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101 boardroom problems and how to solve them

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120232
Mina, Eli. [Vancouver, BC?]: Eli Mina Consulting , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX150 M663 2011
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Alternate Title
One hundred one boardroom problems and how to solve them
One hundred and one boardroom problems and how to solve them
Author
Mina, Eli
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Eli Mina Consulting
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xxvii, 178 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Governing Board
Strategic planning
Decision Making
Decision Making, Organizational
Planning Techniques
Nonprofit Organizations
ISBN
9780973442816
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WX150 M663 2011

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Beginner's guide to the end : practical advice for living life and facing death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124305
Miller, Bruce J., Berger, Shoshana. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Paperbacks , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 M647b 2020
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Author
Miller, Bruce J.
Berger, Shoshana
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Paperbacks
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xxi, 520 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Life Change Events
Decision Making
Attitude to Death
Popular Work
ISBN
9781501157219
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 M647b 2020

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Breast cancer : guidelines for the pathological examination and reporting of breast specimens

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18242
Canada. Health Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP870 B826c 2002
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canada. Health Canada
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
1v.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - pathology
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Checklist
Practice Guideline
Canada
ISBN
0662669118 (print)
0662327225
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
WP870 B826c 2002
Read Online
http://www.cancercare.ns.ca/site-cc/media/cancercare/BreastCancerGuideline.pdf
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Breast cancer surgery and reconstruction : what's right for you

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122210
Anstett, Patricia. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 A624 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book reframes the important discussion about lumpectomy, mastectomy and breast reconstruction around the women who have had these operations. It offers women's unique viewpoints about the less discussed but essential part of breast cancer: the surgery nearly every woman has, regardless of whet…
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Author
Anstett, Patricia
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
ix, 229 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Mammaplasty
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Decision Making
Mastectomy, Segmental
Mastectomy
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
This book reframes the important discussion about lumpectomy, mastectomy and breast reconstruction around the women who have had these operations. It offers women's unique viewpoints about the less discussed but essential part of breast cancer: the surgery nearly every woman has, regardless of whether she has reconstruction or not. - Introduction, page ix
ISBN
9780810895690
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 A624 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Canadian biosafety handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114237
Government of Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Government of Canada , 2016. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Government of Canada
Public Health Agency of Canada
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Government of Canada
Publication Date
2016
Subjects
Containment of Biohazards - standards
Laboratories - standards
Microbiology - standards
Security Measures - standards
Hazardous Substances
Safety Management - standards
Risk Assessment
Environment, Controlled
Occupational Accidents - prevention & control
Laboratory Manuals
Canada
Notes
Canadian Biosafety Handbook (CBH), 2nd ed. (2016) is a companion document to the Canadian Biosafety Standard (CBS), 2nd ed. (2015)
This edition of the Canadian Biosafety Handbook (CBH) updates the guidelines originally published as Part II of the Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines (CBSG), 1st ed. (2013).
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in HTML format
Read Online
http://canadianbiosafetystandards.collaboration.gc.ca/cbh-gcb/index-eng.php
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Canadian biosafety standard (CBS)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114236
Government of Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Government of Canada , 2015. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Canadian biosafety standard (CBS) for facilities handling or storing human and terrestrial animal pathogens and toxins
Corporate Author
Government of Canada
Public Health Agency of Canada
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Government of Canada
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xxxii, 151 p.
Subjects
Containment of Biohazards - standards
Laboratories - standards
Microbiology - standards
Security Measures - standards
Hazardous Substances
Safety Management - standards
Risk Assessment
Environment, Controlled
Occupational Accidents - prevention & control
Canada
Notes
The Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines (CBSG), 1st ed. (2013) has been replaced by the Canadian Biosafety Standard (CBS), 2nd ed. (2015) and the Canadian Biosafety Handbook (CBH), 2nd ed. (2016).
ISBN
9781100257716
9781100257723
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in HTML, PDF formats
Read Online
http://canadianbiosafetystandards.collaboration.gc.ca/cbs-ncb/index-eng.php
http://canadianbiosafetystandards.collaboration.gc.ca/cbs-ncb/assets/pdf/cbsg-nldcb-eng.pdf
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Canadian guide to will and estate planning : everything you need to know today to protect your wealth and your family tomorrow

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119944
Gray, Douglas, Budd, John S. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill , 2011. 3rd ed.
Call Number
KE5974 Z82 G778 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Gray, Douglas
Budd, John S.
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xi, 418 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Wills
Advance Care Planning
Advance Directives
Decision Making
Family Relations
Canada
Popular Work
ISBN
9780071753746
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
KE5974 Z82 G778 2011

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Canadian strategy for cancer control : priorities for action

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10258
Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control. [Ottawa, ON]: Health Canada , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C215c 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Priorities for action
Corporate Author
Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Health Canada
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Research
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 C215c 2002

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library 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
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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 control

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18427
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C2151c 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
PT.1: The cancer challenge; Cancer control and the burden of cancer; PT. 2: Prevention and screening; Active cancer prevention; Achieving behavioural changes in individuals and populations; Early diagnosis and screening in cancer control; PT.3: Applying new research; Integrating science with ser…
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Editor
Elwood, J. Mark
Sutcliffe, Simon B
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xiv, 469 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - therapy
Early Detection of Cancer
Health Planning
Health Promotion
Mass Screening
Population Surveillance
World Health
Canada
Abstract
PT.1: The cancer challenge
Cancer control and the burden of cancer
PT. 2: Prevention and screening
Active cancer prevention
Achieving behavioural changes in individuals and populations
Early diagnosis and screening in cancer control
PT.3: Applying new research
Integrating science with service in cancer control: closing the gap between discovery and delivery
The impact of immunization on cancer control: the example of HPV vaccination
PT.4: Improving patient care
Improving cancer services: the approach taken in England
Population-based cancer control and the role of guidelines - towards a 'systems' approach
The optimal provision of cancer treatment services
Managing the cost of new therapies: the challenge of funding new drugs
Community supports for people affected by cancer
Improving quality of life
Shifting the paradigm: from complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to integrative oncology
Patient centred supportive and palliative care
PT.5: Integrated cancer control
From cancer care to cancer control: organization of population-based cancer control systems
Getting the public involved in cancer control - doing something besides worrying
Organizational structures for cancer control
Evaluating the outcomes of cancer control
Priority setting methods and cancer control
Ethics and the idea of cancer control
Integrating cancer control with control of other non-communicable diseases
Cancer control in developing countries
Strengthening the global community for cancer control
ISBN
9780199550173
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 C2151c 2010

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Cancer control interventions in selected jurisdictions : design, governance, and implementation : monograph

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16504
Caron, Lorraine. Montreal, QC: AETMIS , 2008.
Audience
Professional
More Information
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Alternate Title
Comparative overview of cancer control strategies in selected jurisdictions
Author
Caron, Lorraine
Place of Publication
Montreal, QC
Publisher
AETMIS
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
353 p.
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Canada
England
France
New Zealand
ISBN
9782550525974 (print)
9782550525974 (PDF)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.aetmis.gouv.qc.ca/site/en_publications_2007.phtml
http://www.aetmis.gouv.qc.ca/site/download.php?f=6d90e3d6d39a2dacf408ae7490a199f8
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Cancer : what you need to know : overcome the 10 common mistakes patients make

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121084
Rosenber, Stephen A. Madison, WI: Stephen Rosenberg MD, LLC , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 R813 2017
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Alternate Title
What you need to know : overcome the 10 common mistakes patients make
What you need to know : overcome the ten common mistakes patients make
Author
Rosenber, Stephen A.
Place of Publication
Madison, WI
Publisher
Stephen Rosenberg MD, LLC
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xiii, 233 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Patient Navigation
Physician-Patient Relations
Decision Making
Popular Work
ISBN
9780999277409
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 R813 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Caregiver's path to compassionate decision making : making the choices for those who can't

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124484
Kind, Viki. Los Angeles, CA: Education and Mediation, Inc. , 2018. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF448 K51c 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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More Information
Author
Kind, Viki
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Education and Mediation, Inc.
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
268 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Subjects
Decision Making
Informed Consent
Caregivers
Patient Care
Critical Illness
Popular Work
Abstract
"
ISBN
9780999754009
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF448 K51c 2018

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Choices in breast cancer treatment : medical specialists and cancer survivors tell you what you need to know

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19743
Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C545 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Miller, Kenneth D
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
x, 405 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Johns Hopkins Press health book
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Decision Making
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780801886850
0801886856
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 C545 2008

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Clinical ethics : a practical approach to ethical decisions in clinical medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15477
Jonsen, Albert R, Siegler, Mark, Winslade, William J. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, Inc. , 2006. 6th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB60 J81 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Jonsen, Albert R
Siegler, Mark
Winslade, William J
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Publication Date
2006
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Ethics, Clinical
Bioethical Issues
Patient Participation
Decision Making
Ethical Analysis - methods
Quality of Life
ISBN
0071441999
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WB60 J81 2006
Website Notes
This R2 title is licensed for one BC Cancer staff user at a time only. Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
Read Online
https://login.bccancer.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://www.R2Library.com/marc_frame.aspx?ResourceID=312

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Clinical thinking : evidence, communication and decision-making

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15098
Del Mar, Chris, Doust, Jenny, Glasziou, Paul. Malden, MA: Blackwell Pub | BMJ Books , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W 84 D359c 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Del Mar, Chris
Doust, Jenny
Glasziou, Paul
Place of Publication
Malden, MA
Publisher
Blackwell Pub
BMJ Books
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
x, 127 p. : ill
Subjects
Patient Care Management - methods
Communication
Decision Making
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Evidence-Based Medicine - methods
Problem Solving
ISBN
9780727917416 (alk. paper)
0727917412 (alk. paper)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W 84 D359c 2006

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Complete guide to breast reconstruction: choosing the best options after your mastectomy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125236
Steligo, Kathy. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S824 2023
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Steligo, Kathy
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
xi, 354 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Mastectomy
Mammaplasty
Decision Making
Mammaplasty - rehabilitation
Popular Work
ISBN
9781421447599
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Status
Processing
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 S824 2023

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Continual improvement handbook : a quick reference guide for tools and concepts

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3913
Executive Learning, Inc. Brentwood, Tn.: Executive Learning, Inc. , 1993.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX153 C762 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Executive Learning, Inc.
Place of Publication
Brentwood, Tn.
Publisher
Executive Learning, Inc.
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Decision Making
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WX153 C762 1993

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Cross-cultural considerations in promoting advance care planning in Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16562
Con, Andrea, Friesen, Melissa, Lam, Shona, Nelson, Patricia. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency | CIHR (Canadian Institutes of Health Research) , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W85.5 C743 2007
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
This report was prepared for the Palliative and End-of-Life Care Unit, Chronic and Continuing Care Division, Secretatiat on Palliative and End-of-Life Care, Primary and Continuing Health Care Division of the Health Care Policy Directorate, Health Canada (Contract Reference Number 4500150490)
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Author
Con, Andrea
Friesen, Melissa
Lam, Shona
Nelson, Patricia
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
CIHR (Canadian Institutes of Health Research)
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
93 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Cross-Cultural Comparison
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Palliative Care
Family
First Nations
Hearing Impaired Persons
Social Support
Canada
Abstract
This report was prepared for the Palliative and End-of-Life Care Unit, Chronic and Continuing Care Division, Secretatiat on Palliative and End-of-Life Care, Primary and Continuing Health Care Division of the Health Care Policy Directorate, Health Canada (Contract Reference Number 4500150490)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
W85.5 C743 2007

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Decision making in oncology : evidence based management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog962
New York, NY: Churchill Livingstone , 1997.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 D294d 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Djulbegovic, Benjamin
Sullivan, Daniel M
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Churchill Livingstone
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Decision Making
Neoplasms
Medical Oncology
Evidence-Based Medicine
ISBN
0443089892
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 D294d 1997

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