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Everyone's guide to cancer supportive care : a comprehensive handbook for patients and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14692
Rosenbaum, Ernest H, Rosenbaum, Isadora. Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel Publishing , 2005. rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 R813 2005
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Cancer care specialists answer questions concerning a cancer patient's physical, psychological, and spiritual needs. Includes understanding cancer and its treatments; chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant side effects; stress and cancer; the will to live; spirituality; sexuality; nutrition; and r…
Author
Rosenbaum, Ernest H
Rosenbaum, Isadora
Edition
rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
Kansas City, MO
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xix, 579 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Patient-Centered Care
Social Support
Quality of Life
Palliative Care
Caregivers
Popular Work
Handbooks
Abstract
Cancer care specialists answer questions concerning a cancer patient's physical, psychological, and spiritual needs. Includes understanding cancer and its treatments; chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant side effects; stress and cancer; the will to live; spirituality; sexuality; nutrition; and rehabilitation and fitness.
ISBN
9780740750410
0740750410
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
QZ201 R813 2005

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Cancer caregiving A-Z : an at-home guide for patients and families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16567
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C215a 2008
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
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Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
x, 157 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers
Home Nursing
Neoplasms - complications
Patients
Palliative Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780944235928
0944235921
9781604430516
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
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 C215a 2008
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca to obtain a username and password from the Library.
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When someone you love has advanced cancer : support for caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15949
U.S. National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute (NCI) , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 U58w 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
U.S. National Cancer Institute
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
56. p : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
NIH publication 05-5727
Subjects
Palliative Care
Caregivers
Attitude to Death
Family
Terminal Care
Social Support
Self Care
Communication
Adaptation, Psychological
Planning Techniques
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 U58w 2005
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Handbook of palliative care in cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3113
Waller, Alexander, Caroline, Nancy L. [Boston, MA]: Butterworth-Heinemann , 2000. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 W198 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Waller, Alexander
Caroline, Nancy L
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Butterworth-Heinemann
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Palliative Care
Neoplasms - therapy
ISBN
0750672048
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 W198 2000

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Principles and practice of palliative care and supportive oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15191
Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2007. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 P957b 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Berger, Ann M
Shuster, John L
Von Roenn, Jamie H
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xvii, 923 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Pain, Intractable - therapy
Palliative Care
ISBN
9780781795951
0781795958
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Surrey Library
Call Number
WB310 P957b 2007

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Improving palliative care for cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16270
National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.). Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2001.
Audience
Professional
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Supportive care in radiotherapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13371
New York, NY: Churchill Livingstone , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ269 S959 2003
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Editor
Faithfull, Sara
Wells, Mary
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Churchill Livingstone
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
xvii, 400 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Palliative Care
Neoplasms - nursing
ISBN
9780443064869
0443064865
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ269 S959 2003

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Brain tumors - finding the ark : meeting the challenges of treatment choices, side effects, children's unique needs, healthcare costs and long term adjustment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14985
Zeltzer, Paul M. Encino, CA: Shilysca Press , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 Z53b 2006
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Zeltzer, Paul M
Place of Publication
Encino, CA
Publisher
Shilysca Press
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms - therapy - popular works
Brain Neoplasms - psychology - popular works
Brain Neoplasms - complications - popular works
Child
Adult
ISBN
0976017113
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL358 Z53b 2006

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14061
[Ottawa, ON]: Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem | Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 C271 2004
Availability
10 copies, 10 available
"A Caregiver's Guide present family caregivers the medical and nursing information they will need in clear, easily understood language. This will help them to understand the journey upon which their loved ones have embarked, to become effective, informed members of the palliative care team and to p…
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Alternate Title
Handbook about end-of-life care
Caregivers guide
Editor
Macmillan, Karen
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
x, 174 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Caregivers
Palliative Care
Hospices
Abstract
"A Caregiver's Guide present family caregivers the medical and nursing information they will need in clear, easily understood language. This will help them to understand the journey upon which their loved ones have embarked, to become effective, informed members of the palliative care team and to provide essential physical, spiritual and emotional support. Sharing this journey with a loved one can be demanding but it is also one of the greatest gifts friends and families can share." - Cover
ISBN
0968670016
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WB310 C271 2004
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Handbook of psychiatry in palliative medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18876
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2009. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 H235 2009
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Editor
Chochinov, Harvey Max
Breitbart, William
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xxiv, 565 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminally Ill - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Psychotherapy - methods
Family - psychology
Bioethical Issues
ISBN
9780195301076
0195301072
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WB310 H235 2009

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Delivering effective palliative care to cancer patients of diverse backgrounds : a knowledge synthesis

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114779
Bell, Kirsten, Lee, Joyce, Con, Andrea, Doll, Richard, Kazanjian, Arminee, Kwong, Sandy, McGregor, Douglans, Syme, Ann, Tayler, Carolyn. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency | University of British Columbia | Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 B433 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Delivering effective palliative care to diverse cancer patients
Author
Bell, Kirsten
Lee, Joyce
Con, Andrea
Doll, Richard
Kazanjian, Arminee
Kwong, Sandy
McGregor, Douglans
Syme, Ann
Tayler, Carolyn
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
University of British Columbia
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
96 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Palliative Care
Culturally Competent Care
Cultural Diversity
Health Services Accessibility
Ethnic Groups
Patient Care Planning
Palliative Treatment
Cancer Pain - prevention & control
Terminal Care
Terminally Ill
Evidence-Based Practice
Healthcare Disparities
Canada
Notes
Produced under the auspices of:
CIHR Cross Cultural Palliative New Emerging Team Sociobehavioural Research Centre, British Columbia Cancer Agency & School of Population & Public Health, University of British Columbia.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Report
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB310 B433 2009

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Advance care planning : let's talk

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16394
Fraser Health Authority. [Vancouver, BC?]: Modern Rocked Media Productions , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 F841a 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Personal story; Introduction; Healthcare perspective; Shared decision; Cultural perspective; Spiritual Care; "My voice" workbook
Alternate Title
Advance care planning : let's talk : 7 chapters
Corporate Author
Fraser Health Authority
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Modern Rocked Media Productions
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
18 minutes
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Palliative Care
Family
Social Support
Popular Work
Abstract
Personal story
Introduction
Healthcare perspective
Shared decision
Cultural perspective
Spiritual Care
"My voice" workbook
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W85.5 F841a 2005

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Symptom management in advanced cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18385
Twycross, Robert, Wilcock, Andrew, Toller, Claire Stark. Nottingham, UK: Palliativedrugs.com Ltd. , 2009. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WL700 T975s 2009
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Twycross, Robert
Wilcock, Andrew
Toller, Claire Stark
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Nottingham, UK
Publisher
Palliativedrugs.com Ltd.
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xx, 447 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Pain - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
ISBN
9780955254734
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WL700 T975s 2009

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End-of-life handbook : a compassionate guide to connecting with and caring for a dying loved one

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17609
Feldman, David B, Lasher, S. Andrew. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 F312f 2007
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Feldman, David B
Lasher, S. Andrew
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
x, 186 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminally Ill
Attitude to Death
Family
Caregivers
Popular Work
ISBN
9781572245112
1572245115
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB310 F312f 2007

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Advance care planning : let's talk : planning in advance for your future healthcare choices

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19815
Kelly, Rob. [Vancouver, BC?]: Modern Rocked Media Productions , 2005-2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 A244k 2005-2006
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Kelly, Rob
Corporate Author
Fraser Health Authority
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Modern Rocked Media Productions
Publication Date
2005-2006
Physical Description
18 minutes
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Palliative Care
Family
Social Support
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
English
Chinese-Cantonese
Punjabi
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W85.5 A244k 2005-2006

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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

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Palliative medicine : a case-based manual

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14672
Oxford: Oxford University Press , 2005. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 P168 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
MacDonald, Neil
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Oxford
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Pain - therapy
ISBN
9780198528326
0198528329
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WB310 P168 2005

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Oxford textbook of palliative medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13310
Oxford ; New York: Oxford University Press , 2004. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 O98 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Palliative medicine
Editor
Doyle, Derek
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Oxford ; New York
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xxv, 1244 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Palliative Care
Pain - therapy
Terminal Care
ISBN
9780198566984 (pbk.)
9780198510987 (alk. paper)
0198510985 (alk. paper)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WB310 O98 2004

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Textbook of palliative medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15282
London, UK: Hodder Arnold , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 T355b 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Bruera, Eduardo
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Hodder Arnold
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Palliative Care
Pain - therapy
Terminal Care
ISBN
9780340810187
0340810181
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB310 T355b 2006

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Canadian cancer statistics 2009

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17860
Canadian Cancer Society. Steering Committee, Statistics Canada, Provincial/Territorial Cancer Registries, Public Health Agency of Canada. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C211d 2009
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
Special topic: Cancer in adolescents and young adults
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Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society. Steering Committee
Statistics Canada, Provincial/Territorial Cancer Registries
Public Health Agency of Canada
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
124 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - statistics
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - mortality
Adolescent
Young Adult
Adult
Canada
Abstract
Special topic: Cancer in adolescents and young adults
ISSN
0835-2976
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library REF Statistics
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library REF
Victoria Library REF
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 C211d 2009
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