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Daughter of family G : a memoir of cancer genes, love and fate

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123800
McKay, Ami. Toronto, ON: Alfred A. Knopf Canada , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ210 M478 2019
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
McKay, Ami
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf Canada
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xvii, 299 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Lynch Syndrome II
Genetic Testing
Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780345809469
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ210 M478 2019

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Waiting for cancer to come : women's experiences with genetic testing and medical decision making for breast and ovarian cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120171
Hesse-Biber, Sharlene. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Hesse-Biber, Sharlene
Place of Publication
Ann Arbor, MI
Publisher
University of Michigan Press
Publication Date
2014
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Genetic Testing
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Decision Making
Women's Health
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Ovarian Neoplasms - psychology
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780472052196
9780472120352
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 to obtain a username and password from the Library.
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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
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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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
  1 read online  

Managing BRCA mutation carriers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120399
Cham, Switzerland: Springer , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Table of Contents:; Risk Assessment for Breast Cancer -- Genetic Evaluation for Women at Increased Risk -- Imaging Screening and Surveillance -- Risk-Reducing Surgery for BRCA1/2 Genetic Mutation Carriers -- Prophylactic Oophorectomy for Patients with Germline BRCA Mutations -- Pathology of BRCA Tu…
  1 read online  
Editor
Chagpar, Anees B.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2017
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
BRCA1 Protein
BRCA2 Protein
Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary
Abstract
Table of Contents:
Risk Assessment for Breast Cancer -- Genetic Evaluation for Women at Increased Risk -- Imaging Screening and Surveillance -- Risk-Reducing Surgery for BRCA1/2 Genetic Mutation Carriers -- Prophylactic Oophorectomy for Patients with Germline BRCA Mutations -- Pathology of BRCA Tumors -- Surgical Management of Breast Cancer in BRCA Mutation Carriers -- Medical Management of Breast Cancer in BRCA Mutation Carriers -- Radiation Oncology Considerations in the Management of Mutation Carriers with Breast Cancer -- Fertility Preservation in BRCA Carriers: Special Considerations -- Management of Male BRCA Mutation Carriers -- Psychosocial, Ethical, and Legal Implications for Mutation Carriers.
Notes
BRCA stands for "BReast CAncer"
ISBN
9783319591971
9783319591988
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.
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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
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

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Rudnick, Joanna. New York, NY: First Run Features , 2008. closed captioned version.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 R916 2008
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
At 31, filmmaker Joanna Rudnick faces an impossible decision: remove her breasts and ovaries or risk incredible odds of developing cancer. Armed with a genetic test result that leaves her vulnerable and confused, she balances dreams of having her own children with the unnerving reality that she is …
Author
Rudnick, Joanna
Edition
closed captioned version
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
First Run Features
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
colour ; 83 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Genes, BRCA1
Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics
Genetic Screening - psychology
Genetic Counseling
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Fertility
Reproductive Behavior
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
At 31, filmmaker Joanna Rudnick faces an impossible decision: remove her breasts and ovaries or risk incredible odds of developing cancer. Armed with a genetic test result that leaves her vulnerable and confused, she balances dreams of having her own children with the unnerving reality that she is risking her life by holding on to her fertility.
In the Family follows Joanna as she connects with other women trying to navigate the unpredictable world of predictive genetic testing. Intensely personal and timely, this provocative film asks: How much do you sacrifice to survive?
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 R916 2008

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Pandora's DNA : tracing the breast cancer genes through history, science, and one family tree

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114187
Stark, Lizzie. Chicago, IL: Chicago Review Press , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S795 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Stark, Lizzie
Place of Publication
Chicago, IL
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
324 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - history
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Mastectomy - history
Genetic Screening
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
Personal Narratives
Autobiography
Popular Work
ISBN
9781613748602
1613748604
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 S795 2014

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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BRCA1 and BRCA2 predictive genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancers : a systematic review of clinical evidence

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14921
McGahan, Lynda. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment (CCOHTA) , 2006.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Technology report, Issue 66, March 2006
Author
McGahan, Lynda
Corporate Author
Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment (CCOHTA)
Publication Date
2006
Series
CADTH report
Technology report 66
Subjects
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
Genetic Screening
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics
Technology Assessment, Biomedical
ISBN
1894978986 (print)
1894978994 (online)
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Previvors : facing the breast cancer gene and making life-changing decisions

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19836
Port, Dina Roth. New York, NY: Avery , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 P839 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Port, Dina Roth
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Avery
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xiii, 267 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Risk Factors
Mastectomy
Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
Genetic Testing
Decision Making
Popular Work
ISBN
9781583334058
158333405X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 P839 2010

Copies

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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.
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

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Positive results : making the best decisions when you're at high risk for breast or ovarian cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19567
Morris, Joi L, Gordon, Ora K. Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M875 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Morris, Joi L
Gordon, Ora K
Place of Publication
Amherst, NY
Publisher
Prometheus Books
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
395 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics
Genes, BRCA2
Risk Factors
Genetic Testing
Decision Making
Popular Work
ISBN
9781591027768
1591027764
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 M875 2010

Copies

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Cancer and the family

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9213
New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons , 2000.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C215b 2000
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Editor
Baider, Lea
Cooper, Cary L
Kaplan De-Nour, Atara
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
Ethics, Medical
Genetic Counseling
Notes
CN Library copy is housed in the UHNBC Library.
ISBN
0471803006
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
CN Library
Call Number
QZ200 C215b 2000

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Taking time : support for people with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122833
National Cancer Institute, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Health. [Bethesda, MD]: NCI Office of Communications and Public Liaison , 2019. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
National Institute of Health
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
NCI Office of Communications and Public Liaison
Publication Date
2019
Subjects
Family
Counseling
Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in PDF, ePub and Kindle formats.
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Healing journal : taking control of your journey through cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113443
Peterson, Lynda. Whitehorse, YT: Lynda Peterson , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 P485 2011
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
Author
Peterson, Lynda
Place of Publication
Whitehorse, YT
Publisher
Lynda Peterson
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
ii, 200 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Diaries
Personal Narratives
BC Cancer Agency
Lymphoma
Popular Work
Notes
This is a personal narrative plus patient journal and appointment diary.
ISBN
9780986903205
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
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 P485 2011

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c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Breast cancer legacy : your family history, your future

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15586
Murphy, Beth, Santos, Jody, Baxter, Meredith. New York, NY: Principle Pictures, Inc. , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B828m 2004
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Murphy, Beth
Santos, Jody
Baxter, Meredith
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Principle Pictures, Inc.
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
50 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Breast Neoplasms
Patients
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 B828m 2004

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Communicating with cancer patients and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4059
Philadelphia, PA: Charles Press, Publishers , 1990.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C734 1990
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Blitzer, Andrew
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Charles Press, Publishers
Publication Date
1990
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Counseling
Family
ISBN
0914783335
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 C734 1990

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Exploring the role of spirituality in the experience of cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14781
Capozzi, Lori. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1995.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
LE3 1995 C246
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Capozzi, Lori
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
40 p. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Spirituality
Counseling - methods
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
LE3 1995 C246

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Emotional facts of life with cancer : a guide to counselling and support for patients, families and friends

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21575
Kapusta, Beth. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology , 2012. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 K17 2012
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Author
Kapusta, Beth
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
28 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Counseling
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 K17 2012
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Living with cancer : a guide for people with cancer and their caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15238
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2012
Subjects
Family
Counseling
Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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