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What's up with Bill's mom? : MediKidz explain breast cancer : superhero adventure inside the human body!

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Chilman-Blair, Kim, Quigley, Columba, deLoache, Shawn. London: Medkidz Ltd. , 2014. 2nd. rev. ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 C5389 2014

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Medikidz explain breast cancer

Author: Chilman-Blair, Kim; Quigley, Columba; deLoache, Shawn

Edition: 2nd. rev. ed.

Place of Publication: London

Publisher: Medkidz Ltd.

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: 32 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Pictorial Works; Cartoons; Juvenile Literature

ISBN: 9781906935924; 1906935920

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 C5389 2014

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When cancer strikes a friend : what to say, what to do, and how to help

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Draeger, Bonnie E. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 D758 2012

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Draeger, Bonnie E

Editor: Abram, Rachel

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: xi, 239 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Interpersonal Relations; Communication; Social Support; Friends; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781620872147

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 D758 2012

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Breast cancer surgery and reconstruction : what's right for you

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Anstett, Patricia. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield , 2017.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 A624 2017

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

This book reframes the important discussion about lumpectomy, mastectomy and breast reconstruction around the women who have had these operations. It offers women's unique viewpoints about the less discussed but essential part of breast cancer: the surgery nearly every woman has, regardless of whet…

Author: Anstett, Patricia

Place of Publication: Lanham, MD

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: ix, 229 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - surgery; Mammaplasty; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Decision Making; Mastectomy, Segmental; Mastectomy; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: This book reframes the important discussion about lumpectomy, mastectomy and breast reconstruction around the women who have had these operations. It offers women's unique viewpoints about the less discussed but essential part of breast cancer: the surgery nearly every woman has, regardless of whether she has reconstruction or not. - Introduction, page ix

ISBN: 9780810895690

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 A624 2017

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

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What about my kids? : a guide for parents living with breast cancer

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Corsini, Linda J. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Ontario Chapter , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 C826 2006

Availability: 16 copies, 16 available

Introduction; Chapter 1: Diagnosis; Chapter 2: Treatment; Chapter 3: Financial concerns; Chapter 4: Survivorship; Chapter 5: Heredity and genetic testing; Chapter 6: Recurrence or metastases; Chapter 7: Legal concerns; Chapter 8: Advancing illness and dying; Chapter 9: Death and grieving; English R…

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Author: Corsini, Linda J

Corporate Author: Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Ontario Chapter; Ottawa Hospital Regional Cancer Centre

Place of Publication: [Ottawa, ON]

Publisher: Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Ontario Chapter

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: xxiv, 148 p. : ill ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Parent-Child Relations; Social Support; Family Relations; Popular Work

Abstract: Introduction; Chapter 1: Diagnosis; Chapter 2: Treatment; Chapter 3: Financial concerns; Chapter 4: Survivorship; Chapter 5: Heredity and genetic testing; Chapter 6: Recurrence or metastases; Chapter 7: Legal concerns; Chapter 8: Advancing illness and dying; Chapter 9: Death and grieving; English Resource List / Liste de resources en français; Acknowledgements

ISBN: 1896998283

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 C826 2006

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Cancer : what I wish I had known when I was first diagnosed : tips and advice from a survivor

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Ryan, Michele. North Charleston, S.C: Create Space Independent Publishing Platform , 2014.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 R989 2014

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Ryan, Michele

Place of Publication: North Charleston, S.C

Publisher: Create Space Independent Publishing Platform

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: 73 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781494472313

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 R989 2014

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Choices in breast cancer treatment : medical specialists and cancer survivors tell you what you need to know

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Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 C545 2008

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Miller, Kenneth D

Place of Publication: Baltimore, MD

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: x, 405 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Johns Hopkins Press health book

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms - therapy; Decision Making; Survivors; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780801886850; 0801886856

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 C545 2008

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Pretty is what changes : impossible choices, the breast cancer gene, and how I defied my destiny

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Queller, Jessica. New York, NY: Spiegel & Grau , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 Q3 2008

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: Queller, Jessica

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Spiegel & Grau

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: 259 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms - genetics; Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control; Genetic Predisposition to Disease - psychology; Autobiography; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780385520416; 0385520417

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 Q3 2008

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Show me : a photo collection of breast cancer survivors' lumpectomies, mastectomies, breast reconstructions and thoughts on body image

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Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Hershey, Pa.: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center , 2001. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 S559 2001

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Corporate Author: Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Hershey, Pa.

Publisher: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Publication Date: 2001

Subjects: Mastectomy - psychology; Mastectomy - photographs; Body Image; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Mammaplasty; Pictorial Works; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 S559 2001

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Experience of cancer as a transition : a project exploring the lived experiences of breast cancer patients after completion of adjuvant therapy

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Denduyf, Johanna. [Victoria, BC?]: Royal Roads University , 2002.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WP870 D391 2002

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Denduyf, Johanna

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: Royal Roads University

Publication Date: 2002

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Patients - psychology; Life Change Events

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Thesis

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 D391 2002

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Cancer connections : images of hope and courage from across Canada

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Burns, James. Mississauga, ON: John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd. , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 H967 2011

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Based on PhotoSensitive's Cancer connections exhibition.

Author: Burns, James

Corporate Author: PhotoSensitive

Place of Publication: Mississauga, ON

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd.

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: 191 p. : ill., ports. ; 29 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Survivors; Personal Narratives; Photography; Exhibitions; Pictorial Works; Canada; Popular Work

Abstract: Based on PhotoSensitive's Cancer connections exhibition.

ISBN: 9780470964491; 0470964499

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 H967 2011

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Woman redefined : dignity, beauty, and breast cancer

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Hunter, Kristina, Kenneth, ML. [Toronto, ON]: Second Story Press , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 H945 2016

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Hunter, Kristina; Kenneth, ML

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Second Story Press

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 1 volume unpaged, : ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - surgery; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Body Image - psychology; Mastectomy; Mastectomy - rehabilitation; Beauty; Photographs; Pictorial Works; Popular Work; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 9781772600056; 1772600059

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 H945 2016

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Art, rage, us : art and writing by women with breast cancer

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Eikenberry, Jill, Williams, Terry Tempest. San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books , 1998.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 A784 1998

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Eikenberry, Jill; Williams, Terry Tempest

Place of Publication: San Francisco, CA

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Publication Date: 1998

Physical Description: 175 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Patients - psychology; Women - psychology; Writing; Art Therapy; Breast Neoplasms - pictorial works; Breast Neoplasms - anecdotes; Breast Neoplasms - poetry; Popular Work

ISBN: 0811821307

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 A784 1998

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If I knew then what I know now : the clarity that comes with cancer and age

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Cole, Carol Ann. East Lawrencetown, NS: Pottersfield Press , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 C689 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Cole, Carol Ann

Place of Publication: East Lawrencetown, NS

Publisher: Pottersfield Press

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: 205 p, ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Social Support; Adaptation, Psychological; Canada; Autobiography

ISBN: 9781897426128

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 C689 2009

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Skin deep

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Diersch, Sandra, London, Gerri. [Toronto, ON]: James Lorimer & Company Ltd. , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 D563 2010

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Diersch, Sandra; London, Gerri

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: James Lorimer & Company Ltd.

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 160 p. ; 18 cm.

Series: SideStreets

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Young Adult; Adolescent; Family Relations; Fictional Works

ISBN: 9781552774748; 1552774740

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 D563 2010

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Journal : a mother and daughter's recovery from breast cancer

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Clark, Annabel, Redgrave, Lynn, Lerner, Barron. New York, NY: Umbrage Editions , 2004.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 C592 2004

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Mother and daughter's recovery from breast cancer

Author: Clark, Annabel; Redgrave, Lynn; Lerner, Barron

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Umbrage Editions

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: 109 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Parent-Child Relations; Adaptation, Psychological; Pictorial Works; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 9781884167430; 1884167438

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 C592 2004

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Monster calls

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Ness, Patrick, Dowd, Siobhan, Kay, Jim. Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 N463 2011

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Thirteen-year-old Conor awakens one night to find a monster outside his bedroom window, but not the one from the recurring nightmare that began when his mother became ill - an ancient, wild creature that wants him to face truth and loss.

Author: Ness, Patrick; Dowd, Siobhan; Kay, Jim

Place of Publication: Somerville, MA

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: 204 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Grief - psychology; Self Concept; Adolescent; Parent-Child Relations; Adaptation, Psychological; Emotions; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Fictional Works; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: Thirteen-year-old Conor awakens one night to find a monster outside his bedroom window, but not the one from the recurring nightmare that began when his mother became ill - an ancient, wild creature that wants him to face truth and loss.

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC

ISBN: 9780763655594

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 C5 N463 2011

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Breast stories : cancer survivors speak out

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Carpenter, Phil. Markham, ON: Fitzhenry & Whiteside , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 C296 2012

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Breast cancer survivors who chose to undergo mastectomy talk about issues of beauty, identity, and femininity in this collection of portraits and frank personal essays

Author: Carpenter, Phil

Place of Publication: Markham, ON

Publisher: Fitzhenry & Whiteside

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: 109 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Mammaplasty; Mastectomy; Portraits; Family Relations; Survivors - psychology; Pictorial Works; Photographs; Body Image; Personal Narratives; Canada

Abstract: Breast cancer survivors who chose to undergo mastectomy talk about issues of beauty, identity, and femininity in this collection of portraits and frank personal essays