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Spouse to spouse : what it's like when your partner has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16480
Nessim, Susan. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 S765 1999
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Husbands and wives of people with cancer discuss their deepest emotions, sharing their fears and hopes as both partner and caregiver. The spouses, from varied backgrounds and at different stages in their lives, speak to how the illness tests the strength and endurance of their marriage. This 17 mi…
Author
Nessim, Susan
Corporate Author
Cancervive
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
17 minutes
Subjects
Spouses
Social Support
Neoplasms - psychology
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Popular Work
Abstract
Husbands and wives of people with cancer discuss their deepest emotions, sharing their fears and hopes as both partner and caregiver. The spouses, from varied backgrounds and at different stages in their lives, speak to how the illness tests the strength and endurance of their marriage. This 17 minute documentary will help spouses of people with cancer articulate difficult feelings and encourage greater communication between partners.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 S765 1999

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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When someone you love has cancer : a resource for young people

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15992
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2003. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C213w 2003
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
26 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Adolescent
Child
Family Relations
Communication
Emotions
Social Support
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C213w 2003

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 VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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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
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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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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Clinical trials : understanding how pancreatic cancer clinical trials work

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120432
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Manhattan Beach, CA: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc. , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI810 P188c 2016
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Place of Publication
Manhattan Beach, CA
Publisher
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc.
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
26 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Clinical Trials
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WI810 P188c 2016
Website Notes
Request booklet in print or digital format.
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Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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When someone you love has advanced cancer : support for caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15949
U.S. National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute (NCI) , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 U58w 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
U.S. National Cancer Institute
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
56. p : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
NIH publication 05-5727
Subjects
Palliative Care
Caregivers
Attitude to Death
Family
Terminal Care
Social Support
Self Care
Communication
Adaptation, Psychological
Planning Techniques
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 U58w 2005
Read Online

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre 2008 : photo library

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17741
Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre. Abbotsford, BC: Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ24 A129 2008 v.1-2
v.1: ARHCC project video; v.2: ARHCC project photos
Alternate Title
Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre (CD with .jpg files)
ARHCC Project Video September 2008 (CD)
Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre : DVD presentation
Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre 2008 : photos by Ernest von Rosen (www.amgmedia.com)
Corporate Author
Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre
Place of Publication
Abbotsford, BC
Publisher
Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
2 DVD's
Subjects
Hospitals, Community
Cancer Care Facilities
BC Cancer Agency
British Columbia
Popular Work
Abstract
v.1: ARHCC project video
v.2: ARHCC project photos
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
VC Library Archives
Call Number
QZ24 A129 2008 v.1-2
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Resource guide for Chinese cancer patients (Lower Mainland)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120229
Kwong, Sandy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2017. rev.ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Part 1 Financial Assistance
  1 read online  
Author
Kwong, Sandy
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services
Edition
rev.ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
volumes ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Social Support
Consumer Health Information
Information Services
Community Health Services
Patient Education Handout
Resource Guides
Social Welfare
Popular Work
Abstract
Part 1 Financial Assistance
Language
English
Chinese
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Resource guide for Chinese cancer patients (Lower Mainland)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20157
Kwong, Sandy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2011. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B862r 2011
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Author
Kwong, Sandy
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
51 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Social Support
Consumer Health Information
Information Services
Community Health Services
Patient Education Handout
Resource Guides
Social Welfare
Popular Work
ISBN
9781896624211
Language
English
Chinese
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 B862r 2011
Read Online

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC 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 Available
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Breast cancer toolkit for aboriginal health care providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18004
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon. [Vancouver, BC?]: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B830a 2008
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Includes:; Eating well with Canada's food guide : First nations, Inuit and Metis (2007); Abreast in the West 8(3) Summer 2007 (Then sunshine vitamin and breast cancer prevention by Cheri Van Patten); Abreast in the West 8(4) Fall 2007 (Preventing breast cancer recurrence : how much exercise is "eno…
Corporate Author
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
10 p. : ill ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Health Personnel
First Nations
Cultural Diversity
Cross Cultural Comparison
Delivery of Health Care
Professional-Patient Relations
Ethnic Groups
Community Health Aides
Health Services Accessibility
Social Support
Patient Advocacy
British Columbia
BC Cancer Agency
Popular Work
Abstract
Includes:
Eating well with Canada's food guide : First nations, Inuit and Metis (2007)
Abreast in the West 8(3) Summer 2007 (Then sunshine vitamin and breast cancer prevention by Cheri Van Patten)
Abreast in the West 8(4) Fall 2007 (Preventing breast cancer recurrence : how much exercise is "enough"? by Susan R. Harris)
Abreast in the West 11(2) Spring 2009
DVD titled : Breast cancer tool kit for aboriginal health care providers : orientation DVD (2009)
Looking for and finding breast cancer
Understanding breast cancer
Understanding breast cancer treatments
Stories from aboriginal women
Talking to our family?
Recovery and lifestyle
What is palliative care?
Appendixes
Language
English
Material Type
Book
DVD
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WP870 B830a 2008

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Archives Available
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Eating well with Canada's food guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15506
Canada. Health Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Ministry of Supply and Services Canada , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
  3 read online  
Corporate Author
Canada. Health Canada
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Ministry of Supply and Services Canada
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Nutrition
Popular Work
ISSN
0662444671
Language
English
French
Aramaic
Chinese
Farsi (Persian)
Korean
Punjabi
Russian
Spanish
Tagalog
Tamil
Urdu
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
3rd URL links to the translated versions of the guide (multicultural)
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3rd Annual Lymphedema Awareness Day : creating pathways in lymphedema care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20709
BC Lymphedema Association. Burnaby, BC: BC Lymphedema Association , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH700 B862 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Dr. Winkle Kwan, FVC Radiation Oncologist is one of the keynote speakers.; http://www.bclymph.org/Default.aspx?pageId=1246208; Above URL links to the 2012 Lymphedema Awareness Day speakers.
Corporate Author
BC Lymphedema Association
Place of Publication
Burnaby, BC
Publisher
BC Lymphedema Association
Publication Date
2012
Subjects
Lymphedema
Popular Work
Abstract
Dr. Winkle Kwan, FVC Radiation Oncologist is one of the keynote speakers.
http://www.bclymph.org/Default.aspx?pageId=1246208
Above URL links to the 2012 Lymphedema Awareness Day speakers.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WH700 B862 2012

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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In control : life after your ostomy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20778
Mississauga, ON: Coloplast Canada Corporation , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI520 I35 2004
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
  1 read online  
Editor
Hocevar, Barbara J
Place of Publication
Mississauga, ON
Publisher
Coloplast Canada Corporation
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Ostomy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WI520 I35 2004
Read Online

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.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Life after colostomy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14219
Marietta, GA: Coloplast Corp. , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI520 L722 2005
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Editor
Evans, Sharon
Place of Publication
Marietta, GA
Publisher
Coloplast Corp.
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
16 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Colostomy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WI520 L722 2005

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr 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
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Radiation therapy : what to expect

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14368
BC Cancer Agency Radiation Therapy Program, BCCA. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ269 B366 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency Radiation Therapy Program
BCCA
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Radiotherapy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ269 B366 2005

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Understanding lung cancer : a guide for lung cancer patients and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19565
Cancer Care Ontario. [Toronto, ON]: Cancer Care Ontario , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Cancer Care Ontario
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Cancer Care Ontario
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
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Ovarian cancer and you

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8711
Milton, Ont.: Multimed Inc. , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP322 O96d 1998
Editor
DePetrillo, Denny
McLean, Michael
Swenerton, Kenneth D
Place of Publication
Milton, Ont.
Publisher
Multimed Inc.
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Ovarian Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP322 O96d 1998
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Multiple myeloma : disease overview

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21262
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. Norwalk, CT: Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH540 M9611 2012
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Place of Publication
Norwalk, CT
Publisher
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
28 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Multiple Myeloma
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Call Number
WH540 M9611 2012
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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/catalog10720
Kapusta, Beth. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 K17 2003
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Kapusta, Beth
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
28 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 K17 2003

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.3 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia : questions and answers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10828
International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation. Sarasota, FL: International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF) , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH400 I61w 2003
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Corporate Author
International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation
Editor
Agus, David
Place of Publication
Sarasota, FL
Publisher
International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF)
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia
Popular Work
Notes
May 3 2018: Removed for Library Search file cleanup project 2018. AR
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH400 I61w 2003

Copies

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