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No time for nonsense : getting well against the odds

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Jevne, Ronna Fay, Levitan, Alexander. San Diego, CA: Luramedia , 1989.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 J59 1989

Availability: 6 copies, 5 available

This upbeat and sometimes humorous book addresses the most common problems people experience with chronic or life-threatening illness, including the physical, emotional and spiritual challenges.

Author: Jevne, Ronna Fay; Levitan, Alexander

Place of Publication: San Diego, CA

Publisher: Luramedia

Publication Date: 1989

Physical Description: 211 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Social Support; Popular Work

Abstract: This upbeat and sometimes humorous book addresses the most common problems people experience with chronic or life-threatening illness, including the physical, emotional and spiritual challenges.

ISBN: 9780931055638; 0931055636

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: BF789 J59 1989

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

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McKinlay, Sherran Ruth Johnson. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1991.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 M158 1991

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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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American College of Physicians home care guide for cancer : how to care for family and friends at home

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Philadelphia, PA: American College of Physicians , 1994.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 A512h 1994

Alternate Title: American College of Physicians home care guide for family and friends giving care at home

Editor: Houts, Peter S

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: American College of Physicians

Publication Date: 1994

Physical Description: 261 p. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Home Care Services; Neoplasms - psychology; Family

ISBN: 0943126304

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ200 A512h 1994

Handbook of measures for psychological, social and physical function in cancer : volume 1: quality of life

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New York, NY: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center , 1994.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 H238 1994

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Kornblith, Alice B; Holland, Jimmie C.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Publication Date: 1994

Subjects: Quality of Life; Neoplasms - psychology; Psychological Tests - handbooks

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ200 H238 1994

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Cancer as a turning point : a handbook for people with cancer, their families, and health professionals

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LeShan, Lawrence. [Toronto, ON]: Penguin Books Canada Limited , 1994. rev. ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 L629 1994

Availability: 7 copies, 7 available

Author: LeShan, Lawrence

Edition: rev. ed.

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Penguin Books Canada Limited

Publication Date: 1994

Physical Description: xvi, 256 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Imagery; Popular Work

ISBN: 0452271371

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 L629 1994

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Relaxation and stress reduction workbook

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Davis, Martha. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 1995. 4th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172 D263 1995

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Davis, Martha

Edition: 4th ed.

Place of Publication: Oakland, CA

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Publication Date: 1995

Subjects: Stress, Psychological; Relaxation Techniques; Handbooks

ISBN: 1879237822

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM172 D263 1995

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Aseptic and safe preparation of cytotoxic drugs : procedures and checklists

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BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy , 1995.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ267 B862a 1995

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy

Publication Date: 1995

Subjects: Antineoplastic Agents; Handbooks

ISBN: 1896624006

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: VC Library Archives

Call Number: QZ267 B862a 1995

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Chicken soup for the surviving soul : 101 stories of courage and inspiration from those who have survived cancer

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Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, Inc. , 1996.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C533 1996

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Alternate Title: Chicken soup for the surviving soul : 101 healing stories of courage and inspiration; Chicken soup for the surviving soul : 101 healing stories about those who have survived cancer

Editor: Canfield, Jack

Place of Publication: Deerfield Beach, FL

Publisher: Health Communications, Inc.

Publication Date: 1996

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms; Survivors; Social Support; Popular Work; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 9781558744028; 1558744029

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C533 1996

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Exploring multiculturalism and diversity in health care : a handbook for trainers

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Multicultural Change in Health Services Delivery Project. [Vancouver, BC?]: Mount Saint Joseph Hospital , 1996.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WM61 E96 1996

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Includes 2 videos: What's offensive (8 minutes). Designs of omission (121 minutes)

Corporate Author: Multicultural Change in Health Services Delivery Project

Editor: Berman, Sandy

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Mount Saint Joseph Hospital

Publication Date: 1996

Subjects: Cross Cultural Comparison; Cultural Diversity; British Columbia; Handbooks

Abstract: Includes 2 videos: What's offensive (8 minutes). Designs of omission (121 minutes)

Language: English

Material Type: Other

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WM61 E96 1996

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American College of Physicians home care guide for advanced cancer : when quality of life is the primary goal of care

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Philadelphia, PA: American College of Physicians , 1997.

Audience: Patient or Public

1 read online

Editor: Houts, Peter S

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: American College of Physicians

Publication Date: 1997

Subjects: Home Care Services; Neoplasms - psychology; Family; Terminal Care; Palliative Care

Language: English

Material Type: Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

Read Online

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Information and support needs of cancer patients and their families in the West Kootenay Boundary region : report of the community needs assessment

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BC Cancer Agency, West Kootenay Boundary Cancer Resource Project Committee. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 1998.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ201 I43 1998

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency; West Kootenay Boundary Cancer Resource Project Committee

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency

Publication Date: 1998

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Surveys, Health Care; Community Health Services; Family; Social Support

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: VC Library Archives

Call Number: QZ201 I43 1998

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Supportive care in cancer : a handbook for oncologists

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New York, NY: Marcel Dekker, Inc. , 1999. 2nd ed., rev. and expanded.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ266 S959k 1999

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Klastersky, Jean; Schimpff, Stephen C; Senn, Hans-Jorg

Edition: 2nd ed., rev. and expanded

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Marcel Dekker, Inc.

Publication Date: 1999

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - complications; Infection Control; Neoplasms - rehabilitation

ISBN: 024719980

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ266 S959k 1999

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Guide for cancer supporters : step by step ways to help a relative or friend fight cancer

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Bloch, Annette, Bloch, Richard. Kansas City, MO: R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 B651g 1999

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Provides information on cancer and its treatments as well as ways to support the patient.

Author: Bloch, Annette; Bloch, Richard

Place of Publication: Kansas City, MO

Publisher: R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation

Publication Date: 1999

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Social Support; Popular Work

Abstract: Provides information on cancer and its treatments as well as ways to support the patient.

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ200 B651g 1999

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Spouse to spouse : what it's like when your partner has cancer

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Nessim, Susan. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 S765 1999

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Husbands and wives of people with cancer discuss their deepest emotions, sharing their fears and hopes as both partner and caregiver. The spouses, from varied backgrounds and at different stages in their lives, speak to how the illness tests the strength and endurance of their marriage. This 17 mi…

Author: Nessim, Susan

Corporate Author: Cancervive

Place of Publication: Los Angeles, CA

Publisher: Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive

Publication Date: 1999

Physical Description: 17 minutes

Subjects: Spouses; Social Support; Neoplasms - psychology; Communication; Interpersonal Relations; Popular Work

Abstract: Husbands and wives of people with cancer discuss their deepest emotions, sharing their fears and hopes as both partner and caregiver. The spouses, from varied backgrounds and at different stages in their lives, speak to how the illness tests the strength and endurance of their marriage. This 17 minute documentary will help spouses of people with cancer articulate difficult feelings and encourage greater communication between partners.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ200 S765 1999

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Life appreciation

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Cheung, Pui Lan. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society , 2000. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C526l 2000

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

The author's own experience and feelings in the process from being diagnosed and post treatment. The meaning of illness to her and its impact on her life meaning and values. Her active volunteering work in managing the cancer hotline, support group and promoting cancer education.

Author: Cheung, Pui Lan

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Hong Kong

Publisher: Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society

Publication Date: 2000

Subjects: Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Survivors; Social Support; Adaptation, Psychological; Autobiography

Abstract: The author's own experience and feelings in the process from being diagnosed and post treatment. The meaning of illness to her and its impact on her life meaning and values. Her active volunteering work in managing the cancer hotline, support group and promoting cancer education.