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Caring for the patient with cancer at home : a guide for patients and families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1783
Abrahm, Janet. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C277 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
An introduction to the medical circumstances and challenges patients and the people who care for them face at home.
Author
Abrahm, Janet
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Home Care Services - popular works
Neoplasms - psychology - popular works
Neoplasms - rehabilitation - popular works
Family - popular works
Abstract
An introduction to the medical circumstances and challenges patients and the people who care for them face at home.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C277 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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How to care for aging parents : a complete guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1109
Morris, Virginia. New York, NY: Workman Publishing , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT100 M877 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Morris, Virginia
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Caregivers - handbooks
Geriatrics
Community Health Services
ISBN
1563054353
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WT100 M877 1996

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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American College of Physicians home care guide for cancer : how to care for family and friends at home

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7734
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
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Patient services : Vancouver Island Cancer Centre

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3433
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Cancer Centre. [Victoria, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre. Education Services , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Cancer Centre
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre. Education Services
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Cancer Care Facilities - British Columbia - popular works - pamphlets
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Cancer Centre - popular works - pamphlets
Hospital Departments - popular works - pamphlets
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Copies

VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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Introducing our team : practical tips for new patients at the Fraser Valley Cancer Centre

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3938
BC Cancer Agency. Fraser Valley Cancer Centre. Surrey, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Fraser Valley Cancer Centre , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ24 B862i 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Fraser Valley Cancer Centre
Place of Publication
Surrey, BC
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Fraser Valley Cancer Centre
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Cancer Care Facilities - British Columbia - popular works - pamphlets
Fraser Valley Cancer Centre -popular works - pamphlets
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
Call Number
QZ24 B862i 1996

Copies

VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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Dying at home : a family guide for caregiving

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8342
Sankar, Andrea. Baltimore, md.: Johns Hopkins University Press , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 S227 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Includes information about bringing the dying person home; solving problems of caregiving; community support; social support; the well-being of the caregiver; how death occurs; and grieving after the loved one?s death. Includes stories from people who have cared for a dying person.
Author
Sankar, Andrea
Place of Publication
Baltimore, md.
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
1991
Subjects
Bereavement - popular works
Grief - popular works
Death - popular works
Terminal Care - popular works
Home Care Services - popular works
Attitude to Death - popular works
Abstract
Includes information about bringing the dying person home; solving problems of caregiving; community support; social support; the well-being of the caregiver; how death occurs; and grieving after the loved one?s death. Includes stories from people who have cared for a dying person.
ISBN
0801842301
9780801842306
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 S227 1991

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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American College of Physicians home care guide for advanced cancer : when quality of life is the primary goal of care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9994
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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What women want to know about breast implants

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3710
Berger, Karen, Bostwick, John. [St. Louis, MO]: Quality Medical Publishing, Inc. , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP910 B496 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Berger, Karen
Bostwick, John
Place of Publication
[St. Louis, MO]
Publisher
Quality Medical Publishing, Inc.
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Mammaplasty - popular works - pamphlets
Breast Neoplasms - psychology - popular works - pamphlets
Silicones - adverse effects - popular works - pamphlets
ISBN
942219619
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP910 B496 1995

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Your first visit : B.C. Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Cancer Centre

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8230
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Cancer Centre. [Victoria, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Cancer Centre , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Cancer Centre
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Cancer Centre
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Cancer Care Facilities - British Columbia - popular works - pamphlets
British Columbia Cancer Agency - pamphlets
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Copies

VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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Information and support programs for patients, families and friends

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8538
British Columbia Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling. British Columbia Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling , 1993.
Audience
Patient or Public
Corporate Author
British Columbia Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling
Publisher
British Columbia Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Social Support - popular works - pamphlets
Patient Participation - popular works - pamphlets
British Columbia Cancer Agency - pamphlets
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
VC Library Archives
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Sexuality and cancer : ourselves as sexual beings

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2444
Canadian Cancer Society. Alberta/N.W.T. Division. Alberta: Canadian Cancer Society. Alberta/N.W.T. Division , 1990.
Audience
Patient or Public
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society. Alberta/N.W.T. Division
Place of Publication
Alberta
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society. Alberta/N.W.T. Division
Publication Date
1990
Subjects
Sex Behaviour - popular works - pamphlets
Neoplasms - psychology - popular works - pamphlets
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
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Risks of tobacco use : a message to parents and teens

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9229
American Academy of Pediatrics. Elk Grove Village, Ill.: American Academy of Pediatrics , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
American Academy of Pediatrics
Place of Publication
Elk Grove Village, Ill.
Publisher
American Academy of Pediatrics
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Tobacco - in adolescence - popular works - pamphlets
Smoking - in adolescence - popular works - pamphlets
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File

Copies

VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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Cancer Information Centre and Library

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8612
BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Libraries, Medical - popular works - pamphlets
BC Cancer Agency Library - popular works - pamphlets
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
VC Library Archives
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When cancer recurs : meeting the challenge again

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1198
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 1991?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 C212w 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Adapted from a publication by US Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland, USA 20205.; May 31, 2007 - As per "Canadian Cancer Society BC & Yukon" there is no current edition of this publication (15-3…
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
1991?
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology - popular works - pamphlets
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local - psychology - popular works - pamphlets
Abstract
Adapted from a publication by US Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland, USA 20205.
May 31, 2007 - As per "Canadian Cancer Society BC & Yukon" there is no current edition of this publication (15-311872).
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 C212w 1991

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Unconventional cancer therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5922
British Columbia Cancer Agency. Vancouver Clinic. Education Services. [Vancouver, BC?]: British Columbia Cancer Agency. Vancouver Clinic. Education Services , 1993.
Audience
Patient or Public
Alternate Title
A word about unconventional cancer therapy
Corporate Author
British Columbia Cancer Agency. Vancouver Clinic. Education Services
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
British Columbia Cancer Agency. Vancouver Clinic. Education Services
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Alternative Medicine - popular works - pamphlets
British Columbia Cancer Agency Library - popular works - pamphlets
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
VC Library Archives
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Caring for loved ones at home : an illustrated, easy to follow guide to short or long-term care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9856
Van Bommel, Harry. Scarborough, Ont.: Resources Supporting Family and Community Legacies Inc. , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 V217 1999
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Van Bommel, Harry
Place of Publication
Scarborough, Ont.
Publisher
Resources Supporting Family and Community Legacies Inc.
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
120 p, : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Home Nursing
Family Relations
Caregivers
Self Care
Physician-Patient Relations
Communication
Popular Work
ISBN
1553070003
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 V217 1999

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Fifty most often asked questions about smoking & health and the answers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7104
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 1993.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Smoking - prevention & control - popular works - pamphlets
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File

Copies

VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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Your spouse's allowance

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5328
Canada. Income Security Programs. Ottawa, Ont.: Minister of Supply and Services Canada , 1990.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
Canada. Income Security Programs
Place of Publication
Ottawa, Ont.
Publisher
Minister of Supply and Services Canada
Publication Date
1990
Subjects
Spouses - Canada - pamphlets
Pensions - Canada - pamphlets
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File

Copies

VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects - popular works - handouts
Oral Health - popular works - handouts
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
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Patients' companion

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9362
Chow, Wai Ping Cheung. [Vancouver, BC?]: S.U.C.C.E.S.S. (United Chinese Community Enrichment Services Society) , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W84 P298 1996
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Chow, Wai Ping Cheung
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. (United Chinese Community Enrichment Services Society)
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Nomenclature - popular works - Chinese
Vocabulary - popular works - Chinese
Health Care - popular works - Chinese
ISBN
1896148077
Language
English
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W84 P298 1996

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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