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Rekindling reform : health care renewal in Canada, 2003-2008

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16456
Health Council of Canada. [Toronto, ON]: Health Council of Canada , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA540 DC2 H434r 2008
v.1: Full report; v.2: Summary
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Corporate Author
Health Council of Canada
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Health Council of Canada
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
2v. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Health Care Reform
Canada
Abstract
v.1: Full report
v.2: Summary
ISBN
9781897463260
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Retention Policy
Discard in 2011
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Call Number
WA540 DC2 H434r 2008
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http://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2008/hc-sc/H174-15-2008E.pdf
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Canada's food guide to healthy eating

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7031
Canada. Health Canada. Ottawa, Ont.: Ministry of Supply and Services Canada , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canada. Health Canada
Place of Publication
Ottawa, Ont.
Publisher
Ministry of Supply and Services Canada
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Nutrition - popular works - handouts
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/using-utiliser/index-eng.php
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Explore new waters : be sun safe

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20033
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs , 2009?.
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
2009?
Subjects
Skin Neoplasms - prevention & control
Sunlight - adverse effects
Health Education
Recreation
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/prevention-and-screening-site/Documents/Prevention/SunActivityRackcardsWEB_kayak.pdf
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American College of Physicians home care guide for advanced cancer : when quality of life is the primary goal of care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9994
Philadelphia, PA: American College of Physicians , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Editor
Houts, Peter S
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
American College of Physicians
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Home Care Services
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
Terminal Care
Palliative Care
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
https://scholarworks.iupui.edu/bitstream/handle/1805/715/ACP%20Home%20Care%20Guide%20for%20Advanced%20Cancer%20-%201997.pdf?sequence=1
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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
More Information
  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
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/chemotherapy-protocols/lung#Combined
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Merck manual home health handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114553
Whitehouse Station, NJ: Merck Research Laboratories
Audience
Patient or Public
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  1 read online  
Place of Publication
Whitehouse Station, NJ
Publisher
Merck Research Laboratories
Subjects
Disease - diagnosis
Disease - therapy
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
The most recent edition of Merck Manual Consumer Version is online.
Read Online
http://www.merckmanuals.com/home
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Facing widowhood : a practical guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3902
Zimmerman, Lillian, Spencer, Charmaine. [Burnaby, BC]: Simon Fraser University , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 F141 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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  1 read online  
Author
Zimmerman, Lillian
Spencer, Charmaine
Place of Publication
[Burnaby, BC]
Publisher
Simon Fraser University
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
24 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Widowhood
Death
Grief
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 F141 1999
Read Online
http://summit.sfu.ca/item/509

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Life and breath : respiratory disease in Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16173
Public Health Agency of Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Public Health Agency of Canada , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Public Health Agency of Canada
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Public Health Agency of Canada
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms
Asthma
Smoking
Air Pollution
Occupational Diseases
Chronic Disease
Mesothelioma
Tuberculosis
Lung Transplantation
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Statistics - Canada
ISBN
9780662470601
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
URL leads to Executive Summary
Read Online
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/2007/lbrdc-vsmrc/index-eng.php
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Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada : support awareness education advocacy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16550
Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Pamphlet and bookmark
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Colorectal Neoplasms
Popular Work
Abstract
Pamphlet and bookmark
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.colorectal-cancer.ca/IMG/pdf/Trifold_Brochure_Eng.pdf
http://www.colorectal-cancer.ca/en/advocacy/ccac-materials
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5 to 10 a day for better health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16593
Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2007?.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2007?
Subjects
Nutrition
Diet
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Popular Work
Language
English
French
Material Type
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.5to10aday.com
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Menopause and osteoporosis 2009 update

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17680
Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
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Alternate Title
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada (JOGC) Volume 31 Number 1, Supplement 1, January 2009
Media Backgrounder: Menopause and Osteoporosis Update 2009
Corporate Author
Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
Publication Date
2009
Series
SOGC clinical practice guideline 222
Subjects
Menopause
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Practice Guideline
Osteoporosis
Breast Neoplasms
Endometrial Neoplasms
Ovarian Neoplasms
Hot Flashes
Cardiovascular Diseases
Female Urogenital Diseases
ISSN
1701-2163
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://sogc.org/guidelines/menopause-and-osteoporosis-update-2009-replaces-171-feb-2006-172-feb-2006/
http://sogc.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Menopause_JOGC-Jan_09.pdf
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Fine needle aspiration biopsy : patient information brochure

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17695
BC Cancer Agency. Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Clinic. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Clinic
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Biopsy, Fine-Needle
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Neoplasms - diagnosis
BC Cancer Agency
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/screening-site/Documents/FineNeedleAspirationBiopsybrochureNov08.pdf
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Managing diabetes during cancer treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4670
Oncology Nutrition SAHCSI. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency Oncology Nutrition , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Managing your diabetes during cancer treatment
Corporate Author
Oncology Nutrition SAHCSI
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency Oncology Nutrition
Publication Date
2015
Subjects
Diabetes - diet therapy
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/nutrition-site/Documents/Patient%20Education/Managing_Diabetes_During_Cancer_Treatment.pdf
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Cooking with joy, digesting with ease : nutritious recipes for people with gastric cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122784
My Gut Feeling, Nourish, ELLICSR Kitchen. Cowansville, QC: Communication ebmed Inc. , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
"Stomach cancer completely changes how we eat. Difficulty swallowing, nausea, dumping syndrome and general pain can take the joy out of eating. Weight loss and loss of appetite are common problems that people with stomach cancer experience. While it can be a challenge to cook meals that are nutriti…
More Information
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Corporate Author
My Gut Feeling
Nourish
ELLICSR Kitchen
Place of Publication
Cowansville, QC
Publisher
Communication ebmed Inc.
Publication Date
2020
Subjects
Stomach Neoplasms - diet therapy
Cooking
Abstract
"Stomach cancer completely changes how we eat. Difficulty swallowing, nausea, dumping syndrome and general pain can take the joy out of eating. Weight loss and loss of appetite are common problems that people with stomach cancer experience. While it can be a challenge to cook meals that are nutritious, digestible and tasty, it is possible to enjoy food with stomach cancer." - Page 3
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Scroll to bottom of page to download or print digital version
Read Online
https://www.nourishonline.ca/cooking-with-joy/
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Exercises after breast surgery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122785
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Continues / Continued By
Exercises after breast surgery (2015)
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2019
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Exercise Therapy
Lymphedema - prevention & control
Popular Work
Notes
July 2019
"The Canadian Cancer Society acknowledges the input and guidance of the Oncology Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association."
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
https://www.cancer.ca/~/media/cancer.ca/CW/publications/Exercises%20after%20breast%20surgery/32071-1-NO.pdf
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Nourish extra : what to eat and drink after ostomy surgery - a guide for people with colorectal cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122786
Martens, Angela, Nasrah, Rima. Cowansville, QC: Communication ebmed Inc. , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
What to eat and drink after ostomy surgery - a guide for people with colorectal cancer
Author
Martens, Angela
Nasrah, Rima
Corporate Author
Nourish
Place of Publication
Cowansville, QC
Publisher
Communication ebmed Inc.
Publication Date
2020
Series
Nourish : Canada's nutrition companion for oncology patients and caregivers
Subjects
Ostomy
Colorectal Neoplasms - diet therapy
Cooking
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Scroll to bottom of page to download or print digital version
Read Online
https://www.nourishonline.ca/nourish-extra-what-to-eat-and-drink-after-ostomy-surgery-a-guide-for-people-with-colorectal-cancer/
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Nourish extra : managing nutrition related side effects - a guide for people with colorectal cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122787
Black, Jennifer, McGregor, Cherith. Cowansville, QC: Communication ebmed Inc. , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Managing nutrition related side effects - a guide for people with colorectal cancer
Author
Black, Jennifer
McGregor, Cherith
Corporate Author
Nourish
Place of Publication
Cowansville, QC
Publisher
Communication ebmed Inc.
Publication Date
2020
Series
Nourish : Canada's nutrition companion for oncology patients and caregivers
Subjects
Colorectal Neoplasms - diet therapy
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Scroll to bottom of page to download or print digital version
Read Online
https://www.nourishonline.ca/nourish-extra-managing-nutrition-related-side-effects-a-guide-for-people-with-colorectal-cancer/
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Nourish extra : eat well after treatment - a guide for people with colorectal cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122788
Rapier, Tracey, George, Jason. Cowansville, QC: Communication ebmed Inc. , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Eat well after treatment - a guide for people with colorectal cancer
Author
Rapier, Tracey
George, Jason
Corporate Author
Nourish
Place of Publication
Cowansville, QC
Publisher
Communication ebmed Inc.
Publication Date
2020
Series
Nourish : Canada's nutrition companion for oncology patients and caregivers
Subjects
Colorectal Neoplasms - diet therapy
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Scroll to bottom of page to download or print digital version
Read Online
https://www.nourishonline.ca/nourish-extra-eat-well-after-treatment-a-guide-for-people-with-colorectal-cancer/
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Support for people with cancer : cancer pain control

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122832
National Cancer Institute, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Health. [Bethesda, MD]: NCI Office of Communications and Public Liaison , 2019.
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
NCI Office of Communications and Public Liaison
Publication Date
2019
Subjects
Cancer Pain - prevention & control
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in PDF,ePub and Kindle formats.
Read Online
https://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/pain-control
https://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/paincontrol.pdf
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Taking time : support for people with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122833
National Cancer Institute, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Health. [Bethesda, MD]: NCI Office of Communications and Public Liaison , 2019. rev. ed.
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
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
NCI Office of Communications and Public Liaison
Publication Date
2019
Subjects
Family
Counseling
Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in PDF, ePub and Kindle formats.
Read Online
https://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/taking-time
https://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/takingtime.pdf
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