Author

Kwong, Sandy

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

31 p. ; 28 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Continuity of Patient Care

Delivery of Health Care

Professional-Patient Relations

Social Support

Patient Advocacy

Patient Education Handout

Patient Care - psychology

Health Services Accessibility

Popular Work

ISBN

9781896624228

Language

English

Chinese

Material Type

Booklet

Handout

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

QZ201 B862n 2011

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Corporate Author

First Nations Health Authority

BC Cancer Agency

Place of Publication

[West Vancouver, BC]

Publisher

First Nations Health Authority

Publication Date

[2023?]

Physical Description

67 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Health Services, Indigenous

Patient Navigation

Self Care

Social Support

Culturally Competent Care

Medicine, Traditional

Personal Narratives

First Nations

Patient Education Handout

Notes

"This booklet is based on an earlier publication Living with Cancer--Everyone Deserves Support...The stories in this book were shared at Telling Our Stories Conference held in Prince George, BC in June 2016"

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

QZ201 F527 2023

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Alternate Title

Breast cancer sourcebook

Editor

Bellenir, Karen

Edition

3rd ed.

Place of Publication

Detroit, MI

Publisher

Omnigraphics

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

xix, 633 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Series

Health reference series

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms

Popular Work

Resource Guides

Abstract

Breast cancer sourcebook : basic consumer health information about breast health and breast cancer, including facts about environmental, genetic, and other risk factors, prevention efforts, screening and diagnostic methods, surgical treatment options and other care choices, complementary and alternative therapies, and post-treatment concerns ; along with statistical data, news about research advances, a glossary of related terms, and directories of resources for additional information and support

ISBN

9780780810303

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP870 B829p 2009

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Corporate Author

BC Lymphedema Association

Place of Publication

[North Vancouver, BC]

Publisher

BC Lymphedema Association

Publication Date

[2020]

Physical Description

26 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Lymphedema - therapy

Lymphedema - rehabilitation

Directory

Resource Guide

British Columbia

Language

English

Material Type

Booklet

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

WH700 B862 2020

Loan Policy

Library Use Only

Website Notes

Printer friendly single pages available

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Corporate Author

BC Lymphedema Association

Place of Publication

[North Vancouver, BC]

Publisher

BC Lymphedema Association

Publication Date

[2021]

Physical Description

34 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Lymphedema - therapy

Lymphedema - rehabilitation

Directory

Resource Guide

British Columbia

Language

English

Material Type

Booklet

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library REF

Surrey Library REF

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WH700 B862 2021

Website Notes

Printer friendly single pages available

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Alternate Title

Gynecologic forum March 13, 2012

Author

Tinker, Anna

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency. Gynecologic Oncology

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

165 minutes

Subjects

Genital Neoplasms, Female

Consumer Health Information

Popular Work

Abstract

Introduction and agenda by Dr. Anna Tinker

What is the Gynecologic Tumour Group? by Dr. Dianne Miller

Survivorship in gynecologic cancers by Dr. Jessica McAlpine

Services provided by Patient and Family Counselling by Sydney Foran

New insights into ovarian cancer by Dr. Dianne Miller

Ovarian Cancer Canada by Elizabeth Ross

Endometrial cancer : how do we decide upon treatment after surgery by Dr. Paul Hoskins

Clinical trials at the BC Cancer Agency by Dr. Anna Tinker

Ovarian cancer screening by Dr. Angela Chan

Nutritional concerns with ovarian cancer by Satnam Sekhon

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP145 B862 2012

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Alternate Title

Gynecologic forum March 09, 2013

Author

Tinker, Anna

Ionescu, Diana

Parsons, Christina

Kwon, Janice

Hoskins, Paul

Le, Lyly

Taylor, Melanie

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency. Gynecologic Oncology

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

195 minutes

Subjects

Genital Neoplasms, Female

Consumer Health Information

Popular Work

Abstract

Pathologists : who are they and what do they do? by Dr. Diana Ionescu

Radiation oncologists : who they are and what do they do? by Dr. Christina Parsons

Ovarian cancer : PARP inhibitors : how do they work and what does that mean for you by Dr. Anna Tinker

An update on clinical trials in BC by Dr. Anna Tinker

Role of the HPV vaccine in preventing cervical cancer by Dr. Janice Kwon

Understanding clear cell ovarian cancer by Dr. Paul Hoskins

Endometrial cancer : treatment of recurrent and metastatic disease by Dr. Lyly Le

Sexual health issues in gynecologic cancer survivors by Dr. Lori Brotto

Who is at risk for hereditary cancer by Melanie Taylor

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP145 B862 2013

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Author

Decter, Michael

Grosso, Francesca

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Penguin Canada

Publication Date

2006

Physical Description

xviii, 358 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Medical Care

Patient Education

Consumer Advocacy

Delivery of Health Care

Health Services Accessibility

Canada

ISBN

9780143050452

0143050451

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WA540 DC2 D295 2006

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Corporate Author

First Nations Health Authority

Metis Nation British Columbia

BC Cancer Agency

BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres

Place of Publication

[West Vancouver, BC]

Publisher

First Nations Health Authority

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

104 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Health Services, Indigenous

Patient Navigation

Self Care

Social Support

Culturally Competent Care

Medicine, Traditional

Personal Narratives

First Nations

Patient Education Handout

Notes

The stories in this book were shared at Telling Our Stories Conference held in Prince George, BC in June 2016.

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

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

Internet

Call Number

QZ201 F527 2017

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Corporate Author

First Nations Health Authority

Metis Nation British Columbia

BC Cancer Agency

BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres

Place of Publication

[West Vancouver, BC]

Publisher

First Nations Health Authority

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

102 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Health Services, Indigenous

Patient Navigation

Self Care

Social Support

Patient Education

Culturally Competent Care

Medicine, Traditional

Personal Narratives

Metis

First Nations

Patient Education Handout

Notes

The stories in this book were shared at Telling Our Stories Conference held in Prince George, BC in June 2016.

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

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

Internet

Call Number

QZ201 F527m 2017

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Alternate Title

Be active : survivorship education for chinese-speaking cancer patients

Author

Kwong, Sandy

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

92 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - education

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Survivors

Patient Education

Patient-Centered Care

Adaptation, Psychological

Self Care

Self-Help Groups

Social Support

BC Cancer Agency

Language

English

Chinese

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

VC Library Archives

Call Number

WA18.2 B365 2015

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Corporate Author

Canadian Cancer Society

Edition

rev. ed.

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Canadian Cancer Society

Publication Date

2003

Physical Description

26 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Parent-Child Relations

Adolescent

Child

Family Relations

Communication

Emotions

Social Support

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Booklet

Handout

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C213w 2003

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Author

Vandall-Walker, Virginia

Moore, Katherine

Pyne, Diane

Place of Publication

Edmonton, AB

Publisher

AU Press

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

56 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Prostatic Neoplasms - surgery

Patient Education Handout

Prostatectomy - psychology

Popular Work

Abstract

Before surgery, at home

Before surgery, in hospital

The surgery

After surgery, in hospital

After surgery, at home

Closing words

ISBN

9781897425176

1897425171

9781897425183

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

WJ752 V224 2008

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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Author

Nessim, Susan

Corporate Author

Cancervive

Living With It

Place of Publication

Los Angeles, CA

Publisher

Susan Nessim-Keeney/Cancervive

Publication Date

2006

Physical Description

27 minutes

Subjects

Occupational Health Services

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Social Support

Employment

Workplace

Personnel Management

Life Change Events

Survivors

Popular Work

Abstract

This DVD tells the story of six vibrant women, each intent on making a contribution through their careers. The women work at different jobs, but are alike in one important way: they are balancing the demands of a breast cancer illness and work. It explores the challenges women face in the workplace as they journey through treatment to recovery.

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP870 B126 2006

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Author

Cousins, Norman

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

W.W. Norton & Company

Publication Date

1979

Physical Description

173 p. ; 19 cm.

Subjects

Attitude to Health

Consumer Participation

Volition

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9780393038873

0393038874

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WD375 C867 1979

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Author

Haugk, Kenneth C.

Place of Publication

[St. Louis, MO]

Publisher

Stephen Ministries

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

x, 345 p. ; 26 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Patient Navigation

Adaptation, Psychological

Communication

Interpersonal Relations

Social Support

Spirituality

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Notes

Practical guide for those with cancer and their loved ones - head of Title

ISBN

9781930445048

1930445040

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 H371 2017

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Corporate Author

Rogers Media Inc.

Healthcare and Financial Services Group

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Rogers Media

Publication Date

2007?

Physical Description

31 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Occupational Health Services

Neoplasms - economics

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Social Support

Employment

Workplace

Personnel Management

Life Change Events

Insurance Benefits

Insurance, Disability

Insurance, Health

Survivors

Canada

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Booklet

Handout

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C215r 2007

Copies

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

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Author

Graham, Sarah

Place of Publication

London, UK

Publisher

Green Tree

Publication Date

2023

Physical Description

iii, 284 pages ; 22 cm

Subjects

Women's Health

Women's Health Services

Sexism

Gender equity

Patient Advocacy

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

Abstract

"An inclusive and empowering manifesto for change in women's healthcare. Exploring the systemic and deep-rooted sexism within medicine, Rebel Bodies offers actionable ways for women to advocate for ourselves and others, and get the diagnosis and treatment we need." -- Back cover

Notes

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

ISBN

9781399401111

1399401114

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WA309 G738r 2023

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Author

Nessim, Susan

Corporate Author

Cancervive

Place of Publication

Los Angeles, CA

Publisher

Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive

Publication Date

1999

Physical Description

17 minutes

Subjects

Spouses

Social Support

Neoplasms - psychology

Communication

Interpersonal Relations

Popular Work

Abstract

Husbands and wives of people with cancer discuss their deepest emotions, sharing their fears and hopes as both partner and caregiver. The spouses, from varied backgrounds and at different stages in their lives, speak to how the illness tests the strength and endurance of their marriage. This 17 minute documentary will help spouses of people with cancer articulate difficult feelings and encourage greater communication between partners.

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ200 S765 1999

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