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2016 report to the community

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BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2017.

Audience: Patient or Public

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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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Anatomy of hope : how people prevail in the face of illness

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Groopman, Jerome E. New York, NY: Random House , 2004.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172 G876 2004

Availability: 8 copies, 8 available

Explores the extent to which hope features in the experience of patients with chronic and terminal illnesses; the importance of hope in enabling patients, families, friends, and physicians to meet the challenges of serious illness; the various forms that hope can take; and the role of the physician…

Author: Groopman, Jerome E

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Random House

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: xvii, 248 p. ; 25 cm.

Subjects: Hope; Attitude to Health; Physician-Patient Relations; Popular Work

Abstract: Explores the extent to which hope features in the experience of patients with chronic and terminal illnesses; the importance of hope in enabling patients, families, friends, and physicians to meet the challenges of serious illness; the various forms that hope can take; and the role of the physician in fostering or at least not extinguishing hope.

ISBN: 0375506381

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Surrey Library; Kelowna Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM172 G876 2004

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Applied physics for radiation oncology

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Stanton, Robert. Madison, Wi.: Medical Physics Publishing , 1996.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ269 S792 1996

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Stanton, Robert

Place of Publication: Madison, Wi.

Publisher: Medical Physics Publishing

Publication Date: 1996

Subjects: Radiotherapy; Health Physics

ISBN: 094483860X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library; Victoria Library

Call Number: QZ269 S792 1996

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Breast cancer toolkit for aboriginal health care providers

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Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon. [Vancouver, BC?]: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon , 2008.

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 B830a 2008

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Includes:; Eating well with Canada's food guide : First nations, Inuit and Metis (2007); Abreast in the West 8(3) Summer 2007 (Then sunshine vitamin and breast cancer prevention by Cheri Van Patten); Abreast in the West 8(4) Fall 2007 (Preventing breast cancer recurrence : how much exercise is "eno…

Corporate Author: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 10 p. : ill ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Health Personnel; First Nations; Cultural Diversity; Cross Cultural Comparison; Delivery of Health Care; Professional-Patient Relations; Ethnic Groups; Community Health Aides; Health Services Accessibility; Social Support; Patient Advocacy; British Columbia; BC Cancer Agency; Popular Work

Abstract: Includes:; Eating well with Canada's food guide : First nations, Inuit and Metis (2007); Abreast in the West 8(3) Summer 2007 (Then sunshine vitamin and breast cancer prevention by Cheri Van Patten); Abreast in the West 8(4) Fall 2007 (Preventing breast cancer recurrence : how much exercise is "enough"? by Susan R. Harris); Abreast in the West 11(2) Spring 2009; DVD titled : Breast cancer tool kit for aboriginal health care providers : orientation DVD (2009); Looking for and finding breast cancer; Understanding breast cancer; Understanding breast cancer treatments; Stories from aboriginal women; Talking to our family?; Recovery and lifestyle; What is palliative care?; Appendixes

Language: English

Material Type: Book; DVD

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Surrey Library; Kelowna Library; Abbotsford Library

Call Number: WP870 B830a 2008

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Communication toolkit for health care professionals

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Vancouver Island Health Authority. [Victoria, BC?]: Vancouver Island Health Authority. MultiMedia Services , 2011.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WA590 C734 2011

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Evidence-based communication : dispelling the myths; Using questions effectively; Achieving mutual understanding : grounding in communication

Corporate Author: Vancouver Island Health Authority

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: Vancouver Island Health Authority. MultiMedia Services

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: 60 minutes

Subjects: Communication; Health Education; Delivery of Health Care; Professional-Patient Relations; Evidence-Based Practice; British Columbia

Abstract: Evidence-based communication : dispelling the myths; Using questions effectively; Achieving mutual understanding : grounding in communication

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library; Victoria Library; Vancouver Library AV Room

Call Number: WA590 C734 2011

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Cross cultural care and radiation therapy

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Williams, L, Johnston, S, McGovern, L, Mengerink, C. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2002.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ269 B368 2002 v.16

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Williams, L; Johnston, S; McGovern, L; Mengerink, C

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior. Radiation Therapy Department

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2002

Physical Description: 1/2 inch : colour : 32 minutes

Series: BCCA Centre for the Southern Interior radiation therapy educational materials 16

Subjects: Cross-Cultural Comparison; Radiotherapy

Language: English

Material Type: Video; VHS

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: QZ269 B368 2002 v.16

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Ethics and aging : the right to live, the right to die

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[Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia Press , 1988.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: HQ1061 E83 1988

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Thornton, James E; Winkler, Earl R; Stuart-Stubbs, Megan

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: University of British Columbia Press

Publication Date: 1988

Physical Description: xiii, 256 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Social Conditions; Aged; Ethics; Delivery of Health Care; Aging - ethics; Geriatrics - ethics; Right to Die

ISBN: 9780774803106; 077480310X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: HQ1061 E83 1988

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Journey of discovery : an approach to Aboriginal health in VIHA

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Vancouver Island Health Authority. [Victoria, BC?]: Vancouver Island Health Authority. MultiMedia Services , 2012.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: W84 J86 2012

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Historical documentary; Scenario: Famili in patient room; Scenario: Emergency room with patient; Group talk with host Barbara Hager

Corporate Author: Vancouver Island Health Authority

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: Vancouver Island Health Authority. MultiMedia Services

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: 80 minutes

Subjects: Delivery of Health Care; First Nations; Health Services, Indigenous; Health Status Disparities; British Columbia

Abstract: Historical documentary; Scenario: Famili in patient room; Scenario: Emergency room with patient; Group talk with host Barbara Hager

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library; Victoria Library; Vancouver Library AV Room

Call Number: W84 J86 2012

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Khan's the physics of radiation therapy

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Gibbons, John P. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health , 2020. 6th ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WN110 K45 2020

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Alternate Title: Physics of radiation therapy

Author: Gibbons, John P.

Edition: 6th ed.

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: xi, 598 p. : ill. ; 29 cm

Subjects: Health Physics; Radiotherapy; Radiometry; Radiotherapy Dosage

Notes: Preceded by Khan's the physics of radiation therapy / Faiz M. Khan, John P. Gibbons. 5th ed. 2014.; CN Library copy is housed in the UHNBC Library.

ISBN: 9781496397522; 9781451182453

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Abbotsford Library; Kelowna Library; Vancouver Library; Victoria Library; CN Library

Call Number: WN110 K45 2020

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Khan's the physics of radiation therapy

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Khan, Faiz M., Gibbons, John P. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health , 2014. 5th ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WN110 K45 2014

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Alternate Title: Physics of radiation therapy

Author: Khan, Faiz M.; Gibbons, John P.

Edition: 5th ed.

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: xi, 572 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Subjects: Health Physics; Radiotherapy; Radiometry; Radiotherapy Dosage

Notes: Preceded by Physics of radiation therapy by Faiz M. Khan. 4th ed. 2010.

ISBN: 1451182457; 9781451182453

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Abbotsford Library; Kelowna Library; Surrey Library

Call Number: WN110 K45 2014

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Patient and family-centered care : assessing and enhancing your volunteer program : webinar DVD 2013

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Hinkle, Lisa. Chicago, IL: Association for Healthcare Volunteer Resource Professionals , 2013.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WX159.5 H663 2013

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Hinkle, Lisa

Place of Publication: Chicago, IL

Publisher: Association for Healthcare Volunteer Resource Professionals

Publication Date: 2013

Subjects: Volunteers; Hospital Volunteers; Patient Acceptance of Health Care; Patient-Centered Care; Delivery of Health Care

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: WX159.5 H663 2013

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Patient navigation in cancer care : final report

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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

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

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Physics and dosimetry of therapy electron beam

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Klevenhagen, Stanley C. Madison, Wi.: Medical Physics Publishing , 1993.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WN650 K64 1993

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Klevenhagen, Stanley C

Place of Publication: Madison, Wi.

Publisher: Medical Physics Publishing

Publication Date: 1993

Subjects: Electrons - therapeutic use; Health Physics; Radiotherapy

ISBN: 0944838367

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: WN650 K64 1993

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Radiation therapy physics

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Hendee, William R, Ibbott, Geoffrey S, Hendee, Eric G. Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley-Liss, Inc. , 2005. 3rd ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WN110 H45 2004

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: Hendee, William R; Ibbott, Geoffrey S; Hendee, Eric G

Edition: 3rd ed.

Place of Publication: Hoboken, N.J.

Publisher: Wiley-Liss, Inc.

Publication Date: 2005

Subjects: Health Physics; Radiotherapy

Notes: CN Library copy is housed in the UHNBC Library.

ISBN: 9780471394938; 0471394939

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Surrey Library; Kelowna Library; CN Library

Call Number: WN110 H45 2004

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Radiotherapy physics in practice

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New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2000. 2nd ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ269 R129w 2000

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Editor: Williams, J.R.; Thwaites, D.I

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: 2000

Subjects: Health Physics; Radiotherapy

ISBN: 019262878X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Library; Kelowna Library

Call Number: QZ269 R129w 2000

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Radiotherapy treatment planning : linear-quadratic radiobiology

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Chapman, J. Donald, Nahum, Alan E. Boca Raton, Fla.: CRC Press , 2015.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WN250 C466 2015

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Table of Contents:; The generation of quantitative radiobiology data -- The intrinsic radiosensitivity of proliferating and quiescent mammalian cells -- The effects of ionization volume and density -- The importance of fraction size, dose-rate, temperature, and overall time of exposure-- Ionizing e…

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Author: Chapman, J. Donald; Nahum, Alan E.

Place of Publication: Boca Raton, Fla.

Publisher: CRC Press

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: xviii, 172 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Series: EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects: Neoplasms - radiotherapy; Linear Models; Radiobiology; Radiotherapy; Health Physics

Abstract: Table of Contents:; The generation of quantitative radiobiology data -- The intrinsic radiosensitivity of proliferating and quiescent mammalian cells -- The effects of ionization volume and density -- The importance of fraction size, dose-rate, temperature, and overall time of exposure-- Ionizing events, molecular targets, and lethal lesions -- The radiosensitivity of tumor cells in vitro versus in vivo -- Modern radiobiology and the LQ equation -- Some radiobiology of normal tissues -- Extending quantitative radiobiology to TCP and NTCP modeling.

ISBN: 9781439862599; 9781439862605

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library; Internet

Call Number: WN250 C466 2015

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