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Move for life! : cancer and physical activity

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19157
ActNowBC, BC Recreation and Parks Association. [Victoria, BC?]: ActNowBC , 2010?.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
ActNowBC
BC Recreation and Parks Association
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
ActNowBC
Publication Date
2010?
Subjects
Health Promotion
Physical Fitness
Chronic Disease - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Exercise Therapy
Exercise
Adult
Aged
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.seniorsbc.ca/activeaging/physical/move_for_life.html
http://www.seniorsbc.ca/documents/pdf/Cancer-and-Physical-Activity.pdf
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Outdoor activities for families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19188
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency Prevention Programs (BCCA) , 2009?.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency Prevention Programs (BCCA)
Publication Date
2009?
Physical Description
Bookmark
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Physical Fitness
Health Promotion
Health Education
Exercise
Family Health
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/prevention-and-screening-site/Documents/Prevention/OutdoorActivityforfamilies.pdf
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/prevention-screening/prevention
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CancerResource : living with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20649
American Institute for Cancer Research. Washington, DC: American Institute for Cancer Research , [2012].
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Cancer resource : living with cancer
Corporate Author
American Institute for Cancer Research
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Institute for Cancer Research
Publication Date
[2012]
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Nutrition Therapy
Exercise
Physical Fitness
Body Weight
Survivors
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://preventcancer.aicr.org/new/flipbooks/CancerResource/files/assets/basic-html/page1.html
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Exercise for all : making it work for you

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21196
Tang, Swee May. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2006?.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
Author
Tang, Swee May
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Harborview Medical Center
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2006?
Physical Description
22 cm.
Subjects
Health Promotion
Emigrants and Immigrants
Exercise
Physical Fitness
Asian Americans
Popular Work
Language
Chinese-Simplified
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
VC Library Archives
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Eating well and being active following cancer treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21365
World Cancer Research Fund. London, UK: World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF UK) , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
World Cancer Research Fund
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF UK)
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Nutrition Therapy
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Survivors
Exercise
Physical Fitness
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.breastcancer.org.my/EatingWellBeingActive.pdf
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Get fit, stay fit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113712
Prentice, William. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company , 2016. 7th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Prentice, William
Edition
7th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
F.A. Davis Company
Publication Date
2016
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Physical Activity
Physical Fitness
Exercise - popular works
ISBN
0803644647
9780803644649
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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.
Read Online
http://www.r2library.com/Resource/Title/0803644647
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Exercise & physical activity : your everyday guide from the National Institute on Aging!

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113714
National Institute on Aging. Washington, DC: [US Government Publishing Office] , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Exercise and physical activity
Author
National Institute on Aging
Corporate Author
National Institute of Health
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
[US Government Publishing Office]
Publication Date
2015
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Physical Fitness
Exercise - popular works
ISBN
0051325063
9780051325062
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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.
Read Online
http://www.r2library.com/Resource/Title/0051325063
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Workout to go

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113716
National Institute on Aging. Washington, DC: [US Government Publishing Office] , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
National Institute on Aging
Corporate Author
National Institute of Health
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
[US Government Publishing Office]
Publication Date
2015
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Physical Activity
Physical Fitness
Exercise - popular works
ISBN
0051325071
9780051325079
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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.
Read Online
http://www.r2library.com/Resource/Title/0051325071
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Finding hope : ways to see life in a brighter light

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9717
Jevne, Ronna Fay, Miller, James E. Fort Wayne, In.: Willowgreen Publishing , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 J58 1999
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
After describing what hope is and how it works this book offers twenty-two specific ideas about how to find, keep and build hope in your life.
More Information
Author
Jevne, Ronna Fay
Miller, James E
Place of Publication
Fort Wayne, In.
Publisher
Willowgreen Publishing
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Hope - popular works
Psychotherapy
Abstract
After describing what hope is and how it works this book offers twenty-two specific ideas about how to find, keep and build hope in your life.
ISBN
1885933304
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 J58 1999

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Hoping, coping and moping : handling life when illness make it tough

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10290
Jevne, Ronna Fay. Los Angeles, Ca.: Health Information Press , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 J58h 2000
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Offers practical, sometimes humorous, suggestions for moving beyond self-pity and towards feeling better. Discusses the effects physical suffering and illness have on your body, mood, energy, emotions, spirit, loved ones and overall quality of life.
More Information
Author
Jevne, Ronna Fay
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, Ca.
Publisher
Health Information Press
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Hope - popular works
Attitude to Health - popular works
Sick Role
Psychotherapy
Abstract
Offers practical, sometimes humorous, suggestions for moving beyond self-pity and towards feeling better. Discusses the effects physical suffering and illness have on your body, mood, energy, emotions, spirit, loved ones and overall quality of life.
ISBN
188598720X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 J58h 2000

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Self-healing strategies : simple measures for protecting your health, staying well and living longer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10330
Weil, Andrew. Boulder, CO: Sounds True , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 W422s 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Weil, Andrew
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Sounds True
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Mental Healing
Psychotherapy
Naturopathy
Popular Work
ISBN
1591790042
Language
English
Material Type
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
WM172 W422s 2002

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
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In an unspoken voice : how the body releases trauma and restores goodness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20426
Levine, Peter A, Maté, Gabor. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 L665 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Levine, Peter A
Maté, Gabor
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
North Atlantic Books
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xiv, 370 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Psychotherapy
Wounds and Injuries - psychology
Stress, Psychological
Life Change Events
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0002560)
ISBN
9781556439438
1556439431
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM172 L665 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.4 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Surrey PFC Available
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100 questions and answers about depression

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20508
Albrecht, Ava T, Herrick, Charles. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett , 2011. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM171.5 A341 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
One humdred questions and answers about depression
Author
Albrecht, Ava T
Herrick, Charles
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xii, 206 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Depression
Psychotherapy
Cognitive Therapy
Mental Disorders - prevention & control
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780763777593
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM171.5 A341 2011

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Breast cancer survivor's fitness plan : reclaim health, regain strength, live longer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20084
New York, NY: McGraw-Hill , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B829k 2007
Availability
5 copies, 4 available
More Information
Editor
Kaelin, Carolyn M
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xv, 253 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Lymphedema
Exercise Therapy
Physical Fitness
Survivors
Popular Work
ISBN
9780071465786
0071465782
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
WP870 B829k 2007

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
c.1 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.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Monday, June 10, 2024
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Head first : the biology of hope

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog68
Cousins, Norman. New York, NY: E.P. Dutton , 1989.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WD375 C867h 1989
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Cousins, Norman
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
E.P. Dutton
Publication Date
1989
Physical Description
xii, 368 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Hope
Attitude to Health
Consumer Participation
Psychotherapy
Wit and Humor
Popular Work
ISBN
9780525248057
0525248056
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WD375 C867h 1989

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr 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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Why people don't heal and how they can

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1376
Myss, Caroline. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 M998 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Myss, Caroline
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xix, 263 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Mental Healing
Psychotherapy
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
0609802240
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 M998 1997

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Chair yoga for seniors over 60 : gently build strength, flexibility, energy and mental fitness in just 2 weeks to improve your quality of life and grow older gracefully

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124434
Chapshaw Publications. United States: [Condor Maple Press] , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 C467 2022
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Chair yoga for seniors over sixty
Author
Chapshaw Publications
Place of Publication
United States
Publisher
[Condor Maple Press]
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
231 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Yoga
Exercise Movement Techniques
Exercise therapy - methods
Aged - physiology
Physical Fitness
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9798987206034
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 C467 2022

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Positive coping with health conditions : a self-care workbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18168
Bilsker, Dan, Samra, Joti, Goldner, Elliot. Richmond, BC: COMH Publications , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 B649 2009
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
This manual is designed for individuals who deal with health conditions, including patients, physicians, psychologists, nurses, rehabilitation professionals and researchers; Relaxation method audio: http://www.comh.ca/pchc/resources/audio/index.cfm links to the audiofile; For handouts and excerpts:…
More Information
  3 read online  
Author
Bilsker, Dan
Samra, Joti
Goldner, Elliot
Corporate Author
Consortium for Organizational Mental Healthcare
Place of Publication
Richmond, BC
Publisher
COMH Publications
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
108 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Health
Adaptation, Psychological
Psychotherapy
Self Care - psychology
Emotions
Life Style
Stress, Psychological
Relaxation
Popular Work
Abstract
This manual is designed for individuals who deal with health conditions, including patients, physicians, psychologists, nurses, rehabilitation professionals and researchers
Relaxation method audio: http://www.comh.ca/pchc/resources/audio/index.cfm links to the audiofile
For handouts and excerpts: http://www.comh.ca/pchc/index.cfm
http://www.comh.ca/pchc/resources/
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 B649 2009
Read Online
http://www.comh.ca/publications/resources/pub_pchc/PCHC%20Workbook.pdf
http://www.comh.ca/pchc/resources/audio/index.cfm
http://www.comh.ca/pchc/resources/

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 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 Missing Available
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Healthy active childhood : giving children the best chance of a cancer-free future : tackling obesity as a cancer risk

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18172
Slevin, Terry, Anderson, Annie, Doyle, Colleen. Geneva: International Union Against Cancer , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H434s 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
I love my healthy active childhood
Author
Slevin, Terry
Anderson, Annie
Doyle, Colleen
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
International Union Against Cancer
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
48 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Obesity - complications
Energy Intake
Energy Metabolism
Exercise
Body Weight
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Health Promotion
Food
Diet
Physical Fitness
Child
ISBN
9782970053316
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 H434s 2009
Read Online
http://issuu.com/uicc/docs/2009scientific_report?mode=embed&layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml&showFlipBtn=true

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Living life to the full : a DVD course to help boost how you feel and tackle low mood and depression

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20596
Williams, Chris. Leeds, UK: Media Innovations , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM171.5 L786 2008
Availability
14 copies, 14 available
This DVD has been modified by the Canadian Mental Health Association's BC Division for use as part of the Bounce Back program in British Columbia.; BC Introduction; Starting out; Problem solving; Building confidence and activities; Balanced thinking; Dealing with unhelpful behaviour; Sleeping bette…
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Bounce Back : living life to the full
Author
Williams, Chris
Corporate Author
Canadian Mental Health Association. BC Division
Place of Publication
Leeds, UK
Publisher
Media Innovations
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
1 videodisc
Subjects
Depression
Anxiety
Psychotherapy
Cognitive Therapy
Adaptation, Psychological
Stress, Psychological
Self-Help Groups
Popular Work
Abstract
This DVD has been modified by the Canadian Mental Health Association's BC Division for use as part of the Bounce Back program in British Columbia.
BC Introduction
Starting out
Problem solving
Building confidence and activities
Balanced thinking
Dealing with unhelpful behaviour
Sleeping better
Healthy living
Assertiveness
Language
English
Material Type
DVD
Video
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM171.5 L786 2008
Website Notes
Preview and availability
Read Online
https://cmha.bc.ca/programs-services/bounce-back/

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 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.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.4 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.5 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.4 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.5 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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