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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
More Information
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

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library AV Room Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library AV Room Available
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For smokers who don't want to quit : one step at a time

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3790
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Smoking Cessation - popular works - booklets
Smoking - prevention & control - popular works - booklets
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File

Copies

VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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Know smoking (a unique info-novel) : the whole truth about smoking and quitting

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog816
Bryant, Simon T. Calgary, Alta.: Middle Way Publishing, Inc. , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA900 B915 1997
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Alternate Title
All you really need to...know smoking
Author
Bryant, Simon T
Place of Publication
Calgary, Alta.
Publisher
Middle Way Publishing, Inc.
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Smoking
Smoking Cessation
ISBN
0968145604
9780968145609
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA900 B915 1997

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Easy way to stop smoking

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124445
Carr, Allen. London, UK: Sirius Publishing , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA900 C311 2023
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Allen Carr's easy way to stop smoking
Author
Carr, Allen
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Sirius Publishing
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
273 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Smoking - prevention & control
Smoking Cessation
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781839404115
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA900 C311 2023

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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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
More Information
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

Copies

VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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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
More Information
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

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Missing Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Missing Available
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Next step : your first visit to the Vancouver Cancer Centre

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5855
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre, Canadian Cancer Society. British Columbia and Yukon Division. [Vancouver, BC?]: Finale Post Productions Inc. , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ24 B863 1995
More Information
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre
Canadian Cancer Society. British Columbia and Yukon Division
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Finale Post Productions Inc.
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour ; 15 minutes
Subjects
British Columbia Cancer Agency - popular works - videocassettes
Cancer Care Facilities - popular works - British Columbia - videocassettes
Language
English
Material Type
Video
VHS
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
VC Library Archives
Call Number
QZ24 B863 1995
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Saving your skin : prevention, early detection and treatment of melanoma and other skin cancers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4261
Kenet, Barney J, Patricia Lawler. New York, NY: Four Walls Eight Windows , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WR500 K33 1998
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Kenet, Barney J
Patricia Lawler
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Four Walls Eight Windows
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Skin Neoplasms - prevention & control - popular works
Melanoma - prevention & control - popular works
ISBN
1568581246
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WR500 K33 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Caregivers' journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2567
Bar-David, Geila. [Toronto, ON]: Caregiver Support Project , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 B245 1997
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
See also: v.1 Video series workbook for individual viewers. v.2: Video series workbook for facilitators; Each of the five videos consists of relaxation exercises, reflection exercises, and information about a special topic. The topics covered include the common experiences in becoming a caregiver; …
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Alternate Title
v.1: The Journey begins - 29 minutes.
v.2: The Toll - 28 minutes.
v.3: Surviving - 29 minutes.
v.4: Healing - 28 minutes.
v.5: Quiet triumphs - 29 minutes.
Author
Bar-David, Geila
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Caregiver Support Project
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour ; 143 minutes
Workbook
Subjects
Caregivers - videocassettes
Social Support - videocassettes
Psychotherapy, Group - videocassettes
Family - education - videocassettes
Abstract
See also: v.1 Video series workbook for individual viewers. v.2: Video series workbook for facilitators
Each of the five videos consists of relaxation exercises, reflection exercises, and information about a special topic. The topics covered include the common experiences in becoming a caregiver; the challenges and costs of caregiving; coping with the strain; healing; and the benefits of caregiving.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
VHS
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WM172 B245 1997

Copies

c.1 v.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 v.1 workbook for facilitator BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 v.1 workbook individual viewers BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 v.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 v.3 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 v.4 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 v.5 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
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Your complete guide to liver health : coping with fatty liver, hepatitis, cancer, and more

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124474
Thuluvath, Paul J. Baltimore, MD: John Hopkins University Press , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI710 T534 2022
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
"This comprehensive guide to liver disease and health teaches readers everything they need to know about the human liver, including how to prevent liver infections and disease, how liver diseases are diagnosed and treated, and how to take care of one's liver"-- Provided by publisher
More Information
Author
Thuluvath, Paul J.
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
John Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
206 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Popular Work
Liver diseases
Liver Diseases - prevention & control
Abstract
"This comprehensive guide to liver disease and health teaches readers everything they need to know about the human liver, including how to prevent liver infections and disease, how liver diseases are diagnosed and treated, and how to take care of one's liver"-- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781421443829
1421443821
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WI710 T534 2022

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Get your oomph back : a guide to exercise after a cancer diagnosis

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124267
Garritt, Carolyn. London, UK: Hammersmith Health Books , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Garritt, Carolyn
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Hammersmith Health Books
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Exercise Therapy
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Popular Work
ISBN
9781781612118
9781781612125
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.
Read Online
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6811629
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Stress book : forty-plus ways to manage stress and enjoy your life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124272
Foster, Terrence. Morrow, GA: Global Health and Consortium , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Foster, Terrence
Place of Publication
Morrow, GA
Publisher
Global Health and Consortium
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
9781737519218
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.
Read Online
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6850625
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How to examine your breasts (model)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog270
Milex-Budlong Ltd. Chicago, Ill.: Milex-Budlong Ltd. , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Includes: 1 breast model; 1 booklet titled "Guide to breast health care : how to examine your breasts". Information handouts titled: Canadian guidelines for mammography.
More Information
Corporate Author
Milex-Budlong Ltd.
Place of Publication
Chicago, Ill.
Publisher
Milex-Budlong Ltd.
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Breast Self-Examination - popular works - models
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control - popular works - models
Abstract
Includes: 1 breast model; 1 booklet titled "Guide to breast health care : how to examine your breasts". Information handouts titled: Canadian guidelines for mammography.
Language
English
Material Type
Other
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Circulation Desk
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Moving through cancer : an exercise and strength-training program for the fight of your life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123364
Schmitz, Kathryn. San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Prism , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 S365 2021
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Schmitz, Kathryn
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
Chronicle Prism
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
258 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Resistance Training
Exercise Therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9781797210254
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 S365 2021
Website Notes
Some copies were purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Tyler's herbs of choice : the therapeutic use of phytomedicinals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6646
Robbers, James, Tyler, Varro E. New York, NY: Haworth Herbal Press , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QV767 R631 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Robbers, James
Tyler, Varro E
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Haworth Herbal Press
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Herbs
Plants, Medicinal
Medicine, Herbal
ISBN
0789001594
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV767 R631 1999

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Alcohol experiment : a 30-day, alcohol-free challenge to interrupt your habits and help you take control

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124458
Grace, Annie. New York, NY: Avery , 2020. Expanded edition.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM273 G729 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Alcohol experiment expanded edition
Author
Grace, Annie
Edition
Expanded edition
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Avery
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xi, 339 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Popular Work
Alcohol Drinking
Alcoholism
Alcoholism--Therapy
Alcoholism - handbooks
Substance abuse - Prevention & control
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9780593330241
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM273 G729 2020

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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My mom has breast cancer : a guide for families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3445
Kidscope, Inc. Atlanta, Ga.: Kidscope , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 K46 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
For parents and children about coping with a mother's breast cancer diagnosis. Structured as interviews with six breast cancer survivors and their young children.
More Information
Author
Kidscope, Inc.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, Ga.
Publisher
Kidscope
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour ; 33 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology - popular works - videocassettes
Parent-Child Relations - popular works - videocassettes
Abstract
For parents and children about coping with a mother's breast cancer diagnosis. Structured as interviews with six breast cancer survivors and their young children.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
VHS
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 K46 1996

Copies

c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Choice menus : an easy guide with recipes for healthy everyday meal planning

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15751
Hollands, Marjorie, Howard, Margaret. [Toronto, ON]: MacMillan Canada , 1993.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 H737 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Hollands, Marjorie
Howard, Margaret
Corporate Author
Canadian Diabetes Association
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
MacMillan Canada
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Diabetic Diet - popular works
Diabetes - diet therapy - popular works
Nutrition - popular works
Cookery - popular works
ISBN
0771591675
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N9 H737 1993

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Spotting a killer : early detection of skin cancer by health care providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18480
Rivers, Jason. North Vancouver, B.C.: Sherlock Communications , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WR500 R622 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
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

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Yours, mine and our children's grief : a parent's guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8652
Mertick, Elva. Calgary, Alta.: Alberta Funeral Service Association , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 M575 1991
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Outlines how pre-school, older children and adolescents grieve and how to assist them through the process.
More Information
Author
Mertick, Elva
Place of Publication
Calgary, Alta.
Publisher
Alberta Funeral Service Association
Publication Date
1991
Subjects
Grief
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Popular Work
Abstract
Outlines how pre-school, older children and adolescents grieve and how to assist them through the process.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 M575 1991

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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