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Sit, stay, heal : what dogs teach us about living well

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Alsarraf, Renee. New York, NY: HarperOne , 2022.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 A461s 2022

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

"For more than two decades, esteemed veterinary oncologist Dr. Renee Alsarraf treated cancer in her beloved canine patients. Then, at age fifty-one, she was diagnosed with cancer herself. For Dr. Renee, it was her patients -- those furry, four-legged, slobbering animals -- who seemed to uniquely un…

Author: Alsarraf, Renee

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: HarperOne

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: 248 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - diagnosis; Neoplasms - psychology; Human-Animal Bond; Veterinarians; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: "For more than two decades, esteemed veterinary oncologist Dr. Renee Alsarraf treated cancer in her beloved canine patients. Then, at age fifty-one, she was diagnosed with cancer herself. For Dr. Renee, it was her patients -- those furry, four-legged, slobbering animals -- who seemed to uniquely understand her difficult journey and who showed her the true power of positivity and unconditional love" -- Provided by publisher.

ISBN: 9780063215221

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 A461s 2022

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Daughter of family G : a memoir of cancer genes, love and fate

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McKay, Ami. Toronto, ON: Alfred A. Knopf Canada , 2019.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ210 M478 2019

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: McKay, Ami

Place of Publication: Toronto, ON

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Canada

Publication Date: 2019

Physical Description: xvii, 299 p. : ill. ; 24 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms - genetics; Genetic Predisposition to Disease; Lynch Syndrome II; Genetic Testing; Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780345809469

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ210 M478 2019

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Screening for cancer of the cervix : an office manual for health care providers

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BC Cancer Agency. Cervical Cancer Screening Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Cervical Cancer Screening Program , 2017. [10th ed}.

Audience: Professional

Continues / Continued By: Continues: Screening for cancer of the cervix : an office manual for health professionals. 9th ed. 2010

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Cervical Cancer Screening Program

Edition: [10th ed}

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Cervical Cancer Screening Program

Publication Date: 2017

Subjects: Vaginal Smears; Cervix Uteri - cytology; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - diagnosis; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - prevention & control; Mass Screening; Cytological Techniques; BC Cancer Agency Cervical Cancer Screening Program; Handbooks

Notes: June 2017

Language: English

Material Type: Booklet; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Rosen's diagnosis of breast pathology by needle core biopsy

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Brogi, Edi, Hoda, Syed A., Koerner, Frederick C., Rosen, Paul Peter. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer , 2017. 4th ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WP870 B866 2017

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Diagnosis of breast pathology by needle core biopsy

Author: Brogi, Edi; Hoda, Syed A.; Koerner, Frederick C.; Rosen, Paul Peter

Edition: 4th ed.

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: Wolters Kluwer

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: xxv, 513 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - pathology; Breast - pathology; Biopsy, Needle

Notes: Preceded by : Breast pathology : diagnosis by needle core biopsy / Paul Peter Rosen, Syed A. Hoda. 3rd ed. 2010

ISBN: 9781496307255; 1496307259

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 B866 2017

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Finger up the bum : a guide to my prostate cancer

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Izen, Michael Hart. [Vancouver, BC?]: Leola Productions , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WJ752 I98 2016

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

How do you deal with a terminal diagnosis in your forties? How are you supposed to talk about it with friends and family? "Finger up the bum" tells of Michael Izen's experience with prostate cancer with in-your-face humor and original, off-the-wall illustrations about everything from his 'fallen wa…

Author: Izen, Michael Hart

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Leola Productions

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 79 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Prostatic Neoplasms; Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis; Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy; Men's Health; Humor; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: How do you deal with a terminal diagnosis in your forties? How are you supposed to talk about it with friends and family? "Finger up the bum" tells of Michael Izen's experience with prostate cancer with in-your-face humor and original, off-the-wall illustrations about everything from his 'fallen warrior' to hot flashes, as well as touching thoughts on what really matters in the end - Cover

ISBN: 9780995278707

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WJ752 I98 2016

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Die young with me : a memoir

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Rufus, Rob. New York, NY: Touchstone , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 R927 2016

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Rufus, Rob

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Touchstone

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: viii, 382 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - diagnosis; Neoplasms - psychology; Cancer Survivors; Adolescent; Young Adult; Music; Autobiography; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781501142628

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 R927 2016

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Man within me : my victory over prostate cancer

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Ludin, Eric E. San Bernadino, CA: Eric. E. Ludin , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WJ762 L944 2016

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Ludin, Eric E.

Place of Publication: San Bernadino, CA

Publisher: Eric. E. Ludin

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 134 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Prostatic Neoplasms; Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis; Prostatic Neoplasms - surgery; Prostatectomy - psychology; Men's Health; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 1536894435; 9781536894431

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WJ762 L944 2016

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Surviving prostate cancer : the strength I drew from my kayak adventures, daily life's humor and gifted doctors.

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Hansen, Clifford. San Bernadino, CA: Clifford Hansen , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WJ762 H249 2016

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Hansen, Clifford

Place of Publication: San Bernadino, CA

Publisher: Clifford Hansen

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 112 unnumbered pages ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Prostatic Neoplasms; Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis; Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy; Cancer Survivors; Men's Health; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 1533182868; 9781533182869

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WJ762 H249 2016

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Cancer in the family : take control of your genetic inheritance

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Ross, Theodora. New York, NY: Avery , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ210 R826 2016

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Author: Ross, Theodora

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Avery

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: xv, 286 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - genetics; Genetic Predisposition to Disease; Genes, BRCA1; Genetic Counseling; Genetic Testing; Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781101982839

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ210 R826 2016

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

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Two steps forward : embracing life with a brain tumor

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Snyman, Claire. West Vancouver, BC: Two Steps Publishing , 2015.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 S675 2015

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Snyman, Claire

Place of Publication: West Vancouver, BC

Publisher: Two Steps Publishing

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: xix, 209 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms; Brain Neoplasms - diagnosis; Brain Neoplasms - surgery; Colloid Cysts - diagnosis; Colloid Cysts - surgery; Life Change Events; Emotional Adjustment; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 9780994759610

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WL358 S675 2015

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Waiting for cancer to come : women's experiences with genetic testing and medical decision making for breast and ovarian cancer

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Hesse-Biber, Sharlene. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press , 2014.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Author: Hesse-Biber, Sharlene

Place of Publication: Ann Arbor, MI

Publisher: University of Michigan Press

Publication Date: 2014

Series: EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects: Genetic Testing; Genes, BRCA1; Genes, BRCA2; Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome; Decision Making; Women's Health; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Ovarian Neoplasms - psychology; Genetic Predisposition to Disease; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780472052196; 9780472120352

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 to obtain a username and password from the Library.

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Pandora's DNA : tracing the breast cancer genes through history, science, and one family tree

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Stark, Lizzie. Chicago, IL: Chicago Review Press , 2014.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 S795 2014

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Stark, Lizzie

Place of Publication: Chicago, IL

Publisher: Chicago Review Press

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: 324 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - history; Breast Neoplasms - genetics; Mastectomy - history; Genetic Screening; Genetic Predisposition to Disease; Genes, BRCA1; Genes, BRCA2; Personal Narratives; Autobiography; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781613748602; 1613748604

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 S795 2014

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How to be a friend to a friend who's sick

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Pogrebin, Letty Cottin. Philadelphia, PA: PublicAffairs , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 P746 2013

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Pogrebin, Letty Cottin

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: PublicAffairs

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: xiii, 283 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Interpersonal Relations; Friends; Social Support; Helping Behavior; Communication; Caregivers; Disease - psychology; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781610393744; 9781610392839

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 P746 2013

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One man's life-changing diagnosis : navigating the realities of prostate cancer

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Pynn, Craig T. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Table of Contents; PART I DISCOVERY AND DIAGNOSIS; PART II RELATING TO CANCER; PART III THE OTHER REALITIES OF PROSTATE CANCER; PART IV A LIFETIME?S JOURNEY; EPILOGUE

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Author: Pynn, Craig T

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Demos Health

Publication Date: 2012

Series: R2 Library

Subjects: Prostatic Neoplasms; Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis; Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology; Life Change Events; Personal Narratives; Popular Work; Social Support; Adaptation, Psychological

Abstract: Table of Contents; PART I DISCOVERY AND DIAGNOSIS; PART II RELATING TO CANCER; PART III THE OTHER REALITIES OF PROSTATE CANCER; PART IV A LIFETIME?S JOURNEY; EPILOGUE

ISBN: 1936303256; 9781936303250; 9781617051012

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.

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Breast pathology

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Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders , 2011. 2nd ed.

Audience: Professional

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Editor: O'Malley, Frances P; Pinder, Sarah E; Mulligan, Anna Marie

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: Elsevier Saunders

Publication Date: 2011

Series: R2 Library

Subjects: Breast - pathology; Breast Diseases

ISBN: 9781437717570; 1437717578

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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