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Survivorship guide for bone marrow / stem cell transplant : coping with late effects

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19596
Stronach, Keren. Southfield, MI: National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink) , 2010. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH380 S963 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
  1 read online  
Author
Stronach, Keren
Corporate Author
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Southfield, MI
Publisher
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink)
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
63 p. : 25 cm.
Subjects
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Stem Cell Transplantation
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
United States
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WH380 S963 2010
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Guide to bone marrow and stem cell transplant : what to expect and how to move forward

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120637
Stronach, Keren. Southfield, MI: National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink) , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH380 S963 2016
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Continues / Continued By
Survivors' guide for bone marrow / stem cell transplant : what to expect and how to get through it
Author
Stronach, Keren
Corporate Author
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link
Place of Publication
Southfield, MI
Publisher
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink)
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
63 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Popular Work
Notes
This is revised edition of Survivors' guide for bone marrow / stem cell transplant : what to expect and how to get through it.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH380 S963 2016

Copies

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Bone marrow and blood stem cell transplants : a guide for patients and their loved ones

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114564
Stewart, Susan K. Highland Park, IL: Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network (BMT InfoNet) , 2012. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH380 S851b 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Author
Stewart, Susan K.
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Highland Park, IL
Publisher
Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network (BMT InfoNet)
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xiv, 178 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Patient Education
Popular Work
ISBN
0964735237
9780964735231
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WH380 S851b 2012
Website Notes
Table of contents
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Blood and marrow stem cell transplantation : leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113700
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. White Plains, NY: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society , 2013. Rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Edition
Rev. ed.
Place of Publication
White Plains, NY
Publisher
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
53 p.
Subjects
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Lymphoma
Leukemia
Multiple Myeloma
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
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Patient education manual : Leukemia / Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Program of British Columbia

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114002
Leukemia/Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Program of British Columbia, BC Cancer Agency, University of British Columbia, Vancouver Coastal Health. [Vancouver, BC?]: Leukemia/Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Program of British Columbia , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH380 L652 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Continues / Continued By
Bone marrow transplantation : a reference guide for patients and families
Corporate Author
Leukemia/Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Program of British Columbia
BC Cancer Agency
University of British Columbia
Vancouver Coastal Health
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Leukemia/Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Program of British Columbia
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
1 v. (looseleaf) : ill. ; 31 cm.
Subjects
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Stem Cell Transplantation
Patient Education
Bone Marrow Transplant Program of British Columbia
Popular Work
Notes
Parts:
1.Core module
2.Hickman Line Care
3.Chemotherapy module
4.Transplant module
5.Research module
6.Patients' stories
7.Other resources
Language
English
Material Type
Binder
Looseleaf
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WH380 L652 2014

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High-dose therapy and autologous stem cell transplantation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121691
Myeloma Canada. Dorval, QC: Myeloma Canada , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH380 M997 2019
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Myeloma Canada
Place of Publication
Dorval, QC
Publisher
Myeloma Canada
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
35 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Stem Cell Transplantation
Transplantation, Autologous
Multiple Myeloma - therapy
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Patient Education Handout
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WH380 M997 2019
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Copies

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20139
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 …
  1 read online  
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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When the world dropped in on me

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20155
Weimer, Candace. Regina, SK: DriverWorks Ink , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 W422 2011
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Alternate Title
When the world dropped in on me : a personal and unusual guide to help cancer patients and their caregivers survive cancer
Author
Weimer, Candace
Place of Publication
Regina, SK
Publisher
DriverWorks Ink
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
119 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Primary Myelofibrosis - psychology
Stem Cell Transplantation
Survivors
Caregivers
Adaptation, Psychological
Autobiography
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780981039480
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 W422 2011

Copies

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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.

Copies

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Environmental health sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120546
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2015. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Environmental health sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the environment and its effect on human health, including the effects of air pollution, water pollution, hazardous chemicals, food hazards, radiation hazards, biological agents, household hazards, such as radon, asbestos, car…
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Environmental health sourcebook
Editor
Jones, Keith
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2015
Series
Health reference series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Environmental Health
Environmental Pollution - adverse effects
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Environmental Pollutants - adverse effects
Carcinogens, Environmental
Popular Work
Abstract
Environmental health sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the environment and its effect on human health, including the effects of air pollution, water pollution, hazardous chemicals, food hazards, radiation hazards, biological agents, household hazards, such as radon, asbestos, carbon monoxide, and mold, and information about associated diseases and disorders, including cancer, allergies, respiratory problems, and skin disorders; along with information about environmental concerns for specific populations, a glossary of related terms, and resources for further help and information
Table of contents:
Part I Understanding the Health Effects of Environmental Hazards -- Part II Health Concerns and Their Environmental Triggers -- Part III Outdoor Environmental Hazards -- Part IV Household and Indoor Environmental Hazards -- Part V Foodborne Hazards -- Part VI Consumer Products and Medical Hazards -- Part VII Additional Help and Information.
ISBN
9780780813984
9780780813519
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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Caring for the air : Metro Vancouver 2016

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114776
Metro Vancouver. Burnaby, BC: Metro Vancouver , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Caring for the air report 2016
Corporate Author
Metro Vancouver
Place of Publication
Burnaby, BC
Publisher
Metro Vancouver
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
21 p. : ill.
Subjects
Environmental Monitoring
Environmental Health
Climate Change
Air Pollutants
Air Pollution, Indoor
Air Pollution - adverse effects
Smoke - adverse effects
Health Impact Assessment
Vehicle Emissions
Greenhouse Effect
Vancouver
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
"Metro Vancouver's Caring for the Air report is an easy-to-read annual publication that provides information about air quality and climate change issues in our region, as well as programs that protect public health and the environment, improve visual air quality, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions."
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Frankly speaking about cancer : lung cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21401
Hanna, Nasser H. Washington, DC: Cancer Support Community , 2013. 6th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
  3 read online  
Author
Hanna, Nasser H
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Cancer Support Community
Publication Date
2013
Series
Frankly speaking about cancer series
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms - therapy
Lung Neoplasms - complications
Lung Neoplasms - psychology
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Complementary Therapies
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Full pdf copy available to download
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Eriksen, Michael, Mackay, Judith, Schluger, Neil. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2015. 5th ed., rev., expanded and updated.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Eriksen, Michael
Mackay, Judith
Schluger, Neil
Edition
5th ed., rev., expanded and updated.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2015
Subjects
Tobacco Use Disorder - prevention & control
Tobacco Use Disorder - epidemiology - atlases
Tobacco - adverse effects
Tobacco Industry - economics
Smoking - adverse effects
Smoking - trends
Statistics
Maps
ISBN
9781604432350
1604432357
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Braving chemo : what to expect, how to prepare and how to get through it

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122987
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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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Building blocks of hope : strategies for patients and caregivers living with MDS

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120407
Kurtin, Sandra, Murray, Cindy, Crisp, Nicole, Harrison, Lea. [Yardville, NJ]: Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation, Inc. , [2010]. Canadian edition.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH380 K96 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Strategies for patients and caregivers living with Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Author
Kurtin, Sandra
Murray, Cindy
Crisp, Nicole
Harrison, Lea
Edition
Canadian edition
Place of Publication
[Yardville, NJ]
Publisher
Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation, Inc.
Publication Date
[2010]
Physical Description
6 volumes : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute
Hematologic Diseases
Bone Marrow Diseases
Caregivers
Notes
Canadian adaption - Title page
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Looseleaf
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH380 K96 2010
Website Notes
View translated editions (includes French and Chinese)
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That's a wrap! : the step-by-step guide to 29 easy and elegant head wrap styles for women in chemotherapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121882
Gideon, Lou. New York, NY: Savio Republic , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 G453 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Gideon, Lou
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Savio Republic
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
136 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Beauty
Scarves
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Neoplasms - therapy
Alopecia
Popular Work
ISBN
9781682618257
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 G453 2018
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

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Davis's pocket guide to herbs and supplements

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121749
Ulbricht, Catherine E.;. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QV767 U36 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Ulbricht, Catherine E.;
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
F.A. Davis Company
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xiii, 261 p. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Plants, Medicinal - adverse effects
Dietary Supplements
Vitamins
Herb-Drug Interactions
Phytotherapy
Handbook
ISBN
9780803623033
0803623038
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV767 U36 2011

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I am choosing to smile : an inspirational life story of a bone cancer survivor

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114380
Standeven, Glenda. Chilliwack, BC: Standeven Publications , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S785 2014
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Standeven, Glenda
Place of Publication
Chilliwack, BC
Publisher
Standeven Publications
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
183 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Bone Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780981330723
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 S785 2014

Copies

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Dodging the toxic bullet : how to protect yourself from everyday environmental health hazards

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21805
Boyd, David R. [Vancouver, BC?]: Greystone Books | David Suzuki Foundation , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA30 B789 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Boyd, David R
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Greystone Books
David Suzuki Foundation
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
214 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Environmental Pollutants - adverse effects
Carcinogens
Enviromental Health
Ecotoxicology
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781553654544
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA30 B789 2010

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Chemotherapy and your mouth

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14863
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. National Institutes of Health , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
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