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Coming out again : lesbians speaking out about cancer

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Ramsay, Rowan. Kingston, ON: Ramsay Media , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C733r 2006

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Ramsay, Rowan

Corporate Author: Canadian Cancer Society

Place of Publication: Kingston, ON

Publisher: Ramsay Media

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 25 minutes

Subjects: Sexual and Gender Minorities; Breast Neoplasms; Uterine Neoplasms; Women's Health; Social Support; Autobiography; Canada; Popular Work

Notes: SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection

Language: English; French

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 C733r 2006

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Coming out of cancer : writings from the lesbian cancer epidemic

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Brownworth, Victoria A. Seattle, WA: Seal Press , 2000.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C733 2000

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Corporate Author: Brownworth, Victoria A

Place of Publication: Seattle, WA

Publisher: Seal Press

Publication Date: 2000

Subjects: Sexual and Gender Minorities; Neoplasms - psychology; Women's Health; Autobiography; Popular Work

Notes: SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection

ISBN: 1550050441

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 C733 2000

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Kimiko does cancer : a graphic memoir

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Tobimatsu, Kimiko, Geniza, Keet [ill.]. Vancouver, BC: Arsenal Pulp Press , 2020.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 T629k 2020

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

"A moving and honest graphic memoir about the unexpected cancer journey of a young, queer, mixed-race woman. At the age of twenty-five, Kimiko Tobimatsu was a young, queer, mixed-race woman with no history of health problems whose world was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with breast canc…

Author: Tobimatsu, Kimiko; Geniza, Keet [ill.]

Place of Publication: Vancouver, BC

Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: 94 p. : ill. ; 26 cm

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Young Adult; Sexual and Gender Minorities; Graphic Novels; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: "A moving and honest graphic memoir about the unexpected cancer journey of a young, queer, mixed-race woman. At the age of twenty-five, Kimiko Tobimatsu was a young, queer, mixed-race woman with no history of health problems whose world was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with breast cancer" -- Provided by publisher.

ISBN: 9781551528199

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 T629k 2020

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Trans bodies, trans selves : a resource for the transgender community

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New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2022. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Editor: Erickson-Schroth, Laura

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: 2022

Series: Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Transgender Persons; Gender Identity; Sexual and Gender Minorities; Popular Work

Notes: SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection

ISBN: 9780190092726; 9780190092740

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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Trans bodies, trans selves : a resource for the transgender community

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New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2014.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Editor: Erickson-Schroth, Laura

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: 2014

Series: EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects: Transgender Persons; Gender Identity; Sexual and Gender Minorities; Popular Work

Notes: SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection

ISBN: 9780199325351; 9780199325368

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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Feeling wrong in your own body : understanding what it means to be transgender

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Seba, Jaime A. Broomall, PA: Mason Crest Publishers , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WA300 S443 2011

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

"Boys who play with Barbie dolls. Girls who join the football team. What is gender? What are gender roles? What's the difference between being a tomboy and being transgender? Is it possible to be in the wrong body? Explore the answers to these questions with an in-depth look at what it means to be …

Author: Seba, Jaime A.

Place of Publication: Broomall, PA

Publisher: Mason Crest Publishers

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: 34 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

Series: Gallup's guide to modern gay, lesbian, & transgender lifestyle

Subjects: Transgender Persons; Gender Identity; Sexual and Gender Minorities; Adolescent; Popular Work

Abstract: "Boys who play with Barbie dolls. Girls who join the football team. What is gender? What are gender roles? What's the difference between being a tomboy and being transgender? Is it possible to be in the wrong body? Explore the answers to these questions with an in-depth look at what it means to be transgender, based on the personal experiences of the men and women who have taken steps to transition." -- Cover

Notes: SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection

ISBN: 9781422217467; 9781422218662; 9781422217580; 9781422218631

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WA300 S443 2011

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Naked at our age : talking out loud about senior sex

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Price, Joan. Berkeley, CA: Seal Press , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM620 P945 2011

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

"Unblinkingly honest and painstakingly researched, Naked at Our Age spares no detail in addressing the challenges and joys of pursuing love and sex late in life. Filled with tips and advice from top experts, along with candid stories from everyday people, this indispensable guide covers everything …

Author: Price, Joan

Place of Publication: Berkeley, CA

Publisher: Seal Press

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: 387 pages ; 21 cm

Subjects: Popular Work; Personal Narratives; Aged; Sexual Behavior; Sexuality

Abstract: "Unblinkingly honest and painstakingly researched, Naked at Our Age spares no detail in addressing the challenges and joys of pursuing love and sex late in life. Filled with tips and advice from top experts, along with candid stories from everyday people, this indispensable guide covers everything that the over-sixty set needs to know about living a more fulfilling sensual life." -- From back cover

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

ISBN: 9781580053389

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM620 P945 2011

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Dance with cancer : 5 gay men confront prostate cancer

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Akenhead, Gary. Barrie, ON: Mahon Productions , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WJ752 D173 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

This film explores the personal stories and real life experiences of several Canadian gay men who are dealing with prostate cancer. Some of them live in cities; others live in small towns and rural areas.

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Alternate Title: Dance with cancer : five gay men confront prostate cancer

Author: Akenhead, Gary

Corporate Author: Canadian Cancer Society

Place of Publication: Barrie, ON

Publisher: Mahon Productions

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: 46 minutes

Subjects: Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology; Sexual and Gender Minorities; Social Support; Autobiography; Canada; Popular Work

Abstract: This film explores the personal stories and real life experiences of several Canadian gay men who are dealing with prostate cancer. Some of them live in cities; others live in small towns and rural areas.

Notes: SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: WJ752 D173 2009

Website Notes: Videos (5) may be viewed at the Canadian Cancer Society channel

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Caring for lesbian health : a resource for health care providers, policy makers and planners

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Hudspith, Maria. [Victoria, BC?]: British Columbia. Ministry of Health and Ministry Responsible for Seniors , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WA309 H886 1999

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Hudspith, Maria

Corporate Author: British Columbia. Minister's Advisory Council on Women's Health

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: British Columbia. Ministry of Health and Ministry Responsible for Seniors

Publication Date: 1999

Subjects: Sexual and Gender Minorities; Women's Health; British Columbia; Popular Work

ISBN: 0772640262

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Library

Call Number: WA309 H886 1999

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Victoria's secret catalog never stops coming : and other lessons I learned from breast cancer

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Nash, Jennie. New York, NY: Scribner , 2001.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 N248 2001

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Nash, Jennie

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Scribner

Publication Date: 2001

Physical Description: 156 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 0743219791

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 N248 2001

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What every gay man needs to know about prostate cancer : the essential guide to diagnosis, treatment, and recovery

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New York, NY: Magnus Books , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WJ752 W555 2013

Availability: 6 copies, 5 available

Editor: Perlman, Gerald

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Magnus Books

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: 335 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Prostatic Neoplasms; Men's Health; Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological; Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological; Physician-Patient Relations; Adaptation, Psychological; Sexual and Gender Minorities; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022; SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection

ISBN: 9781936833054

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WJ752 W555 2013

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Cancer connections : images of hope and courage from across Canada

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Burns, James. Mississauga, ON: John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd. , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 H967 2011

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Based on PhotoSensitive's Cancer connections exhibition.

Author: Burns, James

Corporate Author: PhotoSensitive

Place of Publication: Mississauga, ON

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd.

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: 191 p. : ill., ports. ; 29 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Survivors; Personal Narratives; Photography; Exhibitions; Pictorial Works; Canada; Popular Work

Abstract: Based on PhotoSensitive's Cancer connections exhibition.

ISBN: 9780470964491; 0470964499

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 H967 2011

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Things I wish I'd known : cancer caregivers speak out

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Cornwall, Deborah J. Sarasota, FL: Bardolf and Company , 2016. 3rd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C821t 2016

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Cornwall, Deborah J.

Edition: 3rd ed.

Place of Publication: Sarasota, FL

Publisher: Bardolf and Company

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 256 pages ; 23 cm

Subjects: Caregivers; Patient Navigation; Neoplasms - therapy; Popular Work; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 9781938842276

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C821t 2016

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Rebel bodies : a guide to the gender health gap revolution

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Graham, Sarah. London, UK: Green Tree , 2023.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WA309 G738r 2023

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

"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

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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