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Contemporary Chinese medicine : application and research : issue 14 : oncology

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Shi, Qi, Liu, Jiaxiang. Shanghai, China: , 1996.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 S555 1996

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Chinese medicine (oncology) : history, scope of study, current development etc.; Use of Chinese medicine in strengthening the body, managing side effects of radiotherapy, yin yang etc.; Different types of cancer, how they are treated by Chinese medicine

Author: Shi, Qi; Liu, Jiaxiang

Place of Publication: Shanghai, China

Publication Date: 1996

Physical Description: 316 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Medicine, Chinese Traditional; Popular Work

Abstract: Chinese medicine (oncology) : history, scope of study, current development etc.; Use of Chinese medicine in strengthening the body, managing side effects of radiotherapy, yin yang etc.; Different types of cancer, how they are treated by Chinese medicine

ISBN: 9787810103398; 7810103393

Language: Chinese

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 S555 1996

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Caring for the caregiver : support for cancer caregivers

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National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 N278c 2007

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Corporate Author: National Cancer Institute

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Cancer Institute

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 15 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms; Caregivers - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Social Support; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Booklet; Handout; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: QZ200 N278c 2007

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Cancer in young adults in Canada

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Cancer Care Ontario, Public Health Agency of Canada, Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Cancer Care Ontario , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 C215 2006

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Cancer statistics for young adults aged 20-44 in Canada.

Corporate Author: Cancer Care Ontario; Public Health Agency of Canada; Canadian Cancer Society

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Cancer Care Ontario

Publication Date: 2006

Subjects: Neoplasms; Adult; Young Adult; Neoplasms - statistics; Neoplasms - epidemiology; Neoplasms - mortality; Canada

Abstract: Cancer statistics for young adults aged 20-44 in Canada.

ISBN: 092132510X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ200 C215 2006

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Diagnosis : cancer : your guide to the first months of healthy survivorship

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Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Co., Inc. , 2003. expanded and updated ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 H295 2003

Availability: 2 copies, 1 available

Guides patients through the frightening first few months after diagnosis and discusses ways to cope with treatments both emotionally and physically. Uses questions and answer format.

Author: Harpham, Wendy Schlessel

Edition: expanded and updated ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co., Inc.

Publication Date: 2003

Subjects: Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Popular Work

Abstract: Guides patients through the frightening first few months after diagnosis and discusses ways to cope with treatments both emotionally and physically. Uses questions and answer format.

ISBN: 0393324605

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 H295 2003

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Learn to live through cancer : what you need to know and do

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Fleishman, Stewart B. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 F596 2011

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

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Author: Fleishman, Stewart B

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Demos Health

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: xiii, 348 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Survivors; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781936303083; 9781617050626

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 F596 2011

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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When someone you love has cancer : a guide to help kids cope

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Lewis, Alaric. St. Meinrad, IN: Abbey Press , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 L673 2005

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

A picture book which explains what cancer is, what some words mean, and talks about the different feelings a child might have; This book will help kids cope with the presence of cancer in their lives.

Author: Lewis, Alaric

Place of Publication: St. Meinrad, IN

Publisher: Abbey Press

Publication Date: 2005

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms; Family; Child; Adaptation, Psychological; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: A picture book which explains what cancer is, what some words mean, and talks about the different feelings a child might have; This book will help kids cope with the presence of cancer in their lives.

ISBN: 0870293958

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 L673 2005

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Problem with hair : a story for children who are learning about cancer

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Foss, Karen Sue, Wilda, Steve. Omaha, NE: Centering Corporation , 1996.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 F751 1996

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

All the kids in the neighborhood, unhappy with their hair color and styles, envy Louella, who has lost her hair from undergoing medical treatment.

Author: Foss, Karen Sue; Wilda, Steve

Place of Publication: Omaha, NE

Publisher: Centering Corporation

Publication Date: 1996

Subjects: Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Hair; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: All the kids in the neighborhood, unhappy with their hair color and styles, envy Louella, who has lost her hair from undergoing medical treatment.

ISBN: 1561230095

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 F751 1996

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Caregiver's guide to cancer : compassionate advice for caring for you and your loved one

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Landes, Victoria. Emeryville, CA: Rockridge Press , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 L256 2021

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

"Looking after someone with cancer can be complex, overwhelming, and emotionally draining all at once. As a caregiver, you may also overlook your own well-being while you focus on your loved one. This book empowers you to be an attentive, thoughtful, and compassionate caregiver for your friend or f…

Author: Landes, Victoria

Place of Publication: Emeryville, CA

Publisher: Rockridge Press

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: ix, 166 pages ; 23 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms; Caregivers - psychology; Self Care - methods; Patients - psychology; Popular Work

Abstract: "Looking after someone with cancer can be complex, overwhelming, and emotionally draining all at once. As a caregiver, you may also overlook your own well-being while you focus on your loved one. This book empowers you to be an attentive, thoughtful, and compassionate caregiver for your friend or family member with cancer. You'll also find practical everyday advice for meeting your own physical and emotional needs while dealing with the unique challenges you face."-- Provided by publisher

ISBN: 9781648764196

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 L256 2021

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There's no place like hope : a guide to beating cancer in mind-sized bites : a book of hope, help, and inspiration for cancer patients and their families

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Girard, Vickie, Zadra, Dan. Lynwood, WA: Compendium, Inc. , 2001.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 G518 2001

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Girard, Vickie; Zadra, Dan

Place of Publication: Lynwood, WA

Publisher: Compendium, Inc.

Publication Date: 2001

Physical Description: xx, 161 p. ; 17 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Hope; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781888387414; 1888387416; 9781932319705

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 G518 2001

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When your child is sick : a guide to navigating the practical and emotional challenges of caring for a child who is very ill

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Breyer, Joanna. New York, NY: Tarcher Perigee , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 B848 2018

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

"To many parents, it is hard to imagine a more upsetting reality than one where their child is hospitalized, severely sick, or terminally ill. In When Your Child is Sick, psychosocial counselor Joanna Breyer distills decades of experience working with sick children and their families into a compreh…

Author: Breyer, Joanna

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Tarcher Perigee

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: xi, 436 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Child; Infant; Adolescent; Parent-Child Relations; Caregivers; Adaptation, Psychological

Abstract: "To many parents, it is hard to imagine a more upsetting reality than one where their child is hospitalized, severely sick, or terminally ill. In When Your Child is Sick, psychosocial counselor Joanna Breyer distills decades of experience working with sick children and their families into a comprehensive guide for navigating the uncharted and frightening terrain. She provides expert advice to guide them through the hospital setting, at-home care, and long-term outcomes." - Cover

ISBN: 9780147517586

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 B848 2018

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

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Chicken soup for the surviving soul : 101 stories of courage and inspiration from those who have survived cancer

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Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, Inc. , 1996.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C533 1996

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Alternate Title: Chicken soup for the surviving soul : 101 healing stories of courage and inspiration; Chicken soup for the surviving soul : 101 healing stories about those who have survived cancer

Editor: Canfield, Jack

Place of Publication: Deerfield Beach, FL

Publisher: Health Communications, Inc.

Publication Date: 1996

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms; Survivors; Social Support; Popular Work; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 9781558744028; 1558744029

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 C533 1996

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A hero in Gray

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Braham, Cherie L. [Bloomington, IN]: Trafford Publishing , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 B813 2016

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

"A Hero in Gray is a heartwarming story about a young boy who spends time with his family. He does all sorts of everyday things, except sometimes Gray has to face many challenges along the way. With the love of his family and his community, Gray is able to fight cancer and be like other little boys…

Author: Braham, Cherie L.

Place of Publication: [Bloomington, IN]

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 35 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Coping; Child; Neoplasms - psychology; Parent-Child Relations; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

Abstract: "A Hero in Gray is a heartwarming story about a young boy who spends time with his family. He does all sorts of everyday things, except sometimes Gray has to face many challenges along the way. With the love of his family and his community, Gray is able to fight cancer and be like other little boys! I'm a hero I fight cancer!"

ISBN: 9781490771519; 1490771514

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 C5 B813 2016

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Time for me : an activity book for kids when someone in the family has cancer

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Slakov, June, Rotholc, Sandra, Janes, Karen. Surrey, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 S631 1999

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

A workbook for children.

Author: Slakov, June; Rotholc, Sandra; Janes, Karen

Place of Publication: Surrey, BC

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services

Publication Date: 1999

Subjects: Art Therapy; Neoplasms; Parent-Child Relations; Neoplasms - psychology; Family; Infant; Child; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: A workbook for children.

ISBN: 1896624022

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 C5 S631 1999

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Long live the queen : help for children who have a loved one with cancer

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Gage, Patricia, Gage, Christopher J., Garnsworthy, Marlo. Highland CIty, FL: Rainbow Books, Inc. , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 G132 2018

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

"Self-help for adults with cancer who are preparing for the first difficult discussion with their children or grandchildren. Included is a early reader or read-to children's fictional story to help illustrate children's coping skills"-- Provided by publisher.

Author: Gage, Patricia; Gage, Christopher J.; Garnsworthy, Marlo

Place of Publication: Highland CIty, FL

Publisher: Rainbow Books, Inc.

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: xiv, 117 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Emotional Adjustment; Parent-Child Relations; Family Relations; Child; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

Abstract: "Self-help for adults with cancer who are preparing for the first difficult discussion with their children or grandchildren. Included is a early reader or read-to children's fictional story to help illustrate children's coping skills"-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN: 9781568251981; 156825198X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 C5 G132 2018

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

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Crazy sexy cancer survivor : more rebellion and fire for your healing journey

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Carr, Kris. Guilford, CT: Skirt! , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C312 2008

Availability: 9 copies, 9 available

Author: Carr, Kris

Place of Publication: Guilford, CT

Publisher: Skirt!

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 245 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Female; Women's Health; Women; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Survivors - psychology; Mental Healing; Spiritual Healing; Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques; Diet; Popular Work; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 9781599213705

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; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C312 2008

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Crazy sexy cancer tips

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Carr, Kris, Crow, Sheryl. Guilford, CT: Skirt! , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C311 2007

Availability: 10 copies, 10 available

Author: Carr, Kris; Crow, Sheryl

Place of Publication: Guilford, CT

Publisher: Skirt!

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 203 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Female; Women's Health; Women; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Survivors - psychology; Mental Healing; Spiritual Healing; Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques; Young Adult; Diet; Popular Work; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 9781599212319; 1599212315

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; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C311 2007

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Crazy sexy cancer : a story about looking for a cure, and finding a life

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Carr, Kris, Fassett, Brian, Nathanson, Beth. New York, NY: Gaiam , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C311c 2007

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

25 minute healing yoga routine and guided relaxation with instructor Rodney Yee; Ways to find your om; Get juiced - in the kitchen with Kris; Simple detox methods; Deleted scenes and extended interviews

Alternate Title: Crazy sexy cancer

Author: Carr, Kris; Fassett, Brian; Nathanson, Beth

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Gaiam

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 90 minutes

Subjects: Neoplasms; Female; Women's Health; Women; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Survivors - psychology; Mental Healing; Spiritual Healing; Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques; Complementary Therapies; Diet; Popular Work; Personal Narratives

Abstract: 25 minute healing yoga routine and guided relaxation with instructor Rodney Yee; Ways to find your om; Get juiced - in the kitchen with Kris; Simple detox methods; Deleted scenes and extended interviews

ISBN: 9780766235564

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 C311c 2007

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