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Annie Parker decoded : the story that inspired the film

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120955
Parker, Annie. Brampton, ON: Annie Parker Books , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 P238 2014
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
This book follows Annie Parker and her cancer journey, loss of family members and being one of the first women in Canada to be tested for the BRCA1 gene mutation, confirming her beliefs that her cancer were hereditary.
More Information
Author
Parker, Annie
Place of Publication
Brampton, ON
Publisher
Annie Parker Books
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
248 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Genes, BRCA1
Personal Narratives
Autobiography
Abstract
This book follows Annie Parker and her cancer journey, loss of family members and being one of the first women in Canada to be tested for the BRCA1 gene mutation, confirming her beliefs that her cancer were hereditary.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780993830501
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
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 P238 2014

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Reaching out to your children when cancer comes to your family : a guide for parents

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15736
Slakov, June. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S631r 2007
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Slakov, June
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Social Support
Life Change Events
Adolescent
Popular Work
Notes
PDF version is a revised edition of the 2007 print book.
ISBN
9781896624181
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 S631r 2007
Read Online
http://www.cancerinmyfamily.ca/parent-resources.aspx

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c.4 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Having children after cancer : how to make informed choices before and after treatment and build the family of your dreams

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19864
Shaw, Gina M. Berkeley, CA: Celestial arts , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP570 S534 2011
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
This book addresses fertility and cancer in a comprehensive, prescriptive way, explaining which cancers and treatments affect fertility and presenting a wide range of family-building options.
More Information
Author
Shaw, Gina M
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
Celestial arts
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xvi, 208 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - psychology
Infertility - complications
Fertility
Social Support
Reproductive Behavior
Men
Women
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
This book addresses fertility and cancer in a comprehensive, prescriptive way, explaining which cancers and treatments affect fertility and presenting a wide range of family-building options.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781587610547
158761054X
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
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP570 S534 2011

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 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 Missing Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Bangers and mash : how to take on throat cancer, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and win, with help from NLP coach

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19155
Hern, Keith. London, UK: MX Publishing , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WE705 H557 2009
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Hern, Keith
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
MX Publishing
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
167 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Pharyngeal Neoplasms - therapy
Pharyngeal Neoplasms - psychology
Pharyngeal Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Head and Neck Neoplasms - psychology
Head and Neck Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neurolinguistic Programming
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781904312772
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
WE705 H557 2009

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 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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Taking it step by step : a guide for women diagnosed with gynecological cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20180
BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Information and Support Alliance. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Information and Support Alliance , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP145 B862t 2011
Availability
11 copies, 11 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Information and Support Alliance
Editor
Rusch, Deborah
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Information and Support Alliance
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
39 p. : ill. : 28 cm.
Subjects
Genital Neoplasms, Female - psychology
Women's Health
Uterine Neoplasms
Ovarian Neoplasms
Fallopian Tube Neoplasms
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
Vulvar Neoplasms
Vaginal Neoplasms
Social Support
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
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
Internet
Call Number
WP145 B862t 2011
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/library-site/Documents/TakingItStepByStep_2011.pdf

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 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 Missing Available
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Metro Vancouver family and friend caregivers information and resource handbook 2013/14 : for seniors and boomers who are caring (unpaid) for older family members and friends.

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21328
Willett, Katherine. Burnaby, BC: United Way of the Lower Mainland , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT22 DC2.1 B8 M594 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Continues / Continued By
Continued by:
United Way of the Lower Mainland's family and friend caregivers information and resource handbook 2016 : for seniors and boomers who are caring for older family members and friends
Alternate Title
Seniors caregiver handbook
Author
Willett, Katherine
Corporate Author
United Way of the Lower Mainland
Place of Publication
Burnaby, BC
Publisher
United Way of the Lower Mainland
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
98 p. ; 27 cm.
Subjects
Caregivers
Community Health Services
Health Services for the Aged
Information Services
Social Support
British Columbia
Directory
Resource Guides
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WT22 DC2.1 B8 M594 2013
Read Online
http://www.uwlm.ca/resources/caregivers-information-and-resources-handbook/

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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I'm alive and the doctor's dead : surviving cancer with your sense of humor and your sexuality intact

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13424
Buchanan, Sue. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B918 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Formerly titled "Love, laughter, and a high disregard for statistics"
More Information
Author
Buchanan, Sue
Place of Publication
Grand Rapids, MI
Publisher
Zondervan Publishing House
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Wit and Humor
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
Formerly titled "Love, laughter, and a high disregard for statistics"
ISBN
0310224551 (pbk.)
9780310224556
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B918 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Cancer in our family : helping children cope with a parent's illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19929
Heiney, Sue P, Hermann, Joan F. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2013. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H468 2013
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Continues / Continued By
Cancer in the family
Alternate Title
Cancer in our family
Cancer in the family
Helping children cope with a parent's illness
Author
Heiney, Sue P
Hermann, Joan F
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xxiv, 231 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Parent-Child Relations
Child
Adolescent
Communication
Adaptation, Psychological
Social Support
ISBN
9780944235959
0944235956
9781604432206
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
QZ201 H468 2013
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=645715

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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I had brain surgery, what's your excuse? : an illustrated memoir

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14541
Becker, Suzy. New York, NY: Workman Publishing , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 B396 2005
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Becker, Suzy
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms - psychology
Brain Neoplasms
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780761139799
0761139796 (pbk)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL358 B396 2005

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL 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 Missing Available
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Crazy sexy cancer survivor : more rebellion and fire for your healing journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16635
Carr, Kris. Guilford, CT: Skirt! , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C312 2008
Availability
9 copies, 8 available
More Information
Author
Carr, Kris
Place of Publication
Guilford, CT
Publisher
Skirt!
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
245 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Female
Women's Health
Women
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors - psychology
Mental Healing
Spiritual Healing
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Diet
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781599213705
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C312 2008

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Monday, June 10, 2024
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 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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Everything changes : the insider's guide to cancer in your 20's and 30's

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17841
Rosenthal, Kairol. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 R815e 2009
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Rosenthal, Kairol
Place of Publication
Hoboken, NJ
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
viii, 247 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Social Support
Young Adult
Interpersonal Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
9780470294024
9780470407868
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
QZ201 R815e 2009
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=416220

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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.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Loving your friend through cancer : moving beyond "I'm sorry" to meaningful support

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121775
Henley, Marissa. Philadelphia, PA: P&R Publishing Company , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H514 2018
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Henley, Marissa
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
P&R Publishing Company
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
261 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Friends
Interpersonal Relations
Caregivers
Social Support
Helping Behavior
Christianity
Popular Work
Spirituality
ISBN
9781629953540
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H514 2018
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Breast cancer book of strength and courage : inspiring stories to see you through your journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18351
Roseville, CA: Prima Publishing , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B828b 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Bodai, Ernie
Panneton, Judie Fertig
Place of Publication
Roseville, CA
Publisher
Prima Publishing
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
x, 214 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Anecdotes
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780761563556
0761563555
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B828b 2002

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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