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Complete cancer survival guide : the most comprehensive, up-to-date guide for patients and their families ; with advice from dozens of leading cancer specialists at more than 30 major cancer centers

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Teeley, Peter, Bashe, Philip. New York, NY: Doubleday , 2000.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 T258 2000

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Teeley, Peter; Bashe, Philip

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Doubleday

Publication Date: 2000

Subjects: Neoplasms; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780385486057; 0385486057

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 T258 2000

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100 questions and answers about cancer symptoms and cancer treatment side effects

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Kelvin, Joanne Frankel, Tyson, Leslie B. Sudbury, Ma.: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , c2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 K29 2005

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Alternate Title: One hundred questions and answers about cancer symptoms and cancer treatment side effects

Author: Kelvin, Joanne Frankel; Tyson, Leslie B

Place of Publication: Sudbury, Ma.

Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers

Publication Date: c2005

Physical Description: v, 228 p. ; 23 cm

Series: 100 questions & answers

Subjects: Neoplasms; Neoplasms - complications; Neoplasms - therapy; Antineoplastic Agents; Popular Work

ISBN: 0763726125 (pbk.)

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 K29 2005

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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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Everyone's guide to cancer therapy : how cancer is diagnosed, treated, and managed day to day

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Ko, Andrew H, Dollinger, Malin, Rosenbaum, Ernest H. Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel Publishing , 2008. 5th rev. ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 K75e 2008

Availability: 8 copies, 8 available

Author: Ko, Andrew H; Dollinger, Malin; Rosenbaum, Ernest H

Edition: 5th rev. ed.

Place of Publication: Kansas City, MO

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: xxxv, 988 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780740768576; 0740768573

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: QZ201 K75e 2008

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What you really need to know about cancer : a comprehensive guide for patients and their families

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Buckman, Robert. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 2006. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 B925 2006

Availability: 12 copies, 11 available

Author: Buckman, Robert

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Key Porter Books

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 464 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002047)

ISBN: 1552637018

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 B925 2006

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Fighting cancer with knowledge and hope : a guide for patients, families, and health care providers

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Frank, Richard C. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 F828f 2009

Availability: 4 copies, 3 available

Author: Frank, Richard C

Place of Publication: New Haven, CT

Publisher: Yale University Press

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: xviii, 257 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Patients; Caregivers; Survivors; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780300151022

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 F828f 2009

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Understanding cancer : a patient's guide to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment

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Coleman, C. Norman. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2006. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C692 2006

Availability: 4 copies, 3 available

Author: Coleman, C. Norman

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Baltimore, MD

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: xvii, 206 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780801884184; 0801884187

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 C692 2006

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Cancer made me a shallower person : a memoir in comics

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Engelberg, Miriam. New York, NY: Harper , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 E58c 2006

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

A cartoonist examines her experience with breast cancer in an irreverent and humourous graphic memoir

Author: Engelberg, Miriam

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Harper

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: xiii, 126 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Neoplasms; Cartoons; Wit and Humor; Social Support; Personal Narratives; Pictorial Works; Biography

Abstract: A cartoonist examines her experience with breast cancer in an irreverent and humourous graphic memoir

ISBN: 9780060789732; 0060789735

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 E58c 2006

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Hematology-oncology therapy

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New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, Medical Pub. Division , c2007.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 H487b 2007

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

The essential therapy guide to cancer, hematologic disorders and supportive care. Chapters in the Oncology section focus on specific types of cancer and provide essential details on administration, emetogenic potential, toxicity, dose modification, monitoring and efficacy of commonly used and recen…

Editor: Boyiadzis, Michael M

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, Medical Pub. Division

Publication Date: c2007

Physical Description: xv, 899 p. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Hematologic Diseases; Neoplasms - therapy; Antineoplastic Agents; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols

Abstract: The essential therapy guide to cancer, hematologic disorders and supportive care. Chapters in the Oncology section focus on specific types of cancer and provide essential details on administration, emetogenic potential, toxicity, dose modification, monitoring and efficacy of commonly used and recently approved chemotherapeutic regimens, drugs and biologic agents. Chapters in the Supportive Care section provide guidance on managing problems such as cancer pain, hospice care and end-of-life issues, and in handling complications including radiation complications and oncologic emergencies. Includes guidelines for cancer screening and information on genetics of common inherited cancer syndromes.

ISBN: 9780071434973; 0071434976 (pbk.)

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Library

Call Number: QZ200 H487b 2007

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Common minimum technical standards and protocols for biological resource centres dedicated to cancer research

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International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2007.

Audience: Professional

3 read online

Alternate Title: Green book

Corporate Author: International Agency for Research on Cancer

Place of Publication: Lyon, France

Publisher: International Agency for Research on Cancer

Publication Date: 2007

Series: IARC working group reports 2

Subjects: Biomedical Research - standards; Biological Specimen Banks - organization & administration; Biological Specimen Banks - standards; Neoplasms

ISBN: 9789283224426

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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http://www.iarc.fr/en/publications/pdfs-online/wrk/wrk2/Standards_ProtocolsBRC.pdf

Cancer vixen : a true story

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Marchetto, Marisa Acocella. New York ; Toronto: Alfred A. Knopf , 2006. 1st ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 M317 2006

Availability: 9 copies, 9 available

Comic book memoir of author's experience with breast cancer.

Author: Marchetto, Marisa Acocella

Edition: 1st ed.

Place of Publication: New York ; Toronto

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 211 p. : col. ill. ; 20 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Neoplasms; Graphic Novels; Cartoons; Personal Narratives; Biography; Wit and Humor; Popular Work

Abstract: Comic book memoir of author's experience with breast cancer.

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002623)

ISBN: 9780676978247 (Toronto); 0307263576 (alk. paper); 067697824X (Toronto)

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 M317 2006

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Use of telemedicine to care for distant cancer patients in the Southern Interior

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Taylor, Marianne. Kelowna, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 T238 2007

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Telemedicine presentation November 14, 2007

Author: Taylor, Marianne

Place of Publication: Kelowna, BC

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 60 minutes

Subjects: Neoplasms; Delivery of Health Care; Telemedicine - standards

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library AV Room

Call Number: QZ200 T238 2007

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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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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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Biology and treatment of cancer : understanding cancer

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Pardee, Arthur B., Stein, Gary S. Wiley Blackwell , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Author: Pardee, Arthur B.; Stein, Gary S.

Publisher: Wiley Blackwell

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: 316 p.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Neoplasms; Neoplasms - therapy; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780470009581; 9780470374238

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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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 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, 8 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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Biographies of disease : cancer

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Moses, Marsha A., Pories, Susan Elaine, Lotz, Margaret Marie. Greenwood Publishing Group | ABC-CLIO , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Author: Moses, Marsha A.; Pories, Susan Elaine; Lotz, Margaret Marie

Publisher: Greenwood Publishing Group; ABC-CLIO

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: 192 p.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Neoplasms; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780313359798; 9780313359804

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.