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Melanoma skin cancer : what you need to know - now

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American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WR500 M519 2012

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

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Alternate Title: Quick facts : melanoma skin cancer

Corporate Author: American Cancer Society

Place of Publication: Atlanta, GA

Publisher: American Cancer Society

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: 150 p, [5] p. of col. plates ; 18cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; QuickFacts; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Melanoma; Skin Neoplasms; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781604430387; 9781604431001

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; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: WR500 M519 2012

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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100 questions and answers about melanoma and other skin cancers

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McClay, Edward F, McClay, Mary-Eileen, Smith, Jodie. [Boston, MA]: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2004.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WR500 M479 2004

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: One hundred questions and answers about melanoma and other skin cancers

Author: McClay, Edward F; McClay, Mary-Eileen; Smith, Jodie

Place of Publication: [Boston, MA]

Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: iv, 153 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: 100 questions & answers

Subjects: Melanoma; Skin Neoplasms; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780763720360; 0763720364

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WR500 M479 2004

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One man's life-changing diagnosis : navigating the realities of prostate cancer

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Pynn, Craig T. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Table of Contents; PART I DISCOVERY AND DIAGNOSIS; PART II RELATING TO CANCER; PART III THE OTHER REALITIES OF PROSTATE CANCER; PART IV A LIFETIME?S JOURNEY; EPILOGUE

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Author: Pynn, Craig T

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Demos Health

Publication Date: 2012

Series: R2 Library

Subjects: Prostatic Neoplasms; Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis; Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology; Life Change Events; Personal Narratives; Popular Work; Social Support; Adaptation, Psychological

Abstract: Table of Contents; PART I DISCOVERY AND DIAGNOSIS; PART II RELATING TO CANCER; PART III THE OTHER REALITIES OF PROSTATE CANCER; PART IV A LIFETIME?S JOURNEY; EPILOGUE

ISBN: 1936303256; 9781936303250; 9781617051012

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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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Series of catastrophes & miracles : a true story of love, science, and cancer

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Williams, Mary Elizabeth. Washington, DC: National Geographic Society , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WR500 W721s 2016

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

"After being diagnosed in her early 40s with metastatic melanoma--a 'rapidly fatal' form of cancer--journalist and mother of two Mary Elizabeth Williams finds herself in a race against the clock. She takes a once-in-a-lifetime chance and joins a clinical trial for immunotherapy, a revolutionary dru…

Author: Williams, Mary Elizabeth

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: National Geographic Society

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 304 pages ; 23 cm

Subjects: Melanoma; Life Change Events; Neoplasms - therapy; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: "After being diagnosed in her early 40s with metastatic melanoma--a 'rapidly fatal' form of cancer--journalist and mother of two Mary Elizabeth Williams finds herself in a race against the clock. She takes a once-in-a-lifetime chance and joins a clinical trial for immunotherapy, a revolutionary drug regimen that trains the body to vanquish malignant cells. Astonishingly, her cancer disappears entirely in just a few weeks. But at the same time, her best friend embarks on a cancer journey of her own--with very different results" -- Provided by publisher

ISBN: 9781426216336

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library

Call Number: WR500 W721s 2016

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Skin cancer

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Ho, Vincent. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2004.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WR500 H678 2004

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Ho, Vincent

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency; CHMB AM1320; Canada-China Society for High-Tech Enterprise Development; BC Cancer Foundation

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: 120 minutes

Series: Ten most common cancers in Chinese-Canadian Community 9

Subjects: Skin Neoplasms; Melanoma; Popular Work

Language: Chinese-Cantonese; Chinese-Mandarin

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WR500 H678 2004

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Cancer treatment revolution : how smart drugs and other new therapies are renewing our hope and changing the face of medicine

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Nathan, David G. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ267 N274c 2007

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Nathan, David G

Place of Publication: Hoboken, NJ

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: x, 262 p. ; 25 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Drug Therapy - trends; Antineoplastic Agents - therapeutic use; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Survivors; Patients; Popular Work; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 9780471946540; 0471946540

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ267 N274c 2007

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Dangers of melanoma

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Films Media Group. Princeton, NY: Films Media Group , 2003.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WR500 D182 2003

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Corporate Author: Films Media Group

Place of Publication: Princeton, NY

Publisher: Films Media Group

Publication Date: 2003

Physical Description: 29 minutes

Series: Films for the Humanities and Sciences 33284

Subjects: Melanoma; Skin Neoplasms; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780736592680

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WR500 D182 2003

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Understanding melanoma

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Information Television Network. Boca Raton, Fla.: Information Television Network, Inc. , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WR500 U55i 2006

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Corporate Author: Information Television Network

Place of Publication: Boca Raton, Fla.

Publisher: Information Television Network, Inc.

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 27 minutes

Series: Healthy body, healthy mind 210

Subjects: Melanoma; Skin Neoplasms; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WR500 U55i 2006

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NCCN guidelines for patients : melanoma

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National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Plymouth Meeting, PA: National Comprehensive Cancer Network , 2023.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WR500 N277m 2023

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

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Alternate Title: National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients : melanoma

Corporate Author: National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)

Place of Publication: Plymouth Meeting, PA

Publisher: National Comprehensive Cancer Network

Publication Date: 2023

Physical Description: 88 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm

Series: NCCN guidelines for patients

Subjects: Popular Work; Melanoma; Skin Neoplasms

ISBN: 9781960388063

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library

Call Number: WR500 N277m 2023

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Melanoma : what you need to know

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Melanoma Network of Canada. Oakville, ON: Melanoma Network of Canada , 2019. 4th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WR500 M516 2019

Availability: 7 copies, 7 available

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Corporate Author: Melanoma Network of Canada

Edition: 4th ed.

Place of Publication: Oakville, ON

Publisher: Melanoma Network of Canada

Publication Date: 2019

Physical Description: 48 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Melanoma; Skin Neoplasms; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

Language: English

Material Type: Booklet; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; 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; Internet

Call Number: WR500 M516 2019

Website Notes: Downloadable PDF available in English or French language.

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Melanoma : what you need to know

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Melanoma Network of Canada. Oakville, ON: Melanoma Network of Canada , 2015. [2nd ed.].

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WR500 M516 2015

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Corporate Author: Melanoma Network of Canada

Edition: [2nd ed.]

Place of Publication: Oakville, ON

Publisher: Melanoma Network of Canada

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: 37 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Melanoma; Skin Neoplasms; Popular Work

Notes: The 2015 edition has an expanded therapies section.

Language: English

Material Type: Booklet

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WR500 M516 2015

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Understanding melanoma : what you need to know

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Robins, Perry, Perez, Maritza. New York, NY: Skin Cancer Foundation , 2006. 3rd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WR500 R657um 2006

Availability: 10 copies, 9 available

Author: Robins, Perry; Perez, Maritza

Edition: 3rd ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Skin Cancer Foundation

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 72 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Melanoma; Skin Neoplasms; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9780962768842; 0962768847

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WR500 R657um 2006

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Beating melanoma : a five-step survival guide

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Wang, Steven Q. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WR500 W246 2011

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Wang, Steven Q

Place of Publication: Baltimore, MD

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

Publication Date: 2011

Series: Johns Hopkins Press health book

Subjects: Melanoma; Skin Neoplasms; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780801898907; 0801898900

Language: English

Material Type: Book

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: WR500 W246 2011

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Second opinions : stories of intuition and choice in the changing world of medicine

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Groopman, Jerome. New York, NY: Viking Penguin Inc. , 2000.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: W64 G876 2000

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Groopman, Jerome

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Viking Penguin Inc.

Publication Date: 2000

Subjects: Medicine - case studies; Decision Making - personal narratives; Intuition; Parent Participation; Popular Work

ISBN: 067088801X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Library

Call Number: W64 G876 2000

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Spotting a killer : early detection of skin cancer by health care providers

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Rivers, Jason. North Vancouver, B.C.: Sherlock Communications , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WR500 R622 1999

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Rivers, Jason

Place of Publication: North Vancouver, B.C.

Publisher: Sherlock Communications

Publication Date: 1999

Physical Description: 12 minutes

Subjects: Skin Neoplasms - prevention & control; Melanoma - prevention & control; Risk; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WR500 R622 1999

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Chicken soup for the soul : the cancer book : 101 stories of courage, support and love ;|It's just a word : reclaiming your life through cancer beautifully

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Cos Cob, CT: Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, LLC , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C224 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Cancer book; It's just a word by Elizabeth Bayer

Editor: Canfield, Jack; Hansen, Mark Victor; Tabatsky, David; Bayer, Elizabeth

Place of Publication: Cos Cob, CT

Publisher: Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, LLC

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: xiv, 382, 46 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Survivors - psychology; Family; Social Support; Personal Narratives; Anecdotes; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781935096306; 1935096303

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C224 2009

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Change : a fresh perspective on life (colon cancer)

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Macey, Tyler. [Vancouver, BC?]: Headterner Productions Inc. | Heavywater Studios Ltd. , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WI520 M142 2008

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Featuring Bret Martin, Tylery Macey, Linda Webb-Khakaba, Mark and Tracy Gonnella, John Shillington, Krystyna Macey, with guest star appearance, Tommy Smothers

Author: Macey, Tyler

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Headterner Productions Inc.; Heavywater Studios Ltd.

Publication Date: 2008

Subjects: Colorectal Neoplasms; Adaptation, Psychological; Survivors; Humor; Popular Work; Personal Narratives

Abstract: Featuring Bret Martin, Tylery Macey, Linda Webb-Khakaba, Mark and Tracy Gonnella, John Shillington, Krystyna Macey, with guest star appearance, Tommy Smothers