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Programs and resources to facilitate return to work for people with cancer or other chronic diseases : environmental scan

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21405
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, Piceps Consultatnts, Inc. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer , 2012.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Piceps Consultatnts, Inc.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Publication Date
2012
Subjects
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Chronic Disease - psychology
Chronic Disease - economics
Employment
Workplace
Occupational therapy - methods
Social Support
Life Change Events
Adaptation, Psychological
Survivors
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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https://content.cancerview.ca/download/cv/treatment_and_support/supportive_care/documents/rtwenvironmentalscanpdf?attachment=0
http://www.partnershipagainstcancer.ca/returning-to-work-partnership-adds-to-survivorship-knowledge-base/
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Negotiating health care : the social context of chronic illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6693
Thorne, Sally Elizabeth. Newbury Park, Ca.: Sage Publications, Inc. , 1993.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WT30 T511 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Weeded Feb 15 2023 -AR
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Author
Thorne, Sally Elizabeth
Place of Publication
Newbury Park, Ca.
Publisher
Sage Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Delivery of Health Care
Chronic Disease
Negotiating
Abstract
Weeded Feb 15 2023 -AR
ISBN
803949189
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WT30 T511 1993

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How to live well with chronic pain and illness : a mindful guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121883
Bernhard, Toni. Somerville, MA: Wisdom Publications , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172.4 B527 2015
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Author
Bernhard, Toni
Place of Publication
Somerville, MA
Publisher
Wisdom Publications
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xiii, 337 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Chronic Disease - psychology
Chronic Disease - therapy
Chronic Pain - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Mindfulness
Compassion
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781614292487
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172.4 B527 2015
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Adolescents with cancer : their experience living with a chronic illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog279
Rechner, Mona Gale. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1989.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 R297 1989
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Rechner, Mona Gale
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
1989
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adolescent
Chronic Disease
Adaptation, Psychological
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 R297 1989

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Mainstay : for the well spouse of the chronically ill

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2707
Strong, Maggie. [Boston, MA]: Little, Brown and Company , 1988.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 S923 1988
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Strong tells what it was like to watch her husband become increasingly debilitated by multiple sclerosis, to deal with the financial burden of illness, to realize that their and their children's futures were changed forever. The personal accounts are interspersed with practical advice about dealing…
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Author
Strong, Maggie
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Publication Date
1988
Subjects
Family - popular works
Chronic Disease
Adaptation, Psychological
Abstract
Strong tells what it was like to watch her husband become increasingly debilitated by multiple sclerosis, to deal with the financial burden of illness, to realize that their and their children's futures were changed forever. The personal accounts are interspersed with practical advice about dealing with physicians, handling insurance, and just coping.
ISBN
0316819239
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 S923 1988

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Joy diet : 10 daily practices for a happier

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113437
Beck, Martha. New York, NY: Crown Publishers , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 B393 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Beck, Martha
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Crown Publishers
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
x, 226 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Happiness
Adaptation, Psychological
Self Concept
ISBN
9780609609903
0609609904
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 B393 2003

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Helping cancer patients cope : a problem-solving approach

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8815
Nezu, Arthur. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 H484n 1998
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Nezu, Arthur
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Psychological Association
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Problem Solving
ISBN
1557985332
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 H484n 1998

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After you ring the bell ... 10 challenges for the cancer survivor

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20450
Katz, Anne. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 K19a 2012
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Katz, Anne
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
vii, 217 p. : Ill. ; 22 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781935864158
9781935864233
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
QZ200 K19a 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.
Read Online
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/reader.action?docID=3440237

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Many shades of green : running toward the finish line, one cancer at a time

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18653
Dallaire, Deny. Moncton, N.B.: Deny Dallaire | Transcontinental Printing , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 D144 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Dallaire, Deny
Place of Publication
Moncton, N.B.
Publisher
Deny Dallaire
Transcontinental Printing
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xviii, 177 p ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Hodgkin Disease
Survivors
Christianity
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780986540806
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 D144 2010

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Change your questions, change your life : 10 powerful tools for life and work

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120981
Adams, Marilee. San Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc. , 2009. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF637 C4 A33 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Adams, Marilee
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xi, 195 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Series
Inquiry Institute library series
Subjects
Life Style
Life Change Events
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Satisfaction
Self-Assessment
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF637 C4 A33 2009

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Older adults : understanding and facilitating transitions

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21251
Lane, Annette M, Hirst, Sandra P, Reed, Marlette B. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishing Company , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WT100 L265 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Lane, Annette M
Hirst, Sandra P
Reed, Marlette B
Place of Publication
Dubuque, IA
Publisher
Kendall Hunt Publishing Company
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
viii, 275 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Geriatrics
Aged
Health Services for the Aged
Life Change Events
Adaptation, Psychological
Chronic Disease
Family
ISBN
9781465221650
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WT100 L265 2013

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Off script : what to do when God rewrites your life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21298
Schmidt, Cary. Lancaster, CA: Striving Together Publications , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S349 2011
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Schmidt, Cary
Place of Publication
Lancaster, CA
Publisher
Striving Together Publications
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xxiii, 207p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Hodgkin Disease - psychology
Spiritual Therapies
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Christianity
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781598941692
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 S349 2011

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Grace : a memoir : a child's intimate journey through cancer and recovery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114682
Marchiano, Melinda. San Luis Obispo, CA: Happy Quail , 2010. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 M319 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Marchiano, Melinda
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
San Luis Obispo, CA
Publisher
Happy Quail
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xiii, 287 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Child
Hodgkin Disease
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780984271207
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 M319 2010

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Choosing to smile

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19159
Houlker, Julie, Standeven, Glenda, Rickaby, Michelle. Chilliwack, BC: Choosing to Smile Publications , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H838 2009
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Choosing to smile : inspirational life stories of three friends who happened to have cancer
Author
Houlker, Julie
Standeven, Glenda
Rickaby, Michelle
Place of Publication
Chilliwack, BC
Publisher
Choosing to Smile Publications
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xi, 415 p. : ill. : 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Bone Neoplasms - psychology
Hodgkin Disease - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781986522703
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
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H838 2009

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Coping with the psychological effects of illness : strategies to manage anxiety and depression

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121707
Smith, Fran, Eriksen, Carina, Bor, Robert. London, UK: Sheldon Press , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 S647 2015
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Smith, Fran
Eriksen, Carina
Bor, Robert
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Sheldon Press
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
114 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Disease - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Anxiety - therapy
Depression - therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Resilience
Popular Work
ISBN
9781847093431
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 S647 2015

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Cancer atlas

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123276
Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2019. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
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Editor
Jemal, Ahmedin
Torre, Lindsey
Soerjomataram, Isabelle
Bray, Freddie
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2019
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Carcinogens
Global Burden of Disease
Delivery of Health Care
Risk Factors
Atlases
ISBN
9781604432657
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://canceratlas.cancer.org/
https://canceratlas.cancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ACS_CA3_Book.pdf
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Cancer atlas

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119583
Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2014. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ 17 C215c 2014
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
136 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Carcinogens
Global Burden of Disease
Delivery of Health Care
Risk Factors
Atlases
ISBN
9781604432282
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ 17 C215c 2014
Read Online
http://canceratlas.cancer.org/

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Lost eye : coping with monocular vision after enucleation or eye loss from cancer, accident or disease

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16342
Adkisson, Jay D. New York, NY: iUniverse, Inc. , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WW149 A236 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Lost eye
Author
Adkisson, Jay D
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
iUniverse, Inc.
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
viii, 372 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Eye Enucleation
Vision, Monocular
Eye, Artificial
Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures
Eye Neoplasms - surgery
Eye Diseases - rehabilitation
Adaptation, Psychological
Social Support
Blindness
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780595392643
0595392644
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WW149 A236 2006

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Celebrating a second chance at life : 2007 BMT Infornet symposium for bone marrow, stem cell and cord blood transplant survivors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16026
BMT Infonet, Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network. Highland Park, IL: Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH380 C392 2007 v.1-2
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
BMT Infonet
Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network
Place of Publication
Highland Park, IL
Publisher
Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
2 DVD's
Subjects
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Cord Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
Graft vs Host Disease
Adaptation, Psychological
Survivors
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH380 C392 2007 v.1-2

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Lymphoid cancer education forum 2013

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21200
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Centre. Patient and Family Counselling Services. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH525 L986b 2013
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
Designed to educate patients and the public about the basics and new treatments for lymphoid cancer, which includes non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, multiple myeloma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia and Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia.; Opening remarks by Dr. Max Coppes; Lymphoid cancer : myths…
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Alternate Title
Lymphoma cancer forum May 04, 2013
Lymphoma cancer education forum held on May 04, 2013 at the BC Cancer Research Centre, Vancouver, BC
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Centre. Patient and Family Counselling Services
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
140 minutes
Subjects
Lymphoma - therapy
Lymphoma - pathology
Lymphoma - epidemiology
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin - therapy
Hodgkin Disease - therapy
Multiple Myeloma
Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell - therapy
Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Exercise Therapy
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
Designed to educate patients and the public about the basics and new treatments for lymphoid cancer, which includes non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, multiple myeloma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia and Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia.
Opening remarks by Dr. Max Coppes
Lymphoid cancer : myths and realities by Dr. Joseph Connors
New drugs in lymphoma by Dr. Diego Villa
Human genome and lymphoma by Dr. Andrew Mungall
BC Cancer Foundation by John Andru
Life after cancer : the new normal by Janie Brown
A patient's perspective by Terry Lynne Sullivan
It's great to be here by Alex Blodgett
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH525 L986b 2013

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