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Understanding breast reconstruction

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17585
Denton, Sylvia, Coats, Debbie. London: CancerBACUP , 2005. 8th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 D415 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Denton, Sylvia
Coats, Debbie
Corporate Author
CancerBACUP
Edition
8th ed.
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
CancerBACUP
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
56 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Mastectomy
Mammaplasty
Great Britain
Popular Work
ISBN
190538405X
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 D415 2005

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Understanding breast screening

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17591
Robertshaw, Kathryn. London: CancerBACUP , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP815 R648 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Robertshaw, Kathryn
Corporate Author
CancerBACUP
Editor
Coats, Debbie
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
CancerBACUP
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
32 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Mass Screening
Great Britain
Popular Work
ISBN
1904370640
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP815 R648 2004

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Understanding risk-reducing breast surgery : prophylactic mastectomy and reconstruction

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17584
Pithers, Andrea, Coats, Debbie. London: CancerBACUP , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 P683 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Pithers, Andrea
Coats, Debbie
Corporate Author
CancerBACUP
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
CancerBACUP
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
64 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Mastectomy
Mammaplasty
Great Britain
Popular Work
ISBN
1905384157
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 P683 2005

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Breast radiotherapy : possible side effects

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17588
Elworthy, Richard, Coats, Debbie. London: CancerBACUP , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 E52 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Elworthy, Richard
Coats, Debbie
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
CancerBACUP
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
24 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Great Britain
Popular Work
ISBN
1905384165
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 E52 2005

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Understanding breast cancer : general level

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9657
Oncology Interactive Education Series, Jack Digital Productions, Princess Margaret Hospital. [Toronto, ON]: Jack Digital Productions Inc. , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 U55o 2000
More Information
Alternate Title
Understanding breast cancer : general and clinical levels
Corporate Author
Oncology Interactive Education Series
Jack Digital Productions
Princess Margaret Hospital
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Jack Digital Productions Inc.
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
2v.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Popular Work
ISBN
1553440307
Language
English
Material Type
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 U55o 2000
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Understanding treatment for breast cancer : a guide for women

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21539
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
76 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.cancer.ca/en/support-and-services/resources/publications/?region=bc
http://www.cancer.ca/en/support-and-services/resources/publications/?region=bc

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VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Patient Pamphlet File Available
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Understanding hereditary breast and ovarian cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19253
McCullum, Mary. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Hereditary Cancer Program , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 B862u 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
McCullum, Mary
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Hereditary Cancer Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Hereditary Cancer Program
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
14 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - etiology
Genetic Counseling
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
DVD
Video
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 B862u 2001

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Understanding breast reconstruction surgery : is it for me?

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16288
Lennox, Peter. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B863 2007 v.9
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Lennox, Peter
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BCCA video telehealth series "Closer to home" 9
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Mammaplasty
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP870 B863 2007 v.9
Read Online
http://learn.phsa.ca/bcca/breasttumour/lennox6sep2011/Lennox_flv_loader.html

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Understanding BRCA : living with the breast cancer gene

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120470
Foster, Clarissa. London, UK: Hammersmith Health Books , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 F754 2017
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Foster, Clarissa
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Hammersmith Health Books
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xviii, 325 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - psychology
Genetic Counseling
Genetic Testing
Genetic Carrier Screening
Risk Factors
Risk Reduction Behavior
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781781611203
1781611203
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 F754 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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No longer radical : understanding mastectomies and choosing the breast cancer care that's right for you

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125263
Brem, Rachel, Teal, Christy. New York: Simon Element , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B836 2023
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Brem, Rachel
Teal, Christy
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Simon Element
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
viii, 307 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Mastectomy
Decision Making
Popular Work
ISBN
9781668001134
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Status
Processing
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B836 2023

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Breast cancer in the family : understanding your risk: 38 p. : ill.

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114744
Willow Breast and Hereditary Cancer Support. [Toronto, ON]: Willow Breast and Hereditary Cancer Support , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Willow Breast and Hereditary Cancer Support
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Willow Breast and Hereditary Cancer Support
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Risk Factors
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
Genetic Testing
Early Detection of Cancer
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.willow.org/wp-content/uploads/Breast_Cancer_In_The_Family.pdf
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Understanding and coping with cancer stress

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16286
Rennie, Heather, Flood, Karen. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B863 2007 v.7
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Rennie, Heather
Flood, Karen
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BCCA video telehealth series "Closer to home" 7
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Anxiety
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B863 2007 v.7

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Understanding cancer therapies

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113668
Chan, Helen S. L. Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Chan, Helen S. L.
Place of Publication
Jackson, MS
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
220 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Understanding health and sickness series
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9781604739510
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/reader.action?docID=515575
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Understanding colorectal cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16555
Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada , [2007].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI520 C719u 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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
[2007]
Physical Description
16 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Subjects
Colorectal Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WI520 C719u 2007
Read Online
http://archive.colorectalcancercanada.com/IMG/pdf/CCAC_Booklet_Eng_prod_R3.pdf
http://archive.colorectalcancercanada.com/en/advocacy/ccac-materials/

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Understanding cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124554
Duhig, Holly. Norfolk, UK: BookLife Publishing , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 D871u 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
"These titles [Series] are designed to assist in explaining and understanding a diagnosis. By providing clear facts, statistics, and advice, these titles thoroughly explore various medical conditions and mental health diagnoses. " - Back cover
More Information
Author
Duhig, Holly
Place of Publication
Norfolk, UK
Publisher
BookLife Publishing
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
32 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Series
Health matters
Subjects
Neoplasms
Adolescent
Child
Patient Education as Topic
Pictorial Works
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
"These titles [Series] are designed to assist in explaining and understanding a diagnosis. By providing clear facts, statistics, and advice, these titles thoroughly explore various medical conditions and mental health diagnoses. " - Back cover
ISBN
9781786373397
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 D871u 2018

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Confronting hereditary breast and ovarian cancer : identify your risk, understand your options, change your destiny

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20413
Friedman, Sue, Sutphen, Rebecca, Steligo, Kathy. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 F911 2012
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
More Information
Author
Friedman, Sue
Sutphen, Rebecca
Steligo, Kathy
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xix, 261 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Johns Hopkins Press health book
Subjects
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - etiology
Genetic Counseling
Genetic Testing
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
Risk Factors
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781421404080
1421404087
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 F911 2012

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Biology and treatment of cancer : understanding cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113554
Pardee, Arthur B., Stein, Gary S. Wiley Blackwell , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Pardee, Arthur B.
Stein, Gary S.
Publisher
Wiley Blackwell
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
316 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9780470009581
9780470374238
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/reader.action?docID=433787
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Understanding cancer : from basics to therapeutics

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123715
London, UK: Academic Press , 2022.
Audience
Professional
r
More Information
  1 read online  
Editor
Jain, Buddhi
Pandey, Shweta
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Academic Press
Publication Date
2022
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms
Popular Work
Abstract
r
ISBN
9780323998833
9780323983969
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This EBSCO title is licensed for one BC Cancer staff user at a time only. Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
Read Online
https://login.bccancer.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=2963141
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Understanding prostate cancer : general level

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9596
Oncology Interactive Education Series, Jack Digital Productions, Princess Margaret Hospital. [Toronto, ON]: Jack Digital Productions Inc. , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 U55o 2001
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Alternate Title
General level : comprehensive content for patients, family and friends
Understanding prostate cancer : general and clinical levels
Corporate Author
Oncology Interactive Education Series
Jack Digital Productions
Princess Margaret Hospital
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Jack Digital Productions Inc.
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms
Popular Work
ISBN
155344180X
Language
English
Material Type
CD ROM
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WJ752 U55o 2001

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Understanding melanoma

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16160
Information Television Network. Boca Raton, Fla.: Information Television Network, Inc. , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WR500 U55i 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Information Television Network
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, Fla.
Publisher
Information Television Network, Inc.
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
27 minutes
Series
Healthy body, healthy mind 210
Subjects
Melanoma
Skin Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WR500 U55i 2006

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
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