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Complete guide to complementary therapies in cancer care : essential information for patients, survivors and health professionals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20859
Cassileth, Barrie R. Hasensack, NJ: World Scientific , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 C345c 2011
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Cassileth, Barrie R
Place of Publication
Hasensack, NJ
Publisher
World Scientific
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xxvi, 354 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Complementary Therapies
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9789814335164
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 C345c 2011

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Breast reconstruction guidebook : issues and answers from research to recovery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120178
Steligo, Kathy. , 2017. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S824 2017
Availability
9 copies, 8 available
More Information
Author
Steligo, Kathy
Edition
4th ed.
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xiii, 262 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Mastectomy
Mammaplasty
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Diseases - surgery
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781421422961
1421422964
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
WP870 S824 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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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…
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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.
Read Online
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1065490
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Osteoporosis book: bone health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125110
Ellert, Gwen, Low, Alan, Wade, John. Vancouver, BC: Trelle Enterprises , 2016. 14th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WE250 E45 2016
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Ellert, Gwen
Low, Alan
Wade, John
Edition
14th ed.
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
Trelle Enterprises
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
288 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Osteoporosis - prevention & control
Osteoporosis - therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9780969221067
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WE250 E45 2016

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Breast friends inspire health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21032
Breast Friends Cookbooks Inc., InspireHealth. Foam Lake, SK: Breast Friends Publishing , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 B828 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Breast Friends Cookbooks Inc.
InspireHealth
Place of Publication
Foam Lake, SK
Publisher
Breast Friends Publishing
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
382 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - diet therapy
Cookbook
Nutrition Therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
978093523959
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N9 B828 2012

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Understanding prostate changes : a health guide for men

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120638
National Cancer Institute, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Health. [Bethesda, MD]: National Institute of Health , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
National Institute of Health
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Institute of Health
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
39 p. : ill.
Subjects
Prostatic Diseases
Prostatic Neoplasms
Men's Health
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in PDF and HTML format.
Read Online
https://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/understanding-prostate-changes
https://www.cancer.gov/types/prostate/understanding-prostate-changes/prostate-booklet.pdf
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Yoga and breast cancer : a journey to health and healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20093
Kollak, Ingrid, Utz-Billing, Isabell. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 K81y 2011
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Kollak, Ingrid
Utz-Billing, Isabell
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Health
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xv, 173 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Exercise Therapy
Meditation
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Yoga
Mind-Body Therapies
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781932603910
1932603913
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
WP870 K81y 2011
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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http://www.r2library.com/Resource/Title/1932603913

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And in health : a guide for couples facing cancer together

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21673
Shapiro, Dan. [Boston, MA]: Trumpeter , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S529 2013
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Shapiro, Dan
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Trumpeter
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xi, 233 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Spouses - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Caregivers - psychology
Marriage - psychology
Interpersonal Relations
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Partners
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781611800173
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 S529 2013

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Mayo Clinic essential guide to prostate health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog115007
Mayo Clinic. Rochester, MN: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER) , 2015. 2nd ed.
Call Number
WJ752 M473 2015
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Mayo Clinic essential guide to prostate health : what to do about prostate enlargement, inflammation and cancer
Corporate Author
Mayo Clinic
Editor
Mynderse, Lance A.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Rochester, MN
Publisher
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER)
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
x, 286 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Prostate
Prostatic Diseases
Prostatic Neoplasms - prevention & control
Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy
Men's Health
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
040232001185
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WJ752 M473 2015
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Living the good life : your guide to health and success

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120984
Patchell-Evans, David. [Toronto, ON]: ECW Press , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QT256 P294 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Patchell-Evans, David
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
ECW Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xv, 229 p. : ill. ;21 cm
Subjects
Physical Fitness
Exercise
Healthy Lifestyle
Healthy Aging
Weight Loss
Diet
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781550226171
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QT256 P294 2012

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Sex and health : why one can't come without the other

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121663
McGrath, Maureen. [Canada]: Maureen McGrath , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM620 M478 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
McGrath, Maureen
Place of Publication
[Canada]
Publisher
Maureen McGrath
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
147 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Sexual Health
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological
Interpersonal Relations
Interpersonal Communication
Popular Work
ISBN
9780995183704
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM620 M478 2016

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Anticancer living : transform your life and health with the mix of six

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121700
Cohen, Lorenzo, Jefferies, Alison. New York, NY: Penguin Books , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C678 2019
Availability
6 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Cohen, Lorenzo
Jefferies, Alison
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Penguin Books
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xvi, 416 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Healthy Lifestyle
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780735220430
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 C678 2019
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Living well with cancer cookbook : an essential guide to nutrition, lifestyle and health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122218
Warde, Fran, Zabilowicz, Catherine. London, UK: Bantam Press , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 W265 2016
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
More Information
Author
Warde, Fran
Zabilowicz, Catherine
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Bantam Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
288 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Nutrition Therapy
Diet, Healthy
Healthy Lifestyle
Cookbook
Popular Work
ISBN
9780593075753
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N9 W265 2016

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100 perks of having cancer : plus 100 health tips for surviving it

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21413
Strang, Florence, Gonzalez, Susan. Laguna Beach, CA: Basic Health Publications , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S897 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
One hundred perks of having cancer : plus one hundred tips for surviving it
Author
Strang, Florence
Gonzalez, Susan
Place of Publication
Laguna Beach, CA
Publisher
Basic Health Publications
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xiii, 465 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Self Care
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781591203568
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 S897 2013

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Cure for everything : untangling the twisted messages about health, fitness and happiness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120404
Caulfield, Timothy. [Toronto, ON]: Penguin Group , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 C372 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Caulfield, Timothy
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Penguin Group
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
280 p. 21 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies - psychology
Healthy Diet - trends
Healthy Lifestyle
Attitude to Health
Exercise
Happiness
Popular Culture
Information Literacy
Popular Work
ISBN
9780143177852
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB890 C372 2013

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Do you have prostate cancer? : a compact guide to diagnosis and health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120574
Ripoll, Emilia A., Saunders, Mark B. Niwot, CO: Health Outside the Box , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ762 R592d 2016
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Author
Ripoll, Emilia A.
Saunders, Mark B.
Place of Publication
Niwot, CO
Publisher
Health Outside the Box
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
iv, 132 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms
Men's Health
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
Companion book to Prostate cancer : a new approach to diagnosis, treatment, and health.
ISBN
9780996256223
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
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WJ762 R592d 2016

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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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Fighting cancer with knowledge and hope : a guide for patients, families, and health care providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21859
Frank, Richard C. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press , 2013. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F828f 2013
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Frank, Richard C
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New Haven, CT
Publisher
Yale University Press
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xxii, 306 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms
Popular Work
ISBN
9780300190618
9780300190939
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 F828f 2013
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.
Read Online
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/reader.action?docID=3421251
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Forest bathing : how trees can help you find health and happiness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124342
Li, Qing. New York, NY: Viking , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB880 L693 2018
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
In this beautiful book--featuring more than 100 color photographs from forests around the world, including the forest therapy trails that criss-cross Japan--Dr. Qing Li, the world's foremost expert in forest medicine, shows how forest bathing can reduce your stress levels and blood pressure, streng…
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Alternate Title
The Japanese art and science of shinrin-yoku
Author
Li, Qing
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Viking
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
309 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 22 cm
Subjects
Mind-Body Therapies
Forests
Nature
Popular Work
Abstract
In this beautiful book--featuring more than 100 color photographs from forests around the world, including the forest therapy trails that criss-cross Japan--Dr. Qing Li, the world's foremost expert in forest medicine, shows how forest bathing can reduce your stress levels and blood pressure, strengthen your immune and cardiovascular systems, boost your energy, mood, creativity, and concentration, and even help you lose weight and live longer. Once you've discovered the healing power of trees, you can lose yourself in the beauty of your surroundings, leave everyday stress behind, and reach a place of greater calm and wellness"-- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9780525559856
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB880 L693 2018

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Whole-body microbiome : how to harness microbes-inside and out-for lifelong health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122090
Finlay, B. Brett, Finlay, Jessica M. Madeira Park, BC: Douglas & McIntyre , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QW100 F511 2019
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Science has made huge leaps in prolonging life through disease prevention and treatment, but microbiologist Brett Finlay and gerontologist Jessica Finlay offer a different and truly revolutionary approach to the quest for the fountain of youth.; Microbes are the oldest and smallest forms of life on…
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Alternate Title
Whole-body micro biome
Author
Finlay, B. Brett
Finlay, Jessica M.
Place of Publication
Madeira Park, BC
Publisher
Douglas & McIntyre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
313 p. :ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Microbiota
Microbiology
Microorganisms
Popular Work
Abstract
Science has made huge leaps in prolonging life through disease prevention and treatment, but microbiologist Brett Finlay and gerontologist Jessica Finlay offer a different and truly revolutionary approach to the quest for the fountain of youth.
Microbes are the oldest and smallest forms of life on earth, and encompass bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi and other microscopic organisms. While some bacteria and viruses can make us sick, normally we coexist peacefully with microbes. In fact, they are essential to our everyday health. Microbes help break down food in the digestive tract, support immune function and protect us from the pathogens we come into contact with on a daily basis. Our well-being is intimately tied to the microbes that surround us on our cellphones, kitchen sponges, houseplants, pets and desks.
In this groundbreaking volume, the authors present current and emerging research on microbial interventions for the full gamut of age-related conditions, from sun spots and wrinkles to Alzheimer's disease, cancer, osteoporosis, menopause, chronic inflammation and more. - Publisher website
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781771622202
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QW100 F511 2019
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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