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Caring for the caregiver : support for cancer caregivers

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National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 N278c 2007

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Corporate Author: National Cancer Institute

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Cancer Institute

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 15 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

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

Language: English

Material Type: Booklet; Handout; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: QZ200 N278c 2007

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Oncology informatics : using health information technology to improve processes and outcomes in cancer

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London, UK: Academic Press , 2016.

Audience: Professional

Table of Contents:; Part I: An Extraordinary Opportunity; Chapter 1. Creating a Learning Health Care System in Oncology; Chapter 2. Reducing Cancer Disparities Through Community Engagement: The Promise of Informatics; Chapter 3. Cancer Clinical Research: Enhancing Data Liquidity and Data Altruism; …

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Editor: Hesse, Bradford W.; Ahern, David; Beckjord, Ellen

Place of Publication: London, UK

Publisher: Academic Press

Publication Date: 2016

Series: EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects: Medical Informatics - methods; Neoplasms; Public Health Informatics - methods; Outcome and Process Assessment (Health Care)

Abstract: Table of Contents:; Part I: An Extraordinary Opportunity; Chapter 1. Creating a Learning Health Care System in Oncology; Chapter 2. Reducing Cancer Disparities Through Community Engagement: The Promise of Informatics; Chapter 3. Cancer Clinical Research: Enhancing Data Liquidity and Data Altruism; Chapter 4. Engaging Patients in Primary and Specialty Care; Chapter 5. Coordination at the Point of Need; Part II: Support Across the Continuum; Chapter 6. Prevention, Information Technology, and Cancer; Chapter 7. Early Detection in the Age of Information Technology; Chapter 8. Informatics Support Across the Cancer Continuum: Treatment; Chapter 9. Survivorship; Chapter 10. Advanced Cancer: Palliative, End of Life, and Bereavement Care; Part III: Science of Oncology Informatics; Chapter 11. Data Visualization Tools for Investigating Health Services Utilization Among Cancer Patients; Chapter 12. Oncology Informatics: Behavioral and Psychological Sciences; Chapter 13. Communication Science: Connecting Systems for Health; Chapter 14. Cancer Surveillance Informatics; Chapter 15. Extended Vision for Oncology: A Perceptual Science Perspective on Data Visualization and Medical Imaging; Part IV: Accelerating Progress; Chapter 16. Crowdsourcing Advancements in Health Care Research: Applications for Cancer Treatment Discoveries; Chapter 17. Patient-Centered Approaches to Improving Clinical Trials for Cancer; Chapter 18. A New Era of Clinical Research Methods in a Data-Rich Environment; Chapter 19. Creating a Health Information Technology Infrastructure to Support Comparative Effectiveness Research in Cancer; Chapter 20. Editors? Conclusion: Building for Change

ISBN: 9780128021156; 9780128022009

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

Website Notes: This EBSCO title is licensed for one BC Cancer staff user at a time only. Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.

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Childhood cancer survivorship : improving care and quality of life

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National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.). Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2003.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ275 N277 2003

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Corporate Author: National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.)

Editor: Hewitt, Maria; Weiner, Susan L; Simomne, Joseph V

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: National Academies Press

Publication Date: 2003

Physical Description: xvi, 206 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Survivors; Follow-up Studies; Health Policy; Needs Assessment; Infant; Child

ISBN: 0309088984

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Library

Call Number: QZ275 N277 2003

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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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Your wife has cancer, now what? : what to expect when the unexpected happens

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Boss, Carson. Sanger, CA: Familius LLC , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 B745y 2013

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Boss, Carson

Place of Publication: Sanger, CA

Publisher: Familius LLC

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: 143 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Spouses; Family Relations; Social Support; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781938301421

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 B745y 2013

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Cancer made me a shallower person : a memoir in comics

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Engelberg, Miriam. New York, NY: Harper , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 E58c 2006

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

A cartoonist examines her experience with breast cancer in an irreverent and humourous graphic memoir

Author: Engelberg, Miriam

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Harper

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: xiii, 126 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Neoplasms; Cartoons; Wit and Humor; Social Support; Personal Narratives; Pictorial Works; Biography

Abstract: A cartoonist examines her experience with breast cancer in an irreverent and humourous graphic memoir

ISBN: 9780060789732; 0060789735

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 E58c 2006

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Planet cancer : the frequently bizarre yet always informative experiences and thoughts of your fellow natives

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Adams, Heidi Schultz, Schultz, Christopher. Guilford, CT: Lyons Press , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

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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.

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Caregiver's guide to cancer : compassionate advice for caring for you and your loved one

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Landes, Victoria. Emeryville, CA: Rockridge Press , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 L256 2021

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

"Looking after someone with cancer can be complex, overwhelming, and emotionally draining all at once. As a caregiver, you may also overlook your own well-being while you focus on your loved one. This book empowers you to be an attentive, thoughtful, and compassionate caregiver for your friend or f…

Author: Landes, Victoria

Place of Publication: Emeryville, CA

Publisher: Rockridge Press

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: ix, 166 pages ; 23 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms; Caregivers - psychology; Self Care - methods; Patients - psychology; Popular Work

Abstract: "Looking after someone with cancer can be complex, overwhelming, and emotionally draining all at once. As a caregiver, you may also overlook your own well-being while you focus on your loved one. This book empowers you to be an attentive, thoughtful, and compassionate caregiver for your friend or family member with cancer. You'll also find practical everyday advice for meeting your own physical and emotional needs while dealing with the unique challenges you face."-- Provided by publisher

ISBN: 9781648764196

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 L256 2021

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Journey mapping in cancer care : patient and provider experiences in receiving and delivering cancer care in British Columbia

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BC Cancer Agency, British Columbia Ministry of Health, First Nations Health Authority, BC Patient Safety & Quality Council. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Patient Safety & Quality Council , 2019.

Audience: Professional

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Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency; British Columbia Ministry of Health; First Nations Health Authority; BC Patient Safety & Quality Council

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Patient Safety & Quality Council

Publication Date: 2019

Subjects: Patient Navigation; Patient Satisfaction; Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Health Personnel; Delivery of Health Care, Integrated; Quality of Health Care; Health Services; Health Services, Indigenous; British Columbia

Notes: January 2019

Language: English

Material Type: Report; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

Website Notes: High-resolution versions of the maps can be; downloaded from BCPSQC.ca

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When your child is sick : a guide to navigating the practical and emotional challenges of caring for a child who is very ill

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Breyer, Joanna. New York, NY: Tarcher Perigee , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 B848 2018

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

"To many parents, it is hard to imagine a more upsetting reality than one where their child is hospitalized, severely sick, or terminally ill. In When Your Child is Sick, psychosocial counselor Joanna Breyer distills decades of experience working with sick children and their families into a compreh…

Author: Breyer, Joanna

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Tarcher Perigee

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: xi, 436 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Child; Infant; Adolescent; Parent-Child Relations; Caregivers; Adaptation, Psychological

Abstract: "To many parents, it is hard to imagine a more upsetting reality than one where their child is hospitalized, severely sick, or terminally ill. In When Your Child is Sick, psychosocial counselor Joanna Breyer distills decades of experience working with sick children and their families into a comprehensive guide for navigating the uncharted and frightening terrain. She provides expert advice to guide them through the hospital setting, at-home care, and long-term outcomes." - Cover

ISBN: 9780147517586

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 B848 2018

Website Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Towards a sociology of cancer caregiving : time to feel

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Olson, Rebecca E. New York, NY: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group , 2020.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 O476 2020

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Olson, Rebecca E.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: xii, 149 p. ; 24 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms; Caregivers; Social Factors; Popular Work

Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN: 9780367598907

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 O476 2020

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Diagnosis : cancer : your guide to the first months of healthy survivorship

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Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Co., Inc. , 2003. expanded and updated ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 H295 2003

Availability: 2 copies, 1 available

Guides patients through the frightening first few months after diagnosis and discusses ways to cope with treatments both emotionally and physically. Uses questions and answer format.

Author: Harpham, Wendy Schlessel

Edition: expanded and updated ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co., Inc.

Publication Date: 2003

Subjects: Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Popular Work

Abstract: Guides patients through the frightening first few months after diagnosis and discusses ways to cope with treatments both emotionally and physically. Uses questions and answer format.

ISBN: 0393324605

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 H295 2003

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Learn to live through cancer : what you need to know and do

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Fleishman, Stewart B. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 F596 2011

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

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Author: Fleishman, Stewart B

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Demos Health

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: xiii, 348 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

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Subjects: Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Survivors; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781936303083; 9781617050626

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: QZ201 F596 2011

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.

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When someone you love has cancer : a guide to help kids cope

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Lewis, Alaric. St. Meinrad, IN: Abbey Press , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 L673 2005

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

A picture book which explains what cancer is, what some words mean, and talks about the different feelings a child might have; This book will help kids cope with the presence of cancer in their lives.

Author: Lewis, Alaric

Place of Publication: St. Meinrad, IN

Publisher: Abbey Press

Publication Date: 2005

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms; Family; Child; Adaptation, Psychological; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: A picture book which explains what cancer is, what some words mean, and talks about the different feelings a child might have; This book will help kids cope with the presence of cancer in their lives.

ISBN: 0870293958

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 L673 2005

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Problem with hair : a story for children who are learning about cancer

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Foss, Karen Sue, Wilda, Steve. Omaha, NE: Centering Corporation , 1996.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 F751 1996

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

All the kids in the neighborhood, unhappy with their hair color and styles, envy Louella, who has lost her hair from undergoing medical treatment.

Author: Foss, Karen Sue; Wilda, Steve

Place of Publication: Omaha, NE

Publisher: Centering Corporation

Publication Date: 1996

Subjects: Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Hair; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: All the kids in the neighborhood, unhappy with their hair color and styles, envy Louella, who has lost her hair from undergoing medical treatment.

ISBN: 1561230095

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 F751 1996

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TFRI-BC node research day : program and abstracts

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TFRI-BC Node Research Day (3rd : 2013 October 31 : Vancouver, BC). [Vancouver, BC?]: Terry Fox Research Institute , 2013.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ206 T329 2013

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Terry Fox Research Institute

Corporate Author: TFRI-BC Node Research Day (3rd : 2013 October 31 : Vancouver, BC)

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Terry Fox Research Institute

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: x, 58 p ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Research; Genomics; Neoplasms; Research Support as Topic; Terry Fox Research Institute; British Columbia

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; VC Library Archives

Call Number: QZ206 T329 2013

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There's no place like hope : a guide to beating cancer in mind-sized bites : a book of hope, help, and inspiration for cancer patients and their families

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Girard, Vickie, Zadra, Dan. Lynwood, WA: Compendium, Inc. , 2001.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 G518 2001

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Girard, Vickie; Zadra, Dan

Place of Publication: Lynwood, WA

Publisher: Compendium, Inc.

Publication Date: 2001

Physical Description: xx, 161 p. ; 17 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Hope; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781888387414; 1888387416; 9781932319705

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 G518 2001

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