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Being mortal : medicine and what matters in the end

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21732
Gawande, Atul. [Toronto, ON]: Doubleday Canada , 2014.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 G284 2014
Availability
5 copies, 4 available
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Author
Gawande, Atul
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Doubleday Canada
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
282 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Aging - physiology
Aged
Activities of Daily Living
Ethics, Medical
Quality of Life
Attitude to Death
Prognosis
ISBN
9780385677004
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB310 G284 2014

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Cancer care for adolescents and young adults

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15137
Oxford, UK: Blackwell Publishing , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ275 C215k 2008
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Cancer in adolescence : incidence and policy issues by Jeremy Whelan and Lorna Fern; The physical and emotional impact of cancer in adolescents and young adults by Daniel Kelly; The impact of cancer on parents and families by Anne Grinyer; The impact of adolescent cancer on healthcare professionals…
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Editor
Kelly, Daniel
Gibson, Faith
Place of Publication
Oxford, UK
Publisher
Blackwell Publishing
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xiv, 254 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adolescent Psychology
Quality of Life
Survivors
Delivery of Health Care
Social Support
Adolescent
Abstract
Cancer in adolescence : incidence and policy issues by Jeremy Whelan and Lorna Fern
The physical and emotional impact of cancer in adolescents and young adults by Daniel Kelly
The impact of cancer on parents and families by Anne Grinyer
The impact of adolescent cancer on healthcare professionals by Susie Pearce
Supportive care for adolescents and young adults during cancer treatment by Neale Hanvey and Alison Finch
Getting on with life during treatment by Roberta Woodgate
End of treatment issues: looking to the future by Nelia Langeveld and Julia Arbuckle
Long-terms effects of cancer treatment by Gill Levitt and Deborah Eshelman
Palliation and end of life care issues by Maggie Bisset, Sue Hutton, and Daniel Kelly
Building a culture of participation: young people?s involvement in research by Faith Gibson
Developing an integrated approach to the care of adolescents and young adults with cancer by Daniel Kelly and Faith Gibson
ISBN
9780470698013
9781405130943
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ275 C215k 2008
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Cancer in adolescents and young adults

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15285
Nw York, NY: Springer , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ275 C217b 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Bleyer, W. Archie
Barr, Ronald D
Place of Publication
Nw York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xiii, 534 p. ; col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Series
Pediatric oncology
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Adolescent Psychology
Quality of Life
Adolescent
Social Support
Delivery of Health Care
Oncology Service, Hospital
Clinical Trials
Survivors
Statistics
ISBN
9783540408420
3540408428
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ275 C217b 2007

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Cancer in adolescents and young adults

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119609
Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG , 2017. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ275 C217 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Bleyer, Archie
Barr, Ronald
Ries, Lynn
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xxv, 825 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Series
Pediatric oncology
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Adolescent Psychology
Quality of Life
Adolescent
Young Adult
Social Support
Delivery of Health Care
Oncology Service, Hospital
Clinical Trials
Survivors
Statistics
ISBN
9783319336770
ISSN
1613-5318
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ275 C217 2017
Website Notes
Table of contents
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Cancer survivorship

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16407
Philadelphia, PA: Saunders , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Alternate Title
Hematology / oncology clinics of North America v.22, no.2 April 2008
Editor
Travis, Lois B
Yahalom, Joachim
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Saunders
Publication Date
2008
Series
Hematology/oncology clinics of North America v.22, no.2
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Quality of Life
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Neoplasms - complications
Follow-up Studies
Social Support
ISBN
9781416058434
1416058435
ISSN
0889-8588
Language
English
Material Type
Serial
Book
Frequency
Quarterly
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library

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Cancer survivorship : the childhood, adolescent, young adult cancer survivorship research program

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16107
McBride, Mary. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2007 v.240
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Monday noon seminar series
Author
McBride, Mary
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Research Centre seminar series 240
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Quality of Life
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Follow-up Studies
Social Support
Child
Adolescent
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2007 v.240

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Cancer survivorship : today and tomorrow

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15558
New York, NY: Springer , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C216g 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
http://www.springer.com/cda/content/document/cda_downloaddocument/9780387343495-t1.pdf?SGWID=0-0-45-367507-p172422593
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Editor
Ganz, Patricia A
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Quality of Life
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Neoplasms - complications
Follow-up Studies
Social Support
Abstract
http://www.springer.com/cda/content/document/cda_downloaddocument/9780387343495-t1.pdf?SGWID=0-0-45-367507-p172422593
ISBN
9780387343495
0387343490
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 C216g 2007

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Compassion fatigue and burnout in nursing : enhancing professional quality of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122405
Todaro-Franceschi, Vidette. New York, NY: Springer Publishing , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; Introduction : the good, the bad, and the ugly -- Transforming both health and care -- Compassion and contentment : being heartful -- Values and excellences in nursing -- The art of reaffirming purpose -- A heavy heart hurts -- I know what I ought to do! -- Burnt out and seemingly heartl…
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Author
Todaro-Franceschi, Vidette
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Publishing
Publication Date
2013
Series
EBSCOhost eBook Nursing Collection
Subjects
Nurses - psychology
Philosophy, Nursing
Empathy
Burnout, Professional - psychology
Quality of Life
Abstract
Contents:
Introduction : the good, the bad, and the ugly -- Transforming both health and care -- Compassion and contentment : being heartful -- Values and excellences in nursing -- The art of reaffirming purpose -- A heavy heart hurts -- I know what I ought to do! -- Burnt out and seemingly heartless -- Being prepared to care for the dying -- Shared horrors and aching, breaking hearts -- Cultivating collective mindful awareness -- Imagine it and actualize it.
ISBN
9780826109774
9780826109781
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Dying in America : improving and honoring individual preferences near the end of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21696
Committee on Approaching Death: Addressing Key End of Life Issues, Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2014.
Audience
Professional
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Corporate Author
Committee on Approaching Death: Addressing Key End of Life Issues
Institute of Medicine (U.S.)
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2014
Subjects
Terminal Care
Advance Care Planning
Attitude to Death
Quality of Life
Quality of Health Care
Patient-Centered Care
Professional-Patient Relations
ISBN
9780309311748
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=18748
http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2014/Dying-In-America-Improving-Quality-and-Honoring-Individual-Preferences-Near-the-End-of-Life.aspx
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Effect of cancer on quality of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6743
Boca Raton, Fla.: CRC Press, Inc. , 1991.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 E27 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Osoba, David
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, Fla.
Publisher
CRC Press, Inc.
Publication Date
1991
Subjects
Quality of Life
Neoplasms - psychology
ISBN
0849367990
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 E27 1991

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Experience of well-being in the midst of advanced cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20211
Yue, Kathleen. [Victoria, BC?]: University of Victoria , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
LE3 2011 Y94
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Yue, Kathleen
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
University of Victoria
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Terminal Care
Palliative Care
Personal Satisfaction
Quality of Life
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - nursing
Adaptation, Psychological
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
LE3 2011 Y94

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Handbook of cancer survivorship

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15286
New York, NY: Springer , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 H236f 2007
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Editor
Feuerstein, Michael
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xix, 504 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Quality of Life
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
ISBN
9780387345611
0387345612
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ200 H236f 2007

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Handbook of cancer survivorship

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121204
Cham, Switzerland: Springer , 2018. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 H236f 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Feuerstein, Michael
Nekhlyudov, Larissa
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xv, 419 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Quality of Life
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
ISBN
9783319774305
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 H236f 2018

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Handbook of measures for psychological, social and physical function in cancer : volume 1: quality of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5333
New York, NY: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center , 1994.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 H238 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Kornblith, Alice B
Holland, Jimmie C.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Quality of Life
Neoplasms - psychology
Psychological Tests - handbooks
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 H238 1994

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Handbook of quality of life in cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123822
Cham, Switzerland: Springer , 2022.
Audience
Professional
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Editor
Kassianos, Angelos P.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Quality of Life
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - psychology
ISBN
9783030847029
9783030847012
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Health services for cancer survivors : practice, policy and research

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20016
New York, NY: Springer , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 H434f 2011
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Editor
Feuerstein, Michael
Ganz, Patricia A
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xxiii, 395 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors - psychology
Health Policy
Delivery of Health Care
Quality of Life
ISBN
9781441913470
1441913475
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 H434f 2011

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Health state descriptions for Canadians : cancers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15691
[Ottawa, ON]: Statistics Canada , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 H434e 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The series is primarily intended to document the disease classifications used in the Population Health Impact of Disease in Canada (PHI) research program and help researchers to understand how the PHI estimates were calculated. It is also of interest to health professionals, advocacy groups, and in…
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Editor
Evans, William K
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Statistics Canada
Publication Date
2006
Series
Health state descriptions for Canadians
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - epidemiology - Canada
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasm Staging
Activities of Daily Living
Health Status - Canada
Cost of Illness - Canada
Quality of Life
Risk Factors
Prognosis
Attitude to Health
Classification and Measurement System of Functional Health (CLAMES)
Abstract
The series is primarily intended to document the disease classifications used in the Population Health Impact of Disease in Canada (PHI) research program and help researchers to understand how the PHI estimates were calculated. It is also of interest to health professionals, advocacy groups, and individual Canadians who are looking for an overview of how living with cancer affects day-to-day functioning throughout its various stages of progression and treatment."
ISBN
0662696182
ISSN
1718-4630
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 H434e 2006
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Identifying priorities for cancer survivorship research

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18015
Doll, Richard, Kazanjian, Arminee. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 P187 2008
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
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Alternate Title
Pan-Canadian Invitational Workshop, Identifying Priorities for Cancer Survivorship Research
Author
Doll, Richard
Kazanjian, Arminee
Corporate Author
Pan-Canadian Invitational Workshop, Identifying Priorities for Cancer Survivorship Research (2008 November 21-22 : Vancouver, BC)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
v, 60 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Health Services Research
Social Support
Survivors
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Quality of Life
Follow-up Studies
Adaptation, Psychological
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ266 P187 2008

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Meaning-centered group psychotherapy for patients with advanced cancer : a treatment manual

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113849
Breitbart, William S., Poppito, Shannon R. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2014.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 B835m 2014
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
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Author
Breitbart, William S.
Poppito, Shannon R.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xxxi, 89 p. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Psychotherapy, Group - methods
Depression - therapy
Quality of Life
Terminally Ill - psychology
ISBN
9780199837250
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ266 B835m 2014

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Meaning-centered psychotherapy in the cancer setting : finding meaning and hope in the face of suffering

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121497
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 M483 2017
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
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Editor
Breitbart, William
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xxvii, 391 p. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Psychotherapy - methods
Quality of Life
Hope
Stress, Psychological - therapy
Culturally Competent Care
ISBN
9780199837229
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ266 M483 2017

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