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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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Pretty sick : the beauty guide for women with cancer :

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121876
Kiernan, Caitlin M. New York, NY: Grand Central Life & Style , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 K47 2017
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
Author
Kiernan, Caitlin M.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Grand Central Life & Style
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
272 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Beauty
Physical Appearance, Body
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Neoplasms - therapy
Scarves
Hair
Alopecia
Skin Care
Popular Work
Notes
How to look your best when you feel your worst - Cover
ISBN
9781455540877
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 K47 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

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Beauty pearls for chemo girls

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18292
Maida, Marybeth, Kiederer, Debbie. New York, NY: Citadel Press , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 M217 2009
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Alternate Title
Beauty pearls for chemo girls : fashion, hair, makeup, skin care, and more!
Author
Maida, Marybeth
Kiederer, Debbie
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Citadel Press
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xvi, 270 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Beauty
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Scarves
Hair
Alopecia
Skin Care
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780806531182
0806531185
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 M217 2009

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Beauty and cancer : looking and feeling your best

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5733
Noyes, Diane Doan, Mellody, Peggy. Dallas, TX: Taylor Publishing Company , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 N953 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Noyes, Diane Doan
Mellody, Peggy
Place of Publication
Dallas, TX
Publisher
Taylor Publishing Company
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Beauty
Neoplasms - complications
Cosmetics
Alopecia
Popular Work
ISBN
0878338098
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 N953 1992

Copies

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Why did you die? : activities to help children cope with grief and loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18209
Leeuwenburgh, Erika, Goldring, Ellen. Oakland, CA: Instant Help Books , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 L487 2008
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Alternate Title
Instant help book for parents and kids
Author
Leeuwenburgh, Erika
Goldring, Ellen
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
Instant Help Books
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xiv, 114 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Grief
Loss - psychology
Death
Bereavement
Child
Adolescent
Popular Work
ISBN
9781572246072
1572246049
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 L487 2008

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Pediatric brain tumour handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20742
Scheinemann, Katrin. London, ON: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada , 2012. 6th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 P371 2012
Availability
9 copies, 9 available
  1 read online  
Author
Scheinemann, Katrin
Corporate Author
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
London, ON
Publisher
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xv, 310 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
Infant
Child
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
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL358 P371 2012
Website Notes
Copies of the handbook may be ordered online.
Read Online

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Yours, mine and our children's grief : a parent's guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8652
Mertick, Elva. Calgary, Alta.: Alberta Funeral Service Association , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 M575 1991
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Outlines how pre-school, older children and adolescents grieve and how to assist them through the process.
Author
Mertick, Elva
Place of Publication
Calgary, Alta.
Publisher
Alberta Funeral Service Association
Publication Date
1991
Subjects
Grief
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Popular Work
Abstract
Outlines how pre-school, older children and adolescents grieve and how to assist them through the process.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 M575 1991

Copies

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Mousaka and Ripple : a relaxation CD for children

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14249
Smith, Elisabeth, Nicholson, Kathryn. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Clinic , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 S646m 2005
Availability
15 copies, 14 available
This CD is intended for children from ages 2 to 10 years, who are going; through a difficult adjustment or who just need to be reminded of; how special and loved they are. There are two stories on this CD.; The first is a story of an engaging little grey mouse named; Mousaka and the second is about…
Alternate Title
Story of Mousaka
Story of Ripple
Author
Smith, Elisabeth
Nicholson, Kathryn
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Clinic
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Relaxation Techniques
Music Therapy
Imagery
Infant
Child
Popular Work
Abstract
This CD is intended for children from ages 2 to 10 years, who are going
through a difficult adjustment or who just need to be reminded of
how special and loved they are. There are two stories on this CD.
The first is a story of an engaging little grey mouse named
Mousaka and the second is about Ripple a plucky green caterpillar.
While the stories are primarily for children, they can be enjoyed by
adults.
Language
English
Material Type
CD
Audio
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 S646m 2005

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Helping children cope with grief

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3069
Wolfelt, Alan. Muncie, In.: Accelerated Development Inc. , 1983.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 W855 1983
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Wolfelt, Alan
Place of Publication
Muncie, In.
Publisher
Accelerated Development Inc.
Publication Date
1983
Physical Description
xv, 166 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Schools
Popular Work
ISBN
0915202395
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 W855 1983

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Cancer hates kisses

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120885
Sliwerski, Jessica Reid, Song, Mika. New York, NY: Dial Books for Young Readers , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S633 2017
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
"Parents are superheroes, especially when they're battling cancer. This empowering book follows a mother and her family through all the stages of her cancer -- diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation -- and provides an honest and encouraging tool for talking with kids about serious illness. …
Author
Sliwerski, Jessica Reid
Song, Mika
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
34 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Child
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
"Parents are superheroes, especially when they're battling cancer. This empowering book follows a mother and her family through all the stages of her cancer -- diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation -- and provides an honest and encouraging tool for talking with kids about serious illness. Lovingly upbeat and straightforward, this book is a much-needed and welcome source of comfort for any cancer-fighting family." - Cover
ISBN
9780735227811
0735227810
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
QZ201 C5 S633 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

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Scribble and paste : a creative journal if cancer comes to your family

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119965
Hankinson, Sara Prins, Janes, Karen. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 H241s 2016
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
Suitable for ages 10 and up.
Author
Hankinson, Sara Prins
Janes, Karen
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
[64 p.] : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Art Therapy
Adaptation, Psychological
Emotional Adjustment
Child
Parent-Child Relations
Life Change Events
Creativity
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
Suitable for ages 10 and up.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781896624273
1896624278
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
QZ201 C5 H241s 2016

Copies

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My adventures with fox and owl : a creative journal for kids with cancer in the family

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114580
Hankinson, Sara Prins, Janes, Karen. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 H241 2016
Availability
12 copies, 12 available
"This book is designed for children, aged 5 - 9 who have a family member with cancer. It was designed as a place for them to learn about cancer and ways of coping when cancer comes to the family."
Author
Hankinson, Sara Prins
Janes, Karen
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
[68] p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Art Therapy
Adaptation, Psychological
Emotional Adjustment
Child
Parent-Child Relations
Life Change Events
Creativity
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
"This book is designed for children, aged 5 - 9 who have a family member with cancer. It was designed as a place for them to learn about cancer and ways of coping when cancer comes to the family."
Notes
This book is based on Time for Me by June Slakov and Karen Janes. BC Cancer Agency. 1999.
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002274)
ISBN
9781896624266
189662426X
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
QZ201 C5 H241 2016

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Childhood cancer survivors : a practical guide to your future

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20745
Keene, Nancy, Hobbie, Wendy, Ruccione, Kathy. Bellingham, WA: Childhood Cancer Guides , 2012. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 K26c 2012
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Author
Keene, Nancy
Hobbie, Wendy
Ruccione, Kathy
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Bellingham, WA
Publisher
Childhood Cancer Guides
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xxiv, 452 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Continuity of Care
Follow-up Studies
Survivors
Family Relations
Adolescent
Adult
Adaptation, Psychological
Infant
Child
Secondary Prevention
Interpersonal Relations
Self Care
Popular Work
Autobiography
ISBN
9781457118678
9781941089132
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 K26c 2012
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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