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Medical tests sourcebook

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Shannon, Joyce Brennfleck. Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2004. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB120 M489 2004

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Medical tests sourcebook : basic consumer health information about medical tests, including age-specific health tests, important health screenings and exams, home-use tests, blood and specimen tests, electrical tests, scope tests, genetic testing, and imaging tests, such as x-rays, ultrasound, comp…

Author: Shannon, Joyce Brennfleck

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Detroit, MI

Publisher: Omnigraphics

Publication Date: 2004

Series: Health reference series

Subjects: Laboratory Techniques and Procedures - popular works; Diagnosis, Laboratory - popular works; Diagnostic Tests, Routine - popular works

Abstract: Medical tests sourcebook : basic consumer health information about medical tests, including age-specific health tests, important health screenings and exams, home-use tests, blood and specimen tests, electrical tests, scope tests, genetic testing, and imaging tests, such as x-rays, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, angiography, and nuclear medicine; along with a glossary and directory of additional resources

ISBN: 0780806700

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WB120 M489 2004

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Cancer Information Centre and Library

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BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency

Publication Date: 1999

Subjects: Libraries, Medical - popular works - pamphlets; BC Cancer Agency Library - popular works - pamphlets

Language: English

Material Type: Pamphlet

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: VC Library Archives

Cancer Information Centre and Library

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BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2002.

Audience: Patient or Public

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency

Publication Date: 2002

Subjects: Libraries, Medical - popular works - pamphlets; BC Cancer Agency Library - popular works - pamphlets

Language: English

Material Type: Pamphlet

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: VC Library Archives

Understanding lab and imaging tests

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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. White Plains, NY: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WH250 L652u 2008

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Corporate Author: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Place of Publication: White Plains, NY

Publisher: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 43 p. : ill. : 23 cm.

Subjects: Leukemia; Lymphoma; Multiple Myeloma; Myelodysplastic Syndromes; Myeloproliferative Disorders; Laboratory Techniques and Procedures; Diagnosis, Laboratory; Diagnostic Tests, Routine; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Booklet; Handout; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

Call Number: WH250 L652u 2008

Read Online

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ISAAC : interactive symptom assessment and collection : patient information

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BC Cancer Agency. [Victoria, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency

Publication Date: 2008

Subjects: Data Collection; Questionnaires; Patients; Computers; Neoplasms - complications; Neoplasms - psychology; Signs and Symptoms; Nursing Assessment - methods; Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale; Quality of Life; Severity of Illness Index; BC Cancer Agency; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Other

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Library

Information and support programs for patients, families and friends

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British Columbia Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling. British Columbia Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling , 1993.

Audience: Patient or Public

Corporate Author: British Columbia Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling

Publisher: British Columbia Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling

Publication Date: 1993

Subjects: Social Support - popular works - pamphlets; Patient Participation - popular works - pamphlets; British Columbia Cancer Agency - pamphlets

Language: English

Material Type: Pamphlet

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: VC Library Archives

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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Patient and family counselling services

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BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre. Patient and Family Counselling Services. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre. Patient and Family Counselling Services , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Alternate Title: Patient and family counselling services : the Lower Mainland Cancer Centres, Fraser Valley and Vancouver

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre. Patient and Family Counselling Services

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre. Patient and Family Counselling Services

Publication Date: 2007

Subjects: Social Support; BC Cancer Agency; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Pamphlet

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: VC Library Archives

Invasion of the prostate snatchers : no more unnecessary biopsies, radical treatment or loss of sexual potency

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Blum, Ralph H, Scholz, Mark. New York, NY: Other Press , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WJ752 B658i 2010

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Welcome to prostate country; All the decision makers are surgeons!; The quest for the enchanted shotgun; Commuting the death sentence; Band of brothers; Introducing active surveillance; Life in the libido-free zone; To biopsy or not to biopsy : opening Pandora's box; The return of the prodigal hard…

Author: Blum, Ralph H; Scholz, Mark

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Other Press

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 293 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy; Early Detection of Cancer; Erectile Dysfunction - prevention & control; Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis; Unnecessary Procedures - adverse effects; Personal Narratives

Abstract: Welcome to prostate country; All the decision makers are surgeons!; The quest for the enchanted shotgun; Commuting the death sentence; Band of brothers; Introducing active surveillance; Life in the libido-free zone; To biopsy or not to biopsy : opening Pandora's box; The return of the prodigal hard-on; TIP : testosterone inactivating pharmaceuticals; Invitation to the "Ice ball"; A new look at radiation; Nikola Tesla?s magical mystery machine; Quality imaging : a doorway to less toxic treatment; Now playing for a limited time only : the Combidex Follies; Deciding treatment; Anatomy of assisted suicide; The insulin connection; Hexing : the modern sorcerer?s curse; Diet and supplements : an overview; Romancing the immune system; How prostate cancer can make you live longer : getting to the doctor?s office; By way of summing up; Genuine hope for men with relapsed disease.