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InspireHealth Integrated Cancer Care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16597
InspireHealth. [Vancouver, BC?]: InspireHealth , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Do you have cancer? Learn more about approaches that support health, treatment and recovery
Natural approaches to health integrated with conventional treatment
Corporate Author
InspireHealth
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
InspireHealth
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Complementary Therapies
Mind Body Relations (Metaphysics)
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Centre for Integrated Healing
Self Care
InspireHealth
Popular Work
Notes
May 1 2018: Removed for Library Search file cleanup project 2018. AR
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.inspirehealth.ca
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Community capacity building strategy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17732
BC Healthy Living Alliance. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Healthy Living Alliance , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA590 B365 2007
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Healthy Living Alliance
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Healthy Living Alliance
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
38 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Health Promotion
Risk Factors
Health Education
Community Networks
Community Health Planning
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
WA590 B365 2007
Read Online
http://www.bchealthyliving.ca/wp-content/uploads/BCHLACapacityBuildingStrategy.pdf
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Outdoor activities for families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19188
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency Prevention Programs (BCCA) , 2009?.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency Prevention Programs (BCCA)
Publication Date
2009?
Physical Description
Bookmark
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Physical Fitness
Health Promotion
Health Education
Exercise
Family Health
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/prevention-and-screening-site/Documents/Prevention/OutdoorActivityforfamilies.pdf
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/prevention-screening/prevention
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AAFP conditions A to Z

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19838
American Academy of Family Physicians. Leawood, KS: American Academy of Family Physicians , 2018.
Audience
Professional
The handouts are intended for patients and are written for sixth to eight grade reading levels. The online resource is not licensed for public use - handouts must be printed off to be given to patients.
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
American Academy of Family Physicians
Place of Publication
Leawood, KS
Publisher
American Academy of Family Physicians
Publication Date
2018
Series
STATRef electronic medical library
Subjects
Health Education
Patient Education Handout
Abstract
The handouts are intended for patients and are written for sixth to eight grade reading levels. The online resource is not licensed for public use - handouts must be printed off to be given to patients.
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This title is licensed for one user at a time on BCCA-network computers. If you are denied access while on a network computer, try again later.
Read Online
http://online.statref.com/Document.aspx?grpalias=BCCA&FxId=99
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Blaze new trails : be sun safe

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20031
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs , 2009?.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Publication Date
2009?
Physical Description
Bookmark
Subjects
Skin Neoplasms - prevention & control
Sunlight - adverse effects
Health Education
Recreation
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/prevention-and-screening-site/Documents/Prevention/SunActivityRackcardsWEB_hike.pdf
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Reach new heights : be sun safe

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20032
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs , 2009?.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Publication Date
2009?
Physical Description
Bookmark
Subjects
Skin Neoplasms - prevention & control
Sunlight - adverse effects
Health Education
Recreation
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/prevention-and-screening-site/Documents/Prevention/SunActivityRackcardsWEB_climb.pdf
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Explore new waters : be sun safe

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20033
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs , 2009?.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Publication Date
2009?
Subjects
Skin Neoplasms - prevention & control
Sunlight - adverse effects
Health Education
Recreation
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/prevention-and-screening-site/Documents/Prevention/SunActivityRackcardsWEB_kayak.pdf
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Antidepressant skills workbook (ASW)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21519
Bilsker, Dan, Paterson, Randy. [Vancouver, BC?]: Simon Fraser University | BC Mental Health & Addiction Services (BCMHAS) , 2005. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Self-care depression program : antidepressant skills workbook
Author
Bilsker, Dan
Paterson, Randy
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Simon Fraser University
BC Mental Health & Addiction Services (BCMHAS)
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Mental Health
Depression - prevention & control
Stress, Psychological
Life Change Events
Self Care
Problem Solving
Occupational Health Services
Affective Symptoms
Emotions
Adaptation, Psychological
Behavior Therapy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.comh.ca/antidepressant-skills/adult/
http://www.comh.ca/antidepressant-skills/adult/resources/index-asw.cfm
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Writing health information for patients and families: A guide to developing educational materials that promote health literacy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113515
Wizowski, Lindsay, Harper, Theresa, Hutchings, Tracy;. [Hamilton, Ont.]: Hamilton Health Sciences , 2014. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  2 read online  
Author
Wizowski, Lindsay
Harper, Theresa
Hutchings, Tracy;
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
[Hamilton, Ont.]
Publisher
Hamilton Health Sciences
Publication Date
2014
Subjects
Patient Education as Topic
Health Education
Writing
Teaching Materials
Health Literacy
ISBN
9780969743507
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/body.cfm?id=1982
http://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/workfiles/PATIENT_ED/Writing_HI_Edition4.pdf
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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
More Information
  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.
Read Online
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/reader.action?docID=974974
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Mind-body workbook for anxiety : effective tools for overcoming panic, fear, and worry

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113662
Block, Stanley H., Block, Carolyn Bryant. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Block, Stanley H.
Block, Carolyn Bryant
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
222 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Anxiety
Fear
Panic Disorder
Self Care
Popular Work
Relaxation Therapy
ISBN
9781626250079
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.
Read Online
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/reader.action?docID=1775255
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Planet cancer : the frequently bizarre yet always informative experiences and thoughts of your fellow natives

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113672
Adams, Heidi Schultz, Schultz, Christopher. Guilford, CT: Lyons Press , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Adams, Heidi Schultz
Schultz, Christopher
Place of Publication
Guilford, CT
Publisher
Lyons Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
275 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms
Adolescent
Young Adult
Social Support
Personal Narratives
Self Care
World Wide Web
Health Services
Popular Work
ISBN
9780762766659
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.
Read Online
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/reader.action?docID=1789351
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No one overlooked : experiences of older people affected by cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120013
Macmillan Cancer Support. [United Kingdom]: Macmillan Cancer Support , [2016].
Audience
Professional
Report exploring the experiences of older people affected by cancer.
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Macmillan Cancer Support
Place of Publication
[United Kingdom]
Publisher
Macmillan Cancer Support
Publication Date
[2016]
Subjects
Neoplasms
Aged
Health Services for the Aged
Health Services Accessibility
Attitude to Health
Patient Satisfaction
Health Care Surveys
Abstract
Report exploring the experiences of older people affected by cancer.
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/_images/experiencesofolderpeople_tcm9-271121.pdf
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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
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
First Nations Health Authority
Metis Nation British Columbia
BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[West Vancouver, BC]
Publisher
First Nations Health Authority
Publication Date
2017
Subjects
Patient Navigation
Health Services, Indigenous
Self Care
Social Support
Culturally Competent Care
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Medicine, Traditional
First Nations
Patient Education Handout
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.fnha.ca/wellnessContent/Wellness/improving-indigenous-cancer-journeys-in-bc.pdf
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Caring for loved ones at home : an illustrated, easy to follow guide to short or long-term care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9856
Van Bommel, Harry. Scarborough, Ont.: Resources Supporting Family and Community Legacies Inc. , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 V217 1999
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Van Bommel, Harry
Place of Publication
Scarborough, Ont.
Publisher
Resources Supporting Family and Community Legacies Inc.
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
120 p, : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Home Nursing
Family Relations
Caregivers
Self Care
Physician-Patient Relations
Communication
Popular Work
ISBN
1553070003
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 V217 1999

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 VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Beliefs : the heart of healing in families and illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10010
Wright, Lorraine M, Watson, Wendy L, Bell, Janice M. New York, NY: BasicBooks , 1996.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY100 W951b 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Wright, Lorraine M
Watson, Wendy L
Bell, Janice M
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
BasicBooks
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Family Therapy
Attitude to Health
Family
Cognitive Therapy
Home Nursing
ISBN
0465023177
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WY100 W951b 1996

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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Few months to live : different paths to life's end

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10180
Staton, Jana, Shuy, Roger, Byock, Ira. Washington, DC: Georgetown University Press , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 S797 2001
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Staton, Jana
Shuy, Roger
Byock, Ira
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Georgetown University Press
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
xxv, 358 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Terminally Ill - psychology
Attitude to Health
Caregivers - psychology
Spirituality
ISBN
087840841X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 S797 2001

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
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Advocacy in health care : teaching patients, caregivers, and professionals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10561
Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY18 A244 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Gomez, Elizabeth G
Gullatte, Mary
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
53 p. ; 28 cm.
Series
Clinical journal of oncology nursing volume 7 (2 Suppl.) 2003
Subjects
Patient Advocacy
Health Education
Health Promotion
Patient Education
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WY18 A244 2002

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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When mommy is sick

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog11017
Sherkin-Langer, Ferne, Life, Kay. Morton Grove, IL.: Albert Whitman & Company , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S552 1995
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
When mommy is in the hospital, as she is frequently sick, her child misses her a lot.
More Information
Author
Sherkin-Langer, Ferne
Life, Kay
Place of Publication
Morton Grove, IL.
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Attitude to Health
Sick Role
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
When mommy is in the hospital, as she is frequently sick, her child misses her a lot.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
0807588946
9780807588949
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S552 1995

Copies

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 Available
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When a parent is sick : helping parents explain serious illness to children

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog11061
Hamilton, Joan. Lawrencetown Beach, N.S.: Pottersfield Press , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 H218 2001
Availability
20 copies, 20 available
More Information
Author
Hamilton, Joan
Place of Publication
Lawrencetown Beach, N.S.
Publisher
Pottersfield Press
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
128 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Attitude to Health
Death
Sick Role
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0000937, F0001060, F0002429)
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0002413, F0002414, F0002415)
ISBN
9781895900910
9781895900408
1895900409
1895900913
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 H218 2001

Copies

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 PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr 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
c.4 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Surrey PFC Available
c.5 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Surrey PFC Available
c.6 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Surrey PFC Available
c.4 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.12 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.4 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
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