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Telehealth for cancer patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16549
BC Cancer Agency, Provincial Health Services Authority, Vancouver Island Health Authority. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Provincial Health Services Authority
Vancouver Island Health Authority
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Patients
Health Services
Telecommunications
Videoconferencing
Delivery of Health Care
Cancer Care Facilities
Remote Consultation
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Library
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Digital Rain Incorporated, Cope with Cancer Advisory Board. [Toronto, ON]: Digital Rain Incorporated , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C782 1999
For people recently diagnosed with cancer or living with cancer, their families and friends
Corporate Author
Digital Rain Incorporated
Cope with Cancer Advisory Board
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Digital Rain Incorporated
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
For people recently diagnosed with cancer or living with cancer, their families and friends
Language
English
Material Type
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C782 1999
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Overcome the challenges of cancer care : how to avoid the pitfalls on path to healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122857
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
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
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
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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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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How plant flavonoids affect the outcome of hormonal and biological cancer therapies : a handbook for doctors and patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124273
Sak, Katrin. New York, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Sak, Katrin
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Cancer etiology, diagnosis and treatments
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Flavonoids - therapeutic use
Nutrition Therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9781685076085
9781685076986
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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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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Yoga for cancer : the A to Z of C : how yoga can reduce the side effects of treatment for cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124997
Fox, Vicky. London, UK: Hammersmith Health Books , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Fox, Vicky
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Hammersmith Health Books
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Yoga
Neoplasms - therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9781781612194
9781781612200
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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Frankly speaking about cancer : take control of side effects with medicine, mind and body

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21141
Washington, DC: Wellness Community , 2009. 5th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 F831 2009
Alternate Title
Frankly speaking about cancer : take control of side effects with medicine, mind and body : practical information for people affected by cancer
Editor
Weiss, Erica
Miller, Linda
Crawford, Bonnie B
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Wellness Community
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
44 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms -psychology
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Complementary Therapies
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Notes
Discarded
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 F831 2009
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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.
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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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Biology and treatment of cancer : understanding cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113554
Pardee, Arthur B., Stein, Gary S. Wiley Blackwell , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Pardee, Arthur B.
Stein, Gary S.
Publisher
Wiley Blackwell
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
316 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9780470009581
9780470374238
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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I can survive : for the survivor in each of us

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113568
Allen, Jennifer May. American Cancer Society , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Allen, Jennifer May
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
40 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Juvenile Literature
Survivors - popular works
Hope
ISBN
9781604431421
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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Hope for families of children with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113605
Young, Lynda T., Ward, Johnnathan R. Abilene, TX: Leafwood Publishers , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Young, Lynda T.
Ward, Johnnathan R.
Place of Publication
Abilene, TX
Publisher
Leafwood Publishers
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
224 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Popular Work
Neoplasms - in infancy & childhood
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
ISBN
9780891129998
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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Understanding cancer therapies

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113668
Chan, Helen S. L. Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Chan, Helen S. L.
Place of Publication
Jackson, MS
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
220 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Understanding health and sickness series
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9781604739510
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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How to win a tickle fight

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114211
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 …
  1 read online  
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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Coping with childhood leukemia and lymphoma

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114777
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. White Plains, NY: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society , 2012. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Table of Contents:; Introduction; Here to help; Your child - the initial diagnosis; Your child - coping with change; Parents - coming to terms with your feelings; Siblings - helping them cope too; Communicating with your extended family and friends; The new normal; More information
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Corporate Author
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
White Plains, NY
Publisher
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
24 p.
Subjects
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Infant
Child
Adolescent
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Parent-Child Relations
Life Change Events
Abstract
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Here to help
Your child - the initial diagnosis
Your child - coping with change
Parents - coming to terms with your feelings
Siblings - helping them cope too
Communicating with your extended family and friends
The new normal
More information
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
A copy of this resource can be downloaded or ordered for free
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BC Cancer Research / BC Cancer Agency Research report

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120142
BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Continues / Continued By
BC Cancer Agency / BC Cancer Foundation / BC Cancer Research Centre annual report
Alternate Title
BCCR report
BCCR annual report
Annual research report
BC Cancer Agency annual research report
BC Cancer annual research report
BC Cancer research
BC Cancer research report
BCCA annual research report
BCCA research report
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Subjects
Research
Biomedical Research
Clinical Trials
Neoplasms - therapy
Genomics
Research Personnel
Medical Oncology
Research Report
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Serial
Frequency
Annual
Holdings
VC Library: 2015-
VC Library Archives: 2016-
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library BCCA Pubs
VC Library Archives
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2016 report to the community

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120143
BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
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
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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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Improving Indigenous cancer journeys in BC : a road map

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120898
First Nations Health Authority, Metis Nation British Columbia, BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, BC Cancer Agency. [West Vancouver, BC]: First Nations Health Authority , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Allman, Toney. San Francisco, CA: Reference Point Press, Inc. , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Table of contents:; Introduction: A Once-Deadly Diagnosis -- Chapter One: What Is Cancer? -- Chapter Two: What Causes Cancer? -- Chapter Three: Can Cancer Be Treated or Cured? -- Chapter Four: What Is It Like to Live with Cancer? -- Source Notes -- Organizations and Websites -- For Further Research…
  1 read online  
Author
Allman, Toney
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
Reference Point Press, Inc.
Publication Date
2019
Series
Diseases and Disorders of Youth
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms
Child
Adolescent
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Table of contents:
Introduction: A Once-Deadly Diagnosis -- Chapter One: What Is Cancer? -- Chapter Two: What Causes Cancer? -- Chapter Three: Can Cancer Be Treated or Cured? -- Chapter Four: What Is It Like to Live with Cancer? -- Source Notes -- Organizations and Websites -- For Further Research
Audience: Grade 9-12
ISBN
9781682823972
9781682823989
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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