Skip header and navigation
The BC Cancer Library

Delivering timely service and evidence-informed resources to people in BC and the Yukon facing cancer and those involved in oncology care or research.

  Refine by:

Refine by:

Format

More
More

20 records – page 1 of 1.

You don't have to suffer : a complete guide to relieving cancer pain for patients and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6068
Lang, Susan S, Patt, Richard B. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL700 L269 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Lang, Susan S
Patt, Richard B
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Pain
Patients
Popular Work
ISBN
0195084187
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL700 L269 1994

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

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
More Information
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.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

Complete guide to relieving cancer pain and suffering

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14435
Patt, Richard B, Lang, Susan S. Oxford University Press , 2004. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL700 P315c 2004
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Patt, Richard B
Lang, Susan S
Edition
rev. ed.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xviii, 446 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Pain - drug therapy
Palliative Care - methods
Home Nursing
Pain - prevention & control
Relaxation Techniques
Popular Work
ISBN
9780195135015
0195135016
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
WL700 P315c 2004

Copies

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 VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

Pain survival guide : how to reclaim your life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14429
Turk, Dennis C, Winter, Frits. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL700 T939 2006
Availability
4 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Turk, Dennis C
Winter, Frits
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Psychological Association
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
203 p. : ill. ; 24 cm..
Subjects
Pain - psychology
Fatigue
Relaxation Techniques
Stress, Psychological
Behavior Therapy
ISBN
1591470498
9781591470496
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL700 T939 2006

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Wednesday, April 10, 2024
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

American Cancer Society's guide to pain control : understanding and managing cancer pain

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18645
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2004. rev ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL700 A5125 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Understanding cancer pain; Coping with the emotional and social impact of cancer pain; Achieving effective pain control; Describing and measuring your pain; Pain relief through medication; Other medical aproaches to pain management; Complementary nondrug treatments; Managing side effects of opioids…
More Information
Alternate Title
Pain control
Guide to pain control
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Edition
rev ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xiii, 241 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Pain - therapy
Palliative Care
Abstract
Understanding cancer pain
Coping with the emotional and social impact of cancer pain
Achieving effective pain control
Describing and measuring your pain
Pain relief through medication
Other medical aproaches to pain management
Complementary nondrug treatments
Managing side effects of opioids
Cancer pain in specific groups
ISBN
9780944235522
0944235522
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL700 A5125 2004

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
Show Less

Myths and facts about chronic pain and cancer pain : what you need to know

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20444
Berger, Ann. Manhasset, NY: CMP Medica | Oncology Group , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Berger, Ann
Place of Publication
Manhasset, NY
Publisher
CMP Medica
Oncology Group
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Pain
Neoplasms
Popular Work
ISBN
9781891483455
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://imaging.ubmmedica.com/cancernetwork/forpatients/pdfs/4_M&F%20Chronic-Cancer%20Pain.pdf
Show Less

Pain chronicles : cures, myths, mysteries, prayers, diaries, brain scans, healing and the science of suffering

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124160
Thernstrom, Melanie. New York, NY: Picador , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL704 T411p 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Thernstrom, Melanie
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Picador
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xiv, 418 p. ; 21 cm
Subjects
Pain - etiology
Pain - psychology
Pain - therapy
Chronic Disease - psychology
Chronic Disease - therapy
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780312573072
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL704 T411p 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
Show Less

Live well beyond breast cancer : how to get through treatment and back to the life you love

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123389
Wilms, Birgitte. [United States]: Lifestyle Entrepreneurs Press , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 W55 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Wilms, Birgitte
Place of Publication
[United States]
Publisher
Lifestyle Entrepreneurs Press
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xiv, 106 p. ; 21 cm
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781953153234
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 W55 2020

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
Show Less

Having children after cancer : how to make informed choices before and after treatment and build the family of your dreams

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19864
Shaw, Gina M. Berkeley, CA: Celestial arts , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP570 S534 2011
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
This book addresses fertility and cancer in a comprehensive, prescriptive way, explaining which cancers and treatments affect fertility and presenting a wide range of family-building options.
More Information
Author
Shaw, Gina M
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
Celestial arts
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xvi, 208 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - psychology
Infertility - complications
Fertility
Social Support
Reproductive Behavior
Men
Women
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
This book addresses fertility and cancer in a comprehensive, prescriptive way, explaining which cancers and treatments affect fertility and presenting a wide range of family-building options.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781587610547
158761054X
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
WP570 S534 2011

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

Yoga for pain relief : simple practices to calm your mind and heal your chronic pain

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21583
McGonigal, Kelly. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M113 2009
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
McGonigal, Kelly
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
x, 182 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Series
Whole body healing
Subjects
Yoga
Chronic Pain
Meditation
Exercise Therapy
Breathing Exercises
Mind Body Therapies
Stress, Psychological
Complementary Therapies
Popular Work
ISBN
9781572246898
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 M113 2009
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
Show Less

Now that I have cancer...I am whole : meditations for cancer patients and those who love them

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10157
McFarland, John Robert. Kansas City, Mo.: Andrews and McMeel , 1993.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 M143 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
McFarland, John Robert
Place of Publication
Kansas City, Mo.
Publisher
Andrews and McMeel
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Neoplasms - biography - popular works
Neoplasms - psychology - popular works
Christianity - popular works
ISBN
0836224264
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 M143 1993

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

Conquering depression : a guide to understanding symptoms, causes and treatment of depressive illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9987
Joffe, Russell T, Levitt, Anthony J. Hamilton, Ont.: Empowering Press , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM171 J64 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Joffe, Russell T
Levitt, Anthony J
Place of Publication
Hamilton, Ont.
Publisher
Empowering Press
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Depression
ISBN
0969778171
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM171 J64 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

ABC's of nutrition and supplements for prostate cancer : realistic approaches to the treatment of prostate cancer through common sense nutrition and supplements

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9586
Moyad, Mark A. Chelsea, Mi.: Sleeping Bear Press , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 M938 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Moyad, Mark A
Place of Publication
Chelsea, Mi.
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - diet therapy - popular works
Dietary Supplements - popular works
ISBN
1886947694
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WJ752 M938 2000

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
Show Less

What to eat if you have cancer : healing foods that boost your immune system

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15762
Keane, Maureen, Chace, Daniella. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill , 2007. updated 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 K24 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Keane, Maureen
Chace, Daniella
Edition
updated 2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xiii, 322 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Nutrition Therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9780071473965
0071473963
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 K24 2007

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
Show Less

Mayo Clinic guide to pain relief

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog115006
Mayo Clinic. Rochester, MN: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER) , 2013. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL704.6 M473 2014
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Mayo Clinic guide to pain relief : how to manage, reduce and control chronic pain
Corporate Author
Mayo Clinic
Editor
Bruce, Barbar K.
Harrison, Tracy E.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Rochester, MN
Publisher
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER)
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
viii, 286 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Subjects
Chronic Pain - prevention & control
Chronic pain - therapy
Pain - prevention & control
Pain - therapy
Pain management
Self Care
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
040232001192
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL704.6 M473 2014
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

Pain : the challenge and the gift

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17816
Matthews, Marti Lynn. Walpole, NH: Stillpoint Publishing , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL700 M441p 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Matthews, Marti Lynn
Place of Publication
Walpole, NH
Publisher
Stillpoint Publishing
Publication Date
1991
Physical Description
xx, 235 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Pain - psychology
Spiritual Therapies
Religion
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780913299807
0913299804
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL700 M441p 1991

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
Show Less

Facing cancer with confidence : you've just been told you have cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13274
CancerSource, Oncology Nursing Society. [Boston, MA]: CancerSource , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F771m 2004
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Provides information and tools to help patients and caregivers learn about cancer and manage the entire treatment process.
More Information
Corporate Author
CancerSource
Oncology Nursing Society
Editor
Mayer, Deborah
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
CancerSource
Publication Date
2004
Series
Facing cancer with confidence
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology - popular works
Neoplasms - complications
Abstract
Provides information and tools to help patients and caregivers learn about cancer and manage the entire treatment process.
ISBN
1593900023
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 F771m 2004

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

Managing pain before it manages you

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16734
Caudill, Margaret A. New York, NY: Guilford Press , 2009. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL700 C371 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Caudill, Margaret A
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Guilford Press
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xvi, 255 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Subjects
Pain
Self Care
Mind-Body Therapies
Popular Work
ISBN
9781593859824
1593859821
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL700 C371 2009

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
Show Less

New generation breast cancer book : how to navigate your diagnosis and treatment options--and remain optimistic--in an age of information overload

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114760
Port, Elisa. New York, NY: Ballantine Books , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 P839 2015
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Port, Elisa
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xix, 298 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Carcinoma, Renal Cell
Women's Health
Popular Work
ISBN
9781101883150
1101883154
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 P839 2015
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

Opening up by writing it down : how expressive writing improves health and eases emotional pain

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121239
Pennebaker, James W., Smyth, Joshua M. New York, NY: The Guilford Press , 2016. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM420.5.N3 P412 2013
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Contents:; Introduction -- "Shh ... It's a secret": beginning to explore the connection between confession and health -- The invention of the expressive writing approach -- What's on your mind?: Health benefits of verbal and written disclosure -- Dealing with chronic health problems using expressiv…
More Information
Author
Pennebaker, James W.
Smyth, Joshua M.
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
The Guilford Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xi, 210 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Writing
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Adaptation, Psychological
Neoplasms - psychology
Mind-Body Therapies
Narrative Therapy
Self Disclosure
Popular Work
Abstract
Contents:
Introduction -- "Shh ... It's a secret": beginning to explore the connection between confession and health -- The invention of the expressive writing approach -- What's on your mind?: Health benefits of verbal and written disclosure -- Dealing with chronic health problems using expressive writing -- Writing to clear the mind: expressive writing in learning and education -- "Get these thoughts out of my head!" Getting past obsessions, insomnia, and bouts of stupidity -- To speed up or slow down?: How people differ in coping with trauma -- "I'm here for you ... or am I?": The audience on the other end of our words -- How does writing help us secure a healthier and happier future? -- Pulling it all together: recommendations for your use of expressive writing.
ISBN
9781462524921
1462524923
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM420.5.N3 P412 2013
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
Show Less

20 records – page 1 of 1.