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2016 report to the community

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120143
BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
BC Cancer Agency care and research : 2016 report to the community
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
38 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Biomedical Research
Oncology Nursing
Clinical Trials
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - therapy
Patient-Centered Care
Research Report
BC Cancer Agency
Cancer Care Facilities
Delivery of Health Care
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library BCCA Pubs
Abbotsford Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
VC Library Archives
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ABCs of cancer : separating the facts from the myths

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122859
Asare-Werehene, Meshach. Hackensack, NJ: World Scientific , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Asare-Werehene, Meshach
Place of Publication
Hackensack, NJ
Publisher
World Scientific
Publication Date
2020
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9789811212260
9789811212277
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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.
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Access clinic : improving health services for women with disabilities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16656
British Columbia's Women's Hospital and Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre , [n.d.].
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  

Access clinic : removing barriers to health services one at a time

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18092
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  

Access clinic : removing barriers to health services one at a time

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20055
British Columbia's Women's Hospital and Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
British Columbia's Women's Hospital and Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Women's Health Services
Mammography
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Vaginal Smears
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - prevention & control
Disabled Persons
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Copies

VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Patient Pamphlet File Available
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Advancing medicine through clinical trials

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18271
Pfizer. Kirkland, QC: Pfizer Inc. , 2009?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
HA29 A244 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Introduction; Importance, benefits and risks of clinical trials; Four phases of clinical trials; Your role as a participant; Safety aspects of a clinical trial; Conclusion
Corporate Author
Pfizer
Place of Publication
Kirkland, QC
Publisher
Pfizer Inc.
Publication Date
2009?
Subjects
Clinical Trials as Topic
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Patient Education as Topic
Decision Making
Popular Work
Abstract
Introduction
Importance, benefits and risks of clinical trials
Four phases of clinical trials
Your role as a participant
Safety aspects of a clinical trial
Conclusion
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
HA29 A244 2009

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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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
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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c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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BCCA clinical trials

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15313
Lee, Ursula. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
HA29 L481 2006
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Alternate Title
BC Cancer Agency clinical trials
Author
Lee, Ursula
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
13 minutes
Subjects
Clinical Trials
Neoplasms - therapy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
HA29 L481 2006

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c.3 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Brain tumour : you are not alone on this journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19984
International Brain Tumour Alliance. Surrey, UK: International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA) , 2011. World ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 B814i 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Continues / Continued By
Brain tumour : clinicians, patients, caregivers, advocates, surgeons, researchers, nurses, allied healthcare professionals and others - all part of the international brain tumour community : you are not alone on this journey
Alternate Title
Brain tumour magazine
Corporate Author
International Brain Tumour Alliance
Editor
Oliver, Kathy
Strangman, Denis
Edition
World ed.
Place of Publication
Surrey, UK
Publisher
International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA)
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
130 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Caregivers
Medical Oncology
Radiation Oncology
Oncology Nursing
World Health
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Serial
Online
Frequency
Annual
Holdings
Online: 2012-
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WL358 B814i 2011
Website Notes
Past issues 2012-2015 are available online.
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Breast cancer : the facts

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122220
Saunders, Christobel M. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2018. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S257 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Saunders, Christobel M.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
viii, 144 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Series
The facts series
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Popular Work
ISBN
9780198813040
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 S257 2018

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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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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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library On Loan, due Thursday, May 16, 2024
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
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Cancer clinical trials : a commonsense guide to experimental cancer therapies and clinical trials

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20711
Beer, Tomasz M, Axmaker, Larry. New York, NY: DiaMedica Publishing , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ267 B415 2012
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Author
Beer, Tomasz M
Axmaker, Larry
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
DiaMedica Publishing
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xxvi, 166 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Clinical Trials as Topic
Decision Making
Antineoplastic Protocols
Therapies, Investigational
Biomedical Research
United States
ISBN
9780982321973
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ267 B415 2012

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Cancer confidential : backstage dramas in the radiation clinic

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124311
Hayter, Charles. Toronto, ON: University of Toronto Press , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H426c 2022
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
Author
Hayter, Charles
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xix, 278 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781487528157
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H426c 2022

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Wednesday, May 22, 2024
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Cancer in older adults : oncologist-approved cancer information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15884
American Society of Clinical Oncology. Alexandria, VA: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C212a 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Place of Publication
Alexandria, VA
Publisher
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
51 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Aged
Geriatrics
Health Services for the Aged
Caregivers
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 C212a 2006
Website Notes
URL links to the 2012 edition.
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Cancer prevention facts : there are 5 key ways to reduce the risk of cancer by more than 50 percent!

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21289
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs , 2012?.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Publication Date
2012?
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Cancer prevention facts : there are 5 key ways to reduce the risk of cancer by more than 50 percent!

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21527
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs , 2014?.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Publication Date
2014?
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Caregiver's guide : a handbook about end of life care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120137
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association. [Ottawa, ON]: Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem | Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association , 2014. Rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 C271 2014
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
"A Caregiver's Guide was created to provide information for family caregivers to draw upon when preparing and caring for a loved one who has a progressive illness, especially at home. It was developed to complement resources and information provided to caregivers by healthcare professionals, includ…
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Alternate Title
Handbook about end-of-life care
Caregivers guide
Corporate Author
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
Editor
Macmillan, Karen
Edition
Rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
x, 182 p. ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Caregivers
Home Nursing
Terminal Care
Palliative Care
Hospices
Abstract
"A Caregiver's Guide was created to provide information for family caregivers to draw upon when preparing and caring for a loved one who has a progressive illness, especially at home. It was developed to complement resources and information provided to caregivers by healthcare professionals, including hospice palliative care teams." - Cover
Table of Contents:
1 WHEN A PROGRESSIVE LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS IS DIAGNOSED
2 GIVING PHYSICAL CARE
3 CARE OF PHYSICAL PROBLEMS
4 AS LIFE ENDS
5 BOOKS AND OTHER RESOURCES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL
ISBN
0968670016
9780968670019
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WB310 C271 2014
Website Notes
Available in PDF format
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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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
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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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

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Cereal for dinner : strategies, shortcuts and sanity for moms battling illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14146
Breese, Kristine. New York: St. Martin's Griffin , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 B832 2004
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
A guide for mothers who are dealing with an illness (not necessarily cancer)—the author had a life-threatening heart condition. Provides tips for coping—easy dinners to make, asking for help with carpools, things friends can bring to the hospital.; Part 1: Discusses the shock of the dia…
Author
Breese, Kristine
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Self Care
Mothers - psychology
Sick Role - psychology
Family Relations
Abstract
A guide for mothers who are dealing with an illness (not necessarily cancer)—the author had a life-threatening heart condition. Provides tips for coping—easy dinners to make, asking for help with carpools, things friends can bring to the hospital.
Part 1: Discusses the shock of the diagnosis, adjusting to the news, emotional aspects of illness, how to ask for help, adjusting your standards, dealing with doctors, waiting for tests
Part 2: Deals with how illness affects children, talking to kids, warning signs that illness is troubling children, conversations about death
Part 3: Discusses how illness affects relationships with fathers, grandmothers, girlfriends. Also talks about work and relationship (or not) with God
Part 4: How illness affects the future—things you can learn from illness and things you can teach the world.
ISBN
0312377735
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 B832 2004

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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