Author

Pickert, Kate

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Little, Brown Spark

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

325 p. ; 21 cm

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - history

Breast Neoplasms - therapy

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

As a health-care journalist, Kate Pickert knew the emotional highs and lows of medical treatment well -- but always from a distance, through the stories of her subjects. That is, until she was unexpectedly diagnosed with an aggressive type of breast cancer at the age of 35. As she underwent more than a year of treatment, Pickert realized that the popular understanding of breast care in America bears little resemblance to the experiences of today''s patients and the rapidly changing science designed to save their lives. After using her journalistic skills to navigate her own care, Pickert embarked on a quest to understand the cultural, scientific and historical forces shaping the lives of breast-cancer patients in the modern age. - Provided by publisher.

Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN

9780316470346

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WP870 P596 2020

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Author

Schattner, Elaine

Place of Publication

New York

Publisher

Columbia University Press

Publication Date

2023

Physical Description

xiv, 360 p. ; 25 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - history

Attitude to Health

Popular Work

ISBN

9780231192262

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Status

Processing

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 S312 2023

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Editor

Charron, Neil

Place of Publication

New York

Publisher

Nova Science Publishers, Inc

Publication Date

2020

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Cancer etiology, diagnosis and treatments

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Genetic Therapy

Immunotherapy

Abstract

Summary:

"This compilation attempts to provide readers with brief and concise information on different types of cancer, their origins, and available treatment options. Protein kinase inhibitors, currently in clinical practice and under research for potential clinical usefulness, are also reviewed.Currently employed gene therapy strategies, obstacles, and challenges in cancer gene therapy are presented, focusing on the latest nanotechnological advancements in this field including gene transfer methods, vectors, and their current successful applications in cancer gene therapy.Lastly, sulfamethoxazole is examined for its history of combating several microbial infections by affecting folic acid biosynthesis inhibiting dihydropteroate synthetase." - Provided by publisher.

ISBN

9781536184501

9781536185874

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.

Editor

Hayes, Kevin

Place of Publication

Detroit, MI

Publisher

Omnigraphics

Publication Date

2021

Series

Health reference series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Prostatic Diseases

Urologic Diseases

Popular Work

Abstract

Basic consumer health information about prostate and urologic diseases, including urinary tract Infections, kidney stones, sexual, reproductive and bladder problems in men, and facts about prevention, diagnosis and treatment of prostate and urologic diseases along with a glossary of related terms and a directory of resources for more information- Front cover

ISBN

9780780818460

9780780818477

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.

Author

Thuluvath, Paul J.

Place of Publication

Baltimore, MD

Publisher

John Hopkins University Press

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

206 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Popular Work

Liver diseases

Liver Diseases - prevention & control

Abstract

"This comprehensive guide to liver disease and health teaches readers everything they need to know about the human liver, including how to prevent liver infections and disease, how liver diseases are diagnosed and treated, and how to take care of one's liver"-- Provided by publisher

ISBN

9781421443829

1421443821

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WI710 T534 2022

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Author

Gray, Lynda

Edition

Updated and expanded 2nd ed.

Place of Publication

Vancouver, BC

Publisher

Adaawx Publishing

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

328 pages ; 22 cm

Subjects

First Nations

Indigenous Canadians - legislation & jurisprudence

Indigenous Canadians - history

Popular Work

Abstract

"Lynda Gray (Ts'msyen Nation) provides an accessible primer on Indigenous peoples' past and present geared towards both non-Indigenous and Indigenous readers. See the free resources page for downloadable resources. ​​First Nations 101 provides a broad overview of the day-to-day lives of Indigenous people, traditional Indigenous communities, colonial interventions used in an attempt to assimilate Indigenous people into mainstream society, the impacts those interventions had on Indigenous families and communities, and how Indigenous people are working towards holistic health and wellness today. This 2nd edition has over 75 chapters, including 16 new ones. Gray's accessible writing style makes First Nations 101 the perfect primer. She notes that although governments may encourage and fund reconciliation activities, true reconciliation can only happen through the ongoing commitment and consistent actions of individuals, groups, organizations, and businesses"--firstnations101.com

ISBN

9780986964015

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WZ80.5 G778f 2022

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Author

Sekeres, Mikkael A.

Place of Publication

Cambridge, MA

Publisher

MIT Press

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

xvi, 307 p. : ill. ; 21 cm

Subjects

Leukemia - history

Leukemia - psychology

Leukemia - therapy

Physician-Patient Relations

Oncologists

Popular Work

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN

9780262542258

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WH250 S459 2020

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Alternate Title

One hundred questions and answers about triple-negative breast cancer

100 questions and answers about triple negative breast cancer

Author

Yarbro, Connie Henke

Cantril, Cynthia (Cindi)

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

Burlington, MA

Publisher

Jones and Bartlett Learning

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

v, 183 p. ; 23 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

100 questions & answers

Subjects

Triple Negative Breast Neoplasms

Breast Neoplasms

Breast Neoplasms - genetics

Risk Factors

Neoplasm Metastasis

Receptors, Estrogen - genetics

Receptors, Progesterone - genetics

Popular Work

ISBN

9781284181371

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

WP870 A544 2022

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.

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Author

Merasty, Joseph Auguste

Carpenter, David

Place of Publication

Regina, SK

Publisher

University of Regina Press

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

xxix, 84 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm

Series

Regina collection

Subjects

First Nations - residential schools

First Nations

Indigenous Canadians - history

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9780889778825

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WZ80.5 M552e 2022

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Alternate Title

Indigenous pedagogies: an act for reconciliation and anti-racist education

Author

Chrona, Jo

Place of Publication

Winnipeg, MB

Publisher

Portage & Main Press

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

225 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

First Nations

Indigenous Canadians - education

Indigenous Canadians - history

Reconciliation

Antiracism

Race Relations

Canada

Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN

9781774920466

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Library

Call Number

E78.C2 C557 2022

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Author

Pearson, Judith L.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Lincoln Square Books

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

xxii, 305 p. : ill ; 23 cm

Subjects

Neoplasms - history

Neoplasms - psychology

Survivorship

Advocacy

Social Change

Policy Making

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

In 1986, twenty-three men and women, all with a personal connection to cancer, came together for a weekend summit. Their goal was not to cure the disease, but to destroy its myths. The creation of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) that weekend launched the cancer survivorship movement, and forever changed the definition of what it means to be a ?survivor.? Twelve years later it led to a march on Washington, D.C., of more than 200,000 people. Part medical history, part inspirational biography, From Shadows to Life is the story of a social movement that continues to improve life for millions.--Back cover.

Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN

9781947187122

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ201 P361 2021

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Editor

Chambers, James

Edition

5th ed.

Place of Publication

Detroit, MI

Publisher

Omnigraphics

Publication Date

2022

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Health reference series

Subjects

Gastrointestinal Diseases

Popular Work

Abstract

Gastrointestinal diseases and disorders sourcebook : about the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract disorders, including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, rectum, liver, and pancreas, with facts about gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastritis, appendicitis, ulcers, celiac disease, diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, gallstones, and other diseases and disorders related to the digestive system along with information about cancers of the gastrointestinal tract, food intolerances, and commonly used diagnostic and surgical procedures, including a glossary of related terms and a directory of related resources

ISBN

9780780820029

9780780820036

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.

Author

Love, Susan M.

Love, Elizabeth

Lindsey, Karen

Edition

7th ed.

Place of Publication

New York

Publisher

Hachette Go

Publication Date

2023

Physical Description

xiii, 686 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Breast Diseases

Breast Neoplasms

Popular Work

ISBN

9780306833250

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Status

Processing

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP840 L897 2023

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Author

Lorig, Kate

Laurent, Diana

Gonzalez, Virginia

Sobel, David

Minor, Marian

Gecht-Silver, Maureen

Edition

5th ed.

Place of Publication

Boulder, CO

Publisher

Bull Publishing Company

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

xi, 418 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Series

Cancer thriving & surviving tool kit for active living

Subjects

Chronic Disease

Heart Diseases

Lung Diseases

Diabetes Mellitus

Arthritis

Self Care

Self-Management

Exercise

Decision Making

Communication

Problem Solving

Healthy Lifestyle

Popular Work

Abstract

"The Tool Kit includes:

1) A booklet, which begins with a Self-Test that will help you decide where you want to focus. You might start by taking the Self-Test and then scoring it. Your scores will suggest places to start. It also contains Tip Sheets about specific topics that others have found key in managing their conditions, and illustrations to accompany the exercise audio program.

2) The latest edition of Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions written by experts in the field. Even more important?all the authors have chronic conditions.

3) A relaxation audio program with four different relaxation exercises. The first is only five minutes, for a quick start, and the others are about 15 minutes each.

4) An exercise audio program with three different levels of exercises, all of which can be done at home. If you have not exercised much lately you might want to start with the first level and work your way up. Of course, some of you will want to start at the third level.

We suggest that you spend a couple of hours a week learning and practicing the new skills. There is no right or wrong, so explore to find what works for you to manage better." --publisher

Notes

Book to accompany the booklet "Your tool kit for thriving and surviving with cancer"

ISBN

9781945188312

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WT500 C215L 2020

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Editor

O'Connor Wells, Barbara

Porcaro, Connie K.

Place of Publication

Baltimore, MD

Publisher

Johns Hopkins University Press

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

xiii, 236 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Series

Johns Hopkins Press health book

Subjects

Speech Disorders

Aphasia

Communication

Caregivers

Brain Injuries - rehabilitation

Brain Diseases - rehabilitation

Brain injuries - complications

Brain Diseases - complications

Popular Work

Handbook

Abstract

"An all-in-one guide for helping the caregivers of individuals with brain injury or degenerative disease understand speech, language, voice, memory, and swallowing impairment and distinguish these problem areas from healthy aging" -- Provided by publisher

ISBN

9781421442556

1421442558

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WL340 C271 2022

Copies

Author

Sunohara, Karyn

Place of Publication

Emeryville, CA

Publisher

Rockridge Press

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

vii, 149 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm

Subjects

Diverticulitis - diet therapy

Gastrointestinal Diseases

Popular Work

Cooking

ISBN

9781647394141

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WI425 N9 S958 2020

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Author

Ward, Terri

Place of Publication

Emeryville, CA

Publisher

Rockridge Press

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

ix, 142 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm

Subjects

Diverticulitis - diet therapy

Gastrointestinal Diseases

Popular Work

Cookbook

ISBN

9781638780434

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WI425 N9 W263 2022

Copies

Author

Steligo, Kathy

Friedman, Sue

Kurian, Allison W.

Place of Publication

Baltimore, MD

Publisher

John Hopkins University Press

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

xiv, 478 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Subjects

Popular Work

Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary

Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary - genetics

Abstract

"This book provides a comprehensive overview of hereditary cancer for a general audience, with coverage of the genetic tests available for detecting risk for heritable cancers as well as options for medical and surgical treatment"-- Provided by publisher

ISBN

978142444260

1421444267

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ 210 ST824 2022

Copies

Alternate Title

National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients : primary central nervous systems lymphoma

NCCN guidelines for patients : central nervous system cancers - primary central nervous systems lymphoma

Primary CNS lymphoma

PCNSL

Corporate Author

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)

Place of Publication

Plymouth Meeting, PA

Publisher

National Comprehensive Cancer Network

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

38p. : ill ; 29 cm

Series

NCCN guidelines for patients

Subjects

Popular Work

Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin

Central Nervous System Diseases

Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN

9781954190061

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WH525 N277p 2020

Copies

Alternate Title

Killing the Wittigo: Indigenous culture-based approaches to waking up, taking action, and doing the work of healing : a book for young adults

Author

Methot, Suzanne

Place of Publication

Toronto, ON

Publisher

ECW Press

Publication Date

2023

Physical Description

xii, 255 p. : ill, (some col.) ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Indigenous Canadians - history

Indigenous Canadians - psychology

Young Adult - psychology

Historical Trauma - therapy

Psychological Trauma - therapy

Mental Health

First Nations

Canada

Popular Work

Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Teen/young adult adaptation of Legacy: Trauma, Story, and Indigenous Healing

ISBN

9781770417243

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WA300 M592 2023

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