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Langley Hospice Society : a practical guide for families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20471
Langley Hospice Society. Langley, BC: Langley Hospice Society , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 L283 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Includes 5 pamphlets with these titles:; Who we are...what we do; Bereavement support programs; Supporting grieving children and teens; Palliative support programs; Hospice vigil program
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Practical guide for families
Death, dying and bereavement : a practical guide
Corporate Author
Langley Hospice Society
Place of Publication
Langley, BC
Publisher
Langley Hospice Society
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
32 p. ; 22 cm. + pamphlets
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Hospices
Handbooks
Abstract
Includes 5 pamphlets with these titles:
Who we are...what we do
Bereavement support programs
Supporting grieving children and teens
Palliative support programs
Hospice vigil program
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
BF789 L283 2012
Read Online
http://langleyhospice.com/hospice/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/A-Practical-Guide-for-Families.pdf

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Facing forward : making a difference in cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19808
National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2010
Series
Facing forward series
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors
Caregivers
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/coping/make-a-difference
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/facing-forward.pdf
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Facing forward : life after cancer treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16373
National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N278f 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Life after cancer treatment
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
61 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
Facing forward series
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 N278f 2007
Website Notes
PDF is available to download from this site
Read Online
http://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/facing-forward

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Caregivers' guide for bone marrow / stem cell transplant : practical perspectives

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19696
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link. Southfield, MI: National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink) , 2007. revised ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH380 C271 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link
Editor
Jacobs, Myra
Edition
revised ed.
Place of Publication
Southfield, MI
Publisher
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink)
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
59 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Stem Cell Transplantation
Caregivers
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WH380 C271 2007
Read Online
http://www.nbmtlink.org/documents/cg2.pdf

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Colostomy guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20125
Gutman, Nancy. Irvine, CA: United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Gutman, Nancy
Corporate Author
United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc.
Place of Publication
Irvine, CA
Publisher
United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA)
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Colostomy
Colonic Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.ostomy.org/uploaded/files/ostomy_info/ColostomyGuide.pdf?direct=1
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Canada's food guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18650
Canada. Health Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Ministry of Supply and Services Canada , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canada. Health Canada
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Ministry of Supply and Services Canada
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Nutrition
Popular Work
ISSN
9780662030362
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/alt_formats/hpfb-dgpsa/pdf/food-guide-aliment/guide_trans-trad-punjabi_v.pdf
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Canada's food guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18651
Canada. Health Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Ministry of Supply and Services Canada , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canada. Health Canada
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Ministry of Supply and Services Canada
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Nutrition
Popular Work
ISSN
9780662030355
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/alt_formats/hpfb-dgpsa/pdf/food-guide-aliment/guide_trans-trad-chinese_v.pdf
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Patient's guide to lung cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120289
Lung Cancer Canada. [Toronto, ON]: Lung Cancer Canada , 2017. 6th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WF658 L960p 2017
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Lung Cancer Canada
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Lung Cancer Canada
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
89 p. : ill. : 22 cm.
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WF658 L960p 2017
Website Notes
PDF and downloadable, interactive ebooks available at link.
Read Online
https://www.lungcancercanada.ca/Resources/Patient-Guide.aspx
http://www.lungcancercanada.ca/LungCancerCanada/media/Documents/Patient-Guide-to-Lung-Cancer-2017.pdf

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Eating well with Canada's food guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15506
Canada. Health Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Ministry of Supply and Services Canada , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  3 read online  
Corporate Author
Canada. Health Canada
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Ministry of Supply and Services Canada
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Nutrition
Popular Work
ISSN
0662444671
Language
English
French
Aramaic
Chinese
Farsi (Persian)
Korean
Punjabi
Russian
Spanish
Tagalog
Tamil
Urdu
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
3rd URL links to the translated versions of the guide (multicultural)
Read Online
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/order-commander/eating_well_bien_manger-eng.php
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/index-eng.php
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/order-commander/guide_trans-trad-eng.php
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Patient's guide to lung cancer (Chinese)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120572
Lung Cancer Canada. [Toronto, ON]: Lung Cancer Canada , 2017. 6th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WF658 L960c 2017
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Lung Cancer Canada
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Lung Cancer Canada
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
89 p. : ill. : 22 cm.
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WF658 L960c 2017
Website Notes
PDF and downloadable, interactive ebooks available at link.
Read Online
http://www.lungcancercanada.ca/Resources/Patient-Guide.aspx?lang=en-CA
http://www.lungcancercanada.ca/LungCancerCanada/media/Documents/Patient-s-Guide-to-Lung-Cancer-Simplified-Chinese.pdf

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Radiation therapy : a guide for people with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19227
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ269 C212rc 2018
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2018
Subjects
Radiotherapy
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Popular Work
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Handout
Online
Booklet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ269 C212rc 2018
Website Notes
Chinese language edition currently available in print format only. Url links to english language edition.
Read Online
http://www.cancer.ca/~/media/cancer.ca/CW/publications/Radiation%20therapy/32056-1-NO.pdf
http://www.cancer.ca/en/support-and-services/resources/publications/?region=bc&publicationLang=Chinese&publicationSort=Alpha

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Understanding lung cancer : a guide for patients and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20438
Eckardt, John R, Kimmis, Julia E. Darien, CT: CMP Medica | Oncology Group , 2009. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Eckardt, John R
Kimmis, Julia E
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Darien, CT
Publisher
CMP Medica
Oncology Group
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms
Popular Work
ISBN
1891483242
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://imaging.ubmmedica.com/cancernetwork/forpatients/pdfs/9_Understanding%20Lung%20Cancer.pdf
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Understanding treatment for breast cancer : a guide for women

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21539
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
76 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.cancer.ca/en/support-and-services/resources/publications/?region=bc
http://www.cancer.ca/en/support-and-services/resources/publications/?region=bc

Copies

VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Patient Pamphlet File Available
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Indigenous voices : stories of serious illness and grief

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120285
Canadian Virtual Hospice, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. Winnipeg, MB: Canadian Virtual Hospice , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C212 2016
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
First Nations, Inuit, and Metis share stories about living with serious illness and grief. The video series consists of 170 short video clips organized by theme. Highlights are captured in four longer videos.; 1. Ceremony, tradition and spirituality (21:41); 2. Caring for the patient and family (16…
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Virtual Hospice
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Place of Publication
Winnipeg, MB
Publisher
Canadian Virtual Hospice
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
1 videodisc (83 min.) + 1 USB flash drive (83 min.)
Series
LivingMyCulture.ca
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Terminally Ill
Palliative Care
Bereavement
Grief
Loss
Spirituality
Medicine, Traditional
Ceremonial Behavior
First Nations
Inuits
Metis
Personal Narratives
Abstract
First Nations, Inuit, and Metis share stories about living with serious illness and grief. The video series consists of 170 short video clips organized by theme. Highlights are captured in four longer videos.
1. Ceremony, tradition and spirituality (21:41)
2. Caring for the patient and family (16:50)
3. Walking along side for a good death (21:21)
4. Honouring our loss and grief (23:11)
Notes
Contents available in DVD format or USB flash drive.
Language
English
Material Type
DVD
Video
Pre-loaded Media
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
BF575 C212 2016
Read Online
https://livingmyculture.ca/culture/first-nations/

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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 KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Canada's food guide to healthy eating

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7031
Canada. Health Canada. Ottawa, Ont.: Ministry of Supply and Services Canada , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canada. Health Canada
Place of Publication
Ottawa, Ont.
Publisher
Ministry of Supply and Services Canada
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Nutrition - popular works - handouts
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/using-utiliser/index-eng.php
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Living with cancer : a guide for people with cancer and their caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15238
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2012
Subjects
Family
Counseling
Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.cancer.ca/en/support-and-services/resources/publications/?region=bc
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Breast cancer companion guide : information kit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20771
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon. [Vancouver, BC?]: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B829a 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
10 p. : ill ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
VC Library Archives
Call Number
WP870 B829a 2012
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/types-of-cancer/breast-cancer/breast/information-kit

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Breast cancer companion guide : information kit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21326
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon, BC Cancer Agency, Victoria Breast Health Centre, Canadian Cancer Society. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2013. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Continues / Continued By
Breast cancer companion guide : information kit (2012)
Corporate Author
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon
BC Cancer Agency
Victoria Breast Health Centre
Canadian Cancer Society
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2013
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/patient-and-public-info-site/Documents/CompanionGuide2014Revision.pdf

Copies

VC BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Archives Available
VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Patient Pamphlet File Available
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Breast cancer companion guide : information kit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16423
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon. [Vancouver, BC?]: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon , 2008. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B829a 2008
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
10 p. : ill ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP870 B829a 2008
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/types-of-cancer/breast-cancer/breast/information-kit

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 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
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Understanding prostate changes : a health guide for men

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120638
National Cancer Institute, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Health. [Bethesda, MD]: National Institute of Health , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
National Institute of Health
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Institute of Health
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
39 p. : ill.
Subjects
Prostatic Diseases
Prostatic Neoplasms
Men's Health
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in PDF and HTML format.
Read Online
https://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/understanding-prostate-changes
https://www.cancer.gov/types/prostate/understanding-prostate-changes/prostate-booklet.pdf
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