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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
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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

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Radical : the science, culture, and history of breast cancer in America

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123369
Pickert, Kate. New York, NY: Little, Brown Spark , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 P596 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
As a health-care journalist, Kate Pickert knew the emotional highs and lows of medical treatment well -- but always from a distance, through the stories of her subjects. That is, until she was unexpectedly diagnosed with an aggressive type of breast cancer at the age of 35. As she underwent more th…
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Author
Pickert, Kate
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Little, Brown Spark
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
325 p. ; 21 cm
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - history
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
As a health-care journalist, Kate Pickert knew the emotional highs and lows of medical treatment well -- but always from a distance, through the stories of her subjects. That is, until she was unexpectedly diagnosed with an aggressive type of breast cancer at the age of 35. As she underwent more than a year of treatment, Pickert realized that the popular understanding of breast care in America bears little resemblance to the experiences of today''s patients and the rapidly changing science designed to save their lives. After using her journalistic skills to navigate her own care, Pickert embarked on a quest to understand the cultural, scientific and historical forces shaping the lives of breast-cancer patients in the modern age. - Provided by publisher.
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9780316470346
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 P596 2020

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Secret history of the war on cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16123
Davis, Devra Lee. New York, NY: BasicBooks , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ11 AA1 D261s 2007
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Relates the gripping story of a major public health effort diverted and distorted for private gain
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Author
Davis, Devra Lee
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
BasicBooks
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xviii, 505 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - history
Carcinogens, Environmental - history
Health Policy - history
Health Policy - economics
Primary Prevention - history
Primary Prevention - economics
History, 20th Century
Abstract
Relates the gripping story of a major public health effort diverted and distorted for private gain
ISBN
9780465015665
0465015662
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ11 AA1 D261s 2007

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Herbs against cancer : history and controversy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8528
Moss, Ralph W. Brooklyn, N.Y.: Equinox Press , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QV767 M913 1998
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Moss, Ralph W
Place of Publication
Brooklyn, N.Y.
Publisher
Equinox Press
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Herbs - therapeutic use - history
Alternative Medicine - history
ISBN
1881025403
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QV767 M913 1998

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Radiation as a cure for cancer : the history of radiation treatment in British Columbia

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10257
Jackson, Stewart M. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WN11 J14 2002
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Author
Jackson, Stewart M
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
viii, 242 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Radiotherapy - history
Neoplasms - radiotherapy - history
British Columbia
ISBN
1896624081
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WN11 J14 2002
Website Notes
One PDF is book front and back cover. The other PDF is full text.
Page 90 is out of order and is at the end of the pdf.
Read Online
http://caro-acro.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/The-History-of-Radiation-Therapy-in-BC.pdf
http://caro-acro.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Radiation-as-a-Cure-for-Cancer.pdf

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Big squeeze : a social and political history of the controversial mammogram

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20665
Reynolds, Handel. Ithaca: ILR Press , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP815 R463 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Reynolds, Handel
Place of Publication
Ithaca
Publisher
ILR Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
121 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Culture and politics of health care work
Subjects
Mammography - history
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms - radiography
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Friends
Mass Screening
United States
ISBN
9780801450938
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP815 R463 2012

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Breast cancer surgery and reconstruction : what's right for you

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122210
Anstett, Patricia. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 A624 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book reframes the important discussion about lumpectomy, mastectomy and breast reconstruction around the women who have had these operations. It offers women's unique viewpoints about the less discussed but essential part of breast cancer: the surgery nearly every woman has, regardless of whet…
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Author
Anstett, Patricia
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
ix, 229 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Mammaplasty
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Decision Making
Mastectomy, Segmental
Mastectomy
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
This book reframes the important discussion about lumpectomy, mastectomy and breast reconstruction around the women who have had these operations. It offers women's unique viewpoints about the less discussed but essential part of breast cancer: the surgery nearly every woman has, regardless of whether she has reconstruction or not. - Introduction, page ix
ISBN
9780810895690
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 A624 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Gene : an intimate history

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114072
Mukherjee, Siddhartha. New York, NY: Scribner , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
Call Number
QU475 M953 2016
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Author
Mukherjee, Siddhartha
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Scribner
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xi, 592 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Genes
Genetics
Genetics, Human
Genetics - history
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Schizophrenia
ISBN
9781476733500
1476733503
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QU475 M953 2016

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Show me : a photo collection of breast cancer survivors' lumpectomies, mastectomies, breast reconstructions and thoughts on body image

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9511
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Hershey, Pa.: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center , 2001. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S559 2001
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Hershey, Pa.
Publisher
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Mastectomy - psychology
Mastectomy - photographs
Body Image
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Mammaplasty
Pictorial Works
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 S559 2001

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No family history : the environmental links to breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18111
McCormick, Sabrina. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M477 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
McCormick, Sabrina
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
185 p. ; 24 cm.
Series
New social formations
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - etiology
Environmental Exposure - adverse effects
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Public Policy
United States
Popular Work
ISBN
9780742564084
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 M477 2009

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Woman redefined : dignity, beauty, and breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119958
Hunter, Kristina, Kenneth, ML. [Toronto, ON]: Second Story Press , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 H945 2016
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Hunter, Kristina
Kenneth, ML
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Second Story Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
1 volume unpaged, : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Body Image - psychology
Mastectomy
Mastectomy - rehabilitation
Beauty
Photographs
Pictorial Works
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781772600056
1772600059
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 H945 2016

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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
More Information
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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Spinning straw into gold : your emotional recovery from breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3049
Kaye, Ronnie. [Toronto, ON]: Simon & Schuster Inc. , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 K23 1991
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
Looks at emotional responses to breast cancer treatments, reconstruction, body image and sexuality, and life after treatment. Includes exercises in relaxation, imagery, and inner child work.
More Information
Author
Kaye, Ronnie
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Inc.
Publication Date
1991
Physical Description
218 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Mastectomy - psychology
Mammaplasty
Popular Work
Abstract
Looks at emotional responses to breast cancer treatments, reconstruction, body image and sexuality, and life after treatment. Includes exercises in relaxation, imagery, and inner child work.
ISBN
9780671701642
0671701649
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 K23 1991

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Understanding lumpectomy : a treatment guide for breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14266
Benedet, Rosalind Dolores, Rounsaville, Mark C. Omaha, Neb.: Addicus Books , c2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B462u 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Benedet, Rosalind Dolores
Rounsaville, Mark C
Place of Publication
Omaha, Neb.
Publisher
Addicus Books
Publication Date
c2004
Physical Description
iii, 159 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - popular works
Mastectomy, Segmental - psychology - popular works
ISBN
1886039623 (alk. paper)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 B462u 2004

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Curing cancer : the story of the men and women unlocking the secrets of our deadliest illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog321
Waldholz, Michael. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ11 W164 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Waldholz, Michael
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Oncogenes - history
Neoplasms - genetics - history
Genetic Research - history
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
ISBN
068484823
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ11 W164 1997

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Life reconstructed : navigating the world of mastectomies and breast reconstruction

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123329
Harms, Kim. Sanger, CA: Familius LLC , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 H287 2021
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Harms, Kim
Place of Publication
Sanger, CA
Publisher
Familius LLC
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xviii 173 p. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Mastectomy
Mammaplasty
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781641705677
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 H287 2021

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No longer radical : understanding mastectomies and choosing the breast cancer care that's right for you

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125263
Brem, Rachel, Teal, Christy. New York: Simon Element , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B836 2023
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Brem, Rachel
Teal, Christy
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Simon Element
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
viii, 307 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Mastectomy
Decision Making
Popular Work
ISBN
9781668001134
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B836 2023

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Understanding breast reconstruction

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17585
Denton, Sylvia, Coats, Debbie. London: CancerBACUP , 2005. 8th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 D415 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Denton, Sylvia
Coats, Debbie
Corporate Author
CancerBACUP
Edition
8th ed.
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
CancerBACUP
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
56 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Mastectomy
Mammaplasty
Great Britain
Popular Work
ISBN
190538405X
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 D415 2005

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Breast reconstruction guidebook : issues and answers from research to recovery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120178
Steligo, Kathy. , 2017. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S824 2017
Availability
9 copies, 7 available
More Information
Author
Steligo, Kathy
Edition
4th ed.
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xiii, 262 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Mastectomy
Mammaplasty
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Diseases - surgery
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781421422961
1421422964
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 S824 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Understanding risk-reducing breast surgery : prophylactic mastectomy and reconstruction

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17584
Pithers, Andrea, Coats, Debbie. London: CancerBACUP , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 P683 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Pithers, Andrea
Coats, Debbie
Corporate Author
CancerBACUP
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
CancerBACUP
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
64 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Mastectomy
Mammaplasty
Great Britain
Popular Work
ISBN
1905384157
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 P683 2005

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