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Advanced cancer : managing symptoms and quality of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21693
Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 A244p 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Pulenzas, Natalie
Place of Publication
Hauppauge, NY
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xvi, 434 p.: ill. ; 26 cm.
Series
Health and human development
Subjects
Palliative Care - methods
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - therapy
Quality of Life
Symptom Assessment
ISBN
9781628082395
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ266 A244p 2013

Copies

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Advanced cancer : what you need to know-- now

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20893
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 A244 2008
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Alternate Title
QuickFacts advanced cancer : what you need to know now
Quick facts advanced cancer
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2008
Series
QuickFacts
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasm Metastasis
Neoplasms - therapy
Quality of Life
Palliative Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780944235683
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 A244 2008

Copies

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American Cancer Society complete guide to family caregiving : the essential guide to cancer caregiving at home

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21682
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society/Health Promotions , 2011. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 A512b 2011
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  1 read online  
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
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca to obtain a username and password from the Library.
Read Online
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=443036

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American Cancer Society's guide to pain control : understanding and managing cancer pain

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18645
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2004. rev ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL700 A5125 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Understanding cancer pain; Coping with the emotional and social impact of cancer pain; Achieving effective pain control; Describing and measuring your pain; Pain relief through medication; Other medical aproaches to pain management; Complementary nondrug treatments; Managing side effects of opioids…
More Information
Alternate Title
Pain control
Guide to pain control
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Edition
rev ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xiii, 241 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Pain - therapy
Palliative Care
Abstract
Understanding cancer pain
Coping with the emotional and social impact of cancer pain
Achieving effective pain control
Describing and measuring your pain
Pain relief through medication
Other medical aproaches to pain management
Complementary nondrug treatments
Managing side effects of opioids
Cancer pain in specific groups
ISBN
9780944235522
0944235522
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL700 A5125 2004

Copies

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Being mortal : medicine and what matters in the end

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21732
Gawande, Atul. [Toronto, ON]: Doubleday Canada , 2014.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 G284 2014
Availability
5 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Gawande, Atul
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Doubleday Canada
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
282 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Aging - physiology
Aged
Activities of Daily Living
Ethics, Medical
Quality of Life
Attitude to Death
Prognosis
ISBN
9780385677004
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB310 G284 2014

Copies

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Being with dying : cultivating compassion and fearlessness in the presence of death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21017
Halifax, Joan. [Boston, MA]: Shambhala , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 H173 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Halifax, Joan
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Shambhala
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xix, 204 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Death - psychology
Palliative Care - psychology
Buddhism
Meditation
Spirituality
Terminal Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9781590307182
1590307186
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 H173 2009

Copies

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Bone metastases : helping you to help yourself : a guide for patients diagnosed with bone metastases

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17856
[Toronto, ON]: Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WE258 B712g 2008
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Editor
Goh, Philiz
Fitch, Margaret
Chow, Edward
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
103 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Bone Neoplasms - secondary
Bone Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasm Metastasis
Palliative Care
Fatigue
Pain
Spinal Fractures - therapy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WE258 B712g 2008
Read Online
http://sunnybrook.ca/content/?page=occ-bone-pated
http://sunnybrook.ca/uploads/Bone_Mets_Patient_Booklet.pdf

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Cancer caregiving A-Z : an at-home guide for patients and families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16567
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C215a 2008
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
x, 157 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers
Home Nursing
Neoplasms - complications
Patients
Palliative Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780944235928
0944235921
9781604430516
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 C215a 2008
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca to obtain a username and password from the Library.
Read Online
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=342728

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Cancer pain : assessment and management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19741
New York, NY: Cambridge University Press , 2010. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WL700 C215b 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Bruera, Eduardo D
Portenoy, Russell K
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xi, 643 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Pain - therapy
Pain Measurement
Palliative Care
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL700 C215b 2010

Copies

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Cancer pain : from molecules to suffering

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19466
International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). Seattle, WA: IASP Press , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WL700 C214p 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"This book provides an in-depth analysis of basic and clinical research on cancer pain. It describes mechanisms of cancer pain and reviews opioid treatment issues, including tolerance. The book discusses clinical trial designs, covers the psychology of cancer pain, and describes disparities in the …
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Corporate Author
International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)
Editor
Price, Judith A
Place of Publication
Seattle, WA
Publisher
IASP Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xvii, 354 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Pain
Analgesics, Opioid - therapeutic use
Pain - drug therapy
Palliative Care
Abstract
"This book provides an in-depth analysis of basic and clinical research on cancer pain. It describes mechanisms of cancer pain and reviews opioid treatment issues, including tolerance. The book discusses clinical trial designs, covers the psychology of cancer pain, and describes disparities in the availability of cancer care worldwide" Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9780931092817
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL700 C214p 2010

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Cancer pain management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15281
New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Medical , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WL700 C216f 2007
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Editor
Fisch, Michael J
Burton, Allen W
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Medical
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xv, 319 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Pain - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Palliative Care
ISBN
9780071445351
0071445358
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WL700 C216f 2007

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Cancer symptom management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114371
[Boston, MA]: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2014. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY156 C216y 2014
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Editor
Yarbro, Connie Henke
Wujcik, Debra
Gobel, Barbara
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xxiii, 747 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Oncology Nursing
Neoplasms - nursing
Neoplasms - complications
Oncology Nursing - methods
Patient Care Management - methods
Palliative Care
Notes
CN Library copy is housed at UHNBC Library.
ISBN
9781284027402
284027406
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
CN Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
WY156 C216y 2014
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/Resource/Title/1284027406

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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Care at the close of life : evidence and experience

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20557
New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Medical , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 C271m 2011
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
This book updated the 42 journal articles originally published as JAMA's "Perspectives on care at the close of life" series.
More Information
Editor
McPhee, Stephen J
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Medical
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xxii, 598 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
JAMAevidence
Subjects
Terminal Care - methods
Palliative Care - methods
Neoplasms - complications
Terminally Ill
Evidence-Based Practice
Abstract
This book updated the 42 journal articles originally published as JAMA's "Perspectives on care at the close of life" series.
ISBN
9780071637954
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WB310 C271m 2011

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Caring for patients at the end of life : facing an uncertain future together

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10170
Quill, Timothy E. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2001.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 Q6 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Quill, Timothy E
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Terminal Care
Palliative Care
Attitude to Death
ISBN
0195139402
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB310 Q6 2001

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Commonly prescribed medications in radiation oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14566
Dziuk, Timothy W. Austin, TX: South Austin Cancer Center , 2005. 8th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ269 C734 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Dziuk, Timothy W
Corporate Author
Texas Oncology, P.A. (Professional Association)
Edition
8th ed.
Place of Publication
Austin, TX
Publisher
South Austin Cancer Center
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Radiation Injuries - drug therapy
Palliative Care
Notes
CN Library copy is housed in the UHNBC Library.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
CN Library
Call Number
QZ269 C734 2005

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Commonly prescribed medications in radiation oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18189
Dziuk, Timothy W. Austin, TX: Southwest Regional Cancer Centre , 2007. 9th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ269 C734 2007
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Dziuk, Timothy W
Corporate Author
Southwest Regional Cancer Center
Edition
9th ed.
Place of Publication
Austin, TX
Publisher
Southwest Regional Cancer Centre
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Radiation Injuries - drug therapy
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Palliative Care
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ269 C734 2007

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Complete guide to relieving cancer pain and suffering

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14435
Patt, Richard B, Lang, Susan S. Oxford University Press , 2004. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL700 P315c 2004
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Patt, Richard B
Lang, Susan S
Edition
rev. ed.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xviii, 446 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Pain - drug therapy
Palliative Care - methods
Home Nursing
Pain - prevention & control
Relaxation Techniques
Popular Work
ISBN
9780195135015
0195135016
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL700 P315c 2004

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Crossing over : narratives of palliative care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14681
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 C951 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Barnard, David
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Terminally Ill - psychology
Attitude to Death
Family Relations
Truth Disclosure
ISBN
01955123433
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB310 C951 2000

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Death with dignity

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20629
Central Okanagan Hospice House, Central Okanagan Hospice Association, Interior Health. Kelowna, BC: Central Okanagan Hospice Association , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 C397 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Central Okanagan Hospice House
Central Okanagan Hospice Association
Interior Health
Place of Publication
Kelowna, BC
Publisher
Central Okanagan Hospice Association
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
18 minutes
Subjects
Hospice Care
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Attitude to Death
Family
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB310 C397 2012
Read Online
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tqhe29hqdIc

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End-of-life handbook : a compassionate guide to connecting with and caring for a dying loved one

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17609
Feldman, David B, Lasher, S. Andrew. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 F312f 2007
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Feldman, David B
Lasher, S. Andrew
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
x, 186 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminally Ill
Attitude to Death
Family
Caregivers
Popular Work
ISBN
9781572245112
1572245115
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB310 F312f 2007

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