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After cancer : a guide to your new life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10096
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Co., Inc. , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H296a 1994
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Addresses a wide range of issues, including after-effects of treatment; relating to friends and family; helping children deal with a parent?s cancer; and the practicalities of living wills and insurance.
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Author
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Co., Inc.
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - adverse effects
Popular Work
Abstract
Addresses a wide range of issues, including after-effects of treatment; relating to friends and family; helping children deal with a parent?s cancer; and the practicalities of living wills and insurance.
ISBN
0393036642 (bound)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H296a 1994

Copies

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Dr. Lacouture's skin care guide for people living with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121361
Lacouture, Mario E. Huntington, NY: Harborside Press , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 L145 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Skin care guide for people living with cancer
Author
Lacouture, Mario E.
Place of Publication
Huntington, NY
Publisher
Harborside Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xviii, 280 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Skin Care - methods
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Beauty
ISBN
9780615452265
0615452264
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 L145 2012

Copies

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Beauty pearls for chemo girls

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18292
Maida, Marybeth, Kiederer, Debbie. New York, NY: Citadel Press , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 M217 2009
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
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Alternate Title
Beauty pearls for chemo girls : fashion, hair, makeup, skin care, and more!
Author
Maida, Marybeth
Kiederer, Debbie
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Citadel Press
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xvi, 270 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Beauty
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Scarves
Hair
Alopecia
Skin Care
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780806531182
0806531185
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 M217 2009

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Chemo and me : my hair loss experience

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18644
Miller, Tani. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society/Health Promotions , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 M651 2009
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Author
Miller, Tani
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society/Health Promotions
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
1 v. : ill ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Beauty
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Scarves
Hair
Alopecia
Personal Narratives
Pictorial Works
Popular Work
ISBN
9781604430097
1604430095
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 M651 2009

Copies

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Your brain after chemo : a practical guide to lifting the fog and getting back your focus

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18331
Silverman, Daniel, Davidson, Idelle. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Life Long , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ267 S587y 2009
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
Includes discussion of "chemo brain and chemo fog"
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Alternate Title
Chemobrain
Chemo brain
Author
Silverman, Daniel
Davidson, Idelle
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA
Publisher
Da Capo Life Long
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xvii, 284 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Cognition Disorders
Mental Health
Memory Disorders
Survivors
Popular Work
Abstract
Includes discussion of "chemo brain and chemo fog"
ISBN
9780738212593
0738212598
9780738213910
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
QZ267 S587y 2009

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Chemobrain : how cancer therapies can affect your mind : what patients, families, and doctors need to know

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18348
Clegg, Ellen. Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ267 C624 2009
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Chemo brain
Author
Clegg, Ellen
Place of Publication
Amherst, NY
Publisher
Prometheus Books
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
243 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Cognition Disorders
Mental Health
Memory Disorders
Survivors
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0000129)
ISBN
9781591026693
1591026695
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ267 C624 2009

Copies

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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Cancer in the workplace

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16233
Rogers Media Inc., Healthcare and Financial Services Group. [Toronto, ON]: Rogers Media , 2007?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C215r 2007
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Rogers Media Inc.
Healthcare and Financial Services Group
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Rogers Media
Publication Date
2007?
Physical Description
31 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Occupational Health Services
Neoplasms - economics
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Social Support
Employment
Workplace
Personnel Management
Life Change Events
Insurance Benefits
Insurance, Disability
Insurance, Health
Survivors
Canada
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C215r 2007

Copies

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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
More Information
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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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Cancer survivorship sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123003
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2020. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Provides consumer health information about living with cancer after diagnosis, making cancer care decisions, coping with complications of treatment, and maintaining wellness after treatment. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.
More Information
  1 read online  
Editor
Williams, Angela L.
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2020
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Health reference series
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - psychology
Cancer Survivors
Quality of Life
Popular Work
Abstract
Provides consumer health information about living with cancer after diagnosis, making cancer care decisions, coping with complications of treatment, and maintaining wellness after treatment. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.
ISBN
9780780817845
9780780817852
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 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/detail.action?docID=6038375
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Overcome the challenges of cancer care : how to avoid the pitfalls on path to healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122857
Rosenberg, Stephen. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
"A friendly, easy-to-read guide for cancer patients and their loved ones when dealing with a cancer diagnosis. This book will help patients, loved ones, friends and family recognize the pitfalls of a cancer diagnosis and how to avoid them to get the best care possible during their cancer journey." …
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  1 read online  
Author
Rosenberg, Stephen
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Publication Date
2020
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Patient Care
Popular Work
Abstract
"A friendly, easy-to-read guide for cancer patients and their loved ones when dealing with a cancer diagnosis. This book will help patients, loved ones, friends and family recognize the pitfalls of a cancer diagnosis and how to avoid them to get the best care possible during their cancer journey." -- Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9781538134221
9781538134238
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
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/detail.action?docID=6207398
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Learn to live through cancer : what you need to know and do

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20132
Fleishman, Stewart B. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F596 2011
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Fleishman, Stewart B
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Health
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xiii, 348 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors
Popular Work
ISBN
9781936303083
9781617050626
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
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 F596 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.
Read Online
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/reader.action?docID=797561

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After you ring the bell ... 10 challenges for the cancer survivor

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20450
Katz, Anne. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 K19a 2012
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Katz, Anne
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
vii, 217 p. : Ill. ; 22 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781935864158
9781935864233
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
QZ200 K19a 2012
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=3440237

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
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After cancer : a guide to your new life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6772
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: HarperPerennial , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H296a 1995
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperPerennial
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
364 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Popular Work
ISBN
0060976780 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H296a 1995

Copies

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I can cope : staying healthy with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8007
Johnson, Judi, Klein, Linda. Minneapolis, MN.: Chronimed Publishing , 1994. 2nd ed., rev. and updated.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 J67 1994
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Johnson, Judi
Klein, Linda
Edition
2nd ed., rev. and updated
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN.
Publisher
Chronimed Publishing
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Popular Work
ISBN
1565610393
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 J67 1994

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
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Cancer : the journey from diagnosis to empowerment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123326
Anderson, Paul. [Austin, TX]: Lioncrest Publishing , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 A545 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Anderson, Paul
Place of Publication
[Austin, TX]
Publisher
Lioncrest Publishing
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
138 p. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781544515991
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 A545 2020

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Cancer survivorship sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16089
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C216b 2007
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Cancer survivorship sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the physical, educational, emotional, social, and financial needs of cancer patients from diagnosis, through cancer treatment, and beyond, including facts about researching specific types of cancer and learning about clinical …
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Editor
Bellenir, Karen
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xiv, 661 p. ; 24 cm.
Series
Health reference series
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - therapy
Quality of Life
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
Cancer survivorship sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the physical, educational, emotional, social, and financial needs of cancer patients from diagnosis, through cancer treatment, and beyond, including facts about researching specific types of cancer and learning about clinical trials and treatment options, and featuring tips for coping with the side effects of cancer treatments and adjusting to life after cancer treatment concludes ; along with suggestions for caregivers, friends, and family members of cancer patients, a glossary of cancer care terms, and directories of related resources
ISBN
9780780809857
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C216b 2007

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C list : chemotherapy, clinics and cupcakes : how I survived colon cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21860
Bown, Rachel. London, UK: Watkins Publishing , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI520 B787c 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Bown, Rachel
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Watkins Publishing
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xii, 242 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Colorectal Neoplasms - therapy
Colonic Neoplasms
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781780287645
178028764X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WI520 B787c 2014

Copies

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Cancer survivorship sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120550
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2017. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Cancer survivorship sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the physical, educational, emotional, social, and financial needs of cancer patients from diagnosis, through cancer treatment, and beyond, including facts about researching specific types of cancer and learning about clinical …
More Information
  1 read online  
Editor
Jones, Keith
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2017
Series
Health reference series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Cancer Survivors
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - therapy
Quality of Life
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
Cancer survivorship sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the physical, educational, emotional, social, and financial needs of cancer patients from diagnosis, through cancer treatment, and beyond, including facts about researching specific types of cancer and learning about clinical trials and treatment options, and featuring tips for coping with the side effects of cancer treatments and adjusting to life after cancer treatment concludes ; along with suggestions for caregivers, friends, and family members of cancer patients, a glossary of cancer care terms, and directories of related resources
Table of contents:
Part I If Your Doctor Says It's Cancer -- Part II Making Treatment and Cancer Care Decisions -- Part III Clinical Trials and Cancer Research Updates -- Part IV Coping with Side Effects and Complications of Cancer Treatment -- Part V Emotional, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues in Cancer Care -- Part VI Maintaining Wellness during and after Cancer Treatment -- Part VII Information for Friends, Family Members, and Caregivers -- Part VIII Additional Help and Information
ISBN
9780780815490
9780780815506
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=1489057
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Truth about cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16350
Garmon, Linda, Ellerbee, Linda. [Boston, MA]: WGBH Boston Video , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T874 2008
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
This documentary seeks to answer the question "Why does anyone still die of cancer?". Filmmaker Linda Garmon shares the personal story of her own husband's battle with cancer and seeks to tell us where we stand in fighting this decades-old war. Following the film is the panel discussion. "Take one…
More Information
  2 read online  
Author
Garmon, Linda
Ellerbee, Linda
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
WGBH Boston Video
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
116 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Survivors
Patients
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Abstract
This documentary seeks to answer the question "Why does anyone still die of cancer?". Filmmaker Linda Garmon shares the personal story of her own husband's battle with cancer and seeks to tell us where we stand in fighting this decades-old war. Following the film is the panel discussion. "Take one step : a conversation about cancer" with Linda Ellerbee, featuring cancer survivors Dr. Ernie Bodai, Dr. Bernadine Healy, Dr. Paul Brenner, and Dr. Richard Payne. Features footage of panel discussion, printable resources, and Web site link.
Truth about cancer (86 minutes)
Take one step : a conversation about cancer with Linda Ellerbee (30 minutes)
ISBN
9781593758301
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 T874 2008
Website Notes
2nd URL leads to background information
Read Online
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/takeonestep/cancer/video-ch_01.html
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/takeonestep/cancer/index.html

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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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