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Culture of human stem cells

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16442
Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley-Interscience , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QU325 C968 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Freshney, R. Ian
Stacey, Glyn N
Auerbach, Jonathan M
Place of Publication
Hoboken, N.J.
Publisher
Wiley-Interscience
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xvi, 343 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Series
Culture of specialized cells
Subjects
Stem Cells
Cells, Cultured
Cell Culture Techniques
Embryo Research
Biomedical Research
ISBN
9780470052464
0470052465
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QU325 C968 2007

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Basic cell culture protocols

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113538
Totowa, NJ: Humana Press , 2005. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QS525 B297 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Helgason, Cheryl D.
Miller, Cindy L.
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Totowa, NJ
Publisher
Humana Press
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xii, 371 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Series
Methods in molecular biology 290
Subjects
Cell Culture - methods
Tissue Culture - methods
Laboratory Manuals
Cytological Techniques
ISBN
1588292843
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QS525 B297 2005

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Mouse models of cancer : a laboratory manual

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21838
Abate-Shen, Cory. Cold Spring Harbor, NY: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press , 2014.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 M932a 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Abate-Shen, Cory
Editor
Abate-Shen, Cory
Politi, Katerina
Chodosh, Lewis A
Olive, Kenneth P
Place of Publication
Cold Spring Harbor, NY
Publisher
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xiv, 521 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms, Experimental
Disease Models, Animal
Models, Genetic
Mice, Transgenic
Laboratory Manuals
ISBN
9781621820031
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 M932a 2014

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Influence of tumor development on the host

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2012
[Boston, MA]: Kluwer Academic Publishers , 1989.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 C218 1989 v.3
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Liotta, Lance A
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers
Publication Date
1989
Series
Cancer growth and progression 3
Subjects
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
Neoplasm Metastasis
ISBN
0898389925
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 C218 1989 v.3

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Influence of the host on tumor development

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7791
[Boston, MA]: Kluwer Academic Publishers , 1989.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 C218 1989 v.4
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Herberman, Ronald B
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers
Publication Date
1989
Series
Cancer growth and progression 4
Subjects
Neoplasm Metastasis
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
Neoplasm Regression, Spontaneous
Neoplasms - complications
Paraneoplastic Syndromes
ISBN
0898389933
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 C218 1989 v.4

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Rebel cell : cancer, evolution, and the new science of life's oldest betrayal

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124420
Arney, Kat. Dallas, TX: BenBella Books , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 A748r 2020
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
"Rebel Cell is a story about life and death, hope and hubris, nature and nurture. It's about a new way of thinking about what this disease really is and the role it plays in human life. Above all, it's a story about where cancer came from, where it's going, and how we can stop it" -- Provided by pu…
Author
Arney, Kat
Place of Publication
Dallas, TX
Publisher
BenBella Books
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xviii, 398 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Biological Evolution
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
Popular Work
Abstract
"Rebel Cell is a story about life and death, hope and hubris, nature and nurture. It's about a new way of thinking about what this disease really is and the role it plays in human life. Above all, it's a story about where cancer came from, where it's going, and how we can stop it" -- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781950665303
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ202 A748r 2020

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Cheating cell : how evolution helps us understand and treat cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124426
Aktipis, Athena. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 A315c 2021
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Aktipis, Athena
Place of Publication
Princeton, NJ
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xii, 238 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Biological Evolution
Carcinogenesis
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
Popular Work
ISBN
9780691212197
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ202 A315c 2021

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Cancer, culture, and communication

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14320
New York, NY: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers , c2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C217m 2004
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Editor
Moore, Rhonda
Spiegel, David
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers
Publication Date
c2004
Physical Description
xxii, 317 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Physician-Patient Relations
Cross Cultural Comparison
Communication
ISBN
0306478854
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ200 C217m 2004

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Supportive care framework : a foundation for person-centred care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16630
[Toronto, ON]: , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY161 S959 2008
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Editor
Fitch, Margaret I
Porter, Heather B
Page, Beverley D
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
143 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - nursing
Adaptation, Psychological
Models, Organizational
Needs Assessment
Oncology Nursing
Patient Care Team
Social Support
Models, Nursing
Patient-Centered Care
ISBN
9780973807325
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WY161 S959 2008

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Molecular basis of human cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119747
New York, NY: Springer Science+Business Media , 2017. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 M718 2017
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Editor
Coleman, William B
Tsongalis, Gregory J
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Science+Business Media
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xix, 873 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
Growth Substances - physiology
Molecular Medicine
ISBN
9781934115183
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ202 M718 2017

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Stumbling toward heaven

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19983
Hamel, Mike. Colorado Springs, CO: EMT Communications , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H212s 2011
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Author
Hamel, Mike
Place of Publication
Colorado Springs, CO
Publisher
EMT Communications
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
252 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Lymphoma, B-Cell
Survivors
Christianity
Autobiography
Popular Work
ISBN
9781461005001
1461005000
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H212s 2011

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Love and laughter in the time of chemotherapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120286
Pawagi, Manjusha. [Toronto, ON]: Second Story Press , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 P339 2017
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Pawagi, Manjusha
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Second Story Press
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
252 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Leukemia - psychology
Life Change Events
Emotional Adjustment
Stem Cell Transplantation - psychology
Family Relations
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781772600452
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 P339 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Radical remission : surviving cancer against all odds

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21846
Turner, Kelly A. New York, NY: HarperOne , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 T948 2014
Availability
7 copies, 6 available
Author
Turner, Kelly A
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperOne
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
318 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Mind-Body Therapies
Neoplasm Regression, Spontaneous
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Popular Work
ISBN
9780062268754
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 T948 2014

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Chinese cancer patient peer navigator toolkit : a model for language-based peer navigation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119737
BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology, BC Cancer Agency. Volunteer Services. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201 C539 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This guide describes the principles and processes involved in the development of the Chinese Peer Navigator Program at the BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Centre and the bilingual resources that are used with Chinese-speaking patients (Mandarin, Cantonese and English).; This program also reflects "be…
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology
BC Cancer Agency. Volunteer Services
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
27 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Program Development - methods
Guidelines
Communication
Patient-Centered Care
Patient Navigation
Cross-Cultural Comparison
Culturally Competent Care
Volunteers - education
Social Support
Cultural Diversity
Cultural Characteristics
BC Cancer Agency
Abstract
This guide describes the principles and processes involved in the development of the Chinese Peer Navigator Program at the BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Centre and the bilingual resources that are used with Chinese-speaking patients (Mandarin, Cantonese and English).
This program also reflects "best practice" standards and can be used for future groups or organizations who may wish to adapt it for future peer navigator programs.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
VC Library Archives
Call Number
QZ201 C539 2013
Read Online

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I have a question about cancer : clear answers for all kids, including children with autism spectrum disorder or other special needs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121493
Gaines, Arlen Grad, Polsky, Meredith Englander. Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 G142 2019
Availability
5 copies, 4 available
This book is designed to help kids, including children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other additional needs, to understand what it means when someone in their life has cancer. Using question-and-answer format, it explores the life changes and feelings of uncertainty a child may experience if a l…
Author
Gaines, Arlen Grad
Polsky, Meredith Englander
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
46 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
This book is designed to help kids, including children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other additional needs, to understand what it means when someone in their life has cancer. Using question-and-answer format, it explores the life changes and feelings of uncertainty a child may experience if a loved one has cancer. - Cover
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
ISBN
9781785926945
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 G142 2019

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Bald in the land of big hair : a true story

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17789
Rodgers, Joni. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 R691 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Rodgers, Joni
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
x, 253 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Lymphoma - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780060955267
0060195886
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 R691 2001

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Human side of cancer : living with hope, coping with uncertainty

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9287
Holland, Jimmie C., Lewis, Sheldon. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 H735 2000
Availability
6 copies, 4 available
Surveys a range of available coping strategies, both physical (e.g., medications) and psychological (e.g., support groups).
Author
Holland, Jimmie C.
Lewis, Sheldon
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Hope
Stress, Psychological
Abstract
Surveys a range of available coping strategies, both physical (e.g., medications) and psychological (e.g., support groups).
ISBN
0060173718
006093042X (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 H735 2000

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Healing journal : taking control of your journey through cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113443
Peterson, Lynda. Whitehorse, YT: Lynda Peterson , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 P485 2011
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
Author
Peterson, Lynda
Place of Publication
Whitehorse, YT
Publisher
Lynda Peterson
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
ii, 200 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Diaries
Personal Narratives
BC Cancer Agency
Lymphoma
Popular Work
Notes
This is a personal narrative plus patient journal and appointment diary.
ISBN
9780986903205
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
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 P485 2011

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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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Riding the cancer coaster : survival guide for teens and young adults

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119643
Schilstra, Clarissa. [San Bernadino, CA]: Create Space Independent Publishing Platform , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 S334 2015
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
"A diagnosis of cancer is devastating at any age. For teenagers and young adults, it presents a unique challenge both socially and emotionally ... In the pages of this book, I share those stories and strategies, in an effort to provide a guide through the emotional roller coaster that is cancer tre…
Author
Schilstra, Clarissa
Place of Publication
[San Bernadino, CA]
Publisher
Create Space Independent Publishing Platform
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
iv, 67 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Leukemia
Emotional Adjustment
Adolescent
Young Adult
Survivors
Personal Narratives
Guidebooks
Abstract
"A diagnosis of cancer is devastating at any age. For teenagers and young adults, it presents a unique challenge both socially and emotionally ... In the pages of this book, I share those stories and strategies, in an effort to provide a guide through the emotional roller coaster that is cancer treatment and life as a cancer survivor." - Author
ISBN
978514208083
1514208083
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
QZ200 S334 2015

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