Skip header and navigation
The BC Cancer Library

Delivering timely service and evidence-informed resources to people in BC and the Yukon facing cancer and those involved in oncology care or research.

Refine by:

20 records – page 1 of 1.

Detroit. MI: Omnigraphics , 2013. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Surgery sourcebook : basic consumer health information about common inpatient and outpatient surgeries, including critical care and trauma, gastrointestinal, gynecologic and obstetric, cardiac and vascular, neurologic, ophthalmologic, orthopedic, reconstructive and cosmetic, and other major and min…
  1 read online  
Editor
Sutton, Amy L.
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit. MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
677 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Health reference series
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Consumer Health Information
Popular Work
Abstract
Surgery sourcebook : basic consumer health information about common inpatient and outpatient surgeries, including critical care and trauma, gastrointestinal, gynecologic and obstetric, cardiac and vascular, neurologic, ophthalmologic, orthopedic, reconstructive and cosmetic, and other major and minor surgeries along with information about anesthesia and pain relief options, risks and complications, postoperative recovery concerns, and innovative surgical techniques and tools, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of additional resources
ISBN
9780780812925
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.
Read Online
Show Less

Preparing for surgery : guided imagery exercises for relaxation and accelerated healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog11096
Rossman, Martin L. Boulder, CO: Sounds True , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 R837p 2004
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Rossman, Martin L
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Sounds True
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Surgical Procedures, Operative - psychology
Mental Healing
Popular Work
ISBN
9781591791409
1591791405
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 R837p 2004

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

Surgery sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18914
Detroit. MI: Omnigraphics , 2008. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WO39 S9597 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Surgery sourcebook : basic consumer health information about common inpatient and outpatient surgeries, including critical care and trauma, gastrointestinal, gynecologic and obstetric, cardiac and vascular, neurologic, ophthalmologic, orthopedic, reconstructive and cosmetic, and other major and min…
Editor
Sutton, Amy L
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit. MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xx, 673 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Health reference series
Subjects
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Consumer Health Information
Popular Work
Abstract
Surgery sourcebook : basic consumer health information about common inpatient and outpatient surgeries, including critical care and trauma, gastrointestinal, gynecologic and obstetric, cardiac and vascular, neurologic, ophthalmologic, orthopedic, reconstructive and cosmetic, and other major and minor surgeries along with information about anesthesia and pain relief options, risks and complications, postoperative recovery concerns, and innovative surgical techniques and tools, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of additional resources
ISBN
9780780810044
078081004X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WO39 S9597 2008

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
Show Less

Surgery : mindful mending

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16209
Hopps, Nancy, Mast, Donna. Eugene, OR: Synergistic Systems , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 H798s 2006
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Hopps, Nancy
Mast, Donna
Place of Publication
Eugene, OR
Publisher
Synergistic Systems
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
72 minutes + booklet (16 p. : ill. ; 17 cm.)
Series
Relax into healing
Subjects
Surgical Procedures, Operative - psychology
Relaxation Techniques
Imagery
Mental Healing
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780978598532
0978598539
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 H798s 2006

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
Show Less

Preparing for successful surgery : a program of guided imagery, affirmations, and music

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19809
Naparstek, Belleruth. Los Angeles, CA: Kaiser Permanente , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N195p 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Naparstek, Belleruth
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Kaiser Permanente
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
75 minutes
Subjects
Surgical Procedures, Operative - psychology
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Mental Healing
Relaxation Therapy
Music Therapy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N195p 2006

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

The essential guide to hysterectomy : advice from a gynecologist on your choices before, during, and after surgery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113679
Streicher, Lauren F. Lanham, MD: M. Evans and Company, Inc. , 2013. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Hysterectomy past and present -- Uterine disorders and alternatives to hysterectomy -- Surgery and recovery -- Decisions regarding surgery -- Life after hysterectomy.
  1 read online  
Author
Streicher, Lauren F.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD
Publisher
M. Evans and Company, Inc.
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
481 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Hysterectomy
Gynecologic Surgical Procedures
Popular Work
Abstract
Hysterectomy past and present -- Uterine disorders and alternatives to hysterectomy -- Surgery and recovery -- Decisions regarding surgery -- Life after hysterectomy.
ISBN
9781590772126
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.
Read Online
Show Less

Breast reconstruction : your choice

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113552
Rainsbury, Dick, Straker, Ginny. Class Publishing , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Rainsbury, Dick
Straker, Ginny
Publisher
Class Publishing
Publication Date
2008
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Mammaplasty
Breast - surgery
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
Popular Work
ISBN
9781859591970
9781859592076
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.
Read Online
Show Less

Radiation therapy : a guide to patient care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16580
[St. Louis, MO]: Mosby Elsevier , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ269 R128h 2007
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Editor
Haas, Marilyn
Place of Publication
[St. Louis, MO]
Publisher
Mosby Elsevier
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xx, 743 p., [2] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 27 cm.
Subjects
Radiotherapy - nursing
Radiotherapy - methods
Neoplasms - nursing
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Nursing Care
Oncology Nursing
ISBN
9780323040303
0323040306
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ269 R128h 2007

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
Show Less

Lost eye : coping with monocular vision after enucleation or eye loss from cancer, accident or disease

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16342
Adkisson, Jay D. New York, NY: iUniverse, Inc. , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WW149 A236 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Lost eye
Author
Adkisson, Jay D
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
iUniverse, Inc.
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
viii, 372 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Eye Enucleation
Vision, Monocular
Eye, Artificial
Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures
Eye Neoplasms - surgery
Eye Diseases - rehabilitation
Adaptation, Psychological
Social Support
Blindness
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780595392643
0595392644
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WW149 A236 2006

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
Show Less

American Cancer Society complete guide to family caregiving : the essential guide to cancer caregiving at home

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21682
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society/Health Promotions , 2011. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 A512b 2011
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Complete guide to family caregiving
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Editor
Bucher, Julia A
Houts, Peter S
Ades, Terri
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society/Health Promotions
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xviii, 354 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Home Nursing - methods
Caregivers
Patients
Palliative Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780944235003
9781604431063
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 A512b 2011
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca to obtain a username and password from the Library.
Read Online

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

Radiation oncology : rationale, technique, results

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18261
[St. Louis, MO]: Mosby , 2010. 9th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ269 R130 2010
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Editor
Cox, James D
Ang, K. Kian
Edition
9th ed.
Place of Publication
[St. Louis, MO]
Publisher
Mosby
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xii, 1072 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Notes
CN Library copy is housed in the UHNBC Library.
ISBN
9780323049719
0323049710
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Kelowna Library
CN Library
Call Number
QZ269 R130 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency CN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
Show Less

Complete guide to relieving cancer pain and suffering

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14435
Patt, Richard B, Lang, Susan S. Oxford University Press , 2004. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL700 P315c 2004
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Patt, Richard B
Lang, Susan S
Edition
rev. ed.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xviii, 446 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Pain - drug therapy
Palliative Care - methods
Home Nursing
Pain - prevention & control
Relaxation Techniques
Popular Work
ISBN
9780195135015
0195135016
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
WL700 P315c 2004

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

Proton therapy : indications, techniques and outcomes

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122976
Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier , 2021.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ269 P967 2021
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Contents:; Principles of radiobiology -- Principles of proton beam therapy -- Clinical commissioning of pencil beam scanning for intensity-modulated proton therapy -- Immobilization and simulation -- Principles of intensity-modulated proton therapy treatment planning -- Physics quality assurance --…
Alternate Title
Proton therapy
Editor
Frank, Steven J.
Zhu, X. Ronald
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xi, 257 pages : ill. (some color) ; 24 cm
Subjects
Proton Therapy - methods
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Abstract
Contents:
Principles of radiobiology -- Principles of proton beam therapy -- Clinical commissioning of pencil beam scanning for intensity-modulated proton therapy -- Immobilization and simulation -- Principles of intensity-modulated proton therapy treatment planning -- Physics quality assurance -- Intensity-modulated proton therapy patient treatments -- Proton radiotherapy for breast cancer -- Adult central nervous system tumors -- Gastrointestinal -- Proton therapy for gynecologic malignancies -- Proton therapy for prostate cancer -- Head and neck -- Proton therapy for hematologic malignancies -- Pediatric considerations for proton therapy -- Proton therapy and sarcomas -- Esophagus cancer -- Lung cancer -- Technological advancements and outlook in proton therapy -- Appendices.
ISBN
9780323733496
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Abbotsford Library
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ269 P967 2021

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
Show Less

Mindfulness goes mainstream : techniques

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121098
Kabat-Zinn, Jon, Kornfield, Jack, Tan, Chade-Meng. [Boston, MA]: WGBH Educational Foundation | PBS , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 K11 2017 v.1-3
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Kabat-Zinn, Jon
Kornfield, Jack
Tan, Chade-Meng
Corporate Author
PBS
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
PBS
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
3 videodiscs (165 min.)
Subjects
Mindfulness
Meditation
Relaxation Therapy - methods
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
ISBN
9781531702410
Language
English
Material Type
DVD
Video
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 K11 2017 v.1-3
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Surrey PFC Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

In my hands : compelling stories from a surgeon and his patients fighting cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122334
Curley, Steven A. New York, NY: Center Street , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C975 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Curley, Steven A.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Center Street
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xiii, 283 p. : 24 cm.
Subjects
Surgical Oncology
Physician-Patient Relations
Neoplasms - surgery
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781546082705
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C975 2018

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

Classical stretch : the Esmonde technique : breast cancer : rehabilitation post-surgery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10803
Esmonde-White, Miranda. Montreal, QC: Classical Stretch , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 E76 2002
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
Alternate Title
Classical stretch : the Esmonde technique
Author
Esmonde-White, Miranda
Place of Publication
Montreal, QC
Publisher
Classical Stretch
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
colour ; 30 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Exercise
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 E76 2002

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

Clinical practice protocols in oncology nursing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15981
Prescher-Hughes, Debra S, Alkhoudairy, Cynthia J. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY161 P928c 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Prescher-Hughes, Debra S
Alkhoudairy, Cynthia J
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xiv, 675 p. ; 28 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.).
Subjects
Neoplasms - nursing
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Combined Modality Therapy - methods
Antineoplastic Protocols
Nurses’ Instruction
ISBN
9780763736392 (pbk.)
0763736392 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WY161 P928c 2007

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
Show Less

Radiation oncology in palliative cancer care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21650
Chichester, West Sussex: Wiley-Blackwell , 2013.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Editor
Lutz, Stephen
Chow, Edward
Hoskin, Peter J
Place of Publication
Chichester, West Sussex
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Publication Date
2013
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Palliative Care - methods
Radiation Oncology - methods
Radiotherapy - methods
ISBN
9781118484159
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This R2 title is licensed for one BC Cancer staff user at a time only. Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
Read Online
Show Less

Fine needle aspiration biopsy : patient information brochure

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17695
BC Cancer Agency. Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Clinic. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  

Living room : a lung cancer community of courage

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123324
Addario, Bonnie J. New York, NY: Post Hill Press , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WF658 A21 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The Living Room, which draws its name from a virtual support group live-streamed internationally once a month by [author's] foundation, tells the stories of twenty lung cancer patients who have bravely fought the disease and found ways to thrive, not just to survive. The goal of Bonnie's efforts is…
Author
Addario, Bonnie J.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Post Hill Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xxxi, 288 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
The Living Room, which draws its name from a virtual support group live-streamed internationally once a month by [author's] foundation, tells the stories of twenty lung cancer patients who have bravely fought the disease and found ways to thrive, not just to survive. The goal of Bonnie's efforts is to break down the barriers and stigmas associated with lung cancer and demonstrate how the new wave of treatment options are moving to make it a manageable disease. -- Provided by publisher.
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781642937367
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WF658 A21 2021

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
Show Less

20 records – page 1 of 1.