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9 Steps for reversing or preventing cancer and other diseases : learn to heal from within

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14150
Goodman, Shivani. Franklin Lakes, NJ: New Page Books , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 G653 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Nine steps for reversing or preventing cancer and other diseases : learn to heal from within
Author
Goodman, Shivani
Place of Publication
Franklin Lakes, NJ
Publisher
New Page Books
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Mental Healing
Psychoneuroimmunology
Psychosomatic Medicine
ISBN
1564147495
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 G653 2004

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100 perks of having cancer : plus 100 health tips for surviving it

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21413
Strang, Florence, Gonzalez, Susan. Laguna Beach, CA: Basic Health Publications , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S897 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
One hundred perks of having cancer : plus one hundred tips for surviving it
Author
Strang, Florence
Gonzalez, Susan
Place of Publication
Laguna Beach, CA
Publisher
Basic Health Publications
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xiii, 465 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Self Care
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781591203568
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 S897 2013

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American Cancer Society complete guide to family caregiving : the essential guide to cancer caregiving at home

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21682
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society/Health Promotions , 2011. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 A512b 2011
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Complete guide to family caregiving
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Editor
Bucher, Julia A
Houts, Peter S
Ades, Terri
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society/Health Promotions
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xviii, 354 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Home Nursing - methods
Caregivers
Patients
Palliative Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780944235003
9781604431063
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 A512b 2011
Website Notes
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And in health : a guide for couples facing cancer together

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21673
Shapiro, Dan. [Boston, MA]: Trumpeter , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S529 2013
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
Author
Shapiro, Dan
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Trumpeter
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xi, 233 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Spouses - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Caregivers - psychology
Marriage - psychology
Interpersonal Relations
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Partners
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781611800173
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 S529 2013

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Anticancer living : transform your life and health with the mix of six

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121700
Cohen, Lorenzo, Jefferies, Alison. New York, NY: Penguin Books , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C678 2019
Availability
6 copies, 4 available
Author
Cohen, Lorenzo
Jefferies, Alison
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Penguin Books
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xvi, 416 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Healthy Lifestyle
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780735220430
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 C678 2019
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Being single, with cancer : a solo survivor's guide to life, love, health, and happiness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21856
Maxwell, Tracy. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 M465 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Author
Maxwell, Tracy
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Health
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xiii, 195 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Single Person
Women's Health
Survivors
Young Adult
Interpersonal Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781936303410
9781617051371
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 M465 2014
Website Notes
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Breaking the silence on cancer and sexuality : a handbook for healthcare providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15889
Katz, Anne. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 K19b 2007
Availability
5 copies, 4 available
Author
Katz, Anne
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xi, 280 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
Sex Counseling
Sexuality
Body Image
Sexual Partners
Psychosexual Development
Libido
Communication
Patient Education
Fertility
Professional-Patient Relations
Oncology Nursing
ISBN
9781890504670
189050467X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ200 K19b 2007

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Breaking the silence on cancer and sexuality : a handbook for healthcare providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121022
Katz, Anne. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2018. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 K19b 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
  1 read online  
Author
Katz, Anne
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
ix, 293 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
Sex Counseling
Sexuality
Body Image
Sexual Partners
Psychosexual Development
Libido
Communication
Patient Education
Fertility
Professional-Patient Relations
Oncology Nursing
ISBN
1635930162
9781635930160
9781635930177
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 K19b 2018
Website Notes
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Cancer and sexual health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20694
New York, NY: Humana Press , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C218m 2011
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Editor
Mulhall, John P
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Humana Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xviii, 783 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Series
Current clinical urology
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - psychology
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological - etiology
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological - therapy
Sexual Behavior
Sexuality
ISBN
9781607619154
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 C218m 2011

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Cancer as a turning point : a handbook for people with cancer, their families, and health professionals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7067
LeShan, Lawrence. [Toronto, ON]: Penguin Books Canada Limited , 1994. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 L629 1994
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
Author
LeShan, Lawrence
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Penguin Books Canada Limited
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
xvi, 256 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Imagery
Popular Work
ISBN
0452271371
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
QZ266 L629 1994

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Cancer as a turning point : volume II : from surviving to thriving

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16111
Achterberg, Jeanne, Bolen, Jean Shinoda, Dreamer, Oriah Mountain, LeShan, Lawrence, Muller, Wayne, McElroy, Susan Chernak, Rossman, Martin L, Remen, Rachel Naomi, Tate, Terri, Wallace, Jeanne, Whitefeather, Elaine. Boulder, CO: Sounds True , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 C216a 2004 v.2 PT.1-7
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Achterberg, Jeanne
Bolen, Jean Shinoda
Dreamer, Oriah Mountain
LeShan, Lawrence
Muller, Wayne
McElroy, Susan Chernak
Rossman, Martin L
Remen, Rachel Naomi
Tate, Terri
Wallace, Jeanne
Whitefeather, Elaine
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Sounds True
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
7 CDs ; 8 1/2 hours
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Imagery
Mental Healing
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Popular Work
ISBN
9781591795988
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
QZ266 C216a 2004 v.2 PT.1-7

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Cancer care for the whole patient : meeting psychosocial health needs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16091
National Institue of Medicine (U. S.) Committee on Psychosocial Services to Cancer Patients / Families in a Community Setting. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C2151a 2008
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Corporate Author
National Institue of Medicine (U. S.) Committee on Psychosocial Services to Cancer Patients / Families in a Community Setting
Editor
Adler, Nancy E
Page, Ann E. K
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xxii, 429 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Stress, Psychological - complications
Needs Assessment
Counseling - methods
Psychology, Medical - methods
ISBN
9780309111072
0309111072
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ200 C2151a 2008

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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
  1 read online  
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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Cancer rehabilitation and survivorship : transdisciplinary approaches to personalized care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20147
Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C215l 2011
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Editor
Lester, Joanne L
Schmitt, Patricia
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xviii, 500 p : ill. : 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Nurses' Instruction
ISBN
9781935864059
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ200 C215l 2011

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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
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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Environmental scan of cancer survivorship in Canada : conceptualization, practice, and research

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17586
Ristovski-Slijepcevic, Svetlana. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency | CIHR (Canadian Institutes of Health Research) , 2008.
Audience
Professional
This report presents findings from an environmental scan that was conducted as part of a larger Survivorship Project by the Rebalance Focus Action Group of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. The Survivorship Project aims to move a national cancer survivorship agenda in Canada forward in the c…
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Author
Ristovski-Slijepcevic, Svetlana
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
CIHR (Canadian Institutes of Health Research)
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Health Services Research
Survivors
Survival Rate
Needs Assessment
Canada
Abstract
This report presents findings from an environmental scan that was conducted as part of a larger Survivorship Project by the Rebalance Focus Action Group of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. The Survivorship Project aims to move a national cancer survivorship agenda in Canada forward in the coming years. The scan consisted of both a literature search as well as individual interviews with 47 key informants with a threefold purpose to:
(1) Explore the nature of and extent to which cancer survivorship conceptualization, research and practice is undertaken in Canada
(2) Identify some of the key Canadian contributors to cancer survivorship undertakings
(3) Identify resources from the literature that may prove useful in future cancer survivorship efforts in Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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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
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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Geriatric psycho-oncology : a quick reference on the psychosocial dimensions of cancer symptom management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119939
American Psycho-Social Oncology Society. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2015.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WT145 G369 2015
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
American Psycho-Social Oncology Society
Editor
Holland, Jimmie C.
Wiesel, Talia Weiss
Nelson, Christian, J.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xiii, 205 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Series
APOS clinical reference handbooks
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - nursing
Aged - psychology
Mental Disorders - psychology
Professional-Patient Relations
Mental Health Services
Handbooks
ISBN
9780199361465
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WT145 G369 2015

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Global Perspectives in Cancer Care : Religion, Spirituality, and Cultural Diversity in Health and Healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124695
New York: Oxford University Press , c2022.
Audience
Professional
"With cancer ranking as the primary or secondary cause of premature death in almost 100 countries worldwide, the World Health Organization recognized a high level of investment in cancer control and treatment (including palliative care) in 2019. At that time, governments at the World Health Assembl…
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Editor
Silbermann, Michael
Berger, Ann
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
c2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Spiritual Therapies
Spirituality
Cultural Diversity
Religion and Medicine
Abstract
"With cancer ranking as the primary or secondary cause of premature death in almost 100 countries worldwide, the World Health Organization recognized a high level of investment in cancer control and treatment (including palliative care) in 2019. At that time, governments at the World Health Assembly (WHA) unanimously adopted a new cancer resolution (Universal Health Coverage: Moving Together to Build a Healthier World). The resolution noted the potential for cancer prevention to reduce cancer burden in the future, while reducing the suffering from cancer in the communities.As most countries are facing an overall increase in the absolute number of cancer cases, large geographical diversity in cancer occurrence and variations in the magnitude and profile of the disease still continue between and within world regions. Specific types of cancer dominate globally: lung, female breast, and colorectal cancer. The regional variations in common cancer types signal the extent to which societal, economic, and lifestyle changes interplay to differentially impact the profile of this most complex group of diseases.Although survival rates for cancer have improved significantly over the past few decades, for each individual, the diagnosis and treatment of cancer are still devastating, affecting the family and community as well. The care of a person with cancer must be more than just the treatment of the cancer itself. Understanding the cultural, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of the cancer sufferer and their family and community will ensure the best care.In order to treat individuals with cancer and understand how to give the best possible care to underserved populations, we need to understand cultural diversity. Understanding that cultural aspects of a society may be intertwined with finances and other resources can improve adherence and access to care. Culture is made up of language, religion, cuisine, social norms, history, ancestry, music, arts, and spirituality. In order to improve cancer care outcomes, patients' diverse spiritual and cultural beliefs must be recognized. In addition, available methods must be utilized to improve access and adherence to treatment modalities and regimens.In this book, we focus on numerous diverse cultures, traditions, and faiths. Many parts of the world are composed of indigenous cultures, with unique spiritual beliefs in addition to the region's primary religion. We present chapters on indigenous religions as well as indigenous traditional healers. People everywhere experience trouble, sorrow, need, and sickness, and they develop skills and knowledge in response to these adversities. This book provides insightful models of these parameters and serves as a valuable resource for health care providers and policymakers by taking a global approach to cultural diversity in the world. By understanding this multiculturalism and the many aspects of psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of health and healing, we can learn from one another." --publisher
ISBN
9780197551349
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Group therapy for cancer patients : a research-based handbook of psychosocial care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog226
Spiegel, David, Classen, Catherine. New York, NY: Basic Books, Inc. , 2000.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 S755 2000
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Spiegel, David
Classen, Catherine
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Basic Books, Inc.
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Psychotherapy, Group
Neoplasms - psychology
Patients
ISBN
465095658
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ266 S755 2000

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