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Touch of cancer : unexpected gifts from an unplanned journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123320
Weigler, Will. [Victoria, BC?]: Weigler, Will , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
A collection of messages or 'healing updates' which the author shared with a small circle of friends after cancer diagnosis and during cancer treatment.
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Weigler, Will
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Weigler, Will
Publication Date
2018
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Hope
Optimism
Storytelling
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
A collection of messages or 'healing updates' which the author shared with a small circle of friends after cancer diagnosis and during cancer treatment.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Free online book may be downloaded at link.
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https://www.touchofthecancer.com/
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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 …
More Information
  1 read online  
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
Read Online
http://survivethrive.org/zodonations/tickle-fight-2016/
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Emotional facts of life with cancer : a guide to counselling and support for patients, families and friends

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21575
Kapusta, Beth. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology , 2012. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 K17 2012
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Kapusta, Beth
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
28 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Counseling
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 K17 2012
Read Online
http://capo.ca/docs/bookletREVISED.pdf

Copies

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 VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Teamwork : the cancer patient's guide to talking with your doctor

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120080
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship. Silver Spring, MD: National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) , 2011. 5th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T253 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Cancer patient's guide to talking with your doctor
Corporate Author
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Editor
Clark, Elizabeth J.
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Silver Spring, MD
Publisher
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
vi, 78 p. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - psychology
Physician-Patient Relations
Interpersonal Communication
Patient Navigation
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 T253 2011
Read Online
https://www.canceradvocacy.org/resources/communicating-with-your-doctor/

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Advance care planning : expressing your wishes for future health care treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20620
British Columbia. Ministry of Health. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Ministry of Health
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2012
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Advance Directives
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Scroll down to Brochures. Click on link for downloadable PDF. Available in English, Punjabi, Chinese languages.
Read Online
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/seniors/health-safety/advance-care-planning
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Breast cancer in the family : understanding your risk: 38 p. : ill.

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114744
Willow Breast and Hereditary Cancer Support. [Toronto, ON]: Willow Breast and Hereditary Cancer Support , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Willow Breast and Hereditary Cancer Support
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Willow Breast and Hereditary Cancer Support
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Risk Factors
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
Genetic Testing
Early Detection of Cancer
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.willow.org/wp-content/uploads/Breast_Cancer_In_The_Family.pdf
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Multiple myeloma : disease overview

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21262
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. Norwalk, CT: Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH540 M9611 2012
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Place of Publication
Norwalk, CT
Publisher
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
28 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Multiple Myeloma
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Call Number
WH540 M9611 2012
Read Online
http://www.themmrf.org/living-with-multiple-myeloma/additional-resources/
http://www.themmrf.org/assets/living-with-multiple-myeloma/brochure/mmrf_disease_overview.pdf
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Understanding treatment for breast cancer : a guide for women

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21539
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
76 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.cancer.ca/en/support-and-services/resources/publications/?region=bc
http://www.cancer.ca/en/support-and-services/resources/publications/?region=bc

Copies

VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Patient Pamphlet File Available
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Colorectal cancer and you : a guide for people living with colorectal cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121248
Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada. Montreal, QC: Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada , 2018. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI520 C718c 2018
Availability
14 copies, 14 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Montreal, QC
Publisher
Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
65 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Colorectal Neoplasms
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002601, F0002602)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
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
WI520 C718c 2018
Read Online
http://archive.colorectalcancercanada.com/IMG/pdf/CRC_You_EN.pdf

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Patient's guide to lung cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120289
Lung Cancer Canada. [Toronto, ON]: Lung Cancer Canada , 2017. 6th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WF658 L960p 2017
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Lung Cancer Canada
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Lung Cancer Canada
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
89 p. : ill. : 22 cm.
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WF658 L960p 2017
Website Notes
PDF and downloadable, interactive ebooks available at link.
Read Online
https://www.lungcancercanada.ca/Resources/Patient-Guide.aspx
http://www.lungcancercanada.ca/LungCancerCanada/media/Documents/Patient-Guide-to-Lung-Cancer-2017.pdf

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Un guide pour les patients sur le cancer du poumon

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120476
Cancer Pulmonaire Canada, Lung Cancer Canada. [Toronto, ON]: Lung Cancer Canada , 2017. 6th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WF658 L960f 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Patient's guide to lung cancer
Corporate Author
Cancer Pulmonaire Canada
Lung Cancer Canada
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Lung Cancer Canada
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
106 p. : ill. : 22 cm.
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
French
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WF658 L960f 2017
Website Notes
PDF and downloadable, interactive ebooks available at link.
Read Online
http://www.lungcancercanada.ca/Resources/Patient-Guide.aspx?lang=fr-CA
http://www.lungcancercanada.ca/LungCancerCanada/media/Documents/Un-Guide-Pour-Les-Patients-Sur-Le-Cancer-Du-Poumon-2017.pdf

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Patient's guide to lung cancer (Chinese)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120572
Lung Cancer Canada. [Toronto, ON]: Lung Cancer Canada , 2017. 6th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WF658 L960c 2017
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Lung Cancer Canada
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Lung Cancer Canada
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
89 p. : ill. : 22 cm.
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WF658 L960c 2017
Website Notes
PDF and downloadable, interactive ebooks available at link.
Read Online
http://www.lungcancercanada.ca/Resources/Patient-Guide.aspx?lang=en-CA
http://www.lungcancercanada.ca/LungCancerCanada/media/Documents/Patient-s-Guide-to-Lung-Cancer-Simplified-Chinese.pdf

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Patient's guide to thyroid cancer : for those diagnosed with papillary or follicular cancers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21689
Thyroid Cancer Canada. [Toronto, ON]: Thyroid Cancer Canada , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WK270 P298t 2013
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Thyroid Cancer Canada
Editor
Banach, Rita
McLeod, Jennifer
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Thyroid Cancer Canada
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
23 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Thyroid Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WK270 P298t 2013
Read Online
http://www.thyroidcancercanada.org
http://www.thyroidcancercanada.org/userfiles/files/Booklet_English_final_with_cover.pdf

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Preventing cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19459
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.cancer.ca/en/support-and-services/resources/publications/?region=bc
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Chemotherapy and other drug therapies : a guide for people with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20113
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.cancer.ca/en/support-and-services/resources/publications/?region=bc
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Colostomy guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20125
Gutman, Nancy. Irvine, CA: United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Gutman, Nancy
Corporate Author
United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc.
Place of Publication
Irvine, CA
Publisher
United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA)
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Colostomy
Colonic Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.ostomy.org/uploaded/files/ostomy_info/ColostomyGuide.pdf?direct=1
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Cancer prevention facts : there are 5 key ways to reduce the risk of cancer by more than 50 percent!

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21289
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs , 2012?.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Publication Date
2012?
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/prevention-and-screening-site/Documents/Prevention/BCCA12_5Gives50Broch4pnlFNL2_low_res1.pdf
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Cancer prevention facts : there are 5 key ways to reduce the risk of cancer by more than 50 percent!

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21527
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs , 2014?.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Publication Date
2014?
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/prevention-and-screening-site/_layouts/15/DocIdRedir.aspx?ID=HCFWNZZVFMD4-158-22
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Managing lymphedema for the melanoma patient : a guide to upper and lower limb lymphedema for the newly diagnosed melanoma patient

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120442
Melanoma Network of Canada. Oakville, ON: Melanoma Network of Canada , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Melanoma Network of Canada
Place of Publication
Oakville, ON
Publisher
Melanoma Network of Canada
Publication Date
2016
Subjects
Lymphedema
Melanoma - complications
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
https://www.melanomanetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/MNC-Lymphedema-Patient-Booklet-2016.pdf
https://www.melanomanetwork.ca/mncpub/
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Multiple myeloma : treatment overview

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21263
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. Norwalk, CT: Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH540 M9612 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Place of Publication
Norwalk, CT
Publisher
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
44 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Multiple Myeloma - therapy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WH540 M9612 2012
Read Online
http://www.themmrf.org/living-with-multiple-myeloma/patients-starting-treatment/treatment-options/
http://www.themmrf.org/assets/living-with-multiple-myeloma/brochure/treatment-brochure.pdf

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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