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Getting well again : a step by step, self help guide to overcoming cancer for patients and their families

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Simonton, O. Carl, Simonton, Stephanie Matthews, Creighton, James L. New York, NY: Bantam Books, Incorporated , 1980.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 S61 1980
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Simonton, O. Carl
Simonton, Stephanie Matthews
Creighton, James L
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books, Incorporated
Publication Date
1980
Subjects
Imagery
Neoplasms - psychology
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
0553280333
0553122681
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 S61 1980

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Anatomy of an illness as perceived by the patient : reflections on healing and regeneration

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Cousins, Norman. [Toronto, ON]: Bantam Books, Incorporated , 1981.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WD375 C867 1981
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Author
Cousins, Norman
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Bantam Books, Incorporated
Publication Date
1981
Subjects
Attitude to Health
Consumer Participation
Volition
Popular Work
ISBN
0553014919
0553012932
0553343653
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WD375 C867 1981

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Love, medicine and miracles : lessons learned about self-healing from a surgeon's experience with exceptional patients

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Siegel, Bernie S. New York, NY: Harper & Row, Publishers , 1986.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 S571 1986
Availability
9 copies, 9 available
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Author
Siegel, Bernie S
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harper & Row, Publishers
Publication Date
1986
Subjects
Imagery
Neoplasms - psychology
Mental Healing
Popular Work
ISBN
9780060919832
0060919833
0060914068 (pbk.)
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
QZ266 S571 1986

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Communicating with cancer patients and their families

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Philadelphia, PA: Charles Press, Publishers , 1990.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C734 1990
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Blitzer, Andrew
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Charles Press, Publishers
Publication Date
1990
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Counseling
Family
ISBN
0914783335
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 C734 1990

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Relationship of belief in control and commitment to life to cancer patients' inclination to use unproven cancer therapies

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Skinn, Barbara Jean. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1990.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201 S628 1990
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Skinn, Barbara Jean
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
1990
Subjects
Quackery
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 S628 1990

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Supportive care in cancer patients II

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New York, NY: Springer-Verlag , 1991.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 RE34 1991 v.121
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Senn, Hans-Jorg
Glaus, Agnes
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Publication Date
1991
Series
Recent results in cancer research 121
Subjects
Palliative Treatment
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
ISBN
0387523464
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ206 RE34 1991 v.121

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Living with cancer : the psychosocial effects for the spouse of an identified cancer cancer patient and counselling interventions

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6188
McKinlay, Sherran Ruth Johnson. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1991.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 M158 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
McKinlay, Sherran Ruth Johnson
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
1991
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Counseling
Family
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 M158 1991

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Triumphant patient

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Anderson, Greg. Nashville, Tn.: T. Nelson , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM61 A546 1992
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Author
Anderson, Greg
Place of Publication
Nashville, Tn.
Publisher
T. Nelson
Publication Date
1992
Physical Description
xv, 142 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Psychotherapy
Mental Healing
Spiritual Healing
Popular Work
ISBN
0840777140
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM61 A546 1992

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Quality life of cancer patients : a review

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International Congress of Psychosocial Oncology (1992 : Oct. 12-14, Beaune, France). Levallois-Perret (France): Editorial Assistance , 1992.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 I556q 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
International Congress of Psychosocial Oncology (1992 : Oct. 12-14, Beaune, France)
Corporate Author
International Congress of Psychosocial Oncology (1992 : Oct. 12-14, Beaune, France)
Editor
Zittoun, Robert
Place of Publication
Levallois-Perret (France)
Publisher
Editorial Assistance
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Quality of Life
Neoplasms - psychology
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 I556q 1992

Copies

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Final gifts : understanding the special awareness, needs and communications of the dying

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Callanan, Maggie, Kelley, Patricia. [Toronto, ON]: Bantam Books , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 C156 1992
Availability
11 copies, 11 available
Written by two hospice nurses. Helps families understand and communicate with terminally ill patients.
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Author
Callanan, Maggie
Kelley, Patricia
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Terminal Care - psychology
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Popular Work
Abstract
Written by two hospice nurses. Helps families understand and communicate with terminally ill patients.
ISBN
9781451667257
9780553378764
0553378767
0553561391
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
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 C156 1992

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A time to live : a time to die : report of the Ad Hoc Committee of the BC Cancer Agency

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Nixon, Linda. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Ad Hoc Committee , 1993.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201 B865 1993
More Information
Author
Nixon, Linda
Corporate Author
BC cancer Agency. Ad Hoc Committee
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Ad Hoc Committee
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Palliative Treatment
Neoplasms - psychology
Terminal Care
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 B865 1993
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Making a difference in cancer care : practical techniques in palliative and curative treatment

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Rushworth, Clare. London, England: Souvenir Press (E&A) Ltd , 1994.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 R955 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Rushworth, Clare
Place of Publication
London, England
Publisher
Souvenir Press (E&A) Ltd
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
ISBN
0285632159
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 R955 1994

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Chinese medicine for surgery

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Wong, Shui Lun, Wong, Yuke. Ho Nan Science and Technology , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 W872 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Surgical procedures for the treatment of cancer. Chinese herbs / medicine to help the healing process
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Author
Wong, Shui Lun
Wong, Yuke
Publisher
Ho Nan Science and Technology
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
3, 880 p. : ill ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - surgery
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Popular Work
Abstract
Surgical procedures for the treatment of cancer. Chinese herbs / medicine to help the healing process
ISBN
7534916577
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 W872 1994

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Self-care for upper extremity lymphedema : a step by step maintenance and prevention program for patients who have had a mastectomy, lumpectomy and or axillary lymph node dissection and others "at risk" for developing lymphedema

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Rovig, JoAnn. Kent, WA: Northwest Lymphedema Center , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 R875s 1995
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Author
Rovig, JoAnn
Corporate Author
Lymphatic Therapy Associates
Place of Publication
Kent, WA
Publisher
Northwest Lymphedema Center
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
83 minutes
Subjects
Lymphedema - prevention & control
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Arm
Upper Extremity
Exercise Therapy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 R875s 1995

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Recovering from breast surgery : exercises to strengthen your body and relieve pain

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Stumm, Diana. Alameda, CA: Hunter House Inc., Publishers , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S934 1995
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Stumm, Diana
Place of Publication
Alameda, CA
Publisher
Hunter House Inc., Publishers
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Exercise Therapy
Lymphedema
Popular Work
ISBN
0897931807
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 S934 1995

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Needs of persons with cancer who attend the ambulatory care unit of a major cancer centre : final report

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Upright, Cheryl Ann, Brown, Carol, Janes, Karen. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Nursing Division , 1996.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 U68 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
VC Library copy is in two parts: PT.1: Only chapters 1-5; PT.2: Contains chapters 1-6. Appendixes is in this volume
More Information
Author
Upright, Cheryl Ann
Brown, Carol
Janes, Karen
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Nursing Division
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Health Services Needs and Demand
Neoplasms - psychology
Ambulatory Care - nursing
Patients
Abstract
VC Library copy is in two parts: PT.1: Only chapters 1-5
PT.2: Contains chapters 1-6. Appendixes is in this volume
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 U68 1996

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Promoting a fighting spirit : psychotherapy for cancer patients, survivors and their families

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Seligman, Linda. San Francisco, Ca.: Jossey-Bass Publishers , 1996.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 S465 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Seligman, Linda
Place of Publication
San Francisco, Ca.
Publisher
Jossey-Bass Publishers
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Psychotherapy
Family
ISBN
787901903
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 S465 1996

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I don't know what to say : how to help and support someone who is dying

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Buckman, Robert. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 1996. rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 B925 1996
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
The author describes the dying process and provides practical, concrete suggestions for bringing a degree of comfort to the dying individual. His advice is illustrated with many brief, descriptive vignettes of actual cases covering a wide spectrum of ages, personalities, family situations, and resp…
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Author
Buckman, Robert
Edition
rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Key Porter Books
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Terminal Care
Death - psychology
Grief
Popular Work
Abstract
The author describes the dying process and provides practical, concrete suggestions for bringing a degree of comfort to the dying individual. His advice is illustrated with many brief, descriptive vignettes of actual cases covering a wide spectrum of ages, personalities, family situations, and responses.
ISBN
1550130927
9781550130928
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 B925 1996

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Communication with the cancer patient : information and truth

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New York Academy of Sciences. New York, NY: New York Academy of Sciences , 1997.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
Q11 N5 1997 v.809
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
New York Academy of Sciences
Editor
Surbone, Antonella
Zwitter, Matjaz
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
New York Academy of Sciences
Publication Date
1997
Series
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 809
Subjects
Truth Disclosure
Communication
Physician-Patient Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
ISBN
089766986X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
Q11 N5 1997 v.809

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When a parent has cancer : a guide to caring for your children

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Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H296 1997
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xx, 198 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
0060187093
9780060187095
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H296 1997

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