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Breast cancer surgery and reconstruction : what's right for you

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122210
Anstett, Patricia. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 A624 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book reframes the important discussion about lumpectomy, mastectomy and breast reconstruction around the women who have had these operations. It offers women's unique viewpoints about the less discussed but essential part of breast cancer: the surgery nearly every woman has, regardless of whet…
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Author
Anstett, Patricia
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
ix, 229 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Mammaplasty
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Decision Making
Mastectomy, Segmental
Mastectomy
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
This book reframes the important discussion about lumpectomy, mastectomy and breast reconstruction around the women who have had these operations. It offers women's unique viewpoints about the less discussed but essential part of breast cancer: the surgery nearly every woman has, regardless of whether she has reconstruction or not. - Introduction, page ix
ISBN
9780810895690
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 A624 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Not in the pink

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog22001
Martel, Tina. Saskatoon, SK: Houghton Boston , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 M376 2014
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Martel, Tina
Editor
Scott, Barbara
Place of Publication
Saskatoon, SK
Publisher
Houghton Boston
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
192 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Survivors
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780993954801
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 M376 2014

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Breast cancer journal : a century of petals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18361
Wittman, Juliet. Golden, CO: Fulcrum Publishing , 1993.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 W832 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Wittman, Juliet
Place of Publication
Golden, CO
Publisher
Fulcrum Publishing
Publication Date
1993
Physical Description
xi, 291 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Personal Narratives
ISBN
981555911942
1555911943
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 W832 1993

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Truth of it : an unscripted video series about cancer : breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20706
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Cancer View Canada , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T875c 2010 v.4
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Corporate Author
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Cancer View Canada
Publication Date
2010
Series
Truth of it 4
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Family Relations
Survivors
Patients
Body Image
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 T875c 2010 v.4

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Lopsided : how having breast cancer can be really distracting

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19197
Norton, Meredith. New York, NY: Penguin Group , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 N886 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Norton, Meredith
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Penguin Group
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
213 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780670019281
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 N886 2008

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Across the void : through cancer and into life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18263
Bonello, Laurie. Saskatoon, SK: Laurie Bonello , 2009. large print ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B712 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Bonello, Laurie
Edition
large print ed.
Place of Publication
Saskatoon, SK
Publisher
Laurie Bonello
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
162 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780981213606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B712 2009

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Taking charge of breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16732
Ericksen, Julia A. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 E68t 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Ericksen, Julia A
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
University of California Press
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xiv, 319 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780520252912 (cloth : alk. paper)
0520252918 (cloth : alk. paper)
9780520252929 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0520252926 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 E68t 2008

Copies

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But hope is longer : navigating the country of breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120763
Levine, R. Tamara. [Toronto, ON]: Second Story Press , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 L665 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Levine, R. Tamara
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Second Story Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
261 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781926920894
1926920899
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 L665 2012

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Silver lining : a supportive and insightful guide to breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21809
Jacobs, Hollye, Messina, Elizabeth. New York, NY: Atria Paperback , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 J17 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Jacobs, Hollye
Messina, Elizabeth
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Atria Paperback
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xiii, 273 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781476743714
1476743711
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 J17 2014

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
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Amazon heart : coping with breast cancer warrior princess style

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14557
Dwyer, Megan, Campbell, Meredith. San Jose, CA: Artemisia Enterprises, LLC , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 D989 2004
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Author
Dwyer, Megan
Campbell, Meredith
Place of Publication
San Jose, CA
Publisher
Artemisia Enterprises, LLC
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
0975541609
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 D989 2004

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Safe place : a journal for women with breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5220
Pike, Jennifer. [Vancouver, BC?]: Raincoast Books | Chronical Books , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 P635 1997
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Author
Pike, Jennifer
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Raincoast Books
Chronical Books
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
1551921081
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 P635 1997

Copies

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I'm alive and the doctor's dead : surviving cancer with your sense of humor and your sexuality intact

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13424
Buchanan, Sue. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B918 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Formerly titled "Love, laughter, and a high disregard for statistics"
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Author
Buchanan, Sue
Place of Publication
Grand Rapids, MI
Publisher
Zondervan Publishing House
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Wit and Humor
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
Formerly titled "Love, laughter, and a high disregard for statistics"
ISBN
0310224551 (pbk.)
9780310224556
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B918 1998

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Breast cancer inside out : bodies, biographies & beliefs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125229
Oxford ; New York: Peter Lang , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B828m 2021
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Editor
Myers, Kimberly R
Place of Publication
Oxford ; New York
Publisher
Peter Lang
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xiv, 483 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Medical humanities ; vol.1
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Self Care
Social Support
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781800796805
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B828m 2021

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Apron strings : inheriting courage, wisdom and...breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19835
Greene, Diane Tropea. Highland CIty, FL: Rainbow Books, Inc. , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 G799a 2007
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Author
Greene, Diane Tropea
Place of Publication
Highland CIty, FL
Publisher
Rainbow Books, Inc.
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xii, 135 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Family Relations
Genetic Predisposition to Disease - psychology
Autobiography
Popular Work
ISBN
9781568251080
1568251084
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
WP870 G799a 2007

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Finding your way : expert help in navigating the breast cancer journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18180
Commerse, Elesa. Chicago, IL: Forever Whole , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 F494 2008 v.1-4
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
DVD Disc 1 segments:; The medicine of breast cancer; Maintaining your peace of mind through meditation; How nutrition and lifestyle choices can enhance your breast cancer journey; DVD Disc 2 segments:; Bringing good nutrition to life in the kitchen; Acupuncture for symptom relief; Regaining range o…
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Author
Commerse, Elesa
Place of Publication
Chicago, IL
Publisher
Forever Whole
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
9 hours : 2 DVD's ; 1 Audio CD ; 1 booklet
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Meditation
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Yoga
Mind-Body Therapies
Exercise Therapy
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Lymphedema
Popular Work
Abstract
DVD Disc 1 segments:
The medicine of breast cancer
Maintaining your peace of mind through meditation
How nutrition and lifestyle choices can enhance your breast cancer journey
DVD Disc 2 segments:
Bringing good nutrition to life in the kitchen
Acupuncture for symptom relief
Regaining range of motion through physical therapy
Lymphedema : what it is and how to protect yourself
Reconnecting to yuor body : moving from the heart
A return to wholeness through gentle yoga
Survivor stories in English and Espanol
Audio CD segments:
Visualizing radiant health through yoga nidra : guided relaxation by Elesa Commerse
Introduction to yoga nigdra
Creating your sankalpa
Identifying your inner resource
The 5 Koshas of subtle bodies
Preparing for yoga nidra
The practice of yoga nidra
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 F494 2008 v.1-4

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This is cancer : everything you need to know, from the waiting room to the bedroom

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120367
Haddad, Laura Holmes. Berkeley, CA: Seal Press , [2016].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 H126 2016
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
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Author
Haddad, Laura Holmes
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
Seal Press
Publication Date
[2016]
Physical Description
316 p. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms--therapy
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Women's Health
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781580056267
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 H126 2016
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Victoria's secret catalog never stops coming : and other lessons I learned from breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9731
Nash, Jennie. New York, NY: Scribner , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 N248 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Nash, Jennie
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Scribner
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
156 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
0743219791
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 N248 2001

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Journal : a mother and daughter's recovery from breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21671
Clark, Annabel, Redgrave, Lynn, Lerner, Barron. New York, NY: Umbrage Editions , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C592 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Mother and daughter's recovery from breast cancer
Author
Clark, Annabel
Redgrave, Lynn
Lerner, Barron
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Umbrage Editions
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
109 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Pictorial Works
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781884167430
1884167438
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 C592 2004

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Choosing to smile

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19159
Houlker, Julie, Standeven, Glenda, Rickaby, Michelle. Chilliwack, BC: Choosing to Smile Publications , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H838 2009
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Choosing to smile : inspirational life stories of three friends who happened to have cancer
Author
Houlker, Julie
Standeven, Glenda
Rickaby, Michelle
Place of Publication
Chilliwack, BC
Publisher
Choosing to Smile Publications
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xi, 415 p. : ill. : 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Bone Neoplasms - psychology
Hodgkin Disease - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781986522703
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
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H838 2009

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Between us : a first-aid kit for your heart and soul (breast cancer)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog26
Katze, Mary Rosanne, Murthy, Karla. Anchorage, AK: Affinityfilms, Inc. , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 K19 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Katze, Mary Rosanne
Murthy, Karla
Place of Publication
Anchorage, AK
Publisher
Affinityfilms, Inc.
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
colour ; 52 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 K19 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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