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Patient self-care : helping your patients make therapeutic choices

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19325
Canadian Pharmacists Association. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Pharmacists Association , 2010. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB120 P974 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Canadian Pharmacists Association
Editor
Repchinsky, Carol
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Pharmacists Association
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xxviii, 1021 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Nonprescription Drugs
Therapeutics
Self Medication - methods
Consumer Health Information
Patient Education as Topic
Education, Pharmacy
Self Care
Self Administration
ISBN
9781894402507
1894402502
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB120 P974 2010

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Self-care for lower extremity lymphedema : a step by step, comprehensive maintenance program for lymphedema patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20052
Feltman, Barbara, Rovig, JoAnn, Fass, Lynn. Bandages Plus: Miami, FL , 2010?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH700 F312s 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Leg lymphedema
Author
Feltman, Barbara
Rovig, JoAnn
Fass, Lynn
Place of Publication
Bandages Plus
Publisher
Miami, FL
Publication Date
2010?
Physical Description
55 minutes
Subjects
Lymphedema - therapy
Leg
Lower Extremity
Self Care
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH700 F312s 2010

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Caregiver's guide for Canadians

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21235
Lauber, Rick. North Vancouver, BC: Self-Counsel Press , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT120 L366 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Lauber, Rick
Place of Publication
North Vancouver, BC
Publisher
Self-Counsel Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
139 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Caregivers - psychology
Aged
Adult Children
Parents
Family Relations
Home Nursing
Self Care
Housing for the Elderly
Popular Work
ISBN
9781770400405
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WT120 L366 2010

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Beyond self-care for helping professionals : the expressive therapies continuum and the life enrichment model

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124371
Hinz, Lisa D. New York, NY: Routledge , 2019.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB327 H66b 2019
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Hinz, Lisa D.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Routledge
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xxii, 134 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Self Care
Caregivers
Healthy Lifestyle
ISBN
9781138230996
9781138231016
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WB327 H66b 2019

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Evidence-based cancer care and prevention : behavioral interventions

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14322
New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 E936 2003
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Editor
Given, Charles W
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
xiii, 434 p. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Behavior Therapy - methods
Evidence-Based Medicine
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Self Care
Smoking Cessation
ISBN
0826115748
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 E936 2003

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Integrated cancer care guide : caring for the mind, body, and spirit of people with cancer and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19805
InspireHealth. [Vancouver, BC?]: InspireHealth , 2010?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 I59 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Integrated cancer care guide : optimal support for mind, body, spirit and immune system for health and healing : guide to self-care, healthful nutrition, exercise, vitamins, supplements, and complementary medical therapies
Author
InspireHealth
Corporate Author
InspireHealth
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
InspireHealth
Publication Date
2010?
Physical Description
100 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Complementary Therapies
Mind Body Relations (Metaphysical)
Mind-Body and Relaxation Therapy
Mind-Body Therapies
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Integrative Medicine
Self Care
InspireHealth
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 I59 2010
Website Notes
Companion site
Read Online
http://www.inspirehealth.ca/

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Help me to heal : a practical guidebook for patients, visitors, and caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15816
Siegel, Bernie S, August, Yosaif. Carlsbad, CA: Hay House , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB327 S571 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Siegel, Bernie S
August, Yosaif
Place of Publication
Carlsbad, CA
Publisher
Hay House
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Self Care
Convalescence - psychology
Caregivers - psychology
Complementary Therapies - popular works
Alternative Medicine - popular works
Patients - psychology
Hospitalization - psychology
ISBN
1401900607
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB327 S571 2003

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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
More Information
  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
Read Online
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/When-Someone-You-Love-Has-Advanced-Cancer/allpages
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/When-Someone-You-Love-Has-Advanced-Cancer/PDF

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Tree of life : healthy choices for well being : facilitator's guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13338
Alberta Cancer Foundation. Edmonton, Ab.: Alberta Cancer Foundation , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201 A333 2002 v.1
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Alberta Cancer Foundation
Place of Publication
Edmonton, Ab.
Publisher
Alberta Cancer Foundation
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Culturally Competent Care
Self Care
Medicine, Traditional
Health Services, Indigenous
First Nations
Notes
Companion to Tree of life : healthy choices for well being. 2002.
ISBN
1894809017
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 A333 2002 v.1

Copies

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Tree of life : healthy choices for well being

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13354
Alberta Cancer Foundation. Edmonton, Ab.: Alberta Cancer Foundation , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201 A333 2002 v.2
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Alberta Cancer Foundation
Place of Publication
Edmonton, Ab.
Publisher
Alberta Cancer Foundation
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Culturally Competent Care
Self Care
Medicine, Traditional
Health Services, Indigenous
First Nations
ISBN
1894809017
Language
English
Material Type
Other
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 A333 2002 v.2

Copies

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BC healthguide : helping you and your family stay healthy : healthwise handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15745
Kemper, Donald W. Boise, Idaho: Healthwise, Incorporated , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA590 K32bp 2007
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Healthwise handbook
Author
Kemper, Donald W
Corporate Author
British Columbia Ministry of Health
Editor
Magee, Katy E
Place of Publication
Boise, Idaho
Publisher
Healthwise, Incorporated
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xii, 490 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Self Care
Health Education
Medicine
Handbooks
ISBN
1932921273
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA590 K32bp 2007

Copies

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BC healthguide : helping you and your family stay healthy : healthwise handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15746
Kemper, Donald W. Boise, Idaho: Healthwise, Incorporated , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA590 K32bc 2007
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Healthwise handbook
Author
Kemper, Donald W
Corporate Author
British Columbia Ministry of Health
Editor
Magee, Katy E
Place of Publication
Boise, Idaho
Publisher
Healthwise, Incorporated
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xii, 370 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Self Care
Health Education
Medicine
Handbooks
ISBN
1932921265
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA590 K32bc 2007

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Self-compassion : the proven power of being kind to yourself

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124439
Neff, Kristin. New Year, NY: William Morrow , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425 N383 2015
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
"A book that teaches readers how to silence self-criticism and replace it with self-compassion in order to fulfill our highest potential and live happier, more fulfilled lives" -- Provided by publisher
More Information
Alternate Title
Self-compassion: stop beating yourself up and leave insecurity behind
Author
Neff, Kristin
Place of Publication
New Year, NY
Publisher
William Morrow
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xii, 305 pages ; 21 cm
Subjects
Popular Work
Self-Compassion
Empathy
Self Care
Abstract
"A book that teaches readers how to silence self-criticism and replace it with self-compassion in order to fulfill our highest potential and live happier, more fulfilled lives" -- Provided by publisher
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9780061733529
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM425 N383 2015

Copies

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Be active : education for Chinese cancer survivors and their families : participant guide 2015

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119738
Kwong, Sandy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA18.2 B365 2015
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Be active : survivorship education for chinese-speaking cancer patients
Author
Kwong, Sandy
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
92 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - education
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors
Patient Education
Patient-Centered Care
Adaptation, Psychological
Self Care
Self-Help Groups
Social Support
BC Cancer Agency
Language
English
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
VC Library Archives
Call Number
WA18.2 B365 2015

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So much more than my ostomy : loving my perfectly imperfect body

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124443
Mantell, Ellyn. Charlotte, NC: Warren Publishing , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI520 M292 2021
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
"For those who have recently undergone ostomy procedures, the transition can present new obstacles. From what to expect, to ostomy- and self-care, dressing and more, navigating life post ostomy may feel overwhelming.; In So Much More than My Ostomy, Ellyn Mantell--"ostomate," advocate, and renowned…
More Information
Author
Mantell, Ellyn
Place of Publication
Charlotte, NC
Publisher
Warren Publishing
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xiv, 126 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Ostomy
Ileostomy
Self Care
Abstract
"For those who have recently undergone ostomy procedures, the transition can present new obstacles. From what to expect, to ostomy- and self-care, dressing and more, navigating life post ostomy may feel overwhelming.
In So Much More than My Ostomy, Ellyn Mantell--"ostomate," advocate, and renowned motivational speaker --provides advice, tips, and encouragement for caring for and embracing your perfectly imperfect body. Ellyn, along with several other ostomates, also shares stories from her journey that led to her ileostomy in March, 2014. The book contains interviews with several who have survived and thrived through the many health and emotional challenges presented to them.
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781954614208
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WI520 M292 2021

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Managing pain before it manages you

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16734
Caudill, Margaret A. New York, NY: Guilford Press , 2009. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL700 C371 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Caudill, Margaret A
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Guilford Press
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xvi, 255 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Subjects
Pain
Self Care
Mind-Body Therapies
Popular Work
ISBN
9781593859824
1593859821
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL700 C371 2009

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Brain tumour caregiver handbook : a guide to what it means to be a caregiver, what to expect, and how to manage

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122222
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. London, ON: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 B814 2019
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Place of Publication
London, ON
Publisher
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
v, 41 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
Caregivers
Self Care
Handbooks
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL358 B814 2019
Website Notes
Copies of the handbook may be ordered online.
Read Online
https://www.braintumour.ca/care-support/caregiver-corner/

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Lymphedema home program : arm

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20051
Feltman, Barbara. Bandages Plus: Miami, FL , 2010?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH700 F312 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Arm lymphedema
Author
Feltman, Barbara
Place of Publication
Bandages Plus
Publisher
Miami, FL
Publication Date
2010?
Physical Description
45 minutes
Subjects
Lymphedema - therapy
Arm
Upper Extremity
Self Care
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH700 F312 2010

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Bearing the unbearable : love, loss, and the heartbreaking path of grief

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121693
Cacciatore, Joanne. Somerville, MA: Wisdom Publications , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 C27 2017
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
More Information
Author
Cacciatore, Joanne
Place of Publication
Somerville, MA
Publisher
Wisdom Publications
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xvii, 222 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Loss
Love
Adaptation, Psychological
Self Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9781614292968
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 G7 C27 2017

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After cancer treatment : heal faster, better, stronger

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16150
Silver, Julie K. Johns Hopkins University Press , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S586a 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Silver, Julie K
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
x, 269 p. ; 24 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Self Care
Survivors
Popular Work
ISBN
9780801884375
9780801889110
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 S586a 2006
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.
Read Online
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/detail.action?docID=3318326

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