 The Expanded Role of Pharmacists -- 5 Better Treatment for Chronic Problems and Common Conditions -- 6 Getting Patients Engaged -- 7 The Pros and Cons of "Doctor Google" -- 8 Nurses and Doctors Can't Remember Everything -- 9 The Hidden Problem of Health Literacy -- 10 The Family Doctor of the Future.

ISBN: 9780773551367; 9780773551909; 9780773551916

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: W 26.55.D2 P738 2017

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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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How healthy are you? Self-assessment quiz

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BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs , 2009?.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs

Publication Date: 2009?

Subjects: Health Promotion; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Risk Factors; Life Style; Health Behavior; BC Cancer Agency; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Handout; Online; Pamphlet

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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Promoting wellness for prostate cancer patients : a guide for men and their families

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Moyad, Mark A. Ann Arbor, MI: Spry Publishing , 2013. 4th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WJ752 M938pr 2013

Availability: 12 copies, 12 available

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Author: Moyad, Mark A

Edition: 4th ed.

Place of Publication: Ann Arbor, MI

Publisher: Spry Publishing

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: 216 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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Subjects: Prostatic Neoplasms; Hormones - therapeutic use; Men's Health; Health Promotion; Cardiovascular Diseases; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002060)

ISBN: 9781938170034; 9781938170072

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; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: WJ752 M938pr 2013

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Resource guide for Chinese cancer patients (Lower Mainland)

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Kwong, Sandy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2017. rev.ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Part 1 Financial Assistance

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Author: Kwong, Sandy

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

Edition: rev.ed.

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: volumes ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Social Support; Consumer Health Information; Information Services; Community Health Services; Patient Education Handout; Resource Guides; Social Welfare; Popular Work

Abstract: Part 1 Financial Assistance

Language: English; Chinese

Material Type: Booklet; Handout; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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Resource guide for Chinese cancer patients (Lower Mainland)

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Kwong, Sandy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2011. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 B862r 2011

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

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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

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: 51 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Social Support; Consumer Health Information; Information Services; Community Health Services; Patient Education Handout; Resource Guides; Social Welfare; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781896624211

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 B862r 2011

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Overcome the challenges of cancer care : how to avoid the pitfalls on path to healing

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Rosenberg, Stephen. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield , 2020.

Audience: Patient or Public

"A friendly, easy-to-read guide for cancer patients and their loved ones when dealing with a cancer diagnosis. This book will help patients, loved ones, friends and family recognize the pitfalls of a cancer diagnosis and how to avoid them to get the best care possible during their cancer journey." …

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Author: Rosenberg, Stephen

Place of Publication: Lanham, MD

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Publication Date: 2020

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Subjects: Neoplasms - diagnosis; Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Patient Care; Popular Work

Abstract: "A friendly, easy-to-read guide for cancer patients and their loved ones when dealing with a cancer diagnosis. This book will help patients, loved ones, friends and family recognize the pitfalls of a cancer diagnosis and how to avoid them to get the best care possible during their cancer journey." -- Provided by publisher.

ISBN: 9781538134221; 9781538134238

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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Completing the circle : healing words about end of life spoken to Aboriginal families

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Hampton, Mary. Regina, SK: Luther College, University of Regina , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 C737 2006

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

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Author: Hampton, Mary

Place of Publication: Regina, SK

Publisher: Luther College, University of Regina

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 53 minutes

Subjects: First Nations; Death - psychology; Attitude to Death; Social Support; Terminal Care; Cultural Diversity; Cross Cultural Comparison; Family; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 C737 2006

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Brain tumour caregiver handbook : a guide to what it means to be a caregiver, what to expect, and how to manage

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Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. London, ON: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada , 2019.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 B814 2019

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

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Corporate Author: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada

Place of Publication: London, ON

Publisher: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada

Publication Date: 2019

Physical Description: v, 41 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms; Caregivers; Self Care; Handbooks; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WL358 B814 2019

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Understanding prostate changes : a health guide for men

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National Cancer Institute, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Health. [Bethesda, MD]: National Institute of Health , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Corporate Author: National Cancer Institute; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; National Institute of Health

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Institute of Health

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: 39 p. : ill.

Subjects: Prostatic Diseases; Prostatic Neoplasms; Men's Health; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Booklet; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

Website Notes: Available in PDF and HTML format.

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Environmental health sourcebook

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Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2015. 4th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Environmental health sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the environment and its effect on human health, including the effects of air pollution, water pollution, hazardous chemicals, food hazards, radiation hazards, biological agents, household hazards, such as radon, asbestos, car…

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Alternate Title: Environmental health sourcebook

Editor: Jones, Keith

Edition: 4th ed.

Place of Publication: Detroit, MI

Publisher: Omnigraphics

Publication Date: 2015

Series: Health reference series; EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects: Environmental Health; Environmental Pollution - adverse effects; Environmental Pollutants - toxicity; Environmental Pollutants - adverse effects; Carcinogens, Environmental; Popular Work

Abstract: Environmental health sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the environment and its effect on human health, including the effects of air pollution, water pollution, hazardous chemicals, food hazards, radiation hazards, biological agents, household hazards, such as radon, asbestos, carbon monoxide, and mold, and information about associated diseases and disorders, including cancer, allergies, respiratory problems, and skin disorders; along with information about environmental concerns for specific populations, a glossary of related terms, and resources for further help and information; Table of contents:; Part I Understanding the Health Effects of Environmental Hazards -- Part II Health Concerns and Their Environmental Triggers -- Part III Outdoor Environmental Hazards -- Part IV Household and Indoor Environmental Hazards -- Part V Foodborne Hazards -- Part VI Consumer Products and Medical Hazards -- Part VII Additional Help and Information.

ISBN: 9780780813984; 9780780813519

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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