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Developing change management skills : a resource for health care professionals and managers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15509
Iles, Valerie, Cranfield, Steve. London, UK: NHS Service Delivery and Organization (SDO) R & D Programme , 2004.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Managing change in the NHS
Author
Iles, Valerie
Cranfield, Steve
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
NHS Service Delivery and Organization (SDO) R & D Programme
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Personnel Management
Leadership
Management Quality Circles
Health Services Administration
Organizational Innovation
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Financial information for cancer patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113486
BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services
Publication Date
2015
Subjects
Neoplasms - economics
Social Support
Financial Support
Insurance, Disability
Insurance, Health
Insurance Benefits
Employment
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120405
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
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
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
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.
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Cancer survivorship sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123003
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2020. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Provides consumer health information about living with cancer after diagnosis, making cancer care decisions, coping with complications of treatment, and maintaining wellness after treatment. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.
  1 read online  
Editor
Williams, Angela L.
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2020
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Health reference series
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - psychology
Cancer Survivors
Quality of Life
Popular Work
Abstract
Provides consumer health information about living with cancer after diagnosis, making cancer care decisions, coping with complications of treatment, and maintaining wellness after treatment. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.
ISBN
9780780817845
9780780817852
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.
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Cancer survivorship sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120550
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2017. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
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 …
  1 read online  
Editor
Jones, Keith
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2017
Series
Health reference series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Cancer Survivors
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - therapy
Quality of Life
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
Table of contents:
Part I If Your Doctor Says It's Cancer -- Part II Making Treatment and Cancer Care Decisions -- Part III Clinical Trials and Cancer Research Updates -- Part IV Coping with Side Effects and Complications of Cancer Treatment -- Part V Emotional, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues in Cancer Care -- Part VI Maintaining Wellness during and after Cancer Treatment -- Part VII Information for Friends, Family Members, and Caregivers -- Part VIII Additional Help and Information
ISBN
9780780815490
9780780815506
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 to obtain a username and password from the Library.
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Lymphedema and breast cancer : symptom management and exercise after surgery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15800
Harris, Susan. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B863 2006 v.4
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
  1 read online  
Author
Harris, Susan
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2006
Series
BCCA video telehealth series "Closer to home" 4
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Lymphedema - prevention & control
Exercise Therapy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP870 B863 2006 v.4
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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 KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL 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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Taking time : support for people with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122833
National Cancer Institute, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Health. [Bethesda, MD]: NCI Office of Communications and Public Liaison , 2019. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
National Institute of Health
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
NCI Office of Communications and Public Liaison
Publication Date
2019
Subjects
Family
Counseling
Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in PDF, ePub and Kindle formats.
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Wrong way to hope : an inspiring story of young adults and cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19813
Anacortez, WA: Hands On Films , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 W957 2010
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Wrong way to hope : a story of young adults and cancer
Editor
Lang, Mike
Bryant, Aaron
Place of Publication
Anacortez, WA
Publisher
Hands On Films
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
78 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Adolescent Psychology
Quality of Life
Adolescent
Young Adult
Recreation
Canada
Popular Work
Language
English
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
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 W957 2010
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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 Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Cancer and complementary medicine : your guide to smart choices in symptom management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21862
Lee, Colleen O, Decker, Georgia M. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society | Hygeia Media , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 L477c 2012
Table of Contents:; What is complementary and alternative medicine, and can it be used safely? -- Types of complementary and alternative therapies -- Herbs, vitamins, and supplements -- Symptom management with complementary and alternative medicine -- CAM therapy use by site -- Healthy living.
  1 read online  
Author
Lee, Colleen O
Decker, Georgia M
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Hygeia Media
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
iv, 145 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Complementary Therapies
Popular Work
Abstract
Table of Contents:
What is complementary and alternative medicine, and can it be used safely? -- Types of complementary and alternative therapies -- Herbs, vitamins, and supplements -- Symptom management with complementary and alternative medicine -- CAM therapy use by site -- Healthy living.
ISBN
935864173
9781935864172
9781935864394
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 L477c 2012
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.
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Ebb and flow : storytelling for cancer survivors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20204
Lang, Mike. Anacortes, WA: Hands On Films , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Lang, Mike
Place of Publication
Anacortes, WA
Publisher
Hands On Films
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
14 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Writing
Survivors
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Adolescent Psychology
Quality of Life
Adolescent
Young Adult
Recreation
Canada
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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For smokers who want to quit : one step at a time

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21299
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2013
Subjects
Smoking Cessation
Smoking - prevention & control
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Living in bonus time : surviving cancer, finding new purpose

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122852
Hill, Alexander. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
"Those who experience and survive cancer live in bonus time, a season of grace that can be both disorienting and wonderful. In this honest and hopeful account, two-time survivor Alec Hill helps readers recalibrate expectations, grapple with survivor's guilt, and steward the opportunities for new pu…
  1 read online  
Author
Hill, Alexander
Place of Publication
Downers Grove, IL
Publisher
InterVarsity Press
Publication Date
2020
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Cancer Survivors - psychology
Spirituality
Christianity
Popular Work
Abstract
"Those who experience and survive cancer live in bonus time, a season of grace that can be both disorienting and wonderful. In this honest and hopeful account, two-time survivor Alec Hill helps readers recalibrate expectations, grapple with survivor's guilt, and steward the opportunities for new purpose and growth. Survivors and caregivers can discover how encountering death can bring us to a different kind of life"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN
978083035003
9780830845941
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
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.
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A journey towards healing: managing paediatric leukaemia : a guide for parents

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124996
Mandal, Shibaji. India: Bloomsbury India , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Managing pediatric leukemia
Childhood leukemia
Author
Mandal, Shibaji
Place of Publication
India
Publisher
Bloomsbury India
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Leukemia
Infant
Child
Adolescent
Parent-Child Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
9789390252619
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.
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50 things you can do today to manage insomnia

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113600
Green, Wendy. West Sussex, UK: Summersdale Publishers , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Fifty things you can do today to manage insomnia
Author
Green, Wendy
Place of Publication
West Sussex, UK
Publisher
Summersdale Publishers
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
127 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Personal health guides
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Insomnia
Popular Work
Sleep disorders
ISBN
9780857654847
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.
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50 things you can do today to manage menopause

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113601
Green, Wendy. West Sussex, UK: Summersdale Publishers , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Fifty things you can do today to manage menopause
Author
Green, Wendy
Place of Publication
West Sussex, UK
Publisher
Summersdale Publishers
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
160 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Personal health guides
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Menopause
Popular Work
ISBN
9780857654854
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.
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50 things you can do today to manage anxiety

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113661
Green, Wendy. West Sussex, UK: Summersdale Publishers , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Fifty things you can do today to manage anxiety
Author
Green, Wendy
Place of Publication
West Sussex, UK
Publisher
Summersdale Publishers
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
160 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Personal health guides
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Anxiety
Self Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780857654779
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.
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Stress book : forty-plus ways to manage stress and enjoy your life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124272
Foster, Terrence. Morrow, GA: Global Health and Consortium , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Foster, Terrence
Place of Publication
Morrow, GA
Publisher
Global Health and Consortium
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
9781737519218
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.
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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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122222
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
  1 read online  
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
Website Notes
Copies of the handbook may be ordered online.
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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.3 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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 Library Available
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Managing lymphedema for the melanoma patient : a guide to upper and lower limb lymphedema for the newly diagnosed melanoma patient

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120442
Melanoma Network of Canada. Oakville, ON: Melanoma Network of Canada , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Melanoma Network of Canada
Place of Publication
Oakville, ON
Publisher
Melanoma Network of Canada
Publication Date
2016
Subjects
Lymphedema
Melanoma - complications
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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