Author

DeVita, Vincent T. Jr.

DeVita-Raeburn, Elizabeth

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Farrar, Straus and Giroux

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

324 p., [16] p. of plates ; 24 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - history

Neoplasms - drug therapy

Medical Oncology - history

Biomedical Research

Antineoplastic Agents - history

History of Medicine

United States

Autobiography

Notes

Table of Contents:

Introduction

Outrageous fortune

The chemotherapists

MOMP

MOPP

The war on cancer

Boots on the ground

Cleaning house at the National Cancer Institute

Frances Kelsey syndrome

Where rubber meets the road

The death of cancer

Outrageous fortune part II.

ISBN

9780374135607

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ11.1 D496 2015

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Author

Mukherjee, Siddhartha

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Scribner

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

xiv, 571 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 25 cm.

Subjects

Leukemia - history

Neoplasms - history

Medical Oncology

Leukemia - drug therapy

Antineoplastic Agents - history

History of Medicine

History, 20th Century

United States

ISBN

9781439107959

1439107955

9781439170915 (pbk.)

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ11 AA1 M953e 2010

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Alternate Title

Cancer : the emperor of all maladies (Television program)

Author

Burns, Ken

Goodman, Barak

Mukherjee, Siddhartha

Place of Publication

Arlington, VA

Publisher

PBS

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

3 videodiscs (360 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Subjects

Leukemia - history

Neoplasms - history

Biomedical Research - history

Medical Oncology

Leukemia - drug therapy

Antineoplastic Agents - history

History of Medicine

History, 20th Century

United States

ISBN

9781627892773

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ11.1 C215b 2015 v.1-3

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Alternate Title

Cancer as a wakeup call

Author

Nasi, M. Laura

Place of Publication

Berkeley, CA

Publisher

North Atlantic Books

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

xxi, 350 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - prevention & control

Complementary Therapies

Integrative Medicine

Integrative Oncology

Popular Work

ISBN

9781623172961

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ266 N254 2018

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Alternate Title

BCCA annual cancer conference

BC Cancer Agency annual cancer conference

Author

Grayzel, Eva

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2008 November 20-22 : Vancouver, BC)

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

60 minutes

Series

BC Cancer Agency annual cancer conference 2008 v.2

Subjects

Mouth Neoplasms - psychology

Medical Errors - psychology

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Adaptation, Psychological

BC Cancer Agency

Popular Work

Abstract

Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 17684 (QZ200 B366 2008)

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ200 B366 2008 v.2

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Author

Shahabi, Shohreh

Smith, J. Richard

Del Priore, Giuseppe

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

Oxford, UK

Publisher

Health Press

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

143 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Series

Fast facts (UK)

Subjects

Genital Neoplasms, Female

Popular Work

ISBN

9781903734001

1903734002

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP145 S525 2010

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Author

Redvers, Nicole

Place of Publication

Berkeley, CA

Publisher

North Atlantic Books

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

288 p. : ill. ; 23 cm

Subjects

First Nations

Medicine, Traditional

Evidence-Based Medicine

Health Services, Indigenous

Popular Work

Abstract

Based on current medical research, Native American and naturopathic doctor Nicole Redvers identifies traditional healing methods developed centuries ago that address modern ailments and medical processes - Provided by publisher

ISBN

9781623173364

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WB 55 R438 2019

Copies

Author

Berrang, Tanya

Stephen, Joanne

Chia, Stephen

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

60 minutes

Series

BCCA video telehealth series "Closer to home" 14

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Breast Neoplasms - drug therapy

Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Breast Neoplasms - radiotherapy

Lymph Nodes

Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal

Social Support

Popular Work

Abstract

Breast cancer : treatment of the lymph nodes by Dr. Tanya Berrang

Psychosocial oncology : what's new for breast cancer patients and survivors by Dr. Joanne Stephen

Adherence to hormonal therapy in breast cancer by Dr. Stephen Chia.

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

WP870 B863 2009 v.14

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Alternate Title

ICD-O

Author

Fritz, April

Corporate Author

World Health Organization

Editor

Fritz, April

Edition

3rd ed., 1st revision

Place of Publication

Geneva

Publisher

World Health Organization

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

viii, 242 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - classification

ISBN

9789241548496

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library REF

Kelowna Library

Call Number

QZ15 W925 2013

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Author

Landon, Ted

Kluck, Michelle

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Gaiam Americas, Inc.

Publication Date

1999

Physical Description

30 minutes

Subjects

Therapeutic Touch

Massage

Complementary Therapies

Popular Work

ISBN

9780766236196

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WB890 M414 1999

Copies

Alternate Title

Official guide to APA style

Corporate Author

American Psychological Association

Edition

7th ed.

Place of Publication

Washington, DC

Publisher

American Psychological Association

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

xxii, 427 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects

Writing

Publishing

Journalism, Medical

Social Sciences

Behavioral Sciences

Authorship

ISBN

9781433832161

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library REF

Victoria Library

Call Number

Z250.6 P976 2020

Website Notes

Supplemental resources discussed in book are available at website.

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Author

Parkinson, Maureen

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

74 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - complications

Return to Work

Employment

Workplace

Occupational therapy - methods

Rehabilitation, Vocational

Social Support

Life Change Events

Adaptation, Psychological

Survivors

BC Cancer Agency

Popular Work

ISBN

9781896624259

1896624251

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 P248 2014

Website Notes

.

Copies

Author

Keene, Nancy

Hobbie, Wendy

Ruccione, Kathy

Edition

3rd ed.

Place of Publication

Bellingham, WA

Publisher

Childhood Cancer Guides

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

xxiv, 452 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - complications

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Continuity of Care

Follow-up Studies

Survivors

Family Relations

Adolescent

Adult

Adaptation, Psychological

Infant

Child

Secondary Prevention

Interpersonal Relations

Self Care

Popular Work

Autobiography

ISBN

9781457118678

9781941089132

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

QZ200 K26c 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.

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Alternate Title

Guide I wish I'd had when I was learning

Author

Lloyd, Michael

Place of Publication

Raleigh, NC

Publisher

Lulu.com

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

x, 114 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Lung Neoplasms

Popular Work

ISBN

97814357047718

1435704711

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

WF658 L793 2007

Copies

Author

Decter, Michael

Grosso, Francesca

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Penguin Canada

Publication Date

2006

Physical Description

xviii, 358 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Medical Care

Patient Education

Consumer Advocacy

Delivery of Health Care

Health Services Accessibility

Canada

ISBN

9780143050452

0143050451

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WA540 DC2 D295 2006

Copies

Author

Ladas, Elena

Kelly, Kara M

Place of Publication

Hackensack, NJ

Publisher

World Scientific Publishing

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

xii, 304 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series

EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - complications

Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects

Radiotherapy - adverse effects

Complementary Therapies - methods

Integrative Medicine - methods

Handbooks

Abstract

Table of contents:

The Role of Complementary Medicine and Cancer Treatment -- Communicating with Your Medical Team -- How To Use This Book -- Descriptions of Complementary Medicine Therapies -- Aromatherapy -- Chinese Medicine and Acupressure -- Herbal Teas -- Homeopathy -- Massage -- Nutrition -- Reflexology -- Supplements (Nutrition, Herbal) -- Visual Imagery -- Yoga -- Cancer Associated Side Effects -- Anxiety & Stress -- Chemo Brain -- Constipation -- Depression -- Diarrhea -- Dry Mouth -- Fatigue -- Headache -- Hot Flashes -- Immune Suppression -- Insomnia -- Loss of Appetite -- Loss of Libido -- Lymphedema -- Mouth Sores -- Nausea & Vomiting -- Pain -- Peripheral Neuropathy -- Radiation Burns -- Shortness of Breath -- Urinary Retention and Incontinence -- Appendices -- Appendix A Acupressure Point Instruction and Illustrations -- Appendix B Anatomical Muscle Reference Model -- Appendix C Reflexology Foot and Hand Reference Charts -- Appendix D Yoga Instruction and Illustrations -- Appendix E Glycemic Index -- Appendix F High Fiber Food Sources -- Appendix G Managing Food Portions -- Appendix H References -- Appendix I Resources -- Appendix J Metric Conversion Table.

Notes

Previously catalogued with title, Integrative strategies for cancer patients : a practical guide for managing the side effects of cancer therapy

ISBN

9789814313230

9789814313247

9789814383967

9814313238

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ266 L153 2012

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.

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Editor

Johnson, Leslie Main

Baker, Janelle Marie

Edition

1st ed.

Place of Publication

Edmonton, AB

Publisher

Polynya Press

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

xii, 304 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series

Patterns of Northern Traditional Healing; v. 4

Subjects

First Nations

Indigenous Canadians - medical care

Medicine, Traditional

Delivery of Health Care

Canada

Popular Work

Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN

9781772125375

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WA300 J67 2022

Copies

Corporate Author

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Place of Publication

Manhattan Beach, CA

Publisher

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc.

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

46 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Pancreatic Neoplasms

Palliative Care

Popular Work

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022

Language

English

Material Type

Booklet

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

WI810 P188s 2017

Website Notes

Request booklet in print or digital format.

Copies

Author

Buckman, Robert

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Key Porter Books

Publication Date

2006

Physical Description

280 p. : 21 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms

Popular Work

Abstract

A practical guide written for people who have just been diagnosed with cancer. It aims to help them and their loved ones make sense of what happens next and to plan a course of action. Includes information about tests, the stages of the disease, treatment options and follow-up.

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002037)

ISBN

1552636992

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 B925c 2006

Copies

Author

Speca, Michael

Carlson, Linda E

Jones, Lanice

McMillan, Shirley

Angen, Maureen

McCartney, Laura

Place of Publication

Calgary, AB

Publisher

Alberta Cancer Board

Publication Date

2005

Physical Description

2 v.

Subjects

Meditation

Relaxation Therapy

Stress, Psychological

Breathing Exercises

Yoga

Popular Work

Abstract

v.1: Awakenings by Andrew W. Janert

Body scan by Dr. Michael Speca

Sitting meditation by Dr. Linda Carlson

Lake meditation by Dr. Lanice Jones

v.2: Infinitum by Andrew W. Janert

Lying yoga by Shirley McMillan

Standing yoga - by Dr. Maureen Angen

Walking meditation by Laura McCartney

Metta meditation by Dr. Maureen Angen

Language

English

Material Type

Audio

CD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library Relax

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ266 G946 2005

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