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Riding the cancer coaster : survival guide for teens and young adults

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119643
Schilstra, Clarissa. [San Bernadino, CA]: Create Space Independent Publishing Platform , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 S334 2015
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
"A diagnosis of cancer is devastating at any age. For teenagers and young adults, it presents a unique challenge both socially and emotionally ... In the pages of this book, I share those stories and strategies, in an effort to provide a guide through the emotional roller coaster that is cancer tre…
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Author
Schilstra, Clarissa
Place of Publication
[San Bernadino, CA]
Publisher
Create Space Independent Publishing Platform
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
iv, 67 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Leukemia
Emotional Adjustment
Adolescent
Young Adult
Survivors
Personal Narratives
Guidebooks
Abstract
"A diagnosis of cancer is devastating at any age. For teenagers and young adults, it presents a unique challenge both socially and emotionally ... In the pages of this book, I share those stories and strategies, in an effort to provide a guide through the emotional roller coaster that is cancer treatment and life as a cancer survivor." - Author
ISBN
978514208083
1514208083
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
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 S334 2015

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Die young with me : a memoir

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120446
Rufus, Rob. New York, NY: Touchstone , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 R927 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Rufus, Rob
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Touchstone
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
viii, 382 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - psychology
Cancer Survivors
Adolescent
Young Adult
Music
Autobiography
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781501142628
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 R927 2016

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Cancer in young adults in Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15209
Cancer Care Ontario, Public Health Agency of Canada, Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Cancer Care Ontario , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C215 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Cancer statistics for young adults aged 20-44 in Canada.
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Corporate Author
Cancer Care Ontario
Public Health Agency of Canada
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Cancer Care Ontario
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Neoplasms
Adult
Young Adult
Neoplasms - statistics
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - mortality
Canada
Abstract
Cancer statistics for young adults aged 20-44 in Canada.
ISBN
092132510X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 C215 2006

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Cancer information for teens

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18938
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2010. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C215c 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Cancer information for teens : health tips about cancer awareness, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment ; including facts about cancers of most concern to teens and young adults, cancer risk factors, and coping strategies for teens fighting cancer or dealing with cancer in friends or family members
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Editor
Bakewell, Lisa
Bellenir, Karen
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xiii, 445 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Teen health series
Subjects
Neoplasms
Adolescent
Young Adult
Popular Work
Abstract
Cancer information for teens : health tips about cancer awareness, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment ; including facts about cancers of most concern to teens and young adults, cancer risk factors, and coping strategies for teens fighting cancer or dealing with cancer in friends or family members
ISBN
9780780810853
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C215c 2010

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Perseverance : true voices of cancer survivors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114563
Rubenstein, Carolyn. New York, NY: Tom Doherty Associates, LLC , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 R895 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Rubenstein, Carolyn
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Tom Doherty Associates, LLC
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
382 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Life Change Events
Social Support
Adolescent
Young Adult
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Notes
"How young people turn fear into hope - and how they can teach us to do the same" - Cover
ISBN
9780765317780
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 R895 2009

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Crazy sexy cancer tips

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15969
Carr, Kris, Crow, Sheryl. Guilford, CT: Skirt! , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C311 2007
Availability
10 copies, 10 available
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Author
Carr, Kris
Crow, Sheryl
Place of Publication
Guilford, CT
Publisher
Skirt!
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
203 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Female
Women's Health
Women
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors - psychology
Mental Healing
Spiritual Healing
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Young Adult
Diet
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781599212319
1599212315
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 C311 2007

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Childhood cancer survivors : a practical guide to your future

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16166
Keene, Nancy, Hobbie, Wendy, Ruccione, Kathy. Sebastopol, CA: O'Reilly & Associates, Inc. , 2007. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 K26c 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Keene, Nancy
Hobbie, Wendy
Ruccione, Kathy
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Sebastopol, CA
Publisher
O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xxiv, 436 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Follow-up Studies
Survivors
Parents
Adolescent
Adult
Adaptation, Psychological
Infant
Child
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780596528515
0596528515
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 K26c 2007

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Kimiko does cancer : a graphic memoir

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124409
Tobimatsu, Kimiko, Geniza, Keet [ill.]. Vancouver, BC: Arsenal Pulp Press , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 T629k 2020
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
"A moving and honest graphic memoir about the unexpected cancer journey of a young, queer, mixed-race woman. At the age of twenty-five, Kimiko Tobimatsu was a young, queer, mixed-race woman with no history of health problems whose world was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with breast canc…
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Author
Tobimatsu, Kimiko
Geniza, Keet [ill.]
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
Arsenal Pulp Press
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
94 p. : ill. ; 26 cm
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Young Adult
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Graphic Novels
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
"A moving and honest graphic memoir about the unexpected cancer journey of a young, queer, mixed-race woman. At the age of twenty-five, Kimiko Tobimatsu was a young, queer, mixed-race woman with no history of health problems whose world was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with breast cancer" -- Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9781551528199
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 T629k 2020

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Children with cancer : a comprehensive reference guide for parents

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14121
Bracken, Jeanne Munn. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2010. rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B814 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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  1 read online  
Author
Bracken, Jeanne Munn
Edition
rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2010
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms
Adolescent
Child
Infant
Popular Work
ISBN
9780195147391
9780199774227
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 B814 2010
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=540195

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Cancer fabulous diaries

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21726
Soo, Sylvia. [Toronto, ON]: Rethink Breast Cancer , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C215s 2014
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Author
Soo, Sylvia
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Rethink Breast Cancer
Publication Date
2014
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Body Image
Adaptation, Psychological
Young Adult
Diaries
Personal Narratives
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP870 C215s 2014
Read Online
http://issuu.com/rethinkbreastcancer/docs/cancerfabulousdiaries/1?e=13565001/9531896
http://rethinkbreastcancer.com/breast-cancer/resources/cancer-fabulous-diaries/

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Between two kingdoms : a memoir of a life interrupted

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124306
Jaouad, Suleika. New York, NY: Random House , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH250 J35b 2021
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Alternate Title
Between 2 kingdoms
Between two kingdoms : what almost dying taught me about living
Author
Jaouad, Suleika
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Random House
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
x, 348 pages : map ; 21 cm
Subjects
Leukemia
Young Adult
Life Change Events
Journalism
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780593236994
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WH250 J35b 2021

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Teenagers face to face with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13273
Gravelle, Karen, John, Bertram A. Lincoln, NE: iUniverse.com, Inc. , 2000. An Authors Guild Backinprint.com ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 G775 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Gravelle, Karen
John, Bertram A
Edition
An Authors Guild Backinprint.com ed.
Place of Publication
Lincoln, NE
Publisher
iUniverse.com, Inc.
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Neoplasms
Adolescent
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
0595152740
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 G775 2000

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Cancer in children : clinical management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20682
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2012. 6th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ275 C215s 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Stevens, Michael C. G
Caron, Hubert N
Biondi, Andrea
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xxii, 400 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Child
Infant
Adolescent
Neoplasms - therapy
ISBN
9780199599417
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ275 C215s 2012

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What you really need to know about cancer : a comprehensive guide for patients and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14563
Buckman, Robert. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 2006. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B925 2006
Availability
12 copies, 11 available
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Author
Buckman, Robert
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Key Porter Books
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
464 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002047)
ISBN
1552637018
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 B925 2006

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Fighting cancer with knowledge and hope : a guide for patients, families, and health care providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19153
Frank, Richard C. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F828f 2009
Availability
4 copies, 3 available
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Author
Frank, Richard C
Place of Publication
New Haven, CT
Publisher
Yale University Press
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xviii, 257 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Patients
Caregivers
Survivors
Popular Work
ISBN
9780300151022
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 F828f 2009

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International Society of Paediatric Oncology : education book

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14797
International Society of Paediatric Oncology (37th : 2005 September 20-24 : Vancouver, BC), SIOP. San Bruno, CA: International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) , 2005.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ275 I61a 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
SIOP education book : International Society of Paediatric Oncology
Corporate Author
International Society of Paediatric Oncology (37th : 2005 September 20-24 : Vancouver, BC)
SIOP
Editor
Agarwal, Bharat R
Place of Publication
San Bruno, CA
Publisher
International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP)
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Neoplasms
Infant
Child
Adolescent
Pediatrics
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ275 I61a 2005

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Cancer poetry project : poems by cancer patients and those who love them

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16451
Minneapolis, MN: Tasora Books , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C218m 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Miller, Karin B
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN
Publisher
Tasora Books
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
xxiv, 248 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Poetry
Survivors
Patients
Family
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780978994686
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C218m 2001

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Healing : when a nurse becomes a patient

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124352
Brown, Theresa. Chapel Hill, NC: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B877h 2022
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Brown, Theresa
Place of Publication
Chapel Hill, NC
Publisher
Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
258 p. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Nurses
Patients - psychology
Patient Satisfaction
Quality of Health Care
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781643750699
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B877h 2022

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Childhood cancer : a parent's guide to solid tumor cancers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114743
Spurgeon, Anne, Keene, Nancy. Bellingham, WA: Childhood Cancer Guides , 2016. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 J33 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Spurgeon, Anne
Keene, Nancy
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Bellingham, WA
Publisher
Childhood Cancer Guides
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xxi, 549 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Infant
Child
Adolescent
Parent-Child Relations
Sarcoma
Bone Neoplasms
Liver Neoplasms
Retinoblastoma
Kidney Neoplasms
Adaptation, Psychological
Neuroblastoma
Wilms Tumor
ISBN
9781941089903
1941089909
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 J33 2016

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Understanding cancer : a patient's guide to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16149
Coleman, C. Norman. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2006. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C692 2006
Availability
4 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Coleman, C. Norman
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xvii, 206 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Popular Work
ISBN
9780801884184
0801884187
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C692 2006

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