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Grace follows me : my story about kissing cancer in the face!

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119946
Liu, Macy. [Charleston, SC]: Macy Liu , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 L783 2016
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
This book is a collection of blog posts by Chinese-Canadian author Macy Liu and describes her daily journey through breast cancer treatment and recovery.
Author
Liu, Macy
Place of Publication
[Charleston, SC]
Publisher
Macy Liu
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
160 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
China - ethnology
Culture
Blogging
Personal Narratives
Abstract
This book is a collection of blog posts by Chinese-Canadian author Macy Liu and describes her daily journey through breast cancer treatment and recovery.
ISBN
9780995237605
0995237603
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 L783 2016

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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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 …
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

Copies

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.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Missing 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
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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
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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Courage to give : inspiring stories of people who triumphed over tragedy to make a difference in the world

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120555
Waldman, Jackie, Dworkis, Janis Leibs. Berkeley, CA: Conari Press , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172.4 W164 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Waldman, Jackie
Dworkis, Janis Leibs
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
Conari Press
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
xxiv, 262 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Adaptation, Psychological
Survivors
Courage
Optimism
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
157324175X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172.4 W164 2000

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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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, 4 available
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

c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Missing 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.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Monday, June 10, 2024
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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
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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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
  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
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Back to work after breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16475
Nessim, Susan. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim-Keeney/Cancervive , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B126 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
This DVD tells the story of six vibrant women, each intent on making a contribution through their careers. The women work at different jobs, but are alike in one important way: they are balancing the demands of a breast cancer illness and work. It explores the challenges women face in the workplac…
Author
Nessim, Susan
Corporate Author
Cancervive
Living With It
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Susan Nessim-Keeney/Cancervive
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
27 minutes
Subjects
Occupational Health Services
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Social Support
Employment
Workplace
Personnel Management
Life Change Events
Survivors
Popular Work
Abstract
This DVD tells the story of six vibrant women, each intent on making a contribution through their careers. The women work at different jobs, but are alike in one important way: they are balancing the demands of a breast cancer illness and work. It explores the challenges women face in the workplace as they journey through treatment to recovery.
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
WP870 B126 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 Available
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Cancer in the workplace

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16233
Rogers Media Inc., Healthcare and Financial Services Group. [Toronto, ON]: Rogers Media , 2007?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C215r 2007
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Corporate Author
Rogers Media Inc.
Healthcare and Financial Services Group
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Rogers Media
Publication Date
2007?
Physical Description
31 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Occupational Health Services
Neoplasms - economics
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Social Support
Employment
Workplace
Personnel Management
Life Change Events
Insurance Benefits
Insurance, Disability
Insurance, Health
Survivors
Canada
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C215r 2007

Copies

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