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Chair yoga for seniors over 60 : gently build strength, flexibility, energy and mental fitness in just 2 weeks to improve your quality of life and grow older gracefully

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124434
Chapshaw Publications. United States: [Condor Maple Press] , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 C467 2022
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Chair yoga for seniors over sixty
Author
Chapshaw Publications
Place of Publication
United States
Publisher
[Condor Maple Press]
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
231 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Yoga
Exercise Movement Techniques
Exercise therapy - methods
Aged - physiology
Physical Fitness
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9798987206034
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 C467 2022

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Pilates for breast cancer survivors : a guide to recovery, healing, and wellness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121076
Aaronson, Naomi, Turo, Ann Marie. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 A113 2014
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Aaronson, Naomi
Turo, Ann Marie
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Health
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xvii, 227 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Exercise Movement Techniques
Relaxation Therapy
Breathing Exercises
Popular Work
ISBN
9781936303571
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 A113 2014
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Fight breast cancer with exercise

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21808
Vallance, Jeff, Courneya, Kerry. Edmonton, AB: Company's Coming Publishing Limited , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 V177f 2014
Availability
13 copies, 13 available
More Information
Author
Vallance, Jeff
Courneya, Kerry
Place of Publication
Edmonton, AB
Publisher
Company's Coming Publishing Limited
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
93 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Series
Health and life
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Exercise Therapy
Physical Fitness
Popular Work
ISBN
9781927126929
1927126924
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
WP870 V177f 2014

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Breast cancer survivor's fitness plan : reclaim health, regain strength, live longer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20084
New York, NY: McGraw-Hill , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B829k 2007
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Editor
Kaelin, Carolyn M
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xv, 253 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Lymphedema
Exercise Therapy
Physical Fitness
Survivors
Popular Work
ISBN
9780071465786
0071465782
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B829k 2007

Copies

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Eating well and being active following cancer treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21365
World Cancer Research Fund. London, UK: World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF UK) , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
World Cancer Research Fund
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF UK)
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Nutrition Therapy
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Survivors
Exercise
Physical Fitness
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.breastcancer.org.my/EatingWellBeingActive.pdf
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Celebrate strength : a fitness dvd made for and by breast cancer survivors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18272
Rahn, Wendy, Skinner, Cathy, Swami, Sandara. St. Paul, MN: Survivors' Training , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C392 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Story of Survivors' Training; Elements of safe fitness; Getting started; On your way; Expand your repetoire; Bonus Features
More Information
Author
Rahn, Wendy
Skinner, Cathy
Swami, Sandara
Corporate Author
Survivors' Training
Place of Publication
St. Paul, MN
Publisher
Survivors' Training
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
colour ; 120 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Exercise Therapy
Lymphedema
Relaxation Therapy
Physical Fitness
Survivors
Popular Work
Abstract
Story of Survivors' Training
Elements of safe fitness
Getting started
On your way
Expand your repetoire
Bonus Features
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 C392 2008

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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CancerResource : living with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20649
American Institute for Cancer Research. Washington, DC: American Institute for Cancer Research , [2012].
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Cancer resource : living with cancer
Corporate Author
American Institute for Cancer Research
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Institute for Cancer Research
Publication Date
[2012]
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Nutrition Therapy
Exercise
Physical Fitness
Body Weight
Survivors
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://preventcancer.aicr.org/new/flipbooks/CancerResource/files/assets/basic-html/page1.html
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Strength and courage : exercises for breast cancer survivors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19690
Poppenberg, Janette, Johnson, Kathy, Cowden, Sharon. Pittsburgh, PA: Magee-Womens Foundation , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S914 2007
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
Contains exercises to help breast cancer survivors regain upper body strength and flexibility and improve posture. Also includes a section on aerobic conditioning guidelines and a new chapter "Lymphedema : what you should know"; Ch.1 : Posture exercises can be completed following surgery; Ch. 2 …
More Information
Author
Poppenberg, Janette
Johnson, Kathy
Cowden, Sharon
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Magee-Womens Foundation
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
75minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Exercise Therapy
Survivors
Lymphedema - rehabilitation
Weight Lifting
Popular Work
Abstract
Contains exercises to help breast cancer survivors regain upper body strength and flexibility and improve posture. Also includes a section on aerobic conditioning guidelines and a new chapter "Lymphedema : what you should know"
Ch.1 : Posture exercises can be completed following surgery
Ch. 2 :Post op exercises can be completed following surgery
Ch. 3: Flexibility trainign only to be completed after chapters one and two are mastered
Ch. 4: Weight training
ch. 5: Aerobic exercise can be reviewed early in the course of treatment
Special features: Lymphedema : what you should know
Appendix: Exercise log
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 S914 2007

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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Thriving after breast cancer : essential healing exercises for body and mind

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14512
Davis, Sherry Lebed, Gunning, Stephanie. Signal Hill, CA | New York, NY: New World Digital Publishing | Broadway Books , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 D264 2002
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Davis, Sherry Lebed
Gunning, Stephanie
Place of Publication
Signal Hill, CA
New York, NY
Publisher
New World Digital Publishing
Broadway Books
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
xv, 272 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Exercise Therapy
Relaxation Techniques
Lymphedema
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780982531488
0767908465
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 D264 2002

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Exercise & physical activity : your everyday guide from the National Institute on Aging!

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113714
National Institute on Aging. Washington, DC: [US Government Publishing Office] , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Exercise and physical activity
Author
National Institute on Aging
Corporate Author
National Institute of Health
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
[US Government Publishing Office]
Publication Date
2015
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Physical Fitness
Exercise - popular works
ISBN
0051325063
9780051325062
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
http://www.r2library.com/Resource/Title/0051325063
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Be fit for life : a guide to successful aging : a wellness, weight management and fitness program you can live with

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18878
Gambert, Steven R. Hackensack, NJ: World Scientific , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QT255 G189 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Gambert, Steven R
Place of Publication
Hackensack, NJ
Publisher
World Scientific
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
viii, 223 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Physical Fitness
Weight Loss
Aging
Physical Education and Training
Exercise Therapy
Exercise
Nutrition
Diet
Stress, Psychological
Mind Body Therapies
ISBN
9789814273091
9814273090
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QT255 G189 2010

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Move for life! : cancer and physical activity

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19157
ActNowBC, BC Recreation and Parks Association. [Victoria, BC?]: ActNowBC , 2010?.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
ActNowBC
BC Recreation and Parks Association
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
ActNowBC
Publication Date
2010?
Subjects
Health Promotion
Physical Fitness
Chronic Disease - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Exercise Therapy
Exercise
Adult
Aged
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.seniorsbc.ca/activeaging/physical/move_for_life.html
http://www.seniorsbc.ca/documents/pdf/Cancer-and-Physical-Activity.pdf
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Physical activity research in prevention and survivorship : where do we go from here?

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18422
Campbell, Kristin. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2010 v.281
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Monday noon seminar series
Author
Campbell, Kristin
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Research Centre seminar series 281
Subjects
Physical Fitness
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Motor Activity
Exercise
Exercise Therapy
Survivors
Survival Rate
Research
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2010 v.281

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library AV Room Available
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Move for life! : easy to do, stay healthy activities for older adults

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19158
ActNowBC, BC Recreation and Parks Association. [Victoria, BC?]: ActNowBC , 2010?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QT255 M935 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
ActNowBC
BC Recreation and Parks Association
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
ActNowBC
Publication Date
2010?
Physical Description
60 minutes
Subjects
Health Promotion
Physical Fitness
Chronic Disease - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Exercise Therapy
Exercise
Adult
Aged
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QT255 M935 2010
Website Notes
2nd URL leads to the Exercise chart
Read Online
http://www.seniorsbc.ca/activeaging/physical/move_for_life.html
http://www.seniorsbc.ca/documents/pdf/Move-for-Life-Exercise-Chart.pdf

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Physical activity and cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20133
New York, NY: Springer , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 RE34 2011 v.186
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Courneya, Kerry S
Friedenreich, Christine M
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xiii, 387 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Recent results in cancer research 186
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Motor Activity - physiology
Survivors
Physical Fitness - physiology
Epidemiologic Studies
Exercise Therapy
ISBN
9783642042300
3642042309
ISSN
0080-0015
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ206 RE34 2011 v.186

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Get fit, stay fit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113712
Prentice, William. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company , 2016. 7th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Prentice, William
Edition
7th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
F.A. Davis Company
Publication Date
2016
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Physical Activity
Physical Fitness
Exercise - popular works
ISBN
0803644647
9780803644649
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
http://www.r2library.com/Resource/Title/0803644647
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Workout to go

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113716
National Institute on Aging. Washington, DC: [US Government Publishing Office] , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
National Institute on Aging
Corporate Author
National Institute of Health
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
[US Government Publishing Office]
Publication Date
2015
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Physical Activity
Physical Fitness
Exercise - popular works
ISBN
0051325071
9780051325079
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
http://www.r2library.com/Resource/Title/0051325071
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Exercise for all : making it work for you

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21196
Tang, Swee May. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2006?.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
Author
Tang, Swee May
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Harborview Medical Center
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2006?
Physical Description
22 cm.
Subjects
Health Promotion
Emigrants and Immigrants
Exercise
Physical Fitness
Asian Americans
Popular Work
Language
Chinese-Simplified
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
VC Library Archives
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Yoga for cancer survivors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17592
Culos-Reed, S. Nicole, Hately-Aldous, Susi. Calgary, AB: Alberta Cancer Board, Tom Baker Cancer Centre | University of Calgary , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 Y54 2008 v.1-4
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
v.1: Introducing the basics; Connecting to your body and breathing; v.2: Developing ease, stability, strength and flexibility; Opening your heart and chest; v.3: Building relaxed resilence; Experience meditation in motion; v.4: Feeling what your body wants
More Information
Alternate Title
Yoga thrive : therapeutic yoga for cancer survivors
Author
Culos-Reed, S. Nicole
Hately-Aldous, Susi
Place of Publication
Calgary, AB
Publisher
Alberta Cancer Board, Tom Baker Cancer Centre
University of Calgary
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
4 DVD's
Subjects
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Yoga
Exercise Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Relaxation Techniques
Survivors
Popular Work
Abstract
v.1: Introducing the basics
Connecting to your body and breathing
v.2: Developing ease, stability, strength and flexibility
Opening your heart and chest
v.3: Building relaxed resilence
Experience meditation in motion
v.4: Feeling what your body wants
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 Y54 2008 v.1-4

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Alicethenics : exercises to increase freedom of movement after breast surgery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9853
Saland, Alice. Santa Fe, N.M.: Kokopele Productions , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S161 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Saland, Alice
Place of Publication
Santa Fe, N.M.
Publisher
Kokopele Productions
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
30 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Exercise Therapy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 S161 2000

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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