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Disrupting breast cancer narratives : stories of rage and repair

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122844
Nielsen, Emilia. [Toronto, ON]: University of Toronto Press , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Contents:
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Author
Nielsen, Emilia
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Publication Date
2019
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Personal Narratives
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
Contents:
ISBN
9781487530020
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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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BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 B364 2010
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Alternate Title
Relaxation CD's with order form
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Relaxation Techniques
Stress, Psychological
Music Therapy
Bibliography
Unpublished Works
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
VC Library Archives
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 B364 2010
Website Notes
Current edition is online.
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Stress and stress management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19160
Klinic Community Health Centre. Winnipeg, MB: Klinic Community Health Centre , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Klinic Community Health Centre
Place of Publication
Winnipeg, MB
Publisher
Klinic Community Health Centre
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Mind Body Therapies
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Hope for families of children with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113605
Young, Lynda T., Ward, Johnnathan R. Abilene, TX: Leafwood Publishers , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Young, Lynda T.
Ward, Johnnathan R.
Place of Publication
Abilene, TX
Publisher
Leafwood Publishers
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
224 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Popular Work
Neoplasms - in infancy & childhood
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
ISBN
9780891129998
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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How to win a tickle fight

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114211
Lang, Mike, Bryant, Aaron. Common Language Storytelling | Hands On Films , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
How to Win a Tickle Fight is a true story that follows one young father, Brock, and his family for two years as they strive to live full, meaningful lives despite the metastatic cancer diagnosis they are navigating. Brock desperately wants to leave a legacy for his 7 year old son and be remembered …
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Alternate Title
How to win a tickle fight : a true story about what can go right, even when things have gone terribly wrong
Author
Lang, Mike
Bryant, Aaron
Corporate Author
Survive & Thrive Cancer Programs
Family Lines
Canadian Cancer Society
Publisher
Common Language Storytelling
Hands On Films
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
50 min.
Subjects
Terminally Ill - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Young Adult
Personal Narratives
Canada
Popular Work
Abstract
How to Win a Tickle Fight is a true story that follows one young father, Brock, and his family for two years as they strive to live full, meaningful lives despite the metastatic cancer diagnosis they are navigating. Brock desperately wants to leave a legacy for his 7 year old son and be remembered as more than a 'sick person'. Kristen, Brock's wife, wants to maintain a closeness with her husband even while he is dying. And their son Ben... he just wants to have fun with his mom and dad. Through their difficult journey, the family comes to realizes that many things can still go right even when things have gone terribly wrong.
Notes
The complete documentary can be viewed online.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Coping with childhood leukemia and lymphoma

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114777
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. White Plains, NY: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society , 2012. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Table of Contents:; Introduction; Here to help; Your child - the initial diagnosis; Your child - coping with change; Parents - coming to terms with your feelings; Siblings - helping them cope too; Communicating with your extended family and friends; The new normal; More information
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Corporate Author
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
White Plains, NY
Publisher
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
24 p.
Subjects
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Infant
Child
Adolescent
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Parent-Child Relations
Life Change Events
Abstract
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Here to help
Your child - the initial diagnosis
Your child - coping with change
Parents - coming to terms with your feelings
Siblings - helping them cope too
Communicating with your extended family and friends
The new normal
More information
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
A copy of this resource can be downloaded or ordered for free
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Husband's guide to breast cancer : a complete and concise plan for every stage

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120170
Outcalt, Todd. Indianapolis: Blue River Press , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Outcalt, Todd
Place of Publication
Indianapolis
Publisher
Blue River Press
Publication Date
2013
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Spouses
Family Relations
Caregivers - psychology
Social Support
Popular Work
ISBN
9781935628323
9781935628811
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 to obtain a username and password from the Library.
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Waiting for cancer to come : women's experiences with genetic testing and medical decision making for breast and ovarian cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120171
Hesse-Biber, Sharlene. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Hesse-Biber, Sharlene
Place of Publication
Ann Arbor, MI
Publisher
University of Michigan Press
Publication Date
2014
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Genetic Testing
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Decision Making
Women's Health
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Ovarian Neoplasms - psychology
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780472052196
9780472120352
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 to obtain a username and password from the Library.
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Mindfulness for carers : how to manage the demands of caregiving while finding a place for yourself

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121370
Rezek, Cheryl A. Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2015.
Audience
Professional
Part I : Mindfulness ? What is it and How Can it be of Use to Me? -- 1. The Hustle and Bustle of Life -- 2. What is Mindfulness? -- 3. Proof that Mindfulness Helps -- 4. No Quick Fix or Magic Wand -- Part II: Carer Pains and Strains -- 5. Carers: The Forgotten Ones -- 6. Common Carer Problems -- 7…
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Author
Rezek, Cheryl A.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Date
2015
Series
EBSCOhost eBook Nursing Collection
Subjects
Mindfulness
Nursing - Psychological aspects
Stress, Psychological
Self Care - methods
Burnout, Psychological
Abstract
Part I : Mindfulness ? What is it and How Can it be of Use to Me? -- 1. The Hustle and Bustle of Life -- 2. What is Mindfulness? -- 3. Proof that Mindfulness Helps -- 4. No Quick Fix or Magic Wand -- Part II: Carer Pains and Strains -- 5. Carers: The Forgotten Ones -- 6. Common Carer Problems -- 7. The Stress Response -- 8. Seeing Yourself as a Whole -- Part III: How Can I Break the Chain? -- 9. Living in the Present -- 10. A Reactive Mind: Stop and Choose -- 11. Management of Distress -- 12. Self-care -- Part IV: Staying Committed Brings Long-term Gains -- 13. Setting Boundaries -- 14. Resistance -- 15. The Benefits
ISBN
9781849056540
9781784501471
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This EBSCO title is licensed for one BC Cancer staff user at a time only. Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
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Working with transgender young people and their families : a critical developmental approach

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121380
Riggs, Damien W. Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan | Springer Nature Switzerland AG , 2019.
Audience
Professional
Table of contents:; 1. Introduction -- 2. Children and Gender Development -- 3. Challenges and Joys in Adolescence -- 4. Parent Journeys Through Cisgenderism -- 5. Siblings, Grandparents, and Animal Companions -- 6. Conclusion
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Author
Riggs, Damien W.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publication Date
2019
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Critical and applied approaches in sexuality, gender and identity
Subjects
Transgender Persons - psychology
Gender Identity
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Adolescent
Adolescent Development
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Interpersonal Relations
Abstract
Table of contents:
1. Introduction -- 2. Children and Gender Development -- 3. Challenges and Joys in Adolescence -- 4. Parent Journeys Through Cisgenderism -- 5. Siblings, Grandparents, and Animal Companions -- 6. Conclusion
Notes
SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection
ISBN
9783030142308
9783030142315
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This EBSCO title is licensed for one BC Cancer staff user at a time only. Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
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Breast cancer recurrence and advanced disease : comprehensive expert guidance

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19688
Gordon, Barbara L. Durham: Duke University Press , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B828g 2010
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Author
Gordon, Barbara L
Editor
Gordon, Barbara L
Place of Publication
Durham
Publisher
Duke University Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xxvi, 356 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasm Metastasis
Recurrence
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780822347637
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B828g 2010

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Becoming a breast cancer nurse navigator

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19706
Shockney, Lillie D. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY156 S559b 2011
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Shockney, Lillie D
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xi, 114 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Oncology Nursing
Breast Neoplasms - nursing
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Continuity of Patient Care
Health Services Accessibility - organization & administration
Oncologic Nursing - organization & administration
Nurse's Role
ISBN
9780763784942
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Surrey Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WY156 S559b 2011

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available
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My partner has breast cancer : how can I help? : a parallel journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19718
BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Alliance. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Alliance , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M995a 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Alliance
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Alliance
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
18 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Spouses
Social Support
Popular Work
Notes
There was also an edition revised July 2012 which is online.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 M995a 2010
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Mindfulness meditation for pain relief : guided practices for reclaiming your body and your life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19840
Kabat-Zinn, Jon. Boulder, CO: Sounds True , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 K12m 2010 v.1-2
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Kabat-Zinn, Jon
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Sounds True
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
2 CD's ; 105 minutes
Subjects
Pain - psychology
Mind-Body Therapies
Meditation
Relaxation Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781591797401
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 K12m 2010 v.1-2

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Relax Available
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Applied relaxation training

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19841
McKay, Matthew, Fanning. Patrick. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 1986.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M152a 1986
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
McKay, Matthew
Fanning. Patrick
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
1986
Physical Description
41 minutes
Series
Relaxation and stress reduction audio series
Subjects
Relaxation Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Breathing Exercises
Popular Work
ISBN
9781572246379
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 M152a 1986

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
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Diersch, Sandra, London, Gerri. [Toronto, ON]: James Lorimer & Company Ltd. , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 D563 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Diersch, Sandra
London, Gerri
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
James Lorimer & Company Ltd.
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
160 p. ; 18 cm.
Series
SideStreets
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Young Adult
Adolescent
Family Relations
Fictional Works
ISBN
9781552774748
1552774740
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 D563 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Having children after cancer : how to make informed choices before and after treatment and build the family of your dreams

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19864
Shaw, Gina M. Berkeley, CA: Celestial arts , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP570 S534 2011
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
This book addresses fertility and cancer in a comprehensive, prescriptive way, explaining which cancers and treatments affect fertility and presenting a wide range of family-building options.
Author
Shaw, Gina M
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
Celestial arts
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xvi, 208 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - psychology
Infertility - complications
Fertility
Social Support
Reproductive Behavior
Men
Women
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
This book addresses fertility and cancer in a comprehensive, prescriptive way, explaining which cancers and treatments affect fertility and presenting a wide range of family-building options.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781587610547
158761054X
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
WP570 S534 2011

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Cancer in our family : helping children cope with a parent's illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19929
Heiney, Sue P, Hermann, Joan F. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2013. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H468 2013
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
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Continues / Continued By
Cancer in the family
Alternate Title
Cancer in our family
Cancer in the family
Helping children cope with a parent's illness
Author
Heiney, Sue P
Hermann, Joan F
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xxiv, 231 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Parent-Child Relations
Child
Adolescent
Communication
Adaptation, Psychological
Social Support
ISBN
9780944235959
0944235956
9781604432206
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
QZ201 H468 2013
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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c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Meyer, Ellen R, BensonMeyer, Emelia. Bloomington, IN: AuthorHouse , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 M612 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Meyer, Ellen R
BensonMeyer, Emelia
Place of Publication
Bloomington, IN
Publisher
AuthorHouse
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
1v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
ISBN
9781452074474
145207447X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 M612 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Surrey PFC Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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When my world was very small : a memoir of family, food, cancer and my couch

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19976
Rakoff, Ruth. [Toronto, ON]: Random House Canada , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 R162 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Rakoff, Ruth
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Random House Canada
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
215 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Autobiography
ISBN
9780307358172
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 R162 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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