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Changes, choices, and challenges : a guide to coping with hair loss and skin changes from cancer and its treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5142
Noyes, Diane. Mississauga, Ont.: Adria Laboratories of Canada Ltd. , 1990.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C457 1990
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Material presented is based in part on the book "Beauty and cancer" written by Diane Noyes and Peggy Mellody
Author
Noyes, Diane
Corporate Author
Adria Laboratories of Canada Ltd.
Place of Publication
Mississauga, Ont.
Publisher
Adria Laboratories of Canada Ltd.
Publication Date
1990
Subjects
Beauty
Neoplasms - complications
Cosmetics
Alopecia
Abstract
Material presented is based in part on the book "Beauty and cancer" written by Diane Noyes and Peggy Mellody
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 C457 1990

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Facing the mirror with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13882
Ovitz, Lori M, Kabak, Joanne. Chicago, Il.: Belle Press , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 O96 2004
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Alternate Title
Facing the mirror with cancer : a guide to using makeup to make a difference
Author
Ovitz, Lori M
Kabak, Joanne
Place of Publication
Chicago, Il.
Publisher
Belle Press
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications - popular works
Beauty - popular works
Cosmetics - popular works
ISBN
0974893803
9780974893808
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 O96 2004

Copies

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Look Good Feel Better : signature 12-step program

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16433
Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CCTFA). Mississauga, ON: Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CCTFA) , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 L863s 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Corporate Author
Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CCTFA)
Place of Publication
Mississauga, ON
Publisher
Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CCTFA)
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
22 minutes
Subjects
Beauty
Neoplasms
Cosmetics
Popular Work
Language
English
French
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 L863s 2005

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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
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

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Glader, Sue, Buenen, Edith. Mill Valley, CA: Thousand Words Press , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 G542 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Having hunted for her mother's missing hair, a young girl learns the truth about cancer while experiencing life (with hats, scarves, baldness and love) during chemotherapy.; For "Ages 3-7"
Author
Glader, Sue
Buenen, Edith
Place of Publication
Mill Valley, CA
Publisher
Thousand Words Press
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - psychology
Mother-Child Relations
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Family
Child
Child, Preschool
Alopecia
Beauty
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Having hunted for her mother's missing hair, a young girl learns the truth about cancer while experiencing life (with hats, scarves, baldness and love) during chemotherapy.
For "Ages 3-7"
ISBN
9780984359103
0984359109
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 G542 2010

Copies

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Scarves : a fashionable alternative : tips and instructions on how to wear scarves for women with hair loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16618
Phi Mu Foundation. Peachtree City, GA: Phi Mu Foundation , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 P543 2007
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Corporate Author
Phi Mu Foundation
Place of Publication
Peachtree City, GA
Publisher
Phi Mu Foundation
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Beauty
Scarves
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Neoplasms - therapy
Alopecia
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 P543 2007

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Pretty sick : the beauty guide for women with cancer :

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121876
Kiernan, Caitlin M. New York, NY: Grand Central Life & Style , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 K47 2017
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
Author
Kiernan, Caitlin M.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Grand Central Life & Style
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
272 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Beauty
Physical Appearance, Body
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Neoplasms - therapy
Scarves
Hair
Alopecia
Skin Care
Popular Work
Notes
How to look your best when you feel your worst - Cover
ISBN
9781455540877
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 K47 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Folk, Judy, Ballinger, Bryan (illustrator). [United States]: NP Publishing , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 F666 2014
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Halley is a beautiful show poodle who suddenly faces an illness and loses her hair (cancer). Halley's friends rally and create a beautiful hoodie for her to wear. The power of friendship restores Halley's confidence in herself and the world around her. This picture book with large color illustratio…
Alternate Title
Nosey parkers club : Halley's hoodie
Author
Folk, Judy
Ballinger, Bryan (illustrator)
Place of Publication
[United States]
Publisher
NP Publishing
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
38 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Series
Nosey Parkers Club
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Alopecia
Friends
Child
Juvenile Literature
Pictorial Works
Popular Work
Abstract
Halley is a beautiful show poodle who suddenly faces an illness and loses her hair (cancer). Halley's friends rally and create a beautiful hoodie for her to wear. The power of friendship restores Halley's confidence in herself and the world around her. This picture book with large color illustrations is suitable for children ages 4-8.
ISBN
9780982052662
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 F666 2014

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Patient services : Vancouver Island Cancer Centre

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3433
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Cancer Centre. [Victoria, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre. Education Services , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Cancer Centre
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre. Education Services
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Cancer Care Facilities - British Columbia - popular works - pamphlets
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Cancer Centre - popular works - pamphlets
Hospital Departments - popular works - pamphlets
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Copies

VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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Vancouver Island Cancer Centre : first visit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9811
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Cancer Centre. [Victoria, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Cancer Centre , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Cancer Centre
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Cancer Centre
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Cancer Care Facilities - British Columbia - popular works - pamphlets
British Columbia Cancer Agency - pamphlets
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Copies

VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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Your first visit : B.C. Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Cancer Centre

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8230
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Cancer Centre. [Victoria, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Cancer Centre , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Cancer Centre
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Cancer Centre
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Cancer Care Facilities - British Columbia - popular works - pamphlets
British Columbia Cancer Agency - pamphlets
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Copies

VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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Where's mom's hair? : a family's journey through cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18095
Watters, Debbie, Watters, Haydn, Watters, Emmett, Hogan, Sophie. [Toronto, ON]: Second Story Press , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 W346 2005
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Watters, Debbie
Watters, Haydn
Watters, Emmett
Hogan, Sophie
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Second Story Press
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
31 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - complications
Alopecia
Antineoplastic Agents - therapeutic use
Pictorial Works
Juvenile Literature
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
ISBN
9781896764948
1896764940
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 W346 2005

Copies

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Lymphedema : a breast cancer patient's guide to prevention and healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14240
Burt, Jeannie, White, Gwen. Alameda, CA: Hunter House Inc., Publishers , 2005. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH700 B973 2005
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
Author
Burt, Jeannie
White, Gwen
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Alameda, CA
Publisher
Hunter House Inc., Publishers
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Lymphedema - popular works
Breast Neoplasms - complications - popular works
ISBN
089793458X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH700 B973 2005

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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
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Woman redefined : dignity, beauty, and breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119958
Hunter, Kristina, Kenneth, ML. [Toronto, ON]: Second Story Press , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 H945 2016
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Hunter, Kristina
Kenneth, ML
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Second Story Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
1 volume unpaged, : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Body Image - psychology
Mastectomy
Mastectomy - rehabilitation
Beauty
Photographs
Pictorial Works
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781772600056
1772600059
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 H945 2016

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Facing cancer with confidence : you've just been told you have cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13274
CancerSource, Oncology Nursing Society. [Boston, MA]: CancerSource , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F771m 2004
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Provides information and tools to help patients and caregivers learn about cancer and manage the entire treatment process.
Corporate Author
CancerSource
Oncology Nursing Society
Editor
Mayer, Deborah
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
CancerSource
Publication Date
2004
Series
Facing cancer with confidence
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology - popular works
Neoplasms - complications
Abstract
Provides information and tools to help patients and caregivers learn about cancer and manage the entire treatment process.
ISBN
1593900023
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 F771m 2004

Copies

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Brain tumors - finding the ark : meeting the challenges of treatment choices, side effects, children's unique needs, healthcare costs and long term adjustment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14985
Zeltzer, Paul M. Encino, CA: Shilysca Press , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 Z53b 2006
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Zeltzer, Paul M
Place of Publication
Encino, CA
Publisher
Shilysca Press
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms - therapy - popular works
Brain Neoplasms - psychology - popular works
Brain Neoplasms - complications - popular works
Child
Adult
ISBN
0976017113
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL358 Z53b 2006

Copies

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Facing cancer with confidence : you've just been told you have cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13629
CancerSource, Oncology Nursing Society. [Boston, MA]: CancerSource , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F771m 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
CancerSource
Oncology Nursing Society
Editor
Mayer, Deborah
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
CancerSource
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
CD with guidebook
Series
Facing cancer with confidence
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology - popular works - CD-ROM
Neoplasms - complications - CD-ROM
ISBN
159390004X
Language
English
Material Type
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 F771m 2003

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Ries, Lori, Kono, Erin Eitter. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 R559 2008
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Ries, Lori
Kono, Erin Eitter
Place of Publication
Honesdale, PA
Publisher
Boyds Mills Press
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 27 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
9781590784860
1590784863
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 R559 2008

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NCCN guidelines for patients : fatigue and cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124917
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Plymouth Meeting, PA: National Comprehensive Cancer Network , 2024.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N277f 2024
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients : fatigue and cancer
Corporate Author
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
Place of Publication
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Publisher
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Publication Date
2024
Physical Description
24 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm
Series
NCCN guidelines for patients
Subjects
Popular Work
Neoplasms - complications
Fatigue
ISBN
9781960388292
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 N277f 2024
Read Online

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Will to live and other mysteries

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog11098
Remen, Rachel Naomi. Boulder, CO: Sounds True , 2001.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM172 R386w 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Remen, Rachel Naomi
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Sounds True
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
2 CD's
Subjects
Mind Body Relations (Metaphysics) - CD-ROM
Mental Healing - popular works - CD-ROM
Psychotherapy - popular works - CD-ROM
ISBN
1564559092
Language
English
Material Type
CD
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 R386w 2001

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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