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Self-care for upper extremity lymphedema : a step by step maintenance and prevention program for patients who have had a mastectomy, lumpectomy and or axillary lymph node dissection and others "at risk" for developing lymphedema

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15852
Rovig, JoAnn. Kent, WA: Northwest Lymphedema Center , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 R875s 1995
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Author
Rovig, JoAnn
Corporate Author
Lymphatic Therapy Associates
Place of Publication
Kent, WA
Publisher
Northwest Lymphedema Center
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
83 minutes
Subjects
Lymphedema - prevention & control
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Arm
Upper Extremity
Exercise Therapy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 R875s 1995

Copies

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Recovering from breast surgery : exercises to strengthen your body and relieve pain

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4740
Stumm, Diana. Alameda, CA: Hunter House Inc., Publishers , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S934 1995
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Stumm, Diana
Place of Publication
Alameda, CA
Publisher
Hunter House Inc., Publishers
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Exercise Therapy
Lymphedema
Popular Work
ISBN
0897931807
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 S934 1995

Copies

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Arm exercises

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19540
Wittlinger, Hildegard, Vodder, Emil, Harris, Robert. [Victoria, BC?]: Vodder Schools International Ltd. , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH700 A727 1998
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
At back of case "Professional training in manual lymph drainage and combined decongestive therapy"
More Information
Alternate Title
Edema exercises and recommendations for patients with an arm edema
Author
Wittlinger, Hildegard
Vodder, Emil
Harris, Robert
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Vodder Schools International Ltd.
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
17 minutes
Series
Quality training in our hands
Subjects
Lymphedema - therapy
Arm
Breast Neoplasms - complications
Upper Extremity
Exercise Therapy
Drainage - methods
Massage - methods
Popular Work
Abstract
At back of case "Professional training in manual lymph drainage and combined decongestive therapy"
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH700 A727 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Leg exercises

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Wittlinger, Hildegard, Vodder, Emil, Harris, Robert. [Victoria, BC?]: Vodder Schools International Ltd. , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH700 L496 1998
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
At back of case "Professional training in manual lymph drainage and combined decongestive therapy"
More Information
Alternate Title
Edema exercises and recommendations for patients with a leg edema
Author
Wittlinger, Hildegard
Vodder, Emil
Harris, Robert
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Vodder Schools International Ltd.
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
15 minutes
Series
Quality training in our hands
Subjects
Lymphedema - therapy
Leg
Lower Extremity
Exercise Therapy
Drainage - methods
Massage - methods
Popular Work
Abstract
At back of case "Professional training in manual lymph drainage and combined decongestive therapy"
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH700 L496 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Recovery yoga : a practical guide for chronically ill, injured, and postoperative people

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113464
Dworkis, Sam. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 D993 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Dworkis, Sam
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
157 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Yoga
Exercise Therapy
Chronic Disease
Aged
Postoperative Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780517883990
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 D993 1997

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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MLD and the treatment of lymphedema

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19542
Wittlinger, Hildegard, Vodder, Emil, Harris, Robert. [Victoria, BC?]: Vodder Schools International Ltd. , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH700 M294 1994
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
At back of case "Professional training in manual lymph drainage and combined decongestive therapy"
More Information
Alternate Title
Vodder method of manual lymph drainage and the treatment of lymphedema
Author
Wittlinger, Hildegard
Vodder, Emil
Harris, Robert
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Vodder Schools International Ltd.
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
20 minutes
Series
Quality training in our hands
Subjects
Lymphedema - therapy
Drainage - methods
Massage - methods
Popular Work
Abstract
At back of case "Professional training in manual lymph drainage and combined decongestive therapy"
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH700 M294 1994

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL 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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Bloom : flower of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18372
Bureau of Health Promotion, Department of Health, R.O.C. Taipei, Taiwan: Bureau of Health Promotion, Department of Health , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B655 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
An educational program for breast cancer patients covering diagnosis, treatment and side effects.. Provides emotional support for patients
More Information
Corporate Author
Bureau of Health Promotion, Department of Health, R.O.C.
Place of Publication
Taipei, Taiwan
Publisher
Bureau of Health Promotion, Department of Health
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
35 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Nutrition
Exercise Therapy
Popular Work
Abstract
An educational program for breast cancer patients covering diagnosis, treatment and side effects.. Provides emotional support for patients
Language
Chinese-Mandarin
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 B655 1996

Copies

c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Cancer recovery eating plan : the right foods to help fuel your recovery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4407
Nixon, Daniel W, Zanca, Jane A. [Toronto, ON]: Random House , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 N736 1996
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Nixon, Daniel W
Zanca, Jane A
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Random House
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Nutrition
Popular Work
ISBN
0812925904
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N9 N736 1996

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Healing meditation : accelerate healing and recovery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19820
Howell, Kelly, Schwimmer, Robert. Santa Fe, NM: Brain Sync Corporation , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 H859h 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Howell, Kelly
Schwimmer, Robert
Place of Publication
Santa Fe, NM
Publisher
Brain Sync Corporation
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
Brain wave therapy
Subjects
Mind-Body Therapies
Relaxation Therapy
Meditation
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Music Therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9781881451679
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
QZ266 H859h 1994

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
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Living in the postmastectomy body : learning to live in and love your body again

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6675
Zuckweiler, Becky. [Vancouver, BC?]: Hartley & Marks Publishers Inc. , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 Z94 1998
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Zuckweiler, Becky
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Hartley & Marks Publishers Inc.
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
xiii, 273 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Mastectomy - rehabilitation
Mastectomy - psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
0881791520
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 Z94 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Spinning straw into gold : your emotional recovery from breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3049
Kaye, Ronnie. [Toronto, ON]: Simon & Schuster Inc. , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 K23 1991
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
Looks at emotional responses to breast cancer treatments, reconstruction, body image and sexuality, and life after treatment. Includes exercises in relaxation, imagery, and inner child work.
More Information
Author
Kaye, Ronnie
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Inc.
Publication Date
1991
Physical Description
218 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Mastectomy - psychology
Mammaplasty
Popular Work
Abstract
Looks at emotional responses to breast cancer treatments, reconstruction, body image and sexuality, and life after treatment. Includes exercises in relaxation, imagery, and inner child work.
ISBN
9780671701642
0671701649
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 K23 1991

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.3 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Woman to woman : breast cancer and reconstruction options : a discussion for any woman diagnosed with breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18456
Bosom Buddies, Inc. Chicago, Il.: Bosom Buddies, Inc. , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 W871 1998
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Bosom Buddies, Inc.
Place of Publication
Chicago, Il.
Publisher
Bosom Buddies, Inc.
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
42 minutes
Booklet
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Mammaplasty
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Popular Work
ISBN
0966855604
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 W871 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Dietitian's cancer story : information and inspiration for recovery and healing from a 3-time cancer survivor

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2943
Dyer, Diana. Ann Arbor, Mi.: Swan Press , 1999. 5th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 D998d 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Dyer, Diana
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Ann Arbor, Mi.
Publisher
Swan Press
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy - popular works
Nutrition - popular works
Survivors - psychology - popular works
Alternative Medicine - popular works
Neoplasms - prevention & control - popular works
Patients - biography
ISBN
0966723813
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 D998d 1999

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Wellness community guide to fighting for recovery from cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14226
Benjamin, Harold. New York, NY: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B468w 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Benjamin, Harold
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
xvii, 270 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
Self Concept
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
0874777941
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 B468w 1995

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Cancervive : the challenge of life after cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2969
Nessim, Susan, Ellis, Judith. [Boston, MA]: Houghton Mifflin Company , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N465 1991
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Drawing on the personal testimonials and accounts of survivors, the authors offer advice on what comes after the cure, including physical, emotional, and psychosocial problems; employment discrimination; insurance difficulties; and biomedical issues related to treatment such as fertility.
More Information
Author
Nessim, Susan
Ellis, Judith
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Company
Publication Date
1991
Subjects
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Popular Work
Abstract
Drawing on the personal testimonials and accounts of survivors, the authors offer advice on what comes after the cure, including physical, emotional, and psychosocial problems; employment discrimination; insurance difficulties; and biomedical issues related to treatment such as fertility.
ISBN
0395561906
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N465 1991

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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After cancer : a guide to your new life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6772
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: HarperPerennial , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H296a 1995
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperPerennial
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
364 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Popular Work
ISBN
0060976780 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H296a 1995

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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I can cope : staying healthy with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8007
Johnson, Judi, Klein, Linda. Minneapolis, MN.: Chronimed Publishing , 1994. 2nd ed., rev. and updated.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 J67 1994
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Johnson, Judi
Klein, Linda
Edition
2nd ed., rev. and updated
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN.
Publisher
Chronimed Publishing
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Popular Work
ISBN
1565610393
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 J67 1994

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
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Cool cats, calm kids : relaxation and stress management for young people

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120876
Williams, Mary. San Luis Obispo, CA: Impact Publishers , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WS350.2 W721 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Summary: Uses cats and their lifestyles to present techniques to help young people deal with stress. Ages 7-12 years.
More Information
Author
Williams, Mary
Place of Publication
San Luis Obispo, CA
Publisher
Impact Publishers
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
27 p. : ill. ; 14 cm.
Subjects
Relaxation Therapy - methods
Stress, Psychological - therapy
Psychology, Child
Child
Anxiety
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
Summary: Uses cats and their lifestyles to present techniques to help young people deal with stress. Ages 7-12 years.
ISBN
0915166941
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WS350.2 W721 1996

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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After cancer : a guide to your new life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10096
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Co., Inc. , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H296a 1994
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Addresses a wide range of issues, including after-effects of treatment; relating to friends and family; helping children deal with a parent?s cancer; and the practicalities of living wills and insurance.
More Information
Author
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Co., Inc.
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - adverse effects
Popular Work
Abstract
Addresses a wide range of issues, including after-effects of treatment; relating to friends and family; helping children deal with a parent?s cancer; and the practicalities of living wills and insurance.
ISBN
0393036642 (bound)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H296a 1994

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Monday, February 12, 2024
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Dancing in limbo : making sense of life after cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3593
Halvorson-Boyd, Glenna, Hunter, Lisa K. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 H197 1995
Availability
12 copies, 10 available
A straightforward account of what life is like after the whirlwind of doctors' visits and radical treatments comes to an end.
More Information
Author
Halvorson-Boyd, Glenna
Hunter, Lisa K
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
Jossey-Bass Publishers
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survival
Survivors - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
A straightforward account of what life is like after the whirlwind of doctors' visits and radical treatments comes to an end.
ISBN
9780787901035
0787901032
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
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 H197 1995

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library 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.3 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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