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Absorbed dose conversion factors for therapeutic kilovoltage and megavoltage x-ray beams calculated by the Monte Carlo method

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Knight, Richard Thomas. London, UK | Sutton, Surrey, UK: University of London | Joint Department of Physics, The Institute of Cancer Research and The Royal Marsden NHS Trust , 1996.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WN110 K71 1996

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Knight, Richard Thomas

Place of Publication: London, UK; Sutton, Surrey, UK

Publisher: University of London; Joint Department of Physics, The Institute of Cancer Research and The Royal Marsden NHS Trust

Publication Date: 1996

Series: Internal report ICR-PHYS-1/96

Subjects: Radiation Dosage; Radiotherapy Dosage; Monte Carlo Method; Physics - statistical & numerical data; Radiotherapy - statistics & numerical data; X-Rays

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Thesis

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: WN110 K71 1996

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Introduction to megavoltage x-ray dose computations algorithms

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Boca Raton, Fla.: CRC Press , 2019.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ269 I61b 2019

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Battista, Jerry J.

Place of Publication: Boca Raton, Fla.

Publisher: CRC Press

Publication Date: 2019

Physical Description: xxx, 417 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Series: Series in medical physics and biomedical engineering

Subjects: Neoplasms -- Radiotherapy; Radiotherapy Dosage; X-Ray Therapy; Health Physics

ISBN: 9780367780517; 9781138056848

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: QZ269 I61b 2019

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Selections from the Tile Tales Collection : illustrating the power of art as therapy

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Slakov, June, Veal, Marshall. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 B861c 2007

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

The BC Cancer Agency Tile Tales Collection tells of the powerful stories of cancer patients, their families, and care providers. This series of ceramic artwork tiles is on permanent display at Vancouver and Fraser Valley centres. The tiles adorn various walls in the Fraser Valley Centre and on th…

Author: Slakov, June; Veal, Marshall

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 18 minutes

Subjects: Art Therapy; Relaxation Techniques; Art; Neoplasms - psychology; BC Cancer Agency; Popular Work

Abstract: The BC Cancer Agency Tile Tales Collection tells of the powerful stories of cancer patients, their families, and care providers. This series of ceramic artwork tiles is on permanent display at Vancouver and Fraser Valley centres. The tiles adorn various walls in the Fraser Valley Centre and on the third, fifth and sixth floors of the Vancouver Centre as well as the John Jambor hallway on the main level.; Cancer patients, their families, healthcare professionals and volunteers have created unique images on ceramic tiles to express their personal feelings and experiences with cancer. A tale or short description by the artist accompanies each tile. We have selected a number of these tiles to highlight the collection for you here.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; VC Library Archives; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 B861c 2007

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From whispers to shouts : the ways we talk about cancer

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Schattner, Elaine. New York: Columbia University Press , 2023.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 S312 2023

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: Schattner, Elaine

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Publication Date: 2023

Physical Description: xiv, 360 p. ; 25 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - history; Attitude to Health; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780231192262

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Status: Processing

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 S312 2023

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100 questions and answers about cancer symptoms and cancer treatment side effects

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Kelvin, Joanne Frankel, Tyson, Leslie B. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2011. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 K29 2010

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

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Alternate Title: One hundred questions and answers about cancer symptoms and cancer treatment side effects

Author: Kelvin, Joanne Frankel; Tyson, Leslie B

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Sudbury, MA

Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: v, 238 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: R2 Library; 100 questions & answers

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - complications; Neoplasms - therapy; Antineoplastic Agents; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780763777609; 0763777609

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: QZ201 K29 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.

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Chemotherapy survival guide : everything you need to know to get through treatment

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McKay, Judith, Schacher, Tamera. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2009. 3rd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ267 M153 2009

Availability: 13 copies, 13 available

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Author: McKay, Judith; Schacher, Tamera

Edition: 3rd ed.

Place of Publication: Oakland, CA

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: viii, 267 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects: Neoplasms - drug therapy; Neoplasms - psychology; Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0001842)

ISBN: 9781572246218; 1572246219

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: QZ267 M153 2009

Website Notes: Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca to obtain a username and password from the Library.

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Live strong : inspirational stories from cancer survivors : from diagnosis to treatment and beyond

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Lance Armstrong Foundation. New York, NY: Broadway Books , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 L246 2005

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Lance Armstrong Foundation

Corporate Author: Lance Armstrong Foundation

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Broadway Books

Publication Date: 2005

Physical Description: xi, 235 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Survivors - psychology; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780767921381; 0767921380

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 L246 2005

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Treatment planning and dose calculation in radiation oncology

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Bentel, Gunilla C, Nelson, Charles, Noell, K. Thomas. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, Inc. , 1993. 4th ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ269 B475 1993

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Bentel, Gunilla C; Nelson, Charles; Noell, K. Thomas

Edition: 4th ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, Inc.

Publication Date: 1993

Subjects: Neoplasms - radiotherapy; Radiotherapy Dosage; Patient Care Planning

ISBN: 0071052461

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: QZ269 B475 1993

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Living with cancer : a step-by-step guide for coping medically and emotionally with a serious diagnosis

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Jackson, Vicki A., Ryan, David P., Seaton, Michelle D. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 J12 2017

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Author: Jackson, Vicki A.; Ryan, David P.; Seaton, Michelle D.

Place of Publication: Baltimore, MD

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

Physical Description: viii, 351 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Johns Hopkins Press health book

Subjects: Neoplasms - diagnosis; Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - complications; Neoplasm Recurrence, Local - psychology; Neoplasm Metastasis; Life Change Events; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9781421422336; 1421422336

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; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 J12 2017

Website Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Where's mom's hair? : a family's journey through cancer

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Watters, Debbie, Watters, Haydn, Watters, Emmett, Hogan, Sophie. [Toronto, ON]: Second Story Press , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 W346 2005

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Watters, Debbie; Watters, Haydn; Watters, Emmett; Hogan, Sophie

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Second Story Press

Publication Date: 2005

Physical Description: 31 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Family; Parent-Child Relations; Neoplasms - complications; Alopecia; Antineoplastic Agents - therapeutic use; Pictorial Works; Juvenile Literature

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC

ISBN: 9781896764948; 1896764940

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 W346 2005

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Tumor

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Leahy, Anna. New York, NY: Bloomsbury Academic , 2017.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 L434 2017

Availability: 2 copies, 1 available

Alternate Title: Object lessons

Author: Leahy, Anna

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: 147 p. : ill. ; 17 cm.

Series: Object lessons

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - therapy; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Medical Oncology; Medicine in Literature; Terminology as Topic

ISBN: 9781501323300

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ200 L434 2017

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Your brain after chemo : a practical guide to lifting the fog and getting back your focus

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Silverman, Daniel, Davidson, Idelle. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Life Long , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ267 S587y 2009

Availability: 7 copies, 7 available

Includes discussion of "chemo brain and chemo fog"

Alternate Title: Chemobrain; Chemo brain

Author: Silverman, Daniel; Davidson, Idelle

Place of Publication: Cambridge, MA

Publisher: Da Capo Life Long

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: xvii, 284 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - drug therapy; Neoplasms - complications; Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects; Cognition Disorders; Mental Health; Memory Disorders; Survivors; Popular Work

Abstract: Includes discussion of "chemo brain and chemo fog"

ISBN: 9780738212593; 0738212598; 9780738213910

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: QZ267 S587y 2009

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What I learned from cancer

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Maione, Dennis. Winnipeg, MB: Prompters to Life , 2014.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 M227 2014

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Author: Maione, Dennis

Place of Publication: Winnipeg, MB

Publisher: Prompters to Life

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: 215 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - genetics; Colorectal Neoplasms - genetics; Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Family Relations; Survivors; Personal Narratives

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9780993738616; 0993738613

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 M227 2014

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Modern technology of radiation oncology : a compendium for medical physicists and radiation oncologists

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Madison, WI: Medical Physics Publishing , 1999.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ269 M689v 1999

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Editor: Van Dyk, Jacob

Place of Publication: Madison, WI

Publisher: Medical Physics Publishing

Publication Date: 1999

Physical Description: xvi, 1073 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - radiotherapy; Technology, Radiologic; Radiotherapy - methods; Radiotherapy Dosage

Notes: Volume 1

ISBN: 0944838383; 9780944838389

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Library

Call Number: QZ269 M689v 1999

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Modern technology of radiation oncology : a compendium for medical physicists and radiation oncologists

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Madison, WI: Medical Physics Publishing , 2020.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ269 M689v 2020

Availability: 3 copies, 2 available

Editor: Van Dyk, Jacob

Place of Publication: Madison, WI

Publisher: Medical Physics Publishing

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: xx, 522 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 26 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms - radiotherapy; Technology, Radiologic; Radiotherapy - methods; Radiotherapy Dosage

Notes: Volume 4

ISBN: 9781951134020

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Abbotsford Library; Kelowna Library; Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ269 M689v 2020

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Ins and outs of enhanced dynamic wedging (EDW)

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Cumayas, Christine, Dahle, Krista, Kinakin, Kari. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2001.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ269 B368 2001 v.12

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Cumayas, Christine; Dahle, Krista; Kinakin, Kari

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior. Radiation Therapy Department

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2001

Physical Description: 1/2 inch : colour : 24 minutes

Series: BCCA Centre for the Southern Interior radiation therapy educational materials 12

Subjects: Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted - methods; Radiotherapy Dosage; Radiotherapy, Conformal

Language: English

Material Type: Video; VHS

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: QZ269 B368 2001 v.12

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From cancer patient to cancer survivor : lost in transition

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Hewitt, Maria, Greenfield, Sheldon, Stovall, Ellen. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 F931 2005

Availability: 5 copies, 4 available

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Author: Hewitt, Maria; Greenfield, Sheldon; Stovall, Ellen

Corporate Author: National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.). Committee on Cancer Survivorship : Improving Care and Quality of Life

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: National Academies Press

Publication Date: 2005

Physical Description: xxv, 506 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - therapy; Continuity of Patient Care; Quality of Health Care; Survival Rate; Survivors; United States

ISBN: 0309095956

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Library; Internet

Call Number: QZ266 F931 2005

Website Notes: Downloadable PDF available from website.

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