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Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : self-management of heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, depression, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other physical and mental conditions

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Lorig, Kate, Holman, Halsted, LaBossiere Huebner, Trude, McGowan, Patrick. Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Company , 2013. Canadian 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT500 L785 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : for ongoing physical and mental health conditions
Author
Lorig, Kate
Holman, Halsted
LaBossiere Huebner, Trude
McGowan, Patrick
Edition
Canadian 4th ed.
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Bull Publishing Company
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
vii, 368 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Chronic Disease
Heart Diseases
Lung Diseases
Diabetes Mellitus
Arthritis
Self Care
Self-Management
Exercise
Decision Making
Communication
Problem Solving
Healthy Lifestyle
Popular Work
Notes
Canadian edition - 4th edition revised and updated.
ISBN
9781936693498
9781936693573
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WT500 L785 2013
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
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Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : self-management of heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and others

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15950
Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Company , 2006. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT500 L785 2006
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Editor
Lorig, Kate
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Bull Publishing Company
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
vii, 382 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Chronic Disease
Medicine
Heart Diseases
Self Care
Exercise
Communication
Problem Solving
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Popular Work
ISBN
9781933503011
1933503017
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WT500 L785 2006

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Reversal of risk after quitting smoking

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15957
International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization. Lyon, France: IARC , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I63 2007 v.11
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
IARC handbooks of cancer prevention : tobacco control
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
IARC
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xiii, 358 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
Series
IARC handbooks of cancer prevention 11
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Risk Assessment
Smoking - adverse effects
Smoking Cessation
Lung Neoplasms - mortality
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Cardiovascular Diseases
ISBN
9789283230113
9283230116
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 I63 2007 v.11

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Health impact of smoking and obesity and what to do about it

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15365
Krueger, Hans, Williams, Dan, Kaminsky, Barbara, McLean, David. [Toronto, ON]: University of Toronto Press , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA900 H434k 2007
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Krueger, Hans
Williams, Dan
Kaminsky, Barbara
McLean, David
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
374 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Smoking - adverse effects
Smoking - economics
Smoking - prevention & control
Chronic Disease - prevention & control
Risk Factors
Obesity
Weight Loss
British Columbia
ISBN
9780802094414
0802094414
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WA900 H434k 2007

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Smoker's approach to stopping smoking

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3895
Bass, Frederick. [Vancouver, BC?]: MC Productions Inc. , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA900 B317 1996
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Bass, Frederick
Corporate Author
Canada. Health Canada
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
MC Productions Inc.
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour ; 42 minutes
Subjects
Smoking Cessation - popular works - videocassettes
Smoking - psychology - popular works - videocassettes
Smoking - prevention & control - popular works - videocassettes
Language
English
Material Type
Video
VHS
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
WA900 B317 1996

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Smoking out the truth : teens and tobacco

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15492
Cambridge Educational. Princeton, NJ: Films Media Group , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA900 S666c 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
Cambridge Educational
Place of Publication
Princeton, NJ
Publisher
Films Media Group
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
24 minutes
Subjects
Smoking - prevention & control - popular works - DVD
Tobacco Use Cessation - popular works - DVD
Advertising
Adolescent
ISBN
9781421356358
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA900 S666c 2006

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Fifty most often asked questions about smoking & health and the answers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7104
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 1993.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Smoking - prevention & control - popular works - pamphlets
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File

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ABCs of lung cancer for patients and advocates

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120179
Donaldson, Dusty Joy, Lester, Kimberly D. North Charleston, SC: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WF658 D676 2016
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
The ABCs of Lung Cancer is a practical, easy-to-read guide for lung cancer patients and the people who care for and about them. Written by an 11-year lung cancer survivor and her daughter, the authors provide useful tips for dealing with and preventing lung cancer, some anecdotes about their own ex…
Author
Donaldson, Dusty Joy
Lester, Kimberly D.
Place of Publication
North Charleston, SC
Publisher
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
136 unnumbered pages : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms
Lung Neoplasms - psychology
Patient Participation
Patient Advocacy
Popular Work
Abstract
The ABCs of Lung Cancer is a practical, easy-to-read guide for lung cancer patients and the people who care for and about them. Written by an 11-year lung cancer survivor and her daughter, the authors provide useful tips for dealing with and preventing lung cancer, some anecdotes about their own experiences, and, most of all, hope. - Cover
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
1514102854
9781514102855
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WF658 D676 2016
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Allen Carr's easy way to stop smoking

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16271
Carr, Allen. Oakville, ON: Clarity Publishing , 2004. Canadian ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA900 C311c 2004
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Carr, Allen
Edition
Canadian ed.
Place of Publication
Oakville, ON
Publisher
Clarity Publishing
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xviii, 170 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Smoking - prevention & control
Smoking Cessation
Popular Work
ISBN
9780973468403
0973468408
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA900 C311c 2004

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100 questions and answers about how to quit smoking

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19395
Herrick, Charles, Herrick, Charlotte, Mitchell, Marianne. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA900 H566 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Alternate Title
One hundred questions and answers about how to quit smoking
Author
Herrick, Charles
Herrick, Charlotte
Mitchell, Marianne
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
viii, 200 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
100 questions & answers
Subjects
Smoking Cessation
Smoking - prevention & control
Popular Work
ISBN
9780763757410
0763757411
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA900 H566 2010

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How to quit smoking even if you don't want to

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120135
Miller, Barbara. Bloomington, IN: Trafford Publishing , 2007. Rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA900 M647 2007
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Miller, Barbara
Edition
Rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Bloomington, IN
Publisher
Trafford Publishing
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
112 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Smoking cessation - methods
Smoking Cessation - psychology
Smoking - prevention & control
Popular Work
Notes
It's easy when you know what to do - Cover
ISBN
9781552123447
1552123448
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA900 M647 2007

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Meditation to help you stop smoking

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15039
Naparstek, Belleruth. Akron, OH: Health Journeys , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N195st 1997
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Naparstek, Belleruth
Place of Publication
Akron, OH
Publisher
Health Journeys
Publication Date
1997
Series
Health journeys
Subjects
Smoking Cessation
Smoking - prevention & control
Smoking - psychology
Relaxation Therapy
Imagery
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
1881405680
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N195st 1997

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Kicking butts : quit smoking and take charge of your health

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American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2010. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA900 K46 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
viii, 129 p. : 18 cm.
Subjects
Smoking Cessation
Smoking - prevention & control
ISBN
9781604430066
1604430060
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA900 K46 2010

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The ultimate guide to sex and disability: for all of us who live with disabilities, chronic pain and illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121477
Kaufman, Miriam, Silverberg, Cory, Odette, Fran. San Francisco, CA: Cleis Press , 2007. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM620 K21 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability is the first complete sex guide for people who live with disabilities, pain, illness, or chronic conditions. Useful for absolutely everyone, regardless of age, gender, or sexual orientation, the book addresses a wide range of disabilities - from chronic fati…
Author
Kaufman, Miriam
Silverberg, Cory
Odette, Fran
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
Cleis Press
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xii, 345 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Sexuality
Sexual Behavior
Disabled Persons - psychology
Chronic Disease - psychology
Chronic Pain - psychology
Sex Education
Abstract
The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability is the first complete sex guide for people who live with disabilities, pain, illness, or chronic conditions. Useful for absolutely everyone, regardless of age, gender, or sexual orientation, the book addresses a wide range of disabilities - from chronic fatigue, back pain, and asthma to spinal cord injury, hearing and visual impairment, multiple sclerosis, and more.
ISBN
9781573443043
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM620 K21 2007

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What's up with Sam's grandma? : MediKidz explain lung cancer : superhero adventure inside the human body!

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21986
Chilman-Blair, Kim, deLoache, Shawn. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C5387 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Medikidz explain lung cancer
Author
Chilman-Blair, Kim
deLoache, Shawn
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
31 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms - psychology
Pictorial Works
Cartoons
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
9781604432008
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C5387 2013

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Karst, Patrice. New York, NY: Little, Brown and Company , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WS350.7 C5 K18 2018
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
A child's picture book that provides a very simple lesson to help overcome the fear of loneliness or separation from parents.
Author
Karst, Patrice
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
36 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Anxiety, Separation - prevention & control
Loneliness
Loss
Child
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Pictorial Works
Popular Work
Abstract
A child's picture book that provides a very simple lesson to help overcome the fear of loneliness or separation from parents.
ISBN
9780316486231
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WS350.7 C5 K18 2018
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Easiflex Coloplast : Easiflex : instructions for use|Assura Coloplast : Assura 2-piece drainable pouch with EasiClose outlet : instructions for use

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15707
Coloplast A/S. Humlebaek, Denmark: Coloplast A/S , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI520 C721 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Coloplast A/S
Place of Publication
Humlebaek, Denmark
Publisher
Coloplast A/S
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Ostomy - pictorial works - popular works
Enterostomy - pictorial works - popular works
Colostomy - pictorial works - popular works
Language
English
Material Type
Other
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WI520 C721 2004

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Mammograms : your step-by-step guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18221
BC Cancer Agency. Screening Mammography Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Screening Mammography Program , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP815 B862m 2009
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Screening Mammography Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Screening Mammography Program
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Mammography
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Mass Screening
British Columbia
Patient Education as Topic
Teaching Materials
Pictorial Works
Popular Work
Language
English
Punjabi
Chinese-Traditional
Korean
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP815 B862m 2009

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Tobacco or health? : physiological and social damages caused by tobacco smoking

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10793
Haustein, Knut-Olaf. Berlin : New York: Springer , c2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA900 H378t 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Haustein, Knut-Olaf
Place of Publication
Berlin : New York
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
c2003
Physical Description
xviii, 446 p. : ill. ; 25 cm
Subjects
Tobacco - adverse effects
Smoking - adverse effects
Nicotine - pharmacology
Tobacco Use Disorder - therapy
Socioeconomic Factors
ISBN
3540440313 (alk. paper)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA900 H378t 2003

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Respiratory health effects of passive smoking : lung cancer and other disorders

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog884
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Washington, DC: United States Environmental Protection Agency , 1992.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA900 U59r 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Smoking - adverse effects
Lung Neoplasms - etiology
Lung Diseases - etiology
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA900 U59r 1992

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