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After the cure : the untold stories of breast cancer survivors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17607
Abel, Emily K, Subramanian, Saskia Karen. New York, NY: New York University Press , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 A139 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Abel, Emily K
Subramanian, Saskia Karen
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
New York University Press
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xi, 183 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - complications
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Survivors
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780814707258
0814707254
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 A139 2008

Copies

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100 questions about breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21850
Fok, Eliza. Hong Kong: ET Press , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 F662 2014
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Alternate Title
One hundred questions about breast cancer
Author
Fok, Eliza
Corporate Author
Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation
Place of Publication
Hong Kong
Publisher
ET Press
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
167 p. Ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9789626788240
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 F662 2014

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Cancer treatment revolution : how smart drugs and other new therapies are renewing our hope and changing the face of medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16214
Nathan, David G. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ267 N274c 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Nathan, David G
Place of Publication
Hoboken, NJ
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
x, 262 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Drug Therapy - trends
Antineoplastic Agents - therapeutic use
Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols
Survivors
Patients
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780471946540
0471946540
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ267 N274c 2007

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Chemo and me : my hair loss experience

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18644
Miller, Tani. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society/Health Promotions , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 M651 2009
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Miller, Tani
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society/Health Promotions
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
1 v. : ill ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Beauty
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Scarves
Hair
Alopecia
Personal Narratives
Pictorial Works
Popular Work
ISBN
9781604430097
1604430095
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 M651 2009

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Hematology-oncology therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15422
New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, Medical Pub. Division , c2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 H487b 2007
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
The essential therapy guide to cancer, hematologic disorders and supportive care. Chapters in the Oncology section focus on specific types of cancer and provide essential details on administration, emetogenic potential, toxicity, dose modification, monitoring and efficacy of commonly used and recen…
Editor
Boyiadzis, Michael M
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill, Medical Pub. Division
Publication Date
c2007
Physical Description
xv, 899 p. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Hematologic Diseases
Neoplasms - therapy
Antineoplastic Agents
Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols
Abstract
The essential therapy guide to cancer, hematologic disorders and supportive care. Chapters in the Oncology section focus on specific types of cancer and provide essential details on administration, emetogenic potential, toxicity, dose modification, monitoring and efficacy of commonly used and recently approved chemotherapeutic regimens, drugs and biologic agents. Chapters in the Supportive Care section provide guidance on managing problems such as cancer pain, hospice care and end-of-life issues, and in handling complications including radiation complications and oncologic emergencies. Includes guidelines for cancer screening and information on genetics of common inherited cancer syndromes.
ISBN
9780071434973
0071434976 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 H487b 2007

Copies

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Survivors of childhood and adolescent cancer : a multidisciplinary approach

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122127
Berlin: Springer-Verlag , 2005. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 S963s 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Schwartz, Cindy L.
Hobbie, Wendy L.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Berlin
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xxii, 348 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Series
Pediatric oncology
Subjects
Survival Analysis
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - therapy
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Infant
Child
Notes
This is 2nd ed. of Survivors of childhood cancer : assessment and management, 1994.
ISBN
9783540408406
3540408401
ISSN
1613-5318
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ266 S963s 2005

Copies

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What to eat during cancer treatment : 100 great-tasting, family-friendly recipes to help you cope

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18643
Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 W555 2009
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Recipes according to symptom:; Nausea; Diarrhea; Constipation; Sore mouth and difficulty swallowing; Taste alterations; Unintentional weight loss; Additional resources:; The survival kit; Kitchen staples; Tips for dining out; Avoiding excess weight gain during treatment; Resource list
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
What to eat during cancer treatment : one hundred great tasting, family friendly recipes to help you cope
Editor
Besser, Jeanne
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xviii, 158 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Nutrition
Cookbook
Popular Work
Diet
Cookery
Abstract
Recipes according to symptom:
Nausea
Diarrhea
Constipation
Sore mouth and difficulty swallowing
Taste alterations
Unintentional weight loss
Additional resources:
The survival kit
Kitchen staples
Tips for dining out
Avoiding excess weight gain during treatment
Resource list
ISBN
9781604430059
1604430052
9781604430691
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 N9 W555 2009
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.
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Biology and treatment of cancer : understanding cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113554
Pardee, Arthur B., Stein, Gary S. Wiley Blackwell , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Pardee, Arthur B.
Stein, Gary S.
Publisher
Wiley Blackwell
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
316 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9780470009581
9780470374238
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 or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
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Truth about cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16350
Garmon, Linda, Ellerbee, Linda. [Boston, MA]: WGBH Boston Video , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T874 2008
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
This documentary seeks to answer the question "Why does anyone still die of cancer?". Filmmaker Linda Garmon shares the personal story of her own husband's battle with cancer and seeks to tell us where we stand in fighting this decades-old war. Following the film is the panel discussion. "Take one…
  2 read online  
Author
Garmon, Linda
Ellerbee, Linda
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
WGBH Boston Video
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
116 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Survivors
Patients
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Abstract
This documentary seeks to answer the question "Why does anyone still die of cancer?". Filmmaker Linda Garmon shares the personal story of her own husband's battle with cancer and seeks to tell us where we stand in fighting this decades-old war. Following the film is the panel discussion. "Take one step : a conversation about cancer" with Linda Ellerbee, featuring cancer survivors Dr. Ernie Bodai, Dr. Bernadine Healy, Dr. Paul Brenner, and Dr. Richard Payne. Features footage of panel discussion, printable resources, and Web site link.
Truth about cancer (86 minutes)
Take one step : a conversation about cancer with Linda Ellerbee (30 minutes)
ISBN
9781593758301
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 T874 2008
Website Notes
2nd URL leads to background information
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Marlene's special hair day

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123189
Driscoll, Marlene. [Kelowna, BC]: Self publishing , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 D781 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Driscoll, Marlene
Place of Publication
[Kelowna, BC]
Publisher
Self publishing
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
19 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Physical Appearance, Body - drug effects
Body Image - psychology
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Hair
Self Care
Personal Narratives
Pictorial Works
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ200 D781 2008

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
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Big secret of cancer : 65 questions physicians would like you to ask.

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124185
Hexin Cancer Centre Hospital. [Taiwan]: How to press , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H614b 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
Hexin Cancer Centre Hospital
Place of Publication
[Taiwan]
Publisher
How to press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
266 p. ; 21 cm
Series
Happy body
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Popular Work
ISBN
9789861362489
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 H614b 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library 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
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Tell me what to eat before, during and after cancer treatment : nutritional guidelines for patients and their loved ones

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19685
Weinstein, Jodi Buckman. Pompton Plains, NJ: New Page Books , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 W424 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Weinstein, Jodi Buckman
Place of Publication
Pompton Plains, NJ
Publisher
New Page Books
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
187 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Nutrition Therapy
Cookbook
Popular Work
ISBN
9781601631091
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N9 W424 2010

Copies

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InspireHealth's evidence-based cancer prevention guide : lay language summaries of scientific information about cancer prevention : before and after diagnosis

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19806
InspireHealth. [Vancouver, BC?]: InspireHealth , 2010?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 I59 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Corporate Author
InspireHealth
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
InspireHealth
Publication Date
2010?
Physical Description
56 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Behavior Therapy - methods
Evidence-Based Medicine
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Self Care
InspireHealth
Popular Work
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
QZ200 I59 2010

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Live well beyond breast cancer : how to get through treatment and back to the life you love

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123389
Wilms, Birgitte. [United States]: Lifestyle Entrepreneurs Press , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 W55 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Wilms, Birgitte
Place of Publication
[United States]
Publisher
Lifestyle Entrepreneurs Press
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xiv, 106 p. ; 21 cm
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781953153234
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 W55 2020

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Royal Marsden cancer cookbook : nutritious recipes during and after cancer treatment, to share with friends and family

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125150
Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. London, UK: Kyle Books , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 R888 2022
Availability
4 copies, 2 available
Corporate Author
Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Editor
Shaw, Clare
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Kyle Books
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
256 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Nutrition
Diet
Cookbook
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781804190654
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N9 R888 2022

Copies

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Royal Marsden cancer cookbook : nutritious recipes during and after cancer treatment, to share with friends and family

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121885
Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. London, UK: Kyle Books , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 R888 2015
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
Corporate Author
Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Editor
Shaw, Clare
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Kyle Books
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
256 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Nutrition
Diet
Cookbook
Popular Work
ISBN
9780857832320
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N9 R888 2015
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

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Truth of it : an unscripted video series about cancer : patient experience

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20704
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Cancer View Canada , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T875c 2010 v.2
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Cancer View Canada
Publication Date
2010
Series
Truth of it 2
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Family Relations
Survivors
Patients
Body Image
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
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
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 T875c 2010 v.2
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Cancer stories on life and suffering

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124168
Gregory, David Michael, Russell, Cynthia K. Toronto, ON: McGill-Queen's University Press , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 G822c 1999
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
"In Cancer Stories five people share their journeys, their stories and the suffering they faced before their deaths. These narratives chronicle the despair, hope and love they experienced while living and dying with cancer, giving the power of the human spirit full voice. Lessons learned are presen…
Author
Gregory, David Michael
Russell, Cynthia K.
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
McGill-Queen's University Press
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
xi, 189 p. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Suffering
Pain - psychology
Caregivers - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
"In Cancer Stories five people share their journeys, their stories and the suffering they faced before their deaths. These narratives chronicle the despair, hope and love they experienced while living and dying with cancer, giving the power of the human spirit full voice. Lessons learned are presented as 'gifts' at the conclusion of each of the five narratives." -- Back cover
ISBN
0886293545
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 G822c 1999

Copies

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Truth of it : an unscripted video series about cancer : breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20706
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Cancer View Canada , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T875c 2010 v.4
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Corporate Author
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Cancer View Canada
Publication Date
2010
Series
Truth of it 4
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Family Relations
Survivors
Patients
Body Image
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
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
QZ201 T875c 2010 v.4

Copies

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