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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.

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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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That's a wrap! : the step-by-step guide to 29 easy and elegant head wrap styles for women in chemotherapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121882
Gideon, Lou. New York, NY: Savio Republic , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 G453 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Gideon, Lou
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Savio Republic
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
136 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Beauty
Scarves
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Neoplasms - therapy
Alopecia
Popular Work
ISBN
9781682618257
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 G453 2018
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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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

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Dr. Lacouture's skin care guide for people living with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121361
Lacouture, Mario E. Huntington, NY: Harborside Press , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 L145 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Skin care guide for people living with cancer
Author
Lacouture, Mario E.
Place of Publication
Huntington, NY
Publisher
Harborside Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xviii, 280 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Skin Care - methods
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Beauty
ISBN
9780615452265
0615452264
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 L145 2012

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Glader, Sue, Buenen, Edith. Mill Valley, CA: Thousand Words Press , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 G542 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Having hunted for her mother's missing hair, a young girl learns the truth about cancer while experiencing life (with hats, scarves, baldness and love) during chemotherapy.; For "Ages 3-7"
Author
Glader, Sue
Buenen, Edith
Place of Publication
Mill Valley, CA
Publisher
Thousand Words Press
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - psychology
Mother-Child Relations
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Family
Child
Child, Preschool
Alopecia
Beauty
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Having hunted for her mother's missing hair, a young girl learns the truth about cancer while experiencing life (with hats, scarves, baldness and love) during chemotherapy.
For "Ages 3-7"
ISBN
9780984359103
0984359109
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 G542 2010

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Guan, Zhiyi. Hong Kong: Bo yi , 1993. 12th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 G913 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Guan, Zhiyi
Edition
12th ed.
Place of Publication
Hong Kong
Publisher
Bo yi
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Cookbook
Diet Therapy
Beauty
Popular Work
ISBN
9621706688
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 N9 G913 1993

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Woman redefined : dignity, beauty, and breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119958
Hunter, Kristina, Kenneth, ML. [Toronto, ON]: Second Story Press , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 H945 2016
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Hunter, Kristina
Kenneth, ML
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Second Story Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
1 volume unpaged, : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Body Image - psychology
Mastectomy
Mastectomy - rehabilitation
Beauty
Photographs
Pictorial Works
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781772600056
1772600059
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 H945 2016

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Changes, choices, and challenges : a guide to coping with hair loss and skin changes from cancer and its treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5142
Noyes, Diane. Mississauga, Ont.: Adria Laboratories of Canada Ltd. , 1990.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C457 1990
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Material presented is based in part on the book "Beauty and cancer" written by Diane Noyes and Peggy Mellody
Author
Noyes, Diane
Corporate Author
Adria Laboratories of Canada Ltd.
Place of Publication
Mississauga, Ont.
Publisher
Adria Laboratories of Canada Ltd.
Publication Date
1990
Subjects
Beauty
Neoplasms - complications
Cosmetics
Alopecia
Abstract
Material presented is based in part on the book "Beauty and cancer" written by Diane Noyes and Peggy Mellody
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 C457 1990

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Now what? : a patient's guide to recovery after mastectomy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119986
Curran Baker, Amy, Curran Brown, MaryBeth, Curran, Linda. New York, NY: Demos Medical Pub. , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B167 2012
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Table of Contents; 1: MAKING THE DIFFICULT DECISIONS; 2: NOW WHAT?; 3: AFTER-CARE, RECOVERY, AND COMPLICATIONS; 4: VOICES; 5: POST-SURGICAL INSTRUCTIONS
  1 read online  
Author
Curran Baker, Amy
Curran Brown, MaryBeth
Curran, Linda
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Medical Pub.
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xiv, 193 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast - surgery
Mastectomy - rehabilitation
Self-Care
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
Table of Contents
1: MAKING THE DIFFICULT DECISIONS
2: NOW WHAT?
3: AFTER-CARE, RECOVERY, AND COMPLICATIONS
4: VOICES
5: POST-SURGICAL INSTRUCTIONS
ISBN
1936303256
9781936303250
9781617051012
Material Type
Ebook
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP870 B167 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.
Read Online

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After breast cancer : a common-sense guide to life after treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13213
Schnipper, Hester Hill, Schnipper, Lowell E. New York, NY: Bantam Books , c2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S361 2003
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Practical information about the issues women face after cancer, including physical recovery, relationships with family and friends, sexuality and fertility, spirituality, and fear of recurrence.; Includes chapters on the first few weeks after treatment ends, managing the early months, medical follo…
Author
Schnipper, Hester Hill
Schnipper, Lowell E
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
c2003
Physical Description
xiii, 302 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Popular Work
Abstract
Practical information about the issues women face after cancer, including physical recovery, relationships with family and friends, sexuality and fertility, spirituality, and fear of recurrence.
Includes chapters on the first few weeks after treatment ends, managing the early months, medical follow-up, hormonal therapies, complementary therapies, concerns of husbands, children, parents, friends, genetic testing, getting support, spirituality
ISBN
0553381628
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 S361 2003

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Physical therapy after breast cancer surgery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124191
Jui Chu, Yeh. [Taiwan]: Locus , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 R934 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
What can physical therapy do after breast cancer surgery?
Author
Jui Chu, Yeh
Place of Publication
[Taiwan]
Publisher
Locus
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
297 p. : ill. ; 21 cm
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Physiotherapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9789862137680
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 R934 2017

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After breast cancer : a common-sense guide to life after treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16097
Schnipper, Hester Hill, Schnipper, Lowell E. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 2006. updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S361 2006
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
Author
Schnipper, Hester Hill
Schnipper, Lowell E
Edition
updated ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xiii, 302 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Social Support
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553384253
0553384252
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 S361 2006

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Nilon, Cathy. Spokane, WA: Ravenna Press , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 N712 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Nilon, Cathy
Place of Publication
Spokane, WA
Publisher
Ravenna Press
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms
Parent-Child Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
9780979192142
0979192145
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C5 N712 2007

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Solving the mystery of breast pain

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog620
Kneece, Judy C. Columbia, S.C.: EduCare Publishing , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 K68s 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Kneece, Judy C
Place of Publication
Columbia, S.C.
Publisher
EduCare Publishing
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Pain
Breast Diseases - complications
Breast Neoplasms
ISBN
188665060
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 K68s 1996

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Reconstructing Aphrodite

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15600
Burlington, VT: Verve Editions , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 R311 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Lorant, Terry
Eskenazi, Loren
Hayse, Helga
Place of Publication
Burlington, VT
Publisher
Verve Editions
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
96 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Breast Neoplasms
Mammaplasty
Mastectomy - photographs
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Body Image
Pictorial Works
Personal Narratives
ISBN
0966035232
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 R311 2001

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Grace follows me : my story about kissing cancer in the face!

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119946
Liu, Macy. [Charleston, SC]: Macy Liu , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 L783 2016
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
This book is a collection of blog posts by Chinese-Canadian author Macy Liu and describes her daily journey through breast cancer treatment and recovery.
Author
Liu, Macy
Place of Publication
[Charleston, SC]
Publisher
Macy Liu
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
160 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
China - ethnology
Culture
Blogging
Personal Narratives
Abstract
This book is a collection of blog posts by Chinese-Canadian author Macy Liu and describes her daily journey through breast cancer treatment and recovery.
ISBN
9780995237605
0995237603
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 L783 2016

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Healing : when a nurse becomes a patient

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124352
Brown, Theresa. Chapel Hill, NC: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B877h 2022
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Brown, Theresa
Place of Publication
Chapel Hill, NC
Publisher
Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
258 p. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Nurses
Patients - psychology
Patient Satisfaction
Quality of Health Care
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781643750699
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B877h 2022

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Breast cancer toolkit for aboriginal health care providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18004
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon. [Vancouver, BC?]: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B830a 2008
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Includes:; Eating well with Canada's food guide : First nations, Inuit and Metis (2007); Abreast in the West 8(3) Summer 2007 (Then sunshine vitamin and breast cancer prevention by Cheri Van Patten); Abreast in the West 8(4) Fall 2007 (Preventing breast cancer recurrence : how much exercise is "eno…
Corporate Author
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
10 p. : ill ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Health Personnel
First Nations
Cultural Diversity
Cross Cultural Comparison
Delivery of Health Care
Professional-Patient Relations
Ethnic Groups
Community Health Aides
Health Services Accessibility
Social Support
Patient Advocacy
British Columbia
BC Cancer Agency
Popular Work
Abstract
Includes:
Eating well with Canada's food guide : First nations, Inuit and Metis (2007)
Abreast in the West 8(3) Summer 2007 (Then sunshine vitamin and breast cancer prevention by Cheri Van Patten)
Abreast in the West 8(4) Fall 2007 (Preventing breast cancer recurrence : how much exercise is "enough"? by Susan R. Harris)
Abreast in the West 11(2) Spring 2009
DVD titled : Breast cancer tool kit for aboriginal health care providers : orientation DVD (2009)
Looking for and finding breast cancer
Understanding breast cancer
Understanding breast cancer treatments
Stories from aboriginal women
Talking to our family?
Recovery and lifestyle
What is palliative care?
Appendixes
Language
English
Material Type
Book
DVD
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WP870 B830a 2008

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Living with breast cancer : the step-by-step guide to minimizing side effects and maximizing quality of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124475
Shin, Jennifer A., Ryan, David P., Jackson, Vicki A. Baltimore, MD: John Hopkins University Press , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S556l 2022
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
"This guidebook helps people who are diagnosed with breast cancer understand what is happening to them while they cope physically and emotionally with cancer treatment"-- Provided by publisher
Author
Shin, Jennifer A.
Ryan, David P.
Jackson, Vicki A.
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
John Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
ix, 336 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Series
Johns Hopkins Press health book
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
"This guidebook helps people who are diagnosed with breast cancer understand what is happening to them while they cope physically and emotionally with cancer treatment"-- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781421444437
1421444437
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S556l 2022

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