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Surviving the cancer system : an empowering guide to taking control of care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18097
Fesen, Mark R. New York, NY: AMACOM , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F413 2009
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Fesen, Mark R
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
AMACOM
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xiii, 274 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - therapy
Physician-Patient Relations
Patient Advocacy
Decision Making
Cancer Care Facilities
Popular Work
ISBN
9780814413562
0814413560
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 F413 2009

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Advancing medicine through clinical trials

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18271
Pfizer. Kirkland, QC: Pfizer Inc. , 2009?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
HA29 A244 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Introduction; Importance, benefits and risks of clinical trials; Four phases of clinical trials; Your role as a participant; Safety aspects of a clinical trial; Conclusion
Corporate Author
Pfizer
Place of Publication
Kirkland, QC
Publisher
Pfizer Inc.
Publication Date
2009?
Subjects
Clinical Trials as Topic
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Patient Education as Topic
Decision Making
Popular Work
Abstract
Introduction
Importance, benefits and risks of clinical trials
Four phases of clinical trials
Your role as a participant
Safety aspects of a clinical trial
Conclusion
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
HA29 A244 2009

Copies

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Caregiver's guide : a handbook about end-of-life care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19460
Macmillan, Karen. [Ottawa, ON]: Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem | Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 C271 2009
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Alternate Title
Caregiver's guide
Handbook about end of life care
Author
Macmillan, Karen
Corporate Author
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xii, 132 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Caregivers
Palliative Care
Hospice Care
Terminal Care
Advance Care Planning
Terminally Ill
Handbooks
ISBN
9780968670057
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB310 C271 2009

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Choices in breast cancer treatment : medical specialists and cancer survivors tell you what you need to know

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19743
Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C545 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Miller, Kenneth D
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
x, 405 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Johns Hopkins Press health book
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Decision Making
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780801886850
0801886856
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 C545 2008

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New developments in myeloma therapy for the elderly : selected proceedings from the 50th annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology, volume 3, December 2008

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18144
Reece, Donna E. [Toronto, ON]: Kaleidoscope Strategic , 2008. rev. ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WH540 C641 2008
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Clinical symposia report : a Canadian perspective : new developments in myeloma therapy for the elderly
Author
Reece, Donna E
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Kaleidoscope Strategic
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
77 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Multiple Myeloma - therapy
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
Antineoplastic Agents
Aged
Abstract
Clinical symposia report : a Canadian perspective : new developments in myeloma therapy for the elderly
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WH540 C641 2008

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Recognizing and responding appropriately to the unique cultural needs of Chinese patients and their families at the end of life care|Patient's experiences and perception of respect within health care provider-client relationships at the cancer agency clinical setting

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16426
Akrigg, Helena, Singh, Savitri. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA31 B365 2008 v.6
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Akrigg, Helena
Singh, Savitri
Corporate Author
BCCA Planning Committee on Diversity
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
Planning Committee on Diversity seminar 6
Subjects
BC Cancer Agency
Cancer Care Facilities
Family
Terminal Care
Palliative Care
Advance Care Planning
Cultural Diversity
Cross Cultural Comparison
Delivery of Health Care
Asian Continental Ancestry Group
Ethnic Groups
Patient-Centered Care
Oncology Nursing
Health Services Accessibility
Health Personnel
Professional-Patient Relations
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
WA31 B365 2008 v.6

Copies

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Promoting seniors mental health in cancer care : a guide for front-line care providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16543
[Vancouver, BC?]: British Columbia Psychogeriatric Association , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 P95m 2008
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Editor
MacCourt, Penny
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
British Columbia Psychogeriatric Association
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
125 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Mental Health
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers
Mental Disorders
Oncology Nursing
Social Support
Behavioral Symptoms
Communication
Geriatrics
Emotions
Aged
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 P95m 2008
Read Online

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Kelowna rock : climbing and bouldering

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17713
Vaaranpaa, Jani, Hanna, K. Kelowna, BC: Blue Moose Publications , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
GV199.44 C22 V111 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Vaaranpaa, Jani
Hanna, K
Place of Publication
Kelowna, BC
Publisher
Blue Moose Publications
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
162 p. : ill., maps ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Guidebooks
Sports
Mountaineering
Kelowna
British Columbia
ISBN
9780969719861
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
GV199.44 C22 V111 2008

Copies

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Alimentation et sante des aines

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21143
British Columbia Ministry of Health, ActNowBC. [Victoria, BC?]: British Columbia Ministry of Health , 2007?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 B862f 2007
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Healthy eating for seniors
Corporate Author
British Columbia Ministry of Health
ActNowBC
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
British Columbia Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2007?
Physical Description
242 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Nutrition
Cookery
Aged
Aged, 80 and Over
Popular Work
Language
French
Material Type
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 N9 B862f 2007
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Wants, wishes, and wills : a medical and legal guide to protecting yourself and your family in sickness and in health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16235
Whitman, Wynne A, Glisson, Shawn D. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Financial Times Press , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 W579 2007
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Whitman, Wynne A
Glisson, Shawn D
Place of Publication
Upper Saddle River, NJ
Publisher
Financial Times Press
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xxviii, 302 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Patient Participation
Health Behavior
Advance Care Planning
Decision Making
Living Wills
Terminally Ill
Popular Work
ISBN
9780131568933
0131568981
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W85.5 W579 2007

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Art of aging : a doctor's prescription for well-being

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18050
Nuland, Sherwin B. New York, NY: Random House , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT100 N969a 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
An incident in the subway; How we age : body and mind; Approaching a century : Michael DeBakey; Making choices; Three who overcame; A friendship in letters; Adding centuries to our years; Drinking from the fountain of youth; Wisdom, equanimity, caring : principles for every age; A coda for aging
Author
Nuland, Sherwin B
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Random House
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
302 p ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Aging - psychology
Aging - physiology
Aged
Life Style
Life Change Events
Quality of Life
Popular Work
Abstract
An incident in the subway
How we age : body and mind
Approaching a century : Michael DeBakey
Making choices
Three who overcame
A friendship in letters
Adding centuries to our years
Drinking from the fountain of youth
Wisdom, equanimity, caring : principles for every age
A coda for aging
ISBN
9781400064779
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WT100 N969a 2007

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Healthy eating for seniors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18126
British Columbia Ministry of Health, ActNowBC. [Victoria, BC?]: British Columbia Ministry of Health , 2007?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 B862hp 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
British Columbia Ministry of Health
ActNowBC
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
British Columbia Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2007?
Physical Description
217 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Nutrition
Cookery
Aged
Aged, 80 and Over
Popular Work
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 N9 B862hp 2007
Read Online

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Healthy eating for seniors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18129
British Columbia Ministry of Health, ActNowBC. [Victoria, BC?]: British Columbia Ministry of Health , 2007?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 B862hc 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
British Columbia Ministry of Health
ActNowBC
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
British Columbia Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2007?
Physical Description
vi, 181 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Nutrition
Cookery
Aged
Aged, 80 and Over
Popular Work
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 N9 B862hc 2007
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Cross-cultural considerations in promoting advance care planning in Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16562
Con, Andrea, Friesen, Melissa, Lam, Shona, Nelson, Patricia. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency | CIHR (Canadian Institutes of Health Research) , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W85.5 C743 2007
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
This report was prepared for the Palliative and End-of-Life Care Unit, Chronic and Continuing Care Division, Secretatiat on Palliative and End-of-Life Care, Primary and Continuing Health Care Division of the Health Care Policy Directorate, Health Canada (Contract Reference Number 4500150490)
Author
Con, Andrea
Friesen, Melissa
Lam, Shona
Nelson, Patricia
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
CIHR (Canadian Institutes of Health Research)
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
93 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Cross-Cultural Comparison
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Palliative Care
Family
First Nations
Hearing Impaired Persons
Social Support
Canada
Abstract
This report was prepared for the Palliative and End-of-Life Care Unit, Chronic and Continuing Care Division, Secretatiat on Palliative and End-of-Life Care, Primary and Continuing Health Care Division of the Health Care Policy Directorate, Health Canada (Contract Reference Number 4500150490)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
W85.5 C743 2007

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Cancer in older adults : oncologist-approved cancer information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15884
American Society of Clinical Oncology. Alexandria, VA: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C212a 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Place of Publication
Alexandria, VA
Publisher
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
51 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Aged
Geriatrics
Health Services for the Aged
Caregivers
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 C212a 2006
Website Notes
URL links to the 2012 edition.
Read Online

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Exercising your right to decide : an introduction to advance health care planning

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15895
Vancouver Island Health Authority. [Victoria, BC?]: Vancouver Island Health Authority (B.C.) , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 E96 2006
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Corporate Author
Vancouver Island Health Authority
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Vancouver Island Health Authority (B.C.)
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
22 minutes
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Education
Informed Consent
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Advance Directives
Living Wills
Popular Work
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W85.5 E96 2006

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Clinical thinking : evidence, communication and decision-making

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15098
Del Mar, Chris, Doust, Jenny, Glasziou, Paul. Malden, MA: Blackwell Pub | BMJ Books , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W 84 D359c 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Del Mar, Chris
Doust, Jenny
Glasziou, Paul
Place of Publication
Malden, MA
Publisher
Blackwell Pub
BMJ Books
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
x, 127 p. : ill
Subjects
Patient Care Management - methods
Communication
Decision Making
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Evidence-Based Medicine - methods
Problem Solving
ISBN
9780727917416 (alk. paper)
0727917412 (alk. paper)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W 84 D359c 2006

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Evidence-based approach to the treatment and care of the older adult with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15159
Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY156 E93 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Editor
Cope, Diane G
Reb, Anne M
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xix, 625 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Oncology Nursing
Evidence-Based Nursing
Geriatrics
Neoplasms - therapy
Aged
ISBN
9781890504588
1890504580
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Call Number
WY156 E93 2006

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Treatment and management of cancer in the elderly

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15186
New York, NY: Taylor & Francis , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 T783m 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Muss, Hyman B
Hunter, Carrie P
Johnson, Karen A
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xx, 622 p. : ill. ; 27 cm
Series
Basic and clinical oncology 34
Subjects
Aged
Neoplasms - therapy
Geriatrics
Oncology Nursing
ISBN
9780849340352 (hardcover : alk. paper)
0849340357 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 T783m 2006

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Role of high-dose MTX-therapy, its risks, the management of complications and its use in elderly patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15311
Schwartz, Stefan. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B366 2006 v.17
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Medical Oncology : Tuesday noon rounds
Author
Schwartz, Stefan
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre. Medical Oncology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour ; 60 minutes
Series
Medical Oncology noon rounds 17
Subjects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Aged
Methotrexate - adverse effects
Antineoplastic Agents - therapeutic use
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B366 2006 v.17

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