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100 questions and answers about vulvar cancer and other diseases of the vulva and the vagina

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18031
Burrows, Lara J, Heller, Karen S. [Boston, MA]: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP200 B972 2009
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
One hundred questions and answers about vulvar cancer and other diseases of the vulva and the vagina
Author
Burrows, Lara J
Heller, Karen S
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
131 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
100 questions & answers
Subjects
Vulvar Neoplasms
Vulvar Diseases
Vaginal Diseases
Genital Diseases, Female
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780763758257
9780763789312
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP200 B972 2009
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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My child has cancer : a parent's guide to diagnosis, treatment, and survival

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18322
Howell, Della L. Westport, CT: Praeger , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H859m 2008
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Cancer and children; Types of cancer, Part I: Leukemia; Types of cancer, Part II: Lymphoma; Types of cancer, Part III: Brain tumors, neuroblastoma, and kidney tumors; Types of cancer, Part IV: Bone tumors and muscle tumors; Types of cancer, Part V: Rare pediatric cancer diagnoses; Telling a child; …
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Author
Howell, Della L
Place of Publication
Westport, CT
Publisher
Praeger
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xvi, 198 p. ; 25 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Praeger series on healing and managing injury and disease
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Popular Work
Abstract
Cancer and children
Types of cancer, Part I: Leukemia
Types of cancer, Part II: Lymphoma
Types of cancer, Part III: Brain tumors, neuroblastoma, and kidney tumors
Types of cancer, Part IV: Bone tumors and muscle tumors
Types of cancer, Part V: Rare pediatric cancer diagnoses
Telling a child
Procedures at diagnosis, in therapy, and after therapy
Chemotherapy and taking medicines
Radiation therapy
Stem cell and bone marrow transplants
Common side effects
Complementary and alternative medicine in cancer
Choosing among potential treatments
Understanding the medical system
Understanding clinical trials
Asking questions, finding answers
Helping family members and friends
When cancer treatments stop working
ISBN
9780275996017
9780275996024
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 H859m 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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Canadian guide to prostate cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113556
Jamnicky Leah, Nam, Robert. John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd. , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Complete Canadian guide to prostate cancer
Author
Jamnicky Leah
Nam, Robert
Editor
Leask, Helen
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd.
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
271 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms
Popular Work
ISBN
9780470157671
9780470157879
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Life and breath : respiratory disease in Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16173
Public Health Agency of Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Public Health Agency of Canada , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Public Health Agency of Canada
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Public Health Agency of Canada
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms
Asthma
Smoking
Air Pollution
Occupational Diseases
Chronic Disease
Mesothelioma
Tuberculosis
Lung Transplantation
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Statistics - Canada
ISBN
9780662470601
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
URL leads to Executive Summary
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Before and after radical prostate surgery : information and resource guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18093
Vandall-Walker, Virginia, Moore, Katherine, Pyne, Diane. Edmonton, AB: AU Press , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 V224 2008
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Before surgery, at home; Before surgery, in hospital; The surgery; After surgery, in hospital; After surgery, at home; Closing words
  1 read online  
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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Dance with cancer : 5 gay men confront prostate cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20067
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.
  1 read online  
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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Menopause and osteoporosis 2009 update

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17680
Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada (JOGC) Volume 31 Number 1, Supplement 1, January 2009
Media Backgrounder: Menopause and Osteoporosis Update 2009
Corporate Author
Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
Publication Date
2009
Series
SOGC clinical practice guideline 222
Subjects
Menopause
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Practice Guideline
Osteoporosis
Breast Neoplasms
Endometrial Neoplasms
Ovarian Neoplasms
Hot Flashes
Cardiovascular Diseases
Female Urogenital Diseases
ISSN
1701-2163
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Lymphedema and breast cancer : symptom management and exercise after surgery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15800
Harris, Susan. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B863 2006 v.4
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
  1 read online  
Author
Harris, Susan
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2006
Series
BCCA video telehealth series "Closer to home" 4
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Lymphedema - prevention & control
Exercise Therapy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP870 B863 2006 v.4
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Breast cancer wait times in Canada : 2008 report card

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18171
Canadian Breast Cancer Network. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN) , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C213b 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  3 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Breast Cancer Network
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN)
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
44 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Hospitals
Health Planning Guidelines
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Health Services Administration - standards
Health Services Accessibility - standards
Waiting Lists
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP870 C213b 2008
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WomenStories, Woman to Woman. Madison, WI: Medical Media Associates, Inc. , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Discusses how to reclaim and regain intimacy after a cancer diagnosis. Includes stories of cancer survivors; self-questionnaires, checklists, facts you should know.
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
WomenStories
Woman to Woman
Place of Publication
Madison, WI
Publisher
Medical Media Associates, Inc.
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
16 minutes
Series
WomenStories : a video series for breast cancer patients 3
Woman to Woman : a video series for breast cancer patients 3
Subjects
Family Relations
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
Discusses how to reclaim and regain intimacy after a cancer diagnosis. Includes stories of cancer survivors; self-questionnaires, checklists, facts you should know.
Notes
Video content is part of WomenStories Breast Cancer Survivor video series 2006 DVD 2 disc set.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Fine needle aspiration biopsy : patient information brochure

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17695
BC Cancer Agency. Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Clinic. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  

Lymphoid cancer education forum

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18306
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Centre. Patient and Family Counselling Services. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH525 L986b 2009
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Designed to educate patients and the public about the basics and new treatments for lymphoid cancer, which includes non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, multiple myeloma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia and Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia.; Lymphoma cancer basics by Dr. Joseph Connors; Wonderful wo…
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Alternate Title
Lymphoma cancer forum May 8, 2009
Lymphoma cancer education forum held on May 8, 2009 at the Norman Rothstein Theatre, Vancouver, BC
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Centre. Patient and Family Counselling Services
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
210 minutes
Subjects
Lymphoma - therapy
Lymphoma - pathology
Lymphoma - epidemiology
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin - therapy
Hodgkin Disease - therapy
Multiple Myeloma
Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell - therapy
Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Popular Work
Abstract
Designed to educate patients and the public about the basics and new treatments for lymphoid cancer, which includes non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, multiple myeloma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia and Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia.
Lymphoma cancer basics by Dr. Joseph Connors
Wonderful world of lymphoid pathology by Dr. Randy Gascoyne
New developments in treatment by Dr. Richard Klasa
Epidemiology of lymphoid cancers by Dr. John Spinelli
Patient presentation by Holly Hutchinson
Cancer and diet by Satnam Sekhon
Does natural always mean good? by Dr. Shirin Abadi
Feeling your best by Nola Wurtele
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WH525 L986b 2009
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Biographies of disease : cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113558
Moses, Marsha A., Pories, Susan Elaine, Lotz, Margaret Marie. Greenwood Publishing Group | ABC-CLIO , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
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.
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Honoring tradition, accepting new ways : hepatitis B video

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19861
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Harborview Medical Center. Seattle, WA: University of Washington , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WC536 H774 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Phuong Moi Van Hoa Hop Voi Truyen Thong
Corporate Author
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Harborview Medical Center
Place of Publication
Seattle, WA
Publisher
University of Washington
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
19 minutes
Subjects
Hepatitis B - diagnosis
Hepatitis B - prevention & control
Health Education
Liver Neoplasms - prevention & control
Emigrants and Immigrants
Popular Work
Notes
Flash video is in Vietnamese with English subtitles
Language
Vietnamese
English
Material Type
Video
Online
VHS
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
WC536 H774 2002
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Biology and treatment of cancer : understanding cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113554
Pardee, Arthur B., Stein, Gary S. Wiley Blackwell , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
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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Nutritional guidelines for breast cancer survivors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16331
Van Patten, Cheri. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B863 2008 v.12
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
  1 read online  
Author
Van Patten, Cheri
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BCCA video telehealth series "Closer to home" 12
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - diet therapy
Nutrition Therapy
Survivors
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP870 B863 2008 v.12
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Understanding cancer therapies

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113668
Chan, Helen S. L. Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Chan, Helen S. L.
Place of Publication
Jackson, MS
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
220 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Understanding health and sickness series
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9781604739510
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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When your child has cancer : a guide to good nutrition

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21211
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
48 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Nutrition Therapy
Child
Infant
Cookbook
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Understanding lab and imaging tests

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17633
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. White Plains, NY: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH250 L652u 2008
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Place of Publication
White Plains, NY
Publisher
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
43 p. : ill. : 23 cm.
Subjects
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Multiple Myeloma
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Laboratory Techniques and Procedures
Diagnosis, Laboratory
Diagnostic Tests, Routine
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Call Number
WH250 L652u 2008
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Progress in the treatment of lung cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20112
Lilenbaum, Rogerlo C, Boerckel, Winfield A, Messner, Carolyn. New York, NY: Cancercare , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Lilenbaum, Rogerlo C
Boerckel, Winfield A
Messner, Carolyn
Corporate Author
Elsevier Oncology
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Cancercare
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms - therapy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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