Alternate Title

One hundred questions and answers about cancer symptoms and cancer treatment side effects

Author

Kelvin, Joanne Frankel

Tyson, Leslie B

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

Sudbury, MA

Publisher

Jones and Bartlett Publishers

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

v, 238 p. ; 23 cm.

Series

R2 Library

100 questions & answers

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - complications

Neoplasms - therapy

Antineoplastic Agents

Popular Work

ISBN

9780763777609

0763777609

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

QZ201 K29 2010

Website Notes

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Alternate Title

One hundred questions and answers about caring for family or friends with cancer

Author

Rose, Susannah

Hara, Richard T

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

Sudbury, MA

Publisher

Jones and Bartlett Publishers

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

ix, 204 p. ; 23 cm.

Series

R2 Library

100 questions & answers

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Caregivers - psychology

Family

Home Care Services

Popular Work

ISBN

9780763762575

0763762571

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

QZ201 R797 2010

Website Notes

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Alternate Title

One hundred questions and answers about caring for family or friends with cancer

Author

Rose, Susannah

Hara, Richard

Edition

1st ed.

Place of Publication

Sudbury, Ma.

Publisher

Jones and Bartlett Publishers

Publication Date

c2005

Physical Description

xi, 223 p. ; 22 cm.

Series

100 questions & answers

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Caregivers - psychology

Family

Home Care Services

Popular Work

Abstract

Provides answers to common caregivers' questions, including finding the right doctor and treatment; emotional and physical support; insurance issues; relationships; and finding care for the caregiver.

ISBN

0763723614 (pbk.)

9780763723613

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 R797 2005

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Author

O'Toole, Donna

Place of Publication

Burnsville, N.C.

Publisher

Mountain Rainbow Publications

Publication Date

1988

Subjects

Death

Grief

Loss

Juvenile Literature

ISBN

1878321250

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF575 C5 O88 1988

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Editor

Tejero, Paloma

Pinto, Hernán

Place of Publication

Boca Raton, Fla.

Publisher

CRC Press

Publication Date

2021

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - psychology

Body Image - psychology

Esthetics

Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects

Radiotherapy - adverse effects

Hair - radiation effects

Nails - radiation effects

Skin - radiation effects

Abstract

Contents:

The oncological patient and aesthetic medicine: The bonded approach -- Challenges for oncology: Prevention, palliation, and survival -- Cancer as a chronic disease -- Clinical record: Oncological screening -- Tumor markers -- The psychological approach: The healing power of image and comprehensive assistance to cancer patients -- The role of the family -- The oncological patient environment: Legal framework and ethics -- Radiotherapy: The prevention of secondary effects, radiodermatitis, and long-term toxicity -- Prevention and treatment of dermatological secondary effects of cancer therapy -- Prevention and treatment of adverse effects of antineoplastic therapy and of delayed-onset side effects: Prevention and treatment of hair loss -- Melatonin for prevention and treatment of complications associated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy: Implications for cancer stem cell differentiation -- Chronic antineoplastic therapies and their impact on quality of life -- Interactions with medical-aesthetic treatments -- Medical-aesthetic treatments in the survivor patient -- Medical-aesthetic treatments in oncology patients -- Facial medical-aesthetic treatments in oncology patients -- Filler materials: Indications, contraindications, and special considerations in oncology patients -- Aesthetic medical treatments during the disease: What is the plan? -- The role of the aesthetic doctor in follow-up of the oncology patient -- Medico-aesthetic collaboration -- Dietetics and nutrition in oncology patients: Evaluation of nutritional status, weight control, and nutrigenomics -- Nutrition: Diet therapy and nutritional supplements -- Introduction to vascular complications in oncology patients -- Anatomy of lymphatic drainage of the limbs -- Prevention and treatment of secondary lymphedema of extremities, early diagnosis of lymphostasis, and postsurgical prevention and conservative treatment of lymphedema -- Prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism -- Cosmetic-medical treatments -- Micropigmentation applied to oncology patients -- Photoprotection in oncology patients -- Scar care after surgical treatment in oncology patients -- Cancer and physical exercise -- Ozone therapy in oncology patients -- Thermal treatments in postcancer care

ISBN

9781138305571

9781351395076

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Alternate Title

Alex's journey : the story of a child with a brain tumor

Corporate Author

American Brain Tumor Association

Place of Publication

Des Plaines, IL

Publisher

American Brain Tumor Association

Publication Date

2006

Physical Description

30 minutes

Subjects

Brain Neoplasms - psychology

Fictional Works

Child

Juvenile Literature

Abstract

This is a fiction story about a boy named Alex who has a brain tumor. Alex gets better with the help of many people who care about him.

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WL358 A849a 2006

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Corporate Author

American Brain Tumor Association

Place of Publication

Des Plaines, Ill.

Publisher

American Brain Tumor Association

Publication Date

1999

Subjects

Brain Neoplasms - psychology

Fictional Works

Child

Juvenile Literature

Abstract

This is a fiction story about a boy named Alex who has a brain tumor. Alex gets better with the help of many people who care about him.

ISBN

0944093299

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ201 C5 A849a 1999

Copies

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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Alternate Title

American College of Physicians home care guide for family and friends giving care at home

Editor

Houts, Peter S

Place of Publication

Philadelphia, PA

Publisher

American College of Physicians

Publication Date

1994

Physical Description

261 p. ; 28 cm.

Subjects

Home Care Services

Neoplasms - psychology

Family

ISBN

0943126304

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ200 A512h 1994

Author

Wassersug, Richard J

Walker, Lauren M

Robinson, John W

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Demos Health

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

xxvi, 203 p. ; 26 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy

Prostatic Neoplasms, Castration-Resistant

Neoplasms - psychology

Androgen Antagonists - therapeutic use

Androgen Antagonists - adverse effects

Prostatic Neoplasms - diet therapy

Exercise Therapy

Sexual Partners

Family Relations

Adaptation, Psychological

Popular Work

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002681, F0002507)

ISBN

9780826183910

0826183913

9780826183927

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

WJ762 W322 2018

Website Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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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Author

Wassersug, Richard J

Walker, Lauren M

Robinson, John W

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Demos Health

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

xxii, 153 p. ; 26 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy

Prostatic Neoplasms, Castration-Resistant

Neoplasms - psychology

Androgen Antagonists - therapeutic use

Sexual Partners

Family Relations

Adaptation, Psychological

Popular Work

ISBN

9781936303663

9781617052200

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

WJ752 W322 2014

Website Notes

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Alternate Title

Darkness

Author

Singh, Tanu Shree

Prabhat, Sandhya (ill.)

Place of Publication

Washington, DC

Publisher

Magination Press

American Psychological Association

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

34 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 29 cm.

Subjects

Mother-Child Relations

Depression

Neoplasms - diagnosis

Juvenile Literature

Pictorial Works

Popular Work

Abstract

"Ani's stuck in a dark cloud because his mother hasn't been home. His friends and family try to brighten his mood, but nothing helps. When Mama finally comes back, but with her hair missing, Ani's light gets brighter and brighter, chasing away his darkness. The unconditional love between Ani and his mother shines through as the two enjoy their precious time together, whether it's forever, or just for now." - Provided by publisher

Includes a note to parents and caregivers.

Ages 4-8

Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN

9781433832772

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C5 S617 2020

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Author

Jones, Diane Jarvis

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Diane Jarvis Jones

Publication Date

1995

Subjects

Grief

Family

Attitude to Death

Parent-Child Relations

Infant

Child

Juvenile Literature

Abstract

The narrator remembers being a baby and being given a button blanket by Aunt Mary. Aunt Mary comes to live with the family when the narrator is five and she is seriously ill and dying. She sings a song to the young child who is afraid of death but does not understand its meaning. After the death of Aunt Mary, the child continues to give others buttons in remembrance.

ISBN

096994070X

9780969940708

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF575 C5 J76 1995

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Author

Mehta, Nicky

Place of Publication

[Canada]

Publisher

Tara Nicole Mehta

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

30 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Grief

Loss

Juvenile Literature

Popular Work

Abstract

Away but Never Gone is an illustrated book for children ages 1-8 years. The title is based on a song of the same name by the band The Wailin' Jennys, for whom the author is a founding member. "This book, with its nod to the cycles of nature, will act as a grief aid for young children." - Cover

ISBN

9781775179016

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

BF575 C5 M498 2017

Copies

Author

Varley, Susan

Place of Publication

London, U.K.

Publisher

Anderson Press Ltd.

Publication Date

1984

Subjects

Grief

Death

Infant

Child

Attitude to Death

Parent-Child Relations

Juvenile Literature

Abstract

Badger's friends are overwhelmed with their loss when he dies. By sharing their memories of his gifts, they find the strength to face the future with hope.

ISBN

0006643175 (Collins)

0862640628

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF575 C5 V315 1984

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Author

Ditmars, Maribeth R

Place of Publication

Washington, DC

Publisher

Magination Press

American Psychological Association

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

96 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Leukemia

Neoplasms - therapy

Child

Family

Humor

Juvenile Literature

Abstract

With her parents at her side and new friends to tell her bad jokes, eleven-year-old "soccer princess" Izzie Salida learns to cope with her leukemia diagnosis and treatment.

ISBN

9781433807381

1433807386

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ201 C5 D615 2010

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Author

Rodgers, Joni

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

HarperCollins Publishers

Publication Date

2001

Physical Description

x, 253 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Lymphoma - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9780060955267

0060195886

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 R691 2001

Copies

Author

Carney, Karen L

Place of Publication

Wethersfield, Ct.

Publisher

Karen L. Carney

Publication Date

1998

Subjects

Parent-Child Relations

Neoplasms

Schools

Infant

Child

Juvenile Literature

ISBN

0966782046

9780966782042

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C5 C289 1995

Copies

Corporate Author

American Cancer Society

Editor

Smith, Anneke

Place of Publication

Atlanta, GA

Publisher

American Cancer Society

Publication Date

2003

Physical Description

xvi, 79 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Family Relations

Art Therapy

Juvenile Literature

Abstract

Offers children support, encouragement, and opportunity for imaginative personal expression.

ISBN

0944235328

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C5 B388 2003

Copies

Author

Harpham, Wendy Schlessel

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

HarperCollins Publishers

Publication Date

1997

Physical Description

46 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects

Parent-Child Relations

Neoplasms - psychology

Family Relations

Juvenile Literature

Abstract

Six year old Becky has many adjustments to make and new feelings to deal with when her mother is diagnosed with cancer.

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC

Accompanying book: When a parent has cancer QZ201 H296 2004.

ISBN

0060952113

9780060952112

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C5 H296b 1997

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