Author

Breese, Kristine

Place of Publication

New York

Publisher

St. Martin's Griffin

Publication Date

2004

Subjects

Self Care

Mothers - psychology

Sick Role - psychology

Family Relations

Abstract

A guide for mothers who are dealing with an illness (not necessarily cancer)—the author had a life-threatening heart condition. Provides tips for coping—easy dinners to make, asking for help with carpools, things friends can bring to the hospital.

Part 1: Discusses the shock of the diagnosis, adjusting to the news, emotional aspects of illness, how to ask for help, adjusting your standards, dealing with doctors, waiting for tests

Part 2: Deals with how illness affects children, talking to kids, warning signs that illness is troubling children, conversations about death

Part 3: Discusses how illness affects relationships with fathers, grandmothers, girlfriends. Also talks about work and relationship (or not) with God

Part 4: How illness affects the future—things you can learn from illness and things you can teach the world.

ISBN

0312377735

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ266 B832 2004

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Editor

Silbermann, Michael

Berger, Ann

Place of Publication

New York

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Publication Date

c2022

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - psychology

Spiritual Therapies

Spirituality

Cultural Diversity

Religion and Medicine

Abstract

"With cancer ranking as the primary or secondary cause of premature death in almost 100 countries worldwide, the World Health Organization recognized a high level of investment in cancer control and treatment (including palliative care) in 2019. At that time, governments at the World Health Assembly (WHA) unanimously adopted a new cancer resolution (Universal Health Coverage: Moving Together to Build a Healthier World). The resolution noted the potential for cancer prevention to reduce cancer burden in the future, while reducing the suffering from cancer in the communities.As most countries are facing an overall increase in the absolute number of cancer cases, large geographical diversity in cancer occurrence and variations in the magnitude and profile of the disease still continue between and within world regions. Specific types of cancer dominate globally: lung, female breast, and colorectal cancer. The regional variations in common cancer types signal the extent to which societal, economic, and lifestyle changes interplay to differentially impact the profile of this most complex group of diseases.Although survival rates for cancer have improved significantly over the past few decades, for each individual, the diagnosis and treatment of cancer are still devastating, affecting the family and community as well. The care of a person with cancer must be more than just the treatment of the cancer itself. Understanding the cultural, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of the cancer sufferer and their family and community will ensure the best care.In order to treat individuals with cancer and understand how to give the best possible care to underserved populations, we need to understand cultural diversity. Understanding that cultural aspects of a society may be intertwined with finances and other resources can improve adherence and access to care. Culture is made up of language, religion, cuisine, social norms, history, ancestry, music, arts, and spirituality. In order to improve cancer care outcomes, patients' diverse spiritual and cultural beliefs must be recognized. In addition, available methods must be utilized to improve access and adherence to treatment modalities and regimens.In this book, we focus on numerous diverse cultures, traditions, and faiths. Many parts of the world are composed of indigenous cultures, with unique spiritual beliefs in addition to the region's primary religion. We present chapters on indigenous religions as well as indigenous traditional healers. People everywhere experience trouble, sorrow, need, and sickness, and they develop skills and knowledge in response to these adversities. This book provides insightful models of these parameters and serves as a valuable resource for health care providers and policymakers by taking a global approach to cultural diversity in the world. By understanding this multiculturalism and the many aspects of psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of health and healing, we can learn from one another." --publisher

ISBN

9780197551349

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Author

Winter, W. Chris

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

New American Library

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

viii, 262 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Subjects

Sleep - physiology

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Sleep Wake Disorders

Sleep Hygiene

Insomnia

Popular Work

Abstract

Have trouble sleeping? Written by neurologist and sleep-medicine specialist Dr. W. Chris Winter, this book discusses what sleep is, gives advice on developing good sleep habits plus how to sleep effectively when you do fall asleep.

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN

9780399583605

0399583602

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WM188 W784 2017

Website Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Editor

Marteau, Theresa

Richards, Martin

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Publication Date

1996

Subjects

Genetics, Medical

Genetic Counseling

Bioethics

ISBN

0521462886

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ50 T859 1996

Copies

Alternate Title

What to eat during cancer treatment : more than one hundred and thirty recipes to help you cope

What to eat during cancer treatment

Author

Besser, Jeanne

Grant, Barbara L.

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

Atlanta, GA

Publisher

American Cancer Society

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

276 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Neoplasms - diet therapy

Neoplasms - prevention & control

Nutrition

Diet

Cookbook

Popular Work

Abstract

This second edition includes recipes to help cope with the following symptoms:

Nausea -- Diarrhea -- Constipation -- Trouble Swallowing -- Sore Mouth or Throat -- Unintentional Weight Loss - Taste Changes.

ISBN

9781604432565

160443256X

9781604432589

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

QZ266 N9 W555 2019

Website Notes

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Editor

Kourti, Marianthi

Place of Publication

Philadelphia, PA

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Publication Date

2021

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Autistic Disorder

Transgender Persons

Professional-Patient Relations

Social Support

Caregivers

Abstract

Contents:

Here comes trouble : autism and gender performance -- Beyond ?for your own good? : youth liberation, disability justice, and the importance of autonomy in the lives of autistic transgender children -- Autistic cognition and gender identity : real struggles and imaginary deficits -- Trans, autistic, and BIPOC : living at the intersections of autism, race, and gender diversity -- Autistic transgender and non-binary individuals : implications for practice at gender identity clinics -- Reflections on the spectra of autism and gender identity : considerations for professionals supporting autistic transgender and non-binary people -- Developing a good relationship with an autistic transgender or non-binary person as a professional -- Autism, gender variance and alexithymia : overlap, implications and recommendations for practice -- The resonant self : masking, scripting and precognition in autistic transgender and non-binary people -- Doing gender in my own terms : my life as an autistic transgender woman -- The experience of gender dysphoria in older autistic adults

ISBN

9781787750234

9781787750227

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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