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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

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Confronting hereditary breast and ovarian cancer : identify your risk, understand your options, change your destiny

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Friedman, Sue, Sutphen, Rebecca, Steligo, Kathy. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 F911 2012

Availability: 8 copies, 8 available

Author: Friedman, Sue; Sutphen, Rebecca; Steligo, Kathy

Place of Publication: Baltimore, MD

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: xix, 261 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Series: Johns Hopkins Press health book

Subjects: Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome; Breast Neoplasms - genetics; Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics; Neoplasms - etiology; Genetic Counseling; Genetic Testing; Genes, BRCA1; Genes, BRCA2; Risk Factors; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9781421404080; 1421404087

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 F911 2012

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Previvors : facing the breast cancer gene and making life-changing decisions

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Port, Dina Roth. New York, NY: Avery , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 P839 2010

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: Port, Dina Roth

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Avery

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: xiii, 267 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - genetics; Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control; Risk Factors; Mastectomy; Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics; Genes, BRCA1; Genes, BRCA2; Genetic Testing; Decision Making; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781583334058; 158333405X

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: WP870 P839 2010

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Positive results : making the best decisions when you're at high risk for breast or ovarian cancer

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Morris, Joi L, Gordon, Ora K. Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 M875 2010

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Morris, Joi L; Gordon, Ora K

Place of Publication: Amherst, NY

Publisher: Prometheus Books

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 395 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - genetics; Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics; Genes, BRCA2; Risk Factors; Genetic Testing; Decision Making; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781591027768; 1591027764

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 M875 2010

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Breast cancer in the family : understanding your risk: 38 p. : ill.

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Willow Breast and Hereditary Cancer Support. [Toronto, ON]: Willow Breast and Hereditary Cancer Support , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Corporate Author: Willow Breast and Hereditary Cancer Support

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Willow Breast and Hereditary Cancer Support

Publication Date: 2011

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - genetics; Risk Factors; Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome; Genes, BRCA1; Genes, BRCA2; Genetic Testing; Early Detection of Cancer; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Booklet; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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Understanding BRCA : living with the breast cancer gene

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Foster, Clarissa. London, UK: Hammersmith Health Books , 2017.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 F754 2017

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: Foster, Clarissa

Place of Publication: London, UK

Publisher: Hammersmith Health Books

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: xviii, 325 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - genetics; Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome; Genes, BRCA1; Genes, BRCA2; Neoplasms - etiology; Neoplasms - psychology; Genetic Counseling; Genetic Testing; Genetic Carrier Screening; Risk Factors; Risk Reduction Behavior; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9781781611203; 1781611203

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 F754 2017

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

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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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In the family

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Rudnick, Joanna. New York, NY: First Run Features , 2008. closed captioned version.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 R916 2008

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

At 31, filmmaker Joanna Rudnick faces an impossible decision: remove her breasts and ovaries or risk incredible odds of developing cancer. Armed with a genetic test result that leaves her vulnerable and confused, she balances dreams of having her own children with the unnerving reality that she is …

Author: Rudnick, Joanna

Edition: closed captioned version

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: First Run Features

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: colour ; 83 minutes

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - genetics; Genes, BRCA1; Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics; Genetic Screening - psychology; Genetic Counseling; Genetic Predisposition to Disease; Fertility; Reproductive Behavior; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: At 31, filmmaker Joanna Rudnick faces an impossible decision: remove her breasts and ovaries or risk incredible odds of developing cancer. Armed with a genetic test result that leaves her vulnerable and confused, she balances dreams of having her own children with the unnerving reality that she is risking her life by holding on to her fertility.; In the Family follows Joanna as she connects with other women trying to navigate the unpredictable world of predictive genetic testing. Intensely personal and timely, this provocative film asks: How much do you sacrifice to survive?

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 R916 2008

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Understanding hereditary breast and ovarian cancer

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McCullum, Mary. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Hereditary Cancer Program , 2001.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ202 B862u 2001

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: McCullum, Mary

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Hereditary Cancer Program

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Hereditary Cancer Program

Publication Date: 2001

Physical Description: 14 minutes

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - genetics; Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics; Neoplasms - etiology; Genetic Counseling; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: DVD; Video

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ202 B862u 2001

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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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Prognostic and predictive value of p53

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European School of Oncology. New York, NY: Elsevier , 1997.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ202 P963 1997

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Corporate Author: European School of Oncology

Editor: Klijn, Jan G. M

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Elsevier

Publication Date: 1997

Subjects: Predictive Value of Tests; Genes, p53; Neoplasms - genetics; Neoplasms - therapy

ISBN: 044482832X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ202 P963 1997

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Role of genetic testing in surgical oncology

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Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier , 2015.

Audience: Professional

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Surgical oncology clinics of North America v.24, no.4 October 2015

Editor: Weber, Thomas K.; Petrelli, Nicholas J

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: Elsevier

Publication Date: 2015

Series: Surgical oncology clinics of North America v.24, no.4

Subjects: Genetic Testing; Genetic Counseling; Neoplasms - genetics; Neoplasms - surgery; Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary - genetics

ISBN: 9780323401081

ISSN: 1055-3207

Language: English

Material Type: Serial; Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library Journals

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Inherited susceptibility to cancer : clinical predictive and ethical perspectives

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New York, NY: Cambridge University Press , 1998.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ202 I55f 1998

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Foulkes, William D; Hodgson, Shirley V

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Publication Date: 1998

Subjects: Disease Susceptibility - genetics; Neoplasms - genetics; Ethics, Medical; Genetic Counseling

ISBN: 0521563402

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ202 I55f 1998

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In control : making the most of the genetic test for breast cancer

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Sharpe, Neil. Scarborough, Ont.: Prentice-Hall Canada, Inc. , 1997.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 S532 1997

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Sharpe, Neil

Place of Publication: Scarborough, Ont.

Publisher: Prentice-Hall Canada, Inc.

Publication Date: 1997

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - genetics; Popular Work

ISBN: 0138979685

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 S532 1997

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Ovarian cancer risk-reducing surgery : a decision-making resource

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Daly, Mary B, Cherry, Carol. Philadelphia, PA: Fox Chase Cancer Center , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP322 O96 2006

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

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Author: Daly, Mary B; Cherry, Carol

Corporate Author: Fox Chase Cancer Center

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: Fox Chase Cancer Center

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 140 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Ovarian Neoplasms - surgery; Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics; Ovarian Neoplasms - etiology; Genetic Counseling; Risk Assessment; Decision Making; Ovarian Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP322 O96 2006

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Apron strings : inheriting courage, wisdom and...breast cancer

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Greene, Diane Tropea. Highland CIty, FL: Rainbow Books, Inc. , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 G799a 2007

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Greene, Diane Tropea

Place of Publication: Highland CIty, FL

Publisher: Rainbow Books, Inc.

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: xii, 135 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - genetics; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome; Family Relations; Genetic Predisposition to Disease - psychology; Autobiography; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781568251080; 1568251084

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 G799a 2007

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Twisting fate : my journey with BRCA --- from breast cancer doctor to patient and back

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Munster, Pamela N. New York, NY: The Experiment, LLC , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Author: Munster, Pamela N.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: The Experiment, LLC

Publication Date: 2018

Series: Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; BRCA1 Protein; BRCA2 Protein; Personal Narratives; Popular Work; Breast Neoplasms - therapy; Physicians

ISBN: 9781615194780; 9781615195145

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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