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Borrowed time : living with cancer with someone you love

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2681
Edge, Fred. Lantzville, B.C.: Oolichan Books , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 E23 1995
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
A personal account of the author?s journey through his wife?s battle with cancer.
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Author
Edge, Fred
Place of Publication
Lantzville, B.C.
Publisher
Oolichan Books
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
241 p. : ill. ; 21 cm,
Subjects
Neoplasms
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
A personal account of the author?s journey through his wife?s battle with cancer.
ISBN
0889821488
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 E23 1995

Copies

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Chicken soup for the surviving soul : 101 stories of courage and inspiration from those who have survived cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog436
Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, Inc. , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C533 1996
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Chicken soup for the surviving soul : 101 healing stories of courage and inspiration
Chicken soup for the surviving soul : 101 healing stories about those who have survived cancer
Editor
Canfield, Jack
Place of Publication
Deerfield Beach, FL
Publisher
Health Communications, Inc.
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms
Survivors
Social Support
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781558744028
1558744029
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C533 1996

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Perfection of hope : a soul transformed by critical illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5742
Simpson, Elizabeth. [Toronto, ON]: Macfarlane Walter & Ross , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S611 1997
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Perfection of hope : a journey back to health
Author
Simpson, Elizabeth
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Macfarlane Walter & Ross
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
ix, 229 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Hope
Neoplasms
Lung Neoplasms
Spirituality
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
1551990083
1551990164
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 S611 1997

Copies

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Dead mom walking : a memoir of miracle cures and other disasters

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122879
Matlow, Rachel. [Toronto, ON]: Viking , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 M433 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"When her mother is diagnosed with cancer, Rachel Matlow is concerned but hopeful. It's Stage 1, so her mom will get surgery and everything will go back to normal. But growing up in Rachel's family, there was no normal... Dead Mom Walking is the hilarious and heartfelt story of what happens when t…
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Author
Matlow, Rachel
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Viking
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
310 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Humor
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
"When her mother is diagnosed with cancer, Rachel Matlow is concerned but hopeful. It's Stage 1, so her mom will get surgery and everything will go back to normal. But growing up in Rachel's family, there was no normal... Dead Mom Walking is the hilarious and heartfelt story of what happens when two people who've always written their own script go head to head with each other, and with life's least forgiving plot device." - Provided by publisher
ISBN
9780735236301
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 M433 2020
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Cancer code : a revolutionary new understanding of a medical mystery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124310
Fung, Jason. New York, NY: Harper Wave , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 F981c 2020
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Fung, Jason
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harper Wave
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
360 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Popular Work
ISBN
9780062894007
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 F981c 2020

Copies

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Your cancer road map : navigating life with resilience

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124499
Thiboldeaux, Kim. Dallas, TX: BenBella Books , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T427y 2021
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
"From Kim Thiboldeaux, CEO of the Cancer Support Community, Your Cancer Road Map provides a comprehensive, reassuring guide to individuals facing cancer and their families"-- Provided by publisher
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Author
Thiboldeaux, Kim
Place of Publication
Dallas, TX
Publisher
BenBella Books
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xvi, 288 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms
Patient Navigation
Popular Work
Abstract
"From Kim Thiboldeaux, CEO of the Cancer Support Community, Your Cancer Road Map provides a comprehensive, reassuring guide to individuals facing cancer and their families"-- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781950665914
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 T427y 2021

Copies

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Towards a sociology of cancer caregiving : time to feel

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123392
Olson, Rebecca E. New York, NY: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 O476 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Olson, Rebecca E.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Routledge Taylor & Francis Group
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xii, 149 p. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms
Caregivers
Social Factors
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9780367598907
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 O476 2020

Copies

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NCCN guidelines for patients : adolescent and young adult cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124878
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Plymouth Meeting, PA: National Comprehensive Cancer Network , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 N277a 2023
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients : adolescent and young adult cancer
Corporate Author
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
Place of Publication
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Publisher
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
66 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm
Series
NCCN guidelines for patients
Subjects
Popular Work
Neoplasms
Adolescent Health
Young Adult
ISBN
9781954190764
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 N277a 2023
Read Online
https://www.nccn.org/patients/guidelines/content/PDF/aya-patient.pdf
https://www.nccn.org/patientresources/patient-resources/guidelines-for-patients

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Caregiver's guide to cancer : compassionate advice for caring for you and your loved one

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124322
Landes, Victoria. Emeryville, CA: Rockridge Press , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 L256 2021
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
"Looking after someone with cancer can be complex, overwhelming, and emotionally draining all at once. As a caregiver, you may also overlook your own well-being while you focus on your loved one. This book empowers you to be an attentive, thoughtful, and compassionate caregiver for your friend or f…
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Author
Landes, Victoria
Place of Publication
Emeryville, CA
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
ix, 166 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms
Caregivers - psychology
Self Care - methods
Patients - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
"Looking after someone with cancer can be complex, overwhelming, and emotionally draining all at once. As a caregiver, you may also overlook your own well-being while you focus on your loved one. This book empowers you to be an attentive, thoughtful, and compassionate caregiver for your friend or family member with cancer. You'll also find practical everyday advice for meeting your own physical and emotional needs while dealing with the unique challenges you face."-- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781648764196
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 L256 2021

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 KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Book of Rita's living

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Koerber, Rita. Robson, B.C.: Bear Grass Press , 1990.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 K78 1990
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Koerber, Rita
Editor
Templeton, Edith
Place of Publication
Robson, B.C.
Publisher
Bear Grass Press
Publication Date
1990
Subjects
Neoplasms
Autobiography
Popular Work
ISBN
0921097247
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 K78 1990

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Contemporary Chinese medicine : application and research : issue 14 : oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18085
Shi, Qi, Liu, Jiaxiang. Shanghai, China: , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S555 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Chinese medicine (oncology) : history, scope of study, current development etc.; Use of Chinese medicine in strengthening the body, managing side effects of radiotherapy, yin yang etc.; Different types of cancer, how they are treated by Chinese medicine
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Author
Shi, Qi
Liu, Jiaxiang
Place of Publication
Shanghai, China
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
316 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Popular Work
Abstract
Chinese medicine (oncology) : history, scope of study, current development etc.
Use of Chinese medicine in strengthening the body, managing side effects of radiotherapy, yin yang etc.
Different types of cancer, how they are treated by Chinese medicine
ISBN
9787810103398
7810103393
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 S555 1996

Copies

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Cancer control report : regional analysis : 1984-93 : incidence, mortality and survival

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18266
Coldman, Andrew J. [Vancouver, BC?]: Andrew J. Coldman , 1997.
Audience
Professional
Description of analysis; Presentation format and interpretation; Geographic analysis; Site selection; Description of site panels; Regional numbers of cancer cases and projections; Discussion; Panels; Table 1 : estimated annual cases of cancer in 20 health regions; Apendices
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Author
Coldman, Andrew J
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Andrew J. Coldman
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms
Statistics
Unpublished Works
British Columbia
Abstract
Description of analysis
Presentation format and interpretation
Geographic analysis
Site selection
Description of site panels
Regional numbers of cancer cases and projections
Discussion
Panels
Table 1 : estimated annual cases of cancer in 20 health regions
Apendices
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Library Archives
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Canadian cancer statistics 2020

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123105
Canadian Cancer Society, Statistics Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada, Canadian Cancer Society Statistics Advisory Committee. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2020.
Audience
Professional
A 2020 special report on lung cancer
More Information
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Canadian cancer statistics : a 2020 special report
on lung cancer
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Statistics Canada
Public Health Agency of Canada
Canadian Cancer Society Statistics Advisory Committee
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2020
Subjects
Neoplasms
Lung Neoplasms
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - mortality
Neoplasms - trends
Prevalence
Incidence
Population Forecast
Statistics
Tables
Canada
Abstract
A 2020 special report on lung cancer
Notes
September 2020
ISSN
0835-2976
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Visit cancer.ca/statistics for the most up-to-date version of this publication and supplementary data.
Read Online
http://cancer.ca/Canadian-Cancer-Statistics-2020-EN
http://www.cancer.ca/statistics
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Cancer : etiology, treatment and diagnosis

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5201
Burdette, Walter J. [Toronto, ON]: McGraw-Hill, Inc. , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 B951c 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Burdette, Walter J
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Neoplasms
ISBN
0070089922
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 B951c 1998

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Problem with hair : a story for children who are learning about cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13360
Foss, Karen Sue, Wilda, Steve. Omaha, NE: Centering Corporation , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 F751 1996
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
All the kids in the neighborhood, unhappy with their hair color and styles, envy Louella, who has lost her hair from undergoing medical treatment.
More Information
Author
Foss, Karen Sue
Wilda, Steve
Place of Publication
Omaha, NE
Publisher
Centering Corporation
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - psychology
Hair
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
All the kids in the neighborhood, unhappy with their hair color and styles, envy Louella, who has lost her hair from undergoing medical treatment.
ISBN
1561230095
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 F751 1996

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Cancer, HIV and AIDS

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Plainview, NY: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press , 1991.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 C216 1991 v.10
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Beral, V
Jaffe, H. W.
Weiss, R. A.
Place of Publication
Plainview, NY
Publisher
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press
Publication Date
1991
Series
Cancer surveys
Subjects
Neoplasms
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
HIV
ISBN
0879693622
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ206 C216 1991 v.10

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Time for me : an activity book for kids when someone in the family has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog701
Slakov, June, Rotholc, Sandra, Janes, Karen. Surrey, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S631 1999
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
A workbook for children.
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Author
Slakov, June
Rotholc, Sandra
Janes, Karen
Place of Publication
Surrey, BC
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Art Therapy
Neoplasms
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A workbook for children.
ISBN
1896624022
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S631 1999

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Friend for life : a story and activity book for kids with cancer (ages 7-11)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6483
Nessim, Susan, Wyman, Barbara. Los Angeles, CA: Cancervive , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 N465 1994
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
A storybook and task-oriented activity book specifically designed for children with cancer (ages 7-11). Children who are diagnosed with cancer must face a series of overwhelming hurdles; physical, psychological and social. Everyone with the child can play an essential role in minimizing the trauma…
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Alternate Title
Draw me a picture II
Author
Nessim, Susan
Wyman, Barbara
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Cancervive
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Neoplasms
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A storybook and task-oriented activity book specifically designed for children with cancer (ages 7-11). Children who are diagnosed with cancer must face a series of overwhelming hurdles; physical, psychological and social. Everyone with the child can play an essential role in minimizing the trauma associated with the disease. The patient, family, and medical team enter into a complex interdependent relationship. The child's ability to cope with and adjust to their illness is strengthened by an environment which is open and supportive.
ISBN
0963633325
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 N465 1994

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Draw me a picture : a coloring book for kids with cancer (for ages 3 to 6)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7848
Nessim, Susan, Wyman, Barbara. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim , 1993.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 N465d 1993
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
A coloring book specifically designed to assist children with cancer (ages 3-6) and those who care about them in coping with the crisis brought on by a life-threatening illness. This book is intended to be given to the hospitalized child as early as possible.
More Information
Author
Nessim, Susan
Wyman, Barbara
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Susan Nessim
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Neoplasms
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A coloring book specifically designed to assist children with cancer (ages 3-6) and those who care about them in coping with the crisis brought on by a life-threatening illness. This book is intended to be given to the hospitalized child as early as possible.
ISBN
0963633309
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 N465d 1993

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Barklay and Eve : explaining cancer to children of all ages

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7524
Carney, Karen L. Wethersfield, Ct.: Karen L. Carney , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C289 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Carney, Karen L
Place of Publication
Wethersfield, Ct.
Publisher
Karen L. Carney
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms
Schools
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
0966782046
9780966782042
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C289 1995

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