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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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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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Death of cancer : after fifty years on the front lines of medicine, a pioneering oncologist reveals why the war on cancer is winnable--and how we can get there

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113763
DeVita, Vincent T. Jr., DeVita-Raeburn, Elizabeth. New York, NY: Farrar, Straus and Giroux , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ11.1 D496 2015
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
DeVita, Vincent T. Jr.
DeVita-Raeburn, Elizabeth
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
324 p., [16] p. of plates ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - history
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Medical Oncology - history
Biomedical Research
Antineoplastic Agents - history
History of Medicine
United States
Autobiography
Notes
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Outrageous fortune
The chemotherapists
MOMP
MOPP
The war on cancer
Boots on the ground
Cleaning house at the National Cancer Institute
Frances Kelsey syndrome
Where rubber meets the road
The death of cancer
Outrageous fortune part II.
ISBN
9780374135607
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ11.1 D496 2015

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Up Ghost River : a chief's journey through the turbulent waters of Native history

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124478
Metatawabin, Edmund, Shimo, Alexandra. [Toronto, ON]: Vintage Canada , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WZ80.5 M587u 2015
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Metatawabin, Edmund
Shimo, Alexandra
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Vintage Canada
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xix, 316 pages, 11 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map, portraits ; 21 cm
Subjects
Indigenous Canadians
Indigenous Canadians - history
First Nations
First Nations - residential schools
Political Activism
Canada
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780307399885
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WZ80.5 M587u 2015

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15871
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…
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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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Practical guide to CT simulation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1764
Madison, WI: Advanced Medical Publishing , 1995.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN206 P895 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Coia, Lawrence R
Schultheiss, Timothy E
Hanks, Gerald E
Place of Publication
Madison, WI
Publisher
Advanced Medical Publishing
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
209 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted
ISBN
1883526043
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WN206 P895 1995

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Tomotherapy : a model for the physical optimization of external beam therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6209
Holmes, Timothy William. Madison, Wi.: University of Wisconsin-Madison , 1993.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ269 H753 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Holmes, Timothy William
Place of Publication
Madison, Wi.
Publisher
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods
Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ269 H753 1993

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Solitudes : favourite selections

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121673
Gibson, Dan, Gibson, Gordon. [Toronto, ON]: Dan Gibson Productions Ltd. , 1993.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 F275 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Nature sounds with music
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Alternate Title
Favourite selections : exploring nature with music
Author
Gibson, Dan
Gibson, Gordon
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Dan Gibson Productions Ltd.
Publication Date
1993
Physical Description
1 audio disc (50 min., 47 sec.)
Series
Solitudes
Exploring nature with music
Dan Gibson's solitudes
Subjects
Music Therapy
Relaxation Therapy
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
Nature sounds with music
ISBN
CDG-109
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 F275 1995

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Sun protection for life : your guide to a lifetime of healthy and beautiful skin

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18165
Barrow, Mary Mills, Barrow, John F. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WR500 B278 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Barrow, Mary Mills
Barrow, John F
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xii, 203 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Skin Neoplasms - prevention & control
Melanoma
Sunburn
Sunscreening Agents
Ultraviolet Rays - adverse effects
Protective Clothing
Skin Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9781572244191
1572244194
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WR500 B278 2005

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From whispers to shouts : the ways we talk about cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125272
Schattner, Elaine. New York: Columbia University Press , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S312 2023
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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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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Spinal tumors : a treatment guide for patients and family

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20050
Aryan, Henry E. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WE725 A796 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Aryan, Henry E
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
ix, 121 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Spinal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Spinal Neoplasms - therapy
Spinal Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Spinal Cord Neoplasms
Popular Work
ISBN
9780763757083
076375708X
9781449617950
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WE725 A796 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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Guide for delineation of lymph nodal clinical target volume in radiation therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20537
Cefaro, Giampiero Ausili. New York, NY: Springer , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN250.5 R2 G945 2008
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Cefaro, Giampiero Ausili
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xii, 173 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Subjects
Radiotherapy, Intensity-Modulated - methods
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Lymph Nodes - anatomy & histology
Lymph Nodes - pathology
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation
ISBN
9783540770435
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WN250.5 R2 G945 2008

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When blood breaks down : life lessons from leukemia

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123383
Sekeres, Mikkael A. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH250 S459 2020
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Author
Sekeres, Mikkael A.
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA
Publisher
MIT Press
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xvi, 307 p. : ill. ; 21 cm
Subjects
Leukemia - history
Leukemia - psychology
Leukemia - therapy
Physician-Patient Relations
Oncologists
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9780262542258
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH250 S459 2020

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Megavoltage radiotherapy 1937-1987 : proceedings of a conference held on Sept. 3-5, 1987 to mark the 50th anniversary of megavoltage radiotherapy at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog957
London: British Institute of Radiology , 1988.
Audience
Professional
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Editor
Plowman, P.N
Harnett, A.N.
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
British Institute of Radiology
Publication Date
1988
Series
British Journal of Radiology Suppl 22
Subjects
St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London
Radiotherapy, High Energy
Radiotherapy - history - Great Britain
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
ISBN
0905749162
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library Journals
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From shadows to life : a biography of the cancer survivorship movement

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123327
Pearson, Judith L. New York, NY: Lincoln Square Books , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 P361 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
In 1986, twenty-three men and women, all with a personal connection to cancer, came together for a weekend summit. Their goal was not to cure the disease, but to destroy its myths. The creation of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) that weekend launched the cancer survivorship mo…
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Author
Pearson, Judith L.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Lincoln Square Books
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xxii, 305 p. : ill ; 23 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - history
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivorship
Advocacy
Social Change
Policy Making
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
In 1986, twenty-three men and women, all with a personal connection to cancer, came together for a weekend summit. Their goal was not to cure the disease, but to destroy its myths. The creation of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) that weekend launched the cancer survivorship movement, and forever changed the definition of what it means to be a ?survivor.? Twelve years later it led to a march on Washington, D.C., of more than 200,000 people. Part medical history, part inspirational biography, From Shadows to Life is the story of a social movement that continues to improve life for millions.--Back cover.
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781947187122
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 P361 2021

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Paclitaxel in cancer treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2596
New York, NY: Marcel Dekker, Incorporated , 1995.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ267 P119 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
McGuire, William P
Rowinsky, Eric K
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Marcel Dekker, Incorporated
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Paclitaxel
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Antineoplastic Agents - toxicity
ISBN
0824793072
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ267 P119 1995

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Understanding drugs : cancer treatment drugs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113596
Hecht, Alan. New York, NY: Chelsea House Publishers , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Author
Hecht, Alan
Editor
Triggle, David J.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
135 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents
Popular Work
Neoplasms - drug therapy
ISBN
9781438135878
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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Coping with chemotherapy : authoritative information and compassionate advice from a chemotherapy survivor

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10056
Bruning, Nancy. New York, NY: Avery , 2002. rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ267 B896 2002
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Author
Bruning, Nancy
Edition
rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Avery
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
158333131X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ267 B896 2002

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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
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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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Taking control of your chemotherapy treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16009
Brian Bobbie Productions Ltd., Eli Lilly Canada. Scarborough, ON: Eli Lilly Canada Inc. , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ267 T137 1998
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Brian Bobbie Productions Ltd.
Eli Lilly Canada
Place of Publication
Scarborough, ON
Publisher
Eli Lilly Canada Inc.
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
25 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ267 T137 1998

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