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Emperor of all maladies : a biography of cancer

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Mukherjee, Siddhartha. New York, NY: Scribner , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ11 AA1 M953e 2010

Availability: 5 copies, 4 available

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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Death of cancer : after fifty years on the front lines of medicine, a pioneering oncologist reveals why the war on cancer is winnable--and how we can get there

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DeVita, Vincent T. Jr., DeVita-Raeburn, Elizabeth. New York, NY: Farrar, Straus and Giroux , 2015.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ11.1 D496 2015

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

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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Cancer : the emperor of all maladies

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Burns, Ken, Goodman, Barak, Mukherjee, Siddhartha. Arlington, VA: PBS , 2015.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ11.1 C215b 2015 v.1-3

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

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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Radiation as a cure for cancer : the history of radiation treatment in British Columbia

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Jackson, Stewart M. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2002.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WN11 J14 2002

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

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Author: Jackson, Stewart M

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency

Publication Date: 2002

Physical Description: viii, 242 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Radiotherapy - history; Neoplasms - radiotherapy - history; British Columbia

ISBN: 1896624081

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Library; Kelowna Library; Abbotsford Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: WN11 J14 2002

Website Notes: One PDF is book front and back cover. The other PDF is full text.; Page 90 is out of order and is at the end of the pdf.

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What's wrong with you? : an insiders guide to your insides

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Holper, Sarah. Melbourne, Aus.: Hardie Grant Books , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB143 H657 2021

Availability: 3 copies, 2 available

Dr. Sarah Holper takes you on a tour through the human body, explaining the reason for common medical symptoms that cause concern. With interesting facts, personal anecdotes, insider doctor secrets and memorable patient encounters spread throughout this book, Dr. Holper lends her working knowledge …

Author: Holper, Sarah

Place of Publication: Melbourne, Aus.

Publisher: Hardie Grant Books

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: 256 p. : ill. ; 23 cm

Subjects: Signs and Symptoms; Human Body; Physiological Phenomena; Internal Medicine; Popular Work

Abstract: Dr. Sarah Holper takes you on a tour through the human body, explaining the reason for common medical symptoms that cause concern. With interesting facts, personal anecdotes, insider doctor secrets and memorable patient encounters spread throughout this book, Dr. Holper lends her working knowledge to those seeking to understand just what's going on inside and outside their bodies -- Provided by publisher.

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

ISBN: 9781743797112

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WB143 H657 2021

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Rebel bodies : a guide to the gender health gap revolution

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Graham, Sarah. London, UK: Green Tree , 2023.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WA309 G738r 2023

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

"An inclusive and empowering manifesto for change in women's healthcare. Exploring the systemic and deep-rooted sexism within medicine, Rebel Bodies offers actionable ways for women to advocate for ourselves and others, and get the diagnosis and treatment we need." -- Back cover

Author: Graham, Sarah

Place of Publication: London, UK

Publisher: Green Tree

Publication Date: 2023

Physical Description: iii, 284 pages ; 22 cm

Subjects: Women's Health; Women's Health Services; Sexism; Gender equity; Patient Advocacy; Popular Work; Personal Narratives

Abstract: "An inclusive and empowering manifesto for change in women's healthcare. Exploring the systemic and deep-rooted sexism within medicine, Rebel Bodies offers actionable ways for women to advocate for ourselves and others, and get the diagnosis and treatment we need." -- Back cover

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

ISBN: 9781399401111; 1399401114

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library

Call Number: WA309 G738r 2023

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From whispers to shouts : the ways we talk about cancer

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Schattner, Elaine. New York: Columbia University Press , 2023.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 S312 2023

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: Schattner, Elaine

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Publication Date: 2023

Physical Description: xiv, 360 p. ; 25 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - history; Attitude to Health; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780231192262

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 S312 2023

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Cancer as a wake-up call : an oncologist's integrative approach to what you can do to become whole again

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Nasi, M. Laura. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 N254 2018

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

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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21 days to die : the Canadian guide to end of life

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Hochstetler, Linda. Manotick, ON,: Sumeru Press Inc., , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D7 H685c 2021

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

"This is a guide to end of life in the Canadian context. Chapters deal with issues such as palliative care, hospice, advanced care plans, how to recognize and respond to the stages of dying during the last 21 days, conversations to have, disposal of the body, and grief. Also included are many usefu…

Alternate Title: Twenty-one days to die

Author: Hochstetler, Linda

Place of Publication: Manotick, ON,

Publisher: Sumeru Press Inc.,

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: 161 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Subjects: Popular Work; Attitude to Death; Palliative Treatment; Terminal Care; Hospice Care; Grief; Death and dying

Abstract: "This is a guide to end of life in the Canadian context. Chapters deal with issues such as palliative care, hospice, advanced care plans, how to recognize and respond to the stages of dying during the last 21 days, conversations to have, disposal of the body, and grief. Also included are many useful lists, websites, books and other resources for Canadians, presented in an easy-to-access form for sharing at a difficult time. Many of the resources include QR codes."-- Provided by publisher

ISBN: 9781896559728

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D7 H685c 2021

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Complete guide to POI and early menopause

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Short , Hannah, Leonhardt, Mandy. London, UK: Sheldon Press , 2022.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP520 S559 2022

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Alternate Title: Complete guide to Primary Ovarian Insufficiency and early menopause

Author: Short , Hannah; Leonhardt, Mandy

Place of Publication: London, UK

Publisher: Sheldon Press

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: xvi, 304 pages ; illustrations ; 24 cm

Subjects: Primary Ovarian Insufficiency - psychology; Menopause, Premature; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781399801249

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP520 S559 2022

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Doctor's guide to therapeutic touch

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Wager, Susan. New York, NY: Berkley Publishing Group , 1996.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172 W131 1996

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Wager, Susan

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group

Publication Date: 1996

Subjects: Therapeutic Touch; Mental Healing

ISBN: 0399522506

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM172 W131 1996

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Massage practice : therapeutic touch

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Landon, Ted, Kluck, Michelle. New York, NY: Gaiam Americas, Inc. , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB890 M414 1999

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

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

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Walking together, working together: engaging wisdom for indigenous well-being

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Edmonton, AB: Polynya Press , 2022. 1st ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WA300 J67 2022

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

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

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NCCN guidelines for patients : early-stage prostate cancer

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National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Plymouth Meeting, PA: National Comprehensive Cancer Network , 2023.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WJ762 N277e 2023

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

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Alternate Title: National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients : early-stage prostate cancer; NCCN guidelines for patients : prostate cancer - early-stage

Corporate Author: National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)

Place of Publication: Plymouth Meeting, PA

Publisher: National Comprehensive Cancer Network

Publication Date: 2023

Physical Description: 86 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm

Series: NCCN guidelines for patients

Subjects: Popular Work; Prostatic Neoplasms

ISBN: 9781960388223

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Status: Processing

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library

Call Number: WJ762 N277e 2023

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Early menopause guidebook : helping women make informed decisions

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North American Menopause Society (NAMS). Cleveland, OH: North American Menopause Society , 2006. 6th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP580 N864e 2006

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Alternate Title: Early menopause guidebook

Corporate Author: North American Menopause Society (NAMS)

Edition: 6th ed.

Place of Publication: Cleveland, OH

Publisher: North American Menopause Society

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 72 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Menopause; Hormone Replacement Therapy; Menopause, Premature; Popular Work

ISBN: 0970125178

Language: English

Material Type: Booklet; Handout

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP580 N864e 2006

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Medical tests in Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia : including glossary of medical terms relating to tests

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International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF). Sarasota, FL: International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF) , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WH400 I61m 2007

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Alternate Title: Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia : medical tests

Corporate Author: International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF)

Place of Publication: Sarasota, FL

Publisher: International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF)

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 83 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Booklet; Handout

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WH400 I61m 2007

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Science of the sacred : bridging global indigenous medicine systems and modern scientific principles

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Redvers, Nicole. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books , 2019.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB 55 R438 2019

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

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

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

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