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Managing shortness of breath

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Martelli-Reid, Lorraine. Hamilton, ON: Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 M266 2011

Availability: 3 copies, 2 available

5 Part series:; Introduction/learning abdominal breathing; Managing an acute episode of shortness of breath; Sitting to standing; Climbing stairs; Respiratory muscle exercises

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Author: Martelli-Reid, Lorraine

Place of Publication: Hamilton, ON

Publisher: Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre

Publication Date: 2011

Subjects: Breathing Exercises; Dyspnea - therapy; Respiratory therapy; Lung Neoplasms - complications; Patient Education

Abstract: 5 Part series:; Introduction/learning abdominal breathing; Managing an acute episode of shortness of breath; Sitting to standing; Climbing stairs; Respiratory muscle exercises

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 M266 2011

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Caring for the air : Metro Vancouver 2016

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Metro Vancouver. Burnaby, BC: Metro Vancouver , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public; Professional

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Alternate Title: Caring for the air report 2016

Corporate Author: Metro Vancouver

Place of Publication: Burnaby, BC

Publisher: Metro Vancouver

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 21 p. : ill.

Subjects: Environmental Monitoring; Environmental Health; Climate Change; Air Pollutants; Air Pollution, Indoor; Air Pollution - adverse effects; Smoke - adverse effects; Health Impact Assessment; Vehicle Emissions; Greenhouse Effect; Vancouver

Language: English

Material Type: Report; Online

Audience: Patient or Public; Professional

Location: Internet

Website Notes: "Metro Vancouver's Caring for the Air report is an easy-to-read annual publication that provides information about air quality and climate change issues in our region, as well as programs that protect public health and the environment, improve visual air quality, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions."

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http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/air-quality/AirQualityPublications/Caring_for_the_Air-MV2016.pdf

WHO handbook on indoor radon : a public health perspective

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World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WN620 W928 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Introduction; Health effects of radon; Radon measurements; Radon prevention and mitigation; Cost-effectiveness of radon control; Radon risk communication; National radon programmes.

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Corporate Author: World Health Organization

Editor: Zeeb, Hajo; Shannoun, Ferid

Place of Publication: Geneva

Publisher: World Health Organization

Publication Date: 2009

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

Subjects: Radon - adverse effects; Air Pollutants, Radioactive; Air Pollution, Indoor; Carcinogens, Environmental; Radiation, Ionizing; Lung Neoplasms; Environmental Exposure

Abstract: Introduction; Health effects of radon; Radon measurements; Radon prevention and mitigation; Cost-effectiveness of radon control; Radon risk communication; National radon programmes.

ISBN: 9789241547673; 9241547677

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: WN620 W928 2009

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Breath : the new science of a lost art

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Nestor, James. New York, NY: Riverhead Books , 2020.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WF105 N468 2020

Availability: 2 copies, 1 available

"Drawing on thousands of years of medical texts and recent cutting-edge studies in pulmonology, psychology, biochemistry, and human physiology, Breath turns the conventional wisdom of what we thought we knew about our most basic biological function on its head. You will never breathe the same again…

Author: Nestor, James

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Riverhead Books

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: xxii, 280 pages ; 24 cm

Subjects: Respiration; Respiratory system; Breathing Exercises; Yoga; Popular Work

Abstract: "Drawing on thousands of years of medical texts and recent cutting-edge studies in pulmonology, psychology, biochemistry, and human physiology, Breath turns the conventional wisdom of what we thought we knew about our most basic biological function on its head. You will never breathe the same again."-- Provided by publisher

ISBN: 9780735213616

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WF105 N468 2020

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Barb Tarbox : a life cut short by tobacco

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Tarbox, Barb. Edmonton, AB: AADAC , 2003.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WA900 T179 2003

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Tarbox, Barb

Corporate Author: Alberta Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Commission

Place of Publication: Edmonton, AB

Publisher: AADAC

Publication Date: 2003

Physical Description: 17 minutes + 1 guide

Subjects: Lung Neoplasms; Smoking - prevention & control; Tobacco - prevention & control; Smoking Cessation; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WA900 T179 2003

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Smoker's body

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World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization

Audience: Patient or Public

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

This poster is an updated reproduction of "The smoker's body originally produced by COLORS magazine, issue 21, July-August 1997.

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Corporate Author: World Health Organization

Place of Publication: Geneva

Publisher: World Health Organization

Subjects: Lung Diseases; Neoplasms - etiology; Smoking - adverse effects; Tobacco Use - adverse effects; Posters; Popular Work

Abstract: This poster is an updated reproduction of "The smoker's body originally produced by COLORS magazine, issue 21, July-August 1997.

Language: English; French

Material Type: Other; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library Pamphlet File; Internet

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http://www.who.int/tobacco/resources/publications/smokersbody_en_fr.pdf

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Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : self-management of heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, depression, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other physical and mental conditions

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Lorig, Kate, Laurent, Diana, Gonzalez, Virginia, Sobel, David, Minor, Marian, Gecht-Silver, Maureen. Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Company , 2020. 5th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WT500 C215L 2020

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

"The Tool Kit includes:; 1) A booklet, which begins with a Self-Test that will help you decide where you want to focus. You might start by taking the Self-Test and then scoring it. Your scores will suggest places to start. It also contains Tip Sheets about specific topics that others have found key…

Author: Lorig, Kate; Laurent, Diana; Gonzalez, Virginia; Sobel, David; Minor, Marian; Gecht-Silver, Maureen

Edition: 5th ed.

Place of Publication: Boulder, CO

Publisher: Bull Publishing Company

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: xi, 418 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Series: Cancer thriving & surviving tool kit for active living

Subjects: Chronic Disease; Heart Diseases; Lung Diseases; Diabetes Mellitus; Arthritis; Self Care; Self-Management; Exercise; Decision Making; Communication; Problem Solving; Healthy Lifestyle; Popular Work

Abstract: "The Tool Kit includes:; 1) A booklet, which begins with a Self-Test that will help you decide where you want to focus. You might start by taking the Self-Test and then scoring it. Your scores will suggest places to start. It also contains Tip Sheets about specific topics that others have found key in managing their conditions, and illustrations to accompany the exercise audio program.; 2) The latest edition of Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions written by experts in the field. Even more important?all the authors have chronic conditions.; 3) A relaxation audio program with four different relaxation exercises. The first is only five minutes, for a quick start, and the others are about 15 minutes each.; 4) An exercise audio program with three different levels of exercises, all of which can be done at home. If you have not exercised much lately you might want to start with the first level and work your way up. Of course, some of you will want to start at the third level.; We suggest that you spend a couple of hours a week learning and practicing the new skills. There is no right or wrong, so explore to find what works for you to manage better." --publisher

Notes: Book to accompany the booklet "Your tool kit for thriving and surviving with cancer"

ISBN: 9781945188312

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library

Call Number: WT500 C215L 2020

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Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : self-management of heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, depression, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other physical and mental conditions

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Lorig, Kate, Holman, Halsted, LaBossiere Huebner, Trude, McGowan, Patrick. Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Company , 2013. Canadian 4th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WT500 L785 2013

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Alternate Title: Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : for ongoing physical and mental health conditions

Author: Lorig, Kate; Holman, Halsted; LaBossiere Huebner, Trude; McGowan, Patrick

Edition: Canadian 4th ed.

Place of Publication: Boulder, CO

Publisher: Bull Publishing Company

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: vii, 368 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Chronic Disease; Heart Diseases; Lung Diseases; Diabetes Mellitus; Arthritis; Self Care; Self-Management; Exercise; Decision Making; Communication; Problem Solving; Healthy Lifestyle; Popular Work

Notes: Canadian edition - 4th edition revised and updated.

ISBN: 9781936693498; 9781936693573

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: WT500 L785 2013

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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Celebrating a second chance at life : 2007 BMT Infornet symposium for bone marrow, stem cell and cord blood transplant survivors

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BMT Infonet, Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network. Highland Park, IL: Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WH380 C392 2007 v.1-2

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: BMT Infonet; Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network

Place of Publication: Highland Park, IL

Publisher: Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 2 DVD's

Subjects: Bone Marrow Transplantation; Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation; Cord Blood Stem Cell Transplantation; Graft vs Host Disease; Adaptation, Psychological; Survivors; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WH380 C392 2007 v.1-2

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Fast facts : diseases of the pancreas and biliary tract

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Neoptolemos, John, Bhutani, Manoop S. Abingdon, UK: Health Press , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WI810 N438 2006

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Alternate Title: Diseases of the pancreas and biliary tract

Author: Neoptolemos, John; Bhutani, Manoop S

Place of Publication: Abingdon, UK

Publisher: Health Press

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 127 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Series: Fast facts (UK)

Subjects: Pancreatic Neoplasms; Pancreatic Diseases; Biliary Tract Neoplasms; Biliary Tract; Gall Bladder Diseases; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9781903734742

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WI810 N438 2006

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Illness as metaphor and AIDS and its metaphors

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Sontag, Susan. [Toronto, ON]: Doubleday Canada Ltd. | Anchor Books , 1989.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 S699 1989

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Sontag, Susan

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Doubleday Canada Ltd.; Anchor Books

Publication Date: 1989

Physical Description: 183 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Tuberculosis; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780312420130; 0312420137

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 S699 1989

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Lung cancer : a risk for smokers and non-smokers

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Information Television Network. Boca Raton, Fla.: Information Television Network, Inc. , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WF658 L963i 2006

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Corporate Author: Information Television Network

Place of Publication: Boca Raton, Fla.

Publisher: Information Television Network, Inc.

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 30 minutes

Series: Healthy body, healthy mind 807

Subjects: Lung Neoplasms; Smoking; Risk Factors; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WF658 L963i 2006

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New normal : life after bone marrow - stem cell transplant

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National Bone Marrow Transplant Link, Sue Max Films Inc. Southfield, MI: National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink) , 2001.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WH380 N532 2001

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: New normal : life after bone marrow - stem cell transplant : a compelling story of six transplant survivors

Corporate Author: National Bone Marrow Transplant Link; Sue Max Films Inc.

Place of Publication: Southfield, MI

Publisher: National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink)

Publication Date: 2001

Physical Description: 46 minutes

Subjects: Bone Marrow Transplantation; Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation; Rehabilitation; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WH380 N532 2001

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Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : for ongoing physical and mental health conditions

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Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Company , 2007. Canadian 3rd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WT500 L785 2007

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Lorig, Kate; McGowan, Patrick; LaBossiere Huebner, Trude

Edition: Canadian 3rd ed.

Place of Publication: Boulder, CO

Publisher: Bull Publishing Company

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: viii, 421 p. : ill. ; 28 cm

Subjects: Chronic Disease - prevention & control; Medicine; Heart Diseases; Self Care; Exercise; Communication; Problem Solving; Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781933503080

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WT500 L785 2007

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Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : self-management of heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and others

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Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Company , 2006. 3rd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WT500 L785 2006

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Editor: Lorig, Kate

Edition: 3rd ed.

Place of Publication: Boulder, CO

Publisher: Bull Publishing Company

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: vii, 382 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Chronic Disease; Medicine; Heart Diseases; Self Care; Exercise; Communication; Problem Solving; Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781933503011; 1933503017

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WT500 L785 2006

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How everyday products make people sick : toxins at home and in the workplace

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Blanc, Paul David. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WA 30 B638 2007

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Blanc, Paul David

Place of Publication: Berkeley, CA

Publisher: University of California Press

Publication Date: 2007

Subjects: Toxicology - popular works; Environmental Health; Occupational Diseases; Hazardous Substances; Consumer Product Safety; Environmental Pollutants

ISBN: 9780520248823; 0520248821

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WA 30 B638 2007

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Living a healthy life with chronic pain

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LeFort, Sandra M., Webster, Lisa, Lorig, Kate. Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Company , 2021. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL704 L785 2021

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

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Author: LeFort, Sandra M.; Webster, Lisa; Lorig, Kate

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Boulder, CO

Publisher: Bull Publishing Company

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: iv, 406 p. : illus. ; 28cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Chronic Pain; Chronic Disease; Self Care; Popular Work

Notes: + 1 CD inside front cover

ISBN: 9781936693917

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook; Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WL704 L785 2021

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.