Corporate Author

Greater Vancouver Multiple Myeloma Support Group

Vancouver Island Multiple Myeloma Support Group

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date

2007

Subjects

Multiple Myeloma - psychology

Multiple Myeloma - therapy

Adaptation, Psychological

Complementary Therapies

Patient Education

Research

Social Support

Popular Work

Abstract

v.1: Keynote address by Michelle Krall Wigmore

Laughter by Allan O'Meara

Myeloma basics by Dr. Robert Coupland

Myeloma genetics in prognosis and treatment by Dr. Doug Horsman

Myeloma treatments by Dr. Kevin Song

v.2: Research by Dr. Clayton Smith

Serum free light chain assay by Dr. Melanie Giroux

Alternative/complementary medicine by Dr. Robin O'Brien

Emotional roller coaster ride of cancer by Janie Brown

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WH540 B862 2007 v.1-2

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Alternate Title

Multiple myeloma : the caregiver's prespective

Author

Keeney, Susan Nessim

Corporate Author

Cancervive

Place of Publication

Los Angeles, CA

Publisher

Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

13 minutes

Subjects

Multiple Myeloma

Caregivers

Popular Work

Abstract

This video addresses the myriad issues faced by loved ones who provide support to patients who are diagnosed with this disease. The stories of four couples show how patients and caregivers cope with the disease process, navigate the health care system, make treatment decisions, maintain continuity in their daily lives and live with hope and meaning in the face of illness

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WH540 F141 2008

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Alternate Title

Lymphoma cancer forum May 8, 2009

Lymphoma cancer education forum held on May 8, 2009 at the Norman Rothstein Theatre, Vancouver, BC

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Centre. Patient and Family Counselling Services

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

210 minutes

Subjects

Lymphoma - therapy

Lymphoma - pathology

Lymphoma - epidemiology

Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin - therapy

Hodgkin Disease - therapy

Multiple Myeloma

Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell - therapy

Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia

Neoplasms - diet therapy

Popular Work

Abstract

Designed to educate patients and the public about the basics and new treatments for lymphoid cancer, which includes non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, multiple myeloma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia and Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia.

Lymphoma cancer basics by Dr. Joseph Connors

Wonderful world of lymphoid pathology by Dr. Randy Gascoyne

New developments in treatment by Dr. Richard Klasa

Epidemiology of lymphoid cancers by Dr. John Spinelli

Patient presentation by Holly Hutchinson

Cancer and diet by Satnam Sekhon

Does natural always mean good? by Dr. Shirin Abadi

Feeling your best by Nola Wurtele

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

WH525 L986b 2009

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