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Publications

Updated:  May 4, 2012

2009 Publications
2008 Publications
2007 Publications
2006 Publications
2005 Publications
2005 Posters
Cross Cultural Care
Psychosocial
SRC Annual Reports



2009 Publications

Kazanjian, A., Howett, C., Chan, V., & Smillie, K. (2009). Two navigation programs: Further application of the knowledge exchange decision support (KE-DS) toolkit. Final report.  (839 KB)

Kazanjian, A., Howett, C., Chan, V., & Smillie, K. (2009). Supportive cancer care programs: Further application of the knowledge exchnage decision support (KE-DS) toolkit. Final report.  (1031 KB)

Kazanjian, A., Howett, C., Chan, V., & Smillie, K. (2009). Knowledge exchange decision support (KE-DS) toolkit for supportive cancer care. Final report.  (723 KB)

CIHR Team for Supportive Cancer Care (2009). Identifying priorities for cancer survivorship research: Pan-Canadian invitational Workshop. Proceedings report. Vancouver, BC.  (941 KB)

Bell, K. (2009). 'Metastatic Cancer- the club you don't want to join': Words of wisdom from the women with metastatic cancer group.  (3703 KB) This booklet describes the experience of living with metastatic cancer in the words of members of the Vancouver Cancer Centre's Women with Metastatic Cancer group.

Bell, K. & Lee, J. (2009). "Chinese cancer support group study: Key findings".  (257 KB) This report summarises the key findings of a study of the Vancouver Cancer Centre's Chinese cancer support group. 

Bell, K. & Lee, J. (2009). "Delivering effective palliative care to cancer patients of diverse backgrounds: a knowledge synthesis".  (2920 KB)  This report presents key findings from the CIHR-funded knowledge synthesis project "Synthesizing knowledge on cultural issues in cancer suvivorship". 

Bell K. ‘If it almost kills you that means it’s working’: Cultural models of chemotherapy expressed in a cancer support group. Social Science & Medicine 2009;68:169-176.

Bell K, Lee J, Ristovski-Slijepcevic S. Perceptions of food and eating amongst Chinese cancer patients: Findings of an ethnographic study.Cancer Nursing 2009; 32(2):1-9.

Linden, W., Vodermaier, A., McKenzie, R., Barroetavena, MC., Yi, D., & Doll, R. (2009). The psychosocial screen for cancer (PSSCAN): Further validation and normative data. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 7(16): 1-8.

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2008 Publications

Bosma, H., Apland, L., & Kazanjian, A. (2008). Cultural conceptualization of hospice palliative care: A literature synthesis. Final report.  (109 KB)

Con. A. (2008). Cross-cultural considerations in promoting advance care planning in Canada.  This report was prepared for the Palliative and End-of-Life Care Unit, Chronic and Continuing Care Division, Secretariat on Palliative and End-of-Life Care.  (1303 KB) 

Bajdik CD, Barroetavena MC, Saroa SR, Hislop TG. Agreement between self-reported ethnicity and birthplace in a population-based mammography service. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2008;9:511-514.

Gurm, B., Stephen J., MacKenzie G., Doll, R., Barroetavena MC., Cadell S (2008). Understanding Canadian Punjabi-speaking South Asian women’s experiences of breast cancer: A qualitative study. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 45: 266-276.

Miller, G.E, Chen, E., Sze, J., Marin, T., Arevalo, J.M.G., Doll, R., Ma, R., & Cole, S.W. A (2008) Functional genomic fingerprint of chronic stress in humans : Blunted glucocorticoid and increased NF-kappa B signaling. Biological Psychiatry, 64: 266-272.

Verma S, Guidote N, Stephen J. Online tools for women with breast cancer: Promising benefits for patients and the healthcare team. Oncology Exchange 2008;7(2): 23-25.

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2007 Publications

Doll R., Linden W., Habra M.E., Fillion L., Ellwood, A, The Cancer Care Navigator: Toward a conceptual framework in cancer care. Continuing Care, 6(4): Nov 2007

Ferro, M.A., Leis, A., Doll, R., Chiu, L., Chung, M., Barroetavena, M.C. (2007). The impact of acculturation on the use of traditional Chinese medicine in newly diagnosed Chinese cancer patients in Canada. Support Care Cancer, 15: 985-992.

Hislop TG, Bajdik CD, Regier M, Barroetavena MC. Ethnic differences in survival for female cancers of the breast, cervix and colorectum in British Columbia, Canada. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, (Online) 2007;8(2):209-14.

Hislop TG, Barroetavena MC, Bajdik CD, Saroa SR, Yeole BB. Cancer incidence in Indians from three areas: Delhi and Mumbai, India and British Columbia, Canada. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health 2007;9:221-227.

Linden W, Doll R, Stephen J, Habra M, Fillion L, Ellwood A. The cancer care navigator: Toward a conceptual framework in cancer care. Oncology Exchange 2007;6(4):28-35.

Stephen J, Rahn M, Verhoef M, Leis A. What is the state of the evidence on the mind-cancer survival question, and where do we go from here? A point of view. Supportive Care in Cancer 2007;15(8):923-930.

Stephen J, MacKenzie G, Sample S, Macdonald J. Twenty years of therapeutic touch in a cancer agency: Lessons learned from a case study of integrative oncology practice. Supportive Care in Cancer 2007;15(8):993-998.

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2006 Publications


Gurm B., MacKenzie G., Stephen J., Doll R., Barroetavena M.C. Understanding Canadian Punjabi-speaking South Asian women’s experience with breast cancer: A qualitative study. Journal of Nursing Studies. (Accepted for publication).

Chiu, L., Balneaves L., Barroetavena MC., Doll R., Leis A. Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by Chinese Individuals Living with cancer in British Columbia. Journal of Complementary and Intergraive Medicine 2006; 3(1).

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2005 Publications

Barroetavena, M.C., Hislop, T.G., Saroa, S.R. & Bajdik, C.D. (2005). Pattern and Trends in Cancer Incidence and Mortality in BC Indo-Canadians, 1970-2003. American Journal of Epidemiology, 161 (Suppl): S13.

Borugian, M.J., Gallagher, R.P., Friesen, M., Switzer, T.F. & Aronson, K.J. (2005). 24-hour light exposure and melatonin levels among shift workers. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 47: 1268-1275.

Borugian, M.J., Spinelli, J.J., Mezei, G., Wilkins, R., Abanto, Z. & McBride, M.L. (2005). Childhood leukemia and socioeconomic status in Canada. Epidemiology, 6: 526-531.

Bottorff, J.L., McCullum, M., Balneaves, L.G., Kelly, M., Esplen, M.J., Carroll, J. & Kieffer, S. (2005). Canadian nursing in the genomic era: A call for leadership. Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership, 18(2): 56-72.

Chiu, L., Morrow, M., Ganesan, S., & Clark, N. (2005). Spirituality and Treatment Choices by South East Immigrant Women with Serious Mental Illnesses. Transcultural Psychiatry, 42(2): 630–656.

Doll, R., Stephen, J., Barroetavena, M.C., Linden, W., Poole, G. & Fyles, G. (2005). Patient Navigation in Cancer Care. Final Report. Vancouver: BC Cancer Agency.

Linden, W., Yi, D., Barroetavena, M.C., MacKenzie, G. & Doll, R. (September 2005). Development and Validation of a Psychosocial Screening Instrument for Cancer. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 3: 54. 

Linden, W., Yi, D., Barroetavena, M.C., Mackenzie G., & Doll, R. (October 2005). Implementation of System-Wide Distress Screening for Cancer Patients - PSSCAN. Paper presented at the International Conference on Cancer Control, Vancouver, BC. October, 2005.

Sawatzky, R., Ratner, P. & Chiu, L.U. (2005). A Meta-Analysis of the Relationship Between Spirituality and Quality of Life. Social Indicators Research, 72(2): 153 – 188.

Stephen, J. & M. Boyle. (2005). CPGs for Psychosocial Oncology: Towards standardized Canadian evidence-based practices. Oncology Exchange, 4(5): 19-21.

Verhoef, M., Balneaves, L.G., Boon, H. & Vroegindeey, A. (2005). Decision - making theory in complementary therapy utilization research: A systematic review. Integrative Cancer Therapies, 4: 274-286.

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2005 Posters

Barroetavena, M.C., Zamar, R. & Regier, M. Trends in the Place of Death of British Columbia Cancer Patients, 1997-2003. Poster. BC Cancer Agency Annual Cancer Conference, Vancouver, BC. November 2005.

Doll, R., Kazanjian, A., Barroetavena, M.C., Fyles, G., Leis, A., & Johnston, G. Palliative Care in Cross-Cultural Context. Poster. Celebration of CIHR’s 5th Anniversary, UBC. Vancouver, BC. November 2005.

Fyles, G. & Kazanjian, A. Assessing QOL in Palliative Cancer Care: Using the Patient Outcome Scale across care settings and cultures. A poster report on Ongoing Work in 2 Canadian Provinces. The 1st International Cancer Control Congress, Vancouver, BC. October 2005.

Linden, W., Barroetavena, M.C., MacKenzie, G., Doll, R. & Yi, D. Psychosocial Screening for Cancer Patients. Poster. BC Cancer Agency Interdisciplinary Poster Presentation. Vancouver, BC. March 2005.

Regier, M., Barroetavena, M. C. & Ruben, Z. Data Mining in End-of-life Care Research: A case study using a novel methodology. Poster. Journal of Palliative Care. 21:3, Autumn, p. 215. Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association 2005 National Conference, Kaleidoscope: dialogue & diversity in hospice palliative care. Edmonton, AB. September 2005.

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Cross Cultural Care

1. Proceedings & Recommendations from Building Collaborative Communities for Cross Cultural Cancer Research and Care 2004. Published by BCCA in collaboration with the Scientific Steering Committee. Chair: Dr. Maria Cristina Barroetavena

 Introduction   (20 KB)
 Part 1   (79 KB)
 Part 2  
 Part 3   (254 KB)
 Part 4   (546 KB)
 Part 5
   (257 KB)



Psychosocial

1. Patient Navigation in Cancer Care: A promising approach for improving access, integration and continuity of care.
Investigators: Richard Doll (PI),
Dr. Joanne Stephen, Maria Cristina Barroetavena
Project Coordinator: Valerie Oglov
Funded in part by the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control.

 Patient Navigation in Cancer Care - Final Report  (1 MB)
 Patient Navigation in Cancer Care - Summary Report  (323 KB)

2. Improving Access to Psychosocial/Supportive Care: An Investigation of the Potential of Technology.  (247 KB)  Richard Doll, MSW, MSc., Joanne Stephen, PhD. Collen Poon, PhD. Funded by the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control.

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SRC Annual Reports

2006 SRC Annual Report  (639 KB)

2005 SRC Annual Report  (2092 KB)

2004 SRC Annual Report  (577 KB)

2003 SRC Annual Report  (222 KB)

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