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Cancer is a word, not a sentence : a practical guide to help you through the first few weeks

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14564
Buckman, Robert. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B925c 2006
Availability
11 copies, 11 available
A practical guide written for people who have just been diagnosed with cancer. It aims to help them and their loved ones make sense of what happens next and to plan a course of action. Includes information about tests, the stages of the disease, treatment options and follow-up.
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Author
Buckman, Robert
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Key Porter Books
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
280 p. : 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Popular Work
Abstract
A practical guide written for people who have just been diagnosed with cancer. It aims to help them and their loved ones make sense of what happens next and to plan a course of action. Includes information about tests, the stages of the disease, treatment options and follow-up.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002037)
ISBN
1552636992
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 B925c 2006

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Cancer transitions : moving beyond treatment : a program of the Cancer Support Community and Livestrong

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19877
Weiss, Erica. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre , 2009. Canadian version.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C216w 2009
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
More Information
Author
Weiss, Erica
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre
Edition
Canadian version
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
102 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors - psychology
Social Support
Self Care
Quality of Life
Patient Education
Adaptation, Psychological
BC Cancer Agency
BCCA
Popular Work
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
QZ201 C216w 2009

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Empower : education and support for the family of cancer survivors : participant workbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19863
Rennie, Heather, Ward, Amanda. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 R416 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Rennie, Heather
Ward, Amanda
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
65 p. :ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Continuity of Patient Care
Caregivers
Family Relations
Social Support
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Patient Education
BC Cancer Agency
BCCA
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 R416 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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How to break bad news : a guide for health care professionals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2619
Buckman, Robert, Kason, Yvonne. [Toronto, ON]: University of Toronto Press | Johns Hopkins University Press , 1992.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 B925h 1992
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Buckman, Robert
Kason, Yvonne
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Communication
Interview - methods
ISBN
0802067905
0801844916 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W62 B925h 1992

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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I don't know what to say : how to help and support someone who is dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4635
Buckman, Robert. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 1996. rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 B925 1996
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
The author describes the dying process and provides practical, concrete suggestions for bringing a degree of comfort to the dying individual. His advice is illustrated with many brief, descriptive vignettes of actual cases covering a wide spectrum of ages, personalities, family situations, and resp…
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Author
Buckman, Robert
Edition
rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Key Porter Books
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Terminal Care
Death - psychology
Grief
Popular Work
Abstract
The author describes the dying process and provides practical, concrete suggestions for bringing a degree of comfort to the dying individual. His advice is illustrated with many brief, descriptive vignettes of actual cases covering a wide spectrum of ages, personalities, family situations, and responses.
ISBN
1550130927
9781550130928
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 B925 1996

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
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I don't know what to say : how to help and support someone who is dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18309
Buckman, Robert. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 2005. newly rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 B925 2005
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Buckman, Robert
Edition
newly rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Key Porter Books
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
x, 247 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Terminal Care
Death - psychology
Grief
Terminally Ill - psychology
Interpersonal Relations
Communication
Popular Work
ISBN
9781552636961
1552636968
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 B925 2005

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Magic or medicine? : an investigation of healing and healers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5005
Buckman, Robert, Sabbagh, Karl. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 1993.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WZ64 B925 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Buckman, Robert
Sabbagh, Karl
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Key Porter Books
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Medicine
Alternative Medicine
Complementary Therapies
Quackery
ISBN
1550132954
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WZ64 B925 1993

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Patient navigation in cancer care : final report

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14395
Doll, Richard, Stephen, Joanne, Barroetavena, Maria Cristina, Linden, Wolfgang, Poole, Gary, Fyles, Gillian. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2005.
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 P298 2005
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Author
Doll, Richard
Stephen, Joanne
Barroetavena, Maria Cristina
Linden, Wolfgang
Poole, Gary
Fyles, Gillian
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Continuity of Patient Care
Delivery of Health Care
Interpersonal Relations
Social Support
Community Networks
Patient Education
Health Services Accessibility
ISBN
1896624170
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ266 P298 2005

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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Practical plans for difficult conversations in medicine : strategies that work in breaking bad news

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18877
Buckman, Robert. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 B925p 2010
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Some "can’t go wrong" tips; Breaking bad news : the SPIKES protocol -- Disclosing error : the CONES protocol; Managing conflict and escalation : the HARD protocol; Giving information effectively : the SAFER protocol; Requesting autopsy or organ donation; Conclusion : putting it all together and mak…
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Author
Buckman, Robert
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xiii, 143 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Truth Disclosure
Communication
Physician's Role - psychology
Abstract
Some "can’t go wrong" tips
Breaking bad news : the SPIKES protocol -- Disclosing error : the CONES protocol
Managing conflict and escalation : the HARD protocol
Giving information effectively : the SAFER protocol
Requesting autopsy or organ donation
Conclusion : putting it all together and making a difference in communication.
ISBN
9780801895579
080189557X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
W62 B925p 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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What you really need to know about cancer : a comprehensive guide for patients and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14563
Buckman, Robert. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 2006. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B925 2006
Availability
12 copies, 11 available
More Information
Author
Buckman, Robert
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Key Porter Books
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
464 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002047)
ISBN
1552637018
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
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 B925 2006

Copies

c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library On Loan, due Thursday, May 16, 2024
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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