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Integrative strategies for cancer patients : a practical resource for managing the side effects of cancer therapy

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Ladas, Elena, Kelly, Kara M. Hackensack, NJ: World Scientific Publishing , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 L153 2012
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
Table of contents:; The Role of Complementary Medicine and Cancer Treatment -- Communicating with Your Medical Team -- How To Use This Book -- Descriptions of Complementary Medicine Therapies -- Aromatherapy -- Chinese Medicine and Acupressure -- Herbal Teas -- Homeopathy -- Massage -- Nutrition …
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Author
Ladas, Elena
Kelly, Kara M
Place of Publication
Hackensack, NJ
Publisher
World Scientific Publishing
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xii, 304 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Complementary Therapies - methods
Integrative Medicine - methods
Handbooks
Abstract
Table of contents:
The Role of Complementary Medicine and Cancer Treatment -- Communicating with Your Medical Team -- How To Use This Book -- Descriptions of Complementary Medicine Therapies -- Aromatherapy -- Chinese Medicine and Acupressure -- Herbal Teas -- Homeopathy -- Massage -- Nutrition -- Reflexology -- Supplements (Nutrition, Herbal) -- Visual Imagery -- Yoga -- Cancer Associated Side Effects -- Anxiety & Stress -- Chemo Brain -- Constipation -- Depression -- Diarrhea -- Dry Mouth -- Fatigue -- Headache -- Hot Flashes -- Immune Suppression -- Insomnia -- Loss of Appetite -- Loss of Libido -- Lymphedema -- Mouth Sores -- Nausea & Vomiting -- Pain -- Peripheral Neuropathy -- Radiation Burns -- Shortness of Breath -- Urinary Retention and Incontinence -- Appendices -- Appendix A Acupressure Point Instruction and Illustrations -- Appendix B Anatomical Muscle Reference Model -- Appendix C Reflexology Foot and Hand Reference Charts -- Appendix D Yoga Instruction and Illustrations -- Appendix E Glycemic Index -- Appendix F High Fiber Food Sources -- Appendix G Managing Food Portions -- Appendix H References -- Appendix I Resources -- Appendix J Metric Conversion Table.
Notes
Previously catalogued with title, Integrative strategies for cancer patients : a practical guide for managing the side effects of cancer therapy
ISBN
9789814313230
9789814313247
9789814383967
9814313238
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 L153 2012
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca to obtain a username and password from the Library.
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100 questions and answers about cancer symptoms and cancer treatment side effects

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Kelvin, Joanne Frankel, Tyson, Leslie B. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2011. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 K29 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
One hundred questions and answers about cancer symptoms and cancer treatment side effects
Author
Kelvin, Joanne Frankel
Tyson, Leslie B
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
v, 238 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
R2 Library
100 questions & answers
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - therapy
Antineoplastic Agents
Popular Work
ISBN
9780763777609
0763777609
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 K29 2010
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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Braving chemo : what to expect, how to prepare and how to get through it

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Zavaleta, Beverley A. Brownsville, TX: Sugar Plum Press, LLC , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 Z39 2019
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Author
Zavaleta, Beverley A.
Place of Publication
Brownsville, TX
Publisher
Sugar Plum Press, LLC
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xvi, 223 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Cancer Patients
Popular Work
ISBN
9781733456500
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 Z39 2019
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Pretty sick : the beauty guide for women with cancer :

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Kiernan, Caitlin M. New York, NY: Grand Central Life & Style , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 K47 2017
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
Author
Kiernan, Caitlin M.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Grand Central Life & Style
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
272 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Beauty
Physical Appearance, Body
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Neoplasms - therapy
Scarves
Hair
Alopecia
Skin Care
Popular Work
Notes
How to look your best when you feel your worst - Cover
ISBN
9781455540877
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 K47 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Graft versus host disease : living with the after effects of bone marrow stem cell transplant

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113484
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link. Southfield, MI: National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink) , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH380 G737 2015
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Corporate Author
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link
Place of Publication
Southfield, MI
Publisher
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink)
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
126 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Graft vs Host Disease
Bone Marrow Transplantation - adverse effects
Stem Cell Transplantation - adverse effects
Survivors
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH380 G737 2015

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Radiation therapy for the prostate cancer patient

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19973
BC Cancer Agency. Centre for the Southern Interior. Kelowna, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 B862r 2011
Availability
10 copies, 9 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Centre for the Southern Interior
Place of Publication
Kelowna, BC
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
12 minutes
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WJ752 B862r 2011
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Glader, Sue, Buenen, Edith. Mill Valley, CA: Thousand Words Press , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 G542 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Having hunted for her mother's missing hair, a young girl learns the truth about cancer while experiencing life (with hats, scarves, baldness and love) during chemotherapy.; For "Ages 3-7"
Author
Glader, Sue
Buenen, Edith
Place of Publication
Mill Valley, CA
Publisher
Thousand Words Press
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - psychology
Mother-Child Relations
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Family
Child
Child, Preschool
Alopecia
Beauty
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Having hunted for her mother's missing hair, a young girl learns the truth about cancer while experiencing life (with hats, scarves, baldness and love) during chemotherapy.
For "Ages 3-7"
ISBN
9780984359103
0984359109
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 G542 2010

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Cancer with joy : how to transform fear into happiness and find the bright side effects

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20756
Huber, Joy. New York, NY: Morgan James Publishing , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H877 2012
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Huber, Joy
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Morgan James Publishing
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
ix, 153 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Autobiography
Popular Work
ISBN
9781614481010
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H877 2012

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Understanding, acceptance and hope : the radiation therapy experience

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Radiation Oncology Services. Riverdale, GA: Radiation Oncology Services , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ269 U55 2010
Availability
11 copies, 11 available
Alternate Title
Information matters : educating your patients about the radiation therapy experience
Corporate Author
Radiation Oncology Services
Place of Publication
Riverdale, GA
Publisher
Radiation Oncology Services
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
15 minutes
Subjects
Radiotherapy
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ269 U55 2010

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Yoga for cancer : a guide to managing side effects, boosting immunity, and improving recovery for cancer survivors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21842
Prinster, Tari. Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 P958 2014
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Prinster, Tari
Place of Publication
Rochester, VT
Publisher
Healing Arts Press
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xix, 302 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Mind-Body Therapies
Relaxation Therapy
Exercise Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781620552728
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 P958 2014

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Androgen deprivation therapy : an essential guide for prostate cancer patients and their loved ones

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120844
Wassersug, Richard J, Walker, Lauren M, Robinson, John W. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2018. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ762 W322 2018
Availability
10 copies, 10 available
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Author
Wassersug, Richard J
Walker, Lauren M
Robinson, John W
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Health
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xxvi, 203 p. ; 26 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy
Prostatic Neoplasms, Castration-Resistant
Neoplasms - psychology
Androgen Antagonists - therapeutic use
Androgen Antagonists - adverse effects
Prostatic Neoplasms - diet therapy
Exercise Therapy
Sexual Partners
Family Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002681, F0002507)
ISBN
9780826183910
0826183913
9780826183927
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
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
WJ762 W322 2018
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
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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Cooking through cancer treatment to recovery : easy, flavorful recipes to prevent and decrease side effects at every stage of conventional therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21744
Price, Lisa A., Gins, Susan. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 P945 2015
Availability
8 copies, 7 available
Author
Price, Lisa A.
Gins, Susan
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Health
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xxviii, 154 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Nutrition Therapy
Cookbook
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002653, F0002169)
ISBN
9781936303809
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N9 P945 2015
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Intelligent patient guide to breast cancer

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Olivotto, Ivo, Gelmon, Karen, McCready, David, Kuusk, Urve. [Vancouver, BC?]: Intelligent Patient Guide Ltd. , 2017. 6th ed., rev. and updated.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 I61 2017
Availability
33 copies, 28 available
Alternate Title
Intelligent patient guide to breast cancer : all you need to know to take an active part in your treatment
Author
Olivotto, Ivo
Gelmon, Karen
McCready, David
Kuusk, Urve
Edition
6th ed., rev. and updated
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Intelligent Patient Guide Ltd.
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xv, 316 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Intelligent patient guide
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002387, F0002386)
ISBN
9780981159935
0981159931
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 I61 2017

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Death of cancer : after fifty years on the front lines of medicine, a pioneering oncologist reveals why the war on cancer is winnable--and how we can get there

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DeVita, Vincent T. Jr., DeVita-Raeburn, Elizabeth. New York, NY: Farrar, Straus and Giroux , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ11.1 D496 2015
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
DeVita, Vincent T. Jr.
DeVita-Raeburn, Elizabeth
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
324 p., [16] p. of plates ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - history
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Medical Oncology - history
Biomedical Research
Antineoplastic Agents - history
History of Medicine
United States
Autobiography
Notes
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Outrageous fortune
The chemotherapists
MOMP
MOPP
The war on cancer
Boots on the ground
Cleaning house at the National Cancer Institute
Frances Kelsey syndrome
Where rubber meets the road
The death of cancer
Outrageous fortune part II.
ISBN
9780374135607
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ11.1 D496 2015

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Emperor of all maladies : a biography of cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19568
Mukherjee, Siddhartha. New York, NY: Scribner , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ11 AA1 M953e 2010
Availability
5 copies, 4 available
Author
Mukherjee, Siddhartha
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Scribner
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xiv, 571 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Leukemia - history
Neoplasms - history
Medical Oncology
Leukemia - drug therapy
Antineoplastic Agents - history
History of Medicine
History, 20th Century
United States
ISBN
9781439107959
1439107955
9781439170915 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ11 AA1 M953e 2010

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Love and laughter in the time of chemotherapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120286
Pawagi, Manjusha. [Toronto, ON]: Second Story Press , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 P339 2017
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Pawagi, Manjusha
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Second Story Press
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
252 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Leukemia - psychology
Life Change Events
Emotional Adjustment
Stem Cell Transplantation - psychology
Family Relations
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781772600452
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 P339 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Cancer : the emperor of all maladies

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Burns, Ken, Goodman, Barak, Mukherjee, Siddhartha. Arlington, VA: PBS , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ11.1 C215b 2015 v.1-3
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Alternate Title
Cancer : the emperor of all maladies (Television program)
Author
Burns, Ken
Goodman, Barak
Mukherjee, Siddhartha
Place of Publication
Arlington, VA
Publisher
PBS
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
3 videodiscs (360 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subjects
Leukemia - history
Neoplasms - history
Biomedical Research - history
Medical Oncology
Leukemia - drug therapy
Antineoplastic Agents - history
History of Medicine
History, 20th Century
United States
ISBN
9781627892773
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ11.1 C215b 2015 v.1-3

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Breast cancer survival manual : a step-by-step guide for the woman with newly diagnosed breast cancer

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Link, John, Ein-Gal, Shlomit, Link, Nancy. New York, NY: St. Martin's Griffin , 2017. 6th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 L756 2017
Availability
7 copies, 6 available
Author
Link, John
Ein-Gal, Shlomit
Link, Nancy
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xi, 210 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781250144522
1250144523
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 L756 2017

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Be a survivor : your guide to breast cancer treatment

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Lange, Vladimir. Los Angeles, CA: Lange Productions , 2012. 5th ed., fully rev.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 L274 2012
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Author
Lange, Vladimir
Edition
5th ed., fully rev.
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Lange Productions
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xi, 180 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Mammaplasty
Popular Work
ISBN
9780981948904
0981948901
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 L274 2012

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Navigating breast cancer : a guide for the newly diagnosed

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Shockney, Lillie D. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2011. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S558n 2010
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
  1 read online  
Author
Shockney, Lillie D
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
iv, 115 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Popular Work
ISBN
9780763786830
9781449611248
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
Internet
Call Number
WP870 S558n 2010
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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