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Living with death and dying

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Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth. New York, NY: MacMillan Publishing Company , 1981.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 K81 1981
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The author shares her tools for understanding how the dying convey their innermost knowledge and needs. Expanding on her workshops, she shows the importance of meaningful dialogue in helping patients to die with peace and dignity.
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Author
Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
MacMillan Publishing Company
Publication Date
1981
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Death
Terminal Care
Abstract
The author shares her tools for understanding how the dying convey their innermost knowledge and needs. Expanding on her workshops, she shows the importance of meaningful dialogue in helping patients to die with peace and dignity.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 K81 1981

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Cancer treatment policies

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Cancer Control Agency of B.C. [Vancouver, BC?]: Cancer Control Agency of B.C. , 1988. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 C215d 1988
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Corporate Author
Cancer Control Agency of B.C.
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Cancer Control Agency of B.C.
Publication Date
1988
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Cancer Control Agency of B.C.
ISBN
0969298714
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library REF
Call Number
QZ266 C215d 1988
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Cancer therapy : results of fifty cases and the cure of advanced cancer by diet therapy : a summary of 30 years of clinical experimentation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8812
Gerson, Max. Bonita, Ca.: Gerson Institute , 1990. 5th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201.5 G382 1990
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Author
Gerson, Max
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Bonita, Ca.
Publisher
Gerson Institute
Publication Date
1990
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Alternative Medicine
Diet Therapy
ISBN
0882681052
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201.5 G382 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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Choices and conflict : explorations in health care ethics

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Chicago, Ill.: American Hospital Publishing, Inc. , 1992.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W50 C545 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Friedman, Emily
Place of Publication
Chicago, Ill.
Publisher
American Hospital Publishing, Inc.
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Ethics, Medical
Terminal Care
ISBN
1556480822
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W50 C545 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
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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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Cancer and vitamin C : a discussion of the nature, causes, prevention, and treatment of cancer with special reference to the value of vitamin C

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Cameron, Ewan, Pauling, Linus. Philadelphia, PA: Camino Books, Inc. , 1993. updated and expanded ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 C213 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Cameron, Ewan
Pauling, Linus
Edition
updated and expanded ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Camino Books, Inc.
Publication Date
1993
Physical Description
xxiv, 278 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Ascorbic Acid
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
ISBN
9780940159211
094015921X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ266 C213 1993

Copies

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Palliative patient : principles of treatment

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Jones, Charmaine M, Pegis, Jessica. Markham, Ont.: Knoll Pharma Inc. , 1994.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 J77 1994
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Author
Jones, Charmaine M
Pegis, Jessica
Place of Publication
Markham, Ont.
Publisher
Knoll Pharma Inc.
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Palliative Treatment
Terminal Care
Patients
ISBN
0969517327
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
FVC PFCS
CSI PFCS
Call Number
QZ266 J77 1994
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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
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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

Copies

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Gentle death

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Seguin, Marilynne. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 1994.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W50 S456 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Seguin, Marilynne
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Key Porter Books
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Euthanasia
Death
Physician-Patient Relations
Terminal Care
Ethics, Medical
ISBN
1550135538
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W50 S456 1994

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Choices in healing : integrating the best of conventional and complementary approaches to cancer

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Lerner, Michael. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 L616 1994
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Lerner, Michael
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA
Publisher
MIT Press
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
xxvi, 667 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Alternative Medicine
Neoplasms - therapy
Psychotherapy
Popular Work
ISBN
0262621045 (pbk.)
0262121808 (hbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 L616 1994

Copies

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Experience of nurses caring for young-middle aged patients dying of cancer : a descriptive study

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3328
Canning, Shelley Elisabeth. [Vancouver, BC?]: Shelley Elisabeth Canning , 1995.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY161 C225 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Canning, Shelley Elisabeth
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Shelley Elisabeth Canning
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology - in adulthood - nursing
Oncology Nursing
Nurses
Attitude to Death
Terminal Care
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WY161 C225 1995

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Caring and coping when your loved one is seriously ill

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Grollman, Earl A. [Boston, MA]: Beacon Press , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G875c 1995
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Shows how to support the person who is ill and how the caregiver can handle his/her own emotions.
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Author
Grollman, Earl A
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Beacon Press
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Terminal Care
Social Support
Grief
Popular Work
Abstract
Shows how to support the person who is ill and how the caregiver can handle his/her own emotions.
ISBN
0807027138
9780807027134
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G875c 1995

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Molecular endocrinology of cancer

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New York, NY: Cambridge University Press , 1996.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 M720 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Waxman, Jonathan
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Neoplasms - physiopathology
Neoplasms - therapy
Endocrinology
ISBN
0521460670
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 M720 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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Family consultant on cancer

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Beijing, China: College Publisher , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F198 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
What is cancer; Different types of cancer; How vitamins and minerals help to improve our health; Treatments for different types of cancer
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Editor
Dongqiao, Jian
Place of Publication
Beijing, China
Publisher
College Publisher
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
156 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Popular Work
Abstract
What is cancer
Different types of cancer
How vitamins and minerals help to improve our health
Treatments for different types of cancer
ISBN
978507706956
7507706958
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 F198 1996

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Thermoradiotherapy and thermochemotherapy : volume 2 : clinical applications

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New York, NY: Springer-Verlag , 1996.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 T398 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Seegenschmiedt, M. Heinrich
Fessenden, Peter
Vernon, Clare C
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Heat - therapeutic use
Hyperthermia, Induced - therapeutic use
Neoplasms - therapy
Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
ISBN
3540572309
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 T398 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
More Information
  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
https://scholarworks.iupui.edu/bitstream/handle/1805/715/ACP%20Home%20Care%20Guide%20for%20Advanced%20Cancer%20-%201997.pdf?sequence=1
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Dying well : peace and possibilities at the end of life

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Byock, Ira. New York, NY: Riverhead Books , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 B994 1997
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Author
Byock, Ira
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xv, 299 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Grief
Thanatology
Terminal Care
Case Reports
ISBN
9781573226578
1573226572
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 B994 1997

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Prognostic and predictive value of p53

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European School of Oncology. New York, NY: Elsevier , 1997.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 P963 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
European School of Oncology
Editor
Klijn, Jan G. M
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Predictive Value of Tests
Genes, p53
Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - therapy
ISBN
044482832X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 P963 1997

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