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Breast reconstruction : your choice

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113552
Rainsbury, Dick, Straker, Ginny. Class Publishing , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Author
Rainsbury, Dick
Straker, Ginny
Publisher
Class Publishing
Publication Date
2008
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Mammaplasty
Breast - surgery
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
Popular Work
ISBN
9781859591970
9781859592076
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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The essential guide to hysterectomy : advice from a gynecologist on your choices before, during, and after surgery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113679
Streicher, Lauren F. Lanham, MD: M. Evans and Company, Inc. , 2013. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Hysterectomy past and present -- Uterine disorders and alternatives to hysterectomy -- Surgery and recovery -- Decisions regarding surgery -- Life after hysterectomy.
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  1 read online  
Author
Streicher, Lauren F.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD
Publisher
M. Evans and Company, Inc.
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
481 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Hysterectomy
Gynecologic Surgical Procedures
Popular Work
Abstract
Hysterectomy past and present -- Uterine disorders and alternatives to hysterectomy -- Surgery and recovery -- Decisions regarding surgery -- Life after hysterectomy.
ISBN
9781590772126
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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https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/reader.action?docID=1022260
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Lost eye : coping with monocular vision after enucleation or eye loss from cancer, accident or disease

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16342
Adkisson, Jay D. New York, NY: iUniverse, Inc. , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WW149 A236 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Lost eye
Author
Adkisson, Jay D
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
iUniverse, Inc.
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
viii, 372 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Eye Enucleation
Vision, Monocular
Eye, Artificial
Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures
Eye Neoplasms - surgery
Eye Diseases - rehabilitation
Adaptation, Psychological
Social Support
Blindness
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780595392643
0595392644
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WW149 A236 2006

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Surgery sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113676
Detroit. MI: Omnigraphics , 2013. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Surgery sourcebook : basic consumer health information about common inpatient and outpatient surgeries, including critical care and trauma, gastrointestinal, gynecologic and obstetric, cardiac and vascular, neurologic, ophthalmologic, orthopedic, reconstructive and cosmetic, and other major and min…
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Editor
Sutton, Amy L.
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit. MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
677 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Health reference series
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Consumer Health Information
Popular Work
Abstract
Surgery sourcebook : basic consumer health information about common inpatient and outpatient surgeries, including critical care and trauma, gastrointestinal, gynecologic and obstetric, cardiac and vascular, neurologic, ophthalmologic, orthopedic, reconstructive and cosmetic, and other major and minor surgeries along with information about anesthesia and pain relief options, risks and complications, postoperative recovery concerns, and innovative surgical techniques and tools, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of additional resources
ISBN
9780780812925
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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https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/reader.action?docID=3384065
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Preparing for surgery : guided imagery exercises for relaxation and accelerated healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog11096
Rossman, Martin L. Boulder, CO: Sounds True , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 R837p 2004
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Rossman, Martin L
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Sounds True
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Surgical Procedures, Operative - psychology
Mental Healing
Popular Work
ISBN
9781591791409
1591791405
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 R837p 2004

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Surgery sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18914
Detroit. MI: Omnigraphics , 2008. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WO39 S9597 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Surgery sourcebook : basic consumer health information about common inpatient and outpatient surgeries, including critical care and trauma, gastrointestinal, gynecologic and obstetric, cardiac and vascular, neurologic, ophthalmologic, orthopedic, reconstructive and cosmetic, and other major and min…
More Information
Editor
Sutton, Amy L
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit. MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xx, 673 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Health reference series
Subjects
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Consumer Health Information
Popular Work
Abstract
Surgery sourcebook : basic consumer health information about common inpatient and outpatient surgeries, including critical care and trauma, gastrointestinal, gynecologic and obstetric, cardiac and vascular, neurologic, ophthalmologic, orthopedic, reconstructive and cosmetic, and other major and minor surgeries along with information about anesthesia and pain relief options, risks and complications, postoperative recovery concerns, and innovative surgical techniques and tools, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of additional resources
ISBN
9780780810044
078081004X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WO39 S9597 2008

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In my hands : compelling stories from a surgeon and his patients fighting cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122334
Curley, Steven A. New York, NY: Center Street , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C975 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Curley, Steven A.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Center Street
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xiii, 283 p. : 24 cm.
Subjects
Surgical Oncology
Physician-Patient Relations
Neoplasms - surgery
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781546082705
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C975 2018

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Surgery : mindful mending

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16209
Hopps, Nancy, Mast, Donna. Eugene, OR: Synergistic Systems , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 H798s 2006
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Hopps, Nancy
Mast, Donna
Place of Publication
Eugene, OR
Publisher
Synergistic Systems
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
72 minutes + booklet (16 p. : ill. ; 17 cm.)
Series
Relax into healing
Subjects
Surgical Procedures, Operative - psychology
Relaxation Techniques
Imagery
Mental Healing
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780978598532
0978598539
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 H798s 2006

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Preparing for successful surgery : a program of guided imagery, affirmations, and music

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19809
Naparstek, Belleruth. Los Angeles, CA: Kaiser Permanente , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N195p 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Naparstek, Belleruth
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Kaiser Permanente
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
75 minutes
Subjects
Surgical Procedures, Operative - psychology
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Mental Healing
Relaxation Therapy
Music Therapy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N195p 2006

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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NCCN guidelines for patients : invasive breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124883
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Plymouth Meeting, PA: National Comprehensive Cancer Network , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 N277i 2023
Availability
4 copies, 3 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients : invasive breast cancer
NCCN guidelines for patients : breast cancer - invasive
Corporate Author
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
Place of Publication
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Publisher
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
102 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm
Series
NCCN guidelines for patients
Subjects
Popular Work
Breast Neoplasms
ISBN
9781954190917
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
WP870 N277i 2023
Read Online
https://www.nccn.org/patients/guidelines/content/PDF/breast-invasive-patient.pdf
https://www.nccn.org/patientresources/patient-resources/guidelines-for-patients

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Thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules in 30 minutes : a guide to symptoms, diagnosis, surgery, and disease management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124471
Hasselgren, Per-Olof. Newton, MA: i30 Media Corporation , 2020. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WK 270 H355 2020
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Hasselgren, Per-Olof
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Newton, MA
Publisher
i30 Media Corporation
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
v, 97 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Popular Work
Thyroid Neoplasms
Thyroid Neoplasms - diagnosis
Thyroid Neoplasms - therapy
Thyroid Neoplasms - surgery
ISBN
9781641880466
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WK 270 H355 2020

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Getting ready : preparing for surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy with minimal side effects

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19818
Siegel, Bernie S. Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, Inc. , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 S574g 2004
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Siegel, Bernie S
Place of Publication
Carlsbad, CA
Publisher
Hay House, Inc.
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Neoplasms - surgery
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Mental Healing
Relaxation Therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9781401903985
1401903983
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 S574g 2004

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Cancer guided imagery program for cancer surgery : tap into the healing power of the body and mind connection

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14668
Murray, Steve. Las Vegas, NV: Body & Mind Productions , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M984s 2003
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Murray, Steve
Place of Publication
Las Vegas, NV
Publisher
Body & Mind Productions
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
59 minutes
Subjects
Imagery
Relaxation Techniques
Mental Healing
Neoplasms - surgery
Surgery - psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
0974256986
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 M984s 2003

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Laser therapy and you

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3108
Benedet, John Lou, Trenkler, Edith, Taylor, Dianne. [Vancouver, BC?]: UBC Biomedical Communications , 1988.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP480 L343 1988
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Benedet, John Lou
Trenkler, Edith
Taylor, Dianne
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
UBC Biomedical Communications
Publication Date
1988
Physical Description
5 minutes
Subjects
Laser Surgery
Cervix Neoplasms - surgery
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP480 L343 1988

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Loving-kindness : the revolutionary art of happiness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122299
Boulder, CO: Shambhala Publications, Inc. , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 S186 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Shambhala Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
xii, 193 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Shambhala classics
Subjects
Meditation - methods
Mindfulness
Compassion
Buddhism
Popular Work
ISBN
9781570629037
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 S186 1995

Copies

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Breast cancer surgery and reconstruction : what's right for you

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124254
Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Publication Date
2016
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Mammaplasty
Popular Work
ISBN
9781442242630
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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Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9509
Benedet, John Lou. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia Media Group , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP468 L863 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
LEEP treatment for abnormal cervical tissue
Author
Benedet, John Lou
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia Media Group
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
7 minutes
Subjects
Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia - surgery
Cervix Neoplasms - surgery
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP468 L863 2001

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Be a survivor : your guide to breast cancer treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14261
Lange, Vladimir. Los Angeles, CA: Lange Productions , 2005. 3rd ed., fully rev.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 L274 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Lange, Vladimir
Edition
3rd ed., fully rev.
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Lange Productions
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Mammaplasty
Popular Work
ISBN
0966361083
Language
English
Material Type
Book
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 L274 2005

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Breast reconstruction guidebook : issues and answers from research to recovery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120178
Steligo, Kathy. , 2017. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S824 2017
Availability
9 copies, 8 available
More Information
Author
Steligo, Kathy
Edition
4th ed.
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xiii, 262 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Mastectomy
Mammaplasty
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Diseases - surgery
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781421422961
1421422964
Language
English
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
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 S824 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Guide to optimizing recovery after prostate cancer surgery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124486
Hughes, Samantha, Renzi, Adriano (ill.). British Columbia: Self publishing , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ768 H893g 2019
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
"This book was developed to cover the need for more information on how to best manage the side effects of prostate surgery. It can be used as a guide for men that elected to have surgery and want to learn more about the recovery process. It Summarizes the surgery, bladder physiology, pelvic floor m…
More Information
Alternate Title
Optimizing recovery after prostate cancer surgery
Author
Hughes, Samantha
Renzi, Adriano (ill.)
Editor
Cartelier, Claude
Place of Publication
British Columbia
Publisher
Self publishing
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
156 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Subjects
Popular Work
Prostatic Neoplasms
Prostatic Neoplasms - surgery
Prostatic Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Abstract
"This book was developed to cover the need for more information on how to best manage the side effects of prostate surgery. It can be used as a guide for men that elected to have surgery and want to learn more about the recovery process. It Summarizes the surgery, bladder physiology, pelvic floor muscle training, and behavioral changes to improve urinary incontinence and other possible side effects." --Back cover
ISBN
9781999068004
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WJ768 H893g 2019

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