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Personalised cancer medicine : an ESMO guide for patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21415
Garassino, Marina. Danvers, MA: ESMO Press , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ241 G212 2013
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
What is personalised medicine? Let us help you understand
Author
Garassino, Marina
Corporate Author
European Society for Medical Oncology
Place of Publication
Danvers, MA
Publisher
ESMO Press
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
42 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Series
ESMO patients guide series
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Medical Oncology - methods
Neoplasms - therapy
Genomics
Individualized Medicine - methods
Molecular Diagnostic Techniques
Molecular Targeted Therapy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ241 G212 2013
Website Notes
Cancer guides for patients
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Cannabis pharmacy : the practical guide to medical marijuana

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122293
Backes, Michael. New York, NY: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers , 2017. Rev. and updated.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB925 B126 2017
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Backes, Michael
Edition
Rev. and updated
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
320 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Medical Marijuana - therapeutic use
Cannabis - therapeutic use
Popular Work
ISBN
9780316464185
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB925 B126 2017

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Why we meditate : the science and practice of clarity and compassion

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124405
Goleman, Daniel, Rinpoche, Tsoknyi, Kane, Adam. New York, NY: Atria Books , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM427 G625w 2022
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Goleman, Daniel
Rinpoche, Tsoknyi
Kane, Adam
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Atria Books
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
212 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Mindfulness
Meditation - methods
Buddhism
Philosophy
Self-Compassion
Popular Work
ISBN
9781982178451
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM427 G625w 2022

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NCCN guidelines for patients : breast cancer ductal carcinoma in situ

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124882
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Plymouth Meeting, PA: National Comprehensive Cancer Network , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 N277b 2023
Availability
4 copies, 3 available
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients : breast cancer ductal carcinoma in situ
National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients : DCIS breast cancer
Corporate Author
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
Place of Publication
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Publisher
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
60 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm
Series
NCCN guidelines for patients
Subjects
Popular Work
Breast Neoplasms
ISBN
9781954190894
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 N277b 2023
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Seven principles for making marriage work

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120735
Gottman, John M, Silver, Nan. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM430.5.M3 G686s 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Gottman, John M
Silver, Nan
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
ix, 271 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Marriage - psychology
Spouses
Interpersonal Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Problem Solving
Popular Work
ISBN
9780609805794
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM430.5.M3 G686s 1999

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Seven principles for making marriage work

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120736
Gottman, John M, Silver, Nan. New York, NY: Harmony Books , 2015. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM430.5.M3 G686 2015
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Gottman, John M
Silver, Nan
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harmony Books
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xi, 295 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Marriage - psychology
Spouses
Interpersonal Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Problem Solving
Popular Work
Notes
Completely revised and updated - Cover
ISBN
9780553447712
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM430.5.M3 G686 2015

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Breast test book : a woman's guide to mammography and beyond

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120440
Jones, Connie, Linver, Michael N. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP815 J76 2017
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Jones, Connie
Linver, Michael N.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xiii, 224 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Breast Diseases
Mammography
Popular Work
ISBN
9780190677053
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP815 J76 2017

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Promoting wellness beyond hormone therapy : options for prostate cancer patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120269
Moyad, Mark A. Ann Arbor, MI: Spry Publishing LLC , 2013. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ762 M938p 2013
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Author
Moyad, Mark A.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Ann Arbor, MI
Publisher
Spry Publishing LLC
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
288 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy
Prostatic Neoplasms, Castration-Resistant
Men's Health
Hormones - therapeutic use
Androgen Antagonists - therapeutic use
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
Companion book to Promoting wellness for prostate cancer patients / Moyad, Mark. A.
ISBN
9781938170393
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
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WJ762 M938p 2013
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Practical mindfulness : a physician's no-nonsense guide to meditation for beginners

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124418
Sazima, Greg. Coral Gables, FL: Mango Media , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425 S275p 2022
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Sazima, Greg
Place of Publication
Coral Gables, FL
Publisher
Mango Media
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
311 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Subjects
Mindfulness
Meditation - methods
Cancer Survivors - psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
9781642504378
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM425 S275p 2022

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Science of the sacred : bridging global indigenous medicine systems and modern scientific principles

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123378
Redvers, Nicole. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB 55 R438 2019
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Based on current medical research, Native American and naturopathic doctor Nicole Redvers identifies traditional healing methods developed centuries ago that address modern ailments and medical processes - Provided by publisher
Author
Redvers, Nicole
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
North Atlantic Books
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
288 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Subjects
First Nations
Medicine, Traditional
Evidence-Based Medicine
Health Services, Indigenous
Popular Work
Abstract
Based on current medical research, Native American and naturopathic doctor Nicole Redvers identifies traditional healing methods developed centuries ago that address modern ailments and medical processes - Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781623173364
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB 55 R438 2019

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Drinking tea and health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18276
Pei Jing, China: Chinese Farming Technology , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 D781 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Introduces the various types of Chinese tea, how they are processed and the health benefits of drinking tea.
Place of Publication
Pei Jing, China
Publisher
Chinese Farming Technology
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Tea - therapeutic use
Plants, Medicinal
Drugs, Chinese Herbal
Popular Work
Abstract
Introduces the various types of Chinese tea, how they are processed and the health benefits of drinking tea.
ISBN
9787800267420
7800267423
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 D781 1994

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Prescription for nutritional healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15163
Balch, Phyllis A. New York, NY: Avery , 2006. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QU145 B174p 2006
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Alternate Title
Prescription for nutritional healing : a practical A-to-Z reference to drug-free remedies using vitamins, minerals, herbs and food supplements
Author
Balch, Phyllis A
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Avery
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Diet Therapy
Medicine, Herbal
Dietary Supplements
Vitamins - therapeutic use
Popular Work
ISBN
1583332367
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QU145 B174p 2006

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How to feel better : practical ways to recover well from illness and injury.

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121878
Goodhart, Frances, Atkins, Lucy. London, UK: Piatkus , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 G652 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Goodhart, Frances
Atkins, Lucy
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Piatkus
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
280 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Stress, Psychological - therapy
Self Care - methods
Resilience
Popular Work
ISBN
9780749958206
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 G652 2013
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Promoting wellness for prostate cancer patients : a guide for men and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21381
Moyad, Mark A. Ann Arbor, MI: Spry Publishing , 2013. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 M938pr 2013
Availability
12 copies, 12 available
  1 read online  
Author
Moyad, Mark A
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Ann Arbor, MI
Publisher
Spry Publishing
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
216 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms
Hormones - therapeutic use
Men's Health
Health Promotion
Cardiovascular Diseases
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002060)
ISBN
9781938170034
9781938170072
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
WJ752 M938pr 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.
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Miracle of mindfulness : an introduction to the practice of meditation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20848
Hanh, Thich Nhat. [Boston, MA]: Beacon Press , 1987.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM427 H239m 1987
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Hanh, Thich Nhat
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Beacon Press
Publication Date
1987
Physical Description
xiii, 140 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Meditation
Buddhism
Spiritual Therapies
Popular Work
ISBN
9780807012390
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM427 H239m 1987

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Best vegetarian food

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18113
Ma, Daoming. Taipei City, Taiwan: , 1993.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M111 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Nature (hot/wet) and functions of different vegetarian food; Not specific for cancer, about general health
Author
Ma, Daoming
Place of Publication
Taipei City, Taiwan
Publication Date
1993
Physical Description
206 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Diet, Vegetarian
Plants, Medicinal
Herbs - therapeutic use
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Drugs, Chinese Herbal
Popular Work
Abstract
Nature (hot/wet) and functions of different vegetarian food
Not specific for cancer, about general health
ISBN
9789578744004
9578744005
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 M111 1993

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Supplement handbook : a trusted expert's guide to what works & what's worthless for more than 100 conditions

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113823
Moyad, Mark A., Lee, Janet. New York, NY: Rodale , [2014].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QU160 M938 2014
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Moyad, Mark A.
Lee, Janet
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Rodale
Publication Date
[2014]
Physical Description
ix, 502 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Vitamins - therapeutic use
Dietary Supplements
Complementary Therapies
Disease - therapy
Phytotherapy
Self Medication
Life Style
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781623360351
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
QU160 M938 2014

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Peace is every step : the path of mindfulness in everyday life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122298
Nhat Hanh, Thich. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 N576 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Nhat Hanh, Thich
Editor
Kotler, Arnold
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1992
Physical Description
xv, 134 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Meditation
Mindfulness - methods
Buddhism
Relaxation Therapy - methods
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553351392
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 N576 1992

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Little book of self care : self reiki

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124294
Harsono, Jasmin. New York, NY: DK Publishing , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 H324 2019
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
"Reiki promotes inner balance and natural healing to alleviate pain, stress, anxiety, and more. Discover how to tune in to your internal life force with more than 40 step-by-step Self Reiki practices you can do yourself--anytime, anywhere"--Back cover
Alternate Title
little book of self care self reiki : tune in to your life force to achieve harmony and balance
Author
Harsono, Jasmin
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
DK Publishing
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
144 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm
Series
Little book of self care
Subjects
Therapeutic Touch - methods
Self Care - methods
Complementary Therapies
Popular Work
Abstract
"Reiki promotes inner balance and natural healing to alleviate pain, stress, anxiety, and more. Discover how to tune in to your internal life force with more than 40 step-by-step Self Reiki practices you can do yourself--anytime, anywhere"--Back cover
ISBN
9781465490438
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB890 H324 2019

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Cancer and returning to work : a practical guide for cancer patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21544
Parkinson, Maureen. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 P248 2014
Availability
9 copies, 9 available
Author
Parkinson, Maureen
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
74 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Return to Work
Employment
Workplace
Occupational therapy - methods
Rehabilitation, Vocational
Social Support
Life Change Events
Adaptation, Psychological
Survivors
BC Cancer Agency
Popular Work
ISBN
9781896624259
1896624251
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
QZ200 P248 2014
Website Notes
.

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