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ABCs of cancer : separating the facts from the myths

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122859
Asare-Werehene, Meshach. Hackensack, NJ: World Scientific , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Asare-Werehene, Meshach
Place of Publication
Hackensack, NJ
Publisher
World Scientific
Publication Date
2020
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9789811212260
9789811212277
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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Aboriginal health : advance care planning : respecting aboriginal ceremonies and rites : supporting access to appropriate healh care services for First Nations and Aboriginal peoples

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20621
British Columbia. Ministry of Health. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  

Advance care planning : expressing your wishes for future health care treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20620
British Columbia. Ministry of Health. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Ministry of Health
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2012
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Advance Directives
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Scroll down to Brochures. Click on link for downloadable PDF. Available in English, Punjabi, Chinese languages.
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Advance care planning in British Columbia

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20646
British Columbia. Ministry of Health. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 A245 2012
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Advance care planning
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Ministry of Health
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
13 minutes
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Advance Directives
British Columbia
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
W85.5 A245 2012
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Copies

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Advance care planning in British Columbia

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20647
British Columbia. Ministry of Health. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 A245p 2012
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Advance care planning
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Ministry of Health
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
13 minutes
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Advance Directives
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
Punjabi
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W85.5 A245p 2012
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Advance care planning in British Columbia

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20648
British Columbia. Ministry of Health. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 A245c 2012
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Advance care planning
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Ministry of Health
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
13 minutes
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Advance Directives
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
Chinese-Simplified
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W85.5 A245c 2012
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Copies

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Advance care planning : let's talk

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16394
Fraser Health Authority. [Vancouver, BC?]: Modern Rocked Media Productions , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 F841a 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Personal story; Introduction; Healthcare perspective; Shared decision; Cultural perspective; Spiritual Care; "My voice" workbook
Alternate Title
Advance care planning : let's talk : 7 chapters
Corporate Author
Fraser Health Authority
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Modern Rocked Media Productions
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
18 minutes
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Palliative Care
Family
Social Support
Popular Work
Abstract
Personal story
Introduction
Healthcare perspective
Shared decision
Cultural perspective
Spiritual Care
"My voice" workbook
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W85.5 F841a 2005

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Advance care planning : let's talk : planning in advance for your future healthcare choices

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19815
Kelly, Rob. [Vancouver, BC?]: Modern Rocked Media Productions , 2005-2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 A244k 2005-2006
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Kelly, Rob
Corporate Author
Fraser Health Authority
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Modern Rocked Media Productions
Publication Date
2005-2006
Physical Description
18 minutes
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Palliative Care
Family
Social Support
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
English
Chinese-Cantonese
Punjabi
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W85.5 A244k 2005-2006

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Advancing medicine through clinical trials

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18271
Pfizer. Kirkland, QC: Pfizer Inc. , 2009?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
HA29 A244 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Introduction; Importance, benefits and risks of clinical trials; Four phases of clinical trials; Your role as a participant; Safety aspects of a clinical trial; Conclusion
Corporate Author
Pfizer
Place of Publication
Kirkland, QC
Publisher
Pfizer Inc.
Publication Date
2009?
Subjects
Clinical Trials as Topic
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Patient Education as Topic
Decision Making
Popular Work
Abstract
Introduction
Importance, benefits and risks of clinical trials
Four phases of clinical trials
Your role as a participant
Safety aspects of a clinical trial
Conclusion
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
HA29 A244 2009

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Art of statistics : learning from data

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124436
Spiegelhalter, David. [London, UK]: Pelican Books , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QA276 SP755 2020
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Spiegelhalter, David
Place of Publication
[London, UK]
Publisher
Pelican Books
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xvi, 426 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm
Subjects
Statistics
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9780241258767
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
QA276 SP755 2020

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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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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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Beginner's guide to the end : practical advice for living life and facing death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124305
Miller, Bruce J., Berger, Shoshana. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Paperbacks , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 M647b 2020
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Miller, Bruce J.
Berger, Shoshana
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Paperbacks
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xxi, 520 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Life Change Events
Decision Making
Attitude to Death
Popular Work
ISBN
9781501157219
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 M647b 2020

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Braiding sweetgrass for young adults : indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge and the teachings of plants

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124438
Kimmerer, Robin Wall, Gray Smith, Monique, Neidhardt, Nicole (ill.). Minneapolis, MN: Zest Books , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB55 K49 2022
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
"Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer's best-selling book Braiding Sweetgrass is adapted for a young adult audience by children's author Monique Gray Smith, bringing Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the lessons of plant life to a new generation" -- Provided by publisher
Author
Kimmerer, Robin Wall
Gray Smith, Monique
Neidhardt, Nicole (ill.)
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN
Publisher
Zest Books
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
304 pages : illustrations; 21 cm
Subjects
First Nations
Plants
Plant Preparations
Ethnobotany
Medicine, Traditional
Nature
Ecology
Popular Work
Abstract
"Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer's best-selling book Braiding Sweetgrass is adapted for a young adult audience by children's author Monique Gray Smith, bringing Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the lessons of plant life to a new generation" -- Provided by publisher
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781728458991
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB55 K49 2022

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Braiding sweetgrass : indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge and the teachings of plants

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122057
Kimmerer, Robin Wall. [Minneapolis, MN]: Milkweed Editions , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB 55 K49 2013
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Kimmerer, Robin Wall
Place of Publication
[Minneapolis, MN]
Publisher
Milkweed Editions
Publication Date
2013
Subjects
First Nations
Plants
Plant Preparations
Ethnobotany
Medicine, Traditional
Nature
Ecology
Popular Work
ISBN
9781571313560
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB 55 K49 2013
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Breast cancer companion guide : information kit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16423
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon. [Vancouver, BC?]: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon , 2008. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B829a 2008
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
10 p. : ill ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP870 B829a 2008
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Copies

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Breast cancer companion guide : information kit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20771
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon. [Vancouver, BC?]: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B829a 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
10 p. : ill ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
VC Library Archives
Call Number
WP870 B829a 2012
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Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Breast cancer companion guide : information kit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21326
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon, BC Cancer Agency, Victoria Breast Health Centre, Canadian Cancer Society. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2013. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
  1 read online  
Continues / Continued By
Breast cancer companion guide : information kit (2012)
Corporate Author
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon
BC Cancer Agency
Victoria Breast Health Centre
Canadian Cancer Society
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2013
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online

Copies

VC BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Archives Available
VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Patient Pamphlet File Available
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Breast cancer research : current and future trends

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16330
Chia, Stephen. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B863 2008 v.11
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Chia, Stephen
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" 11
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - drug therapy
Clinical Trials as Topic
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
WP870 B863 2008 v.11

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Breast cancer surgery and reconstruction : what's right for you

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122210
Anstett, Patricia. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 A624 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book reframes the important discussion about lumpectomy, mastectomy and breast reconstruction around the women who have had these operations. It offers women's unique viewpoints about the less discussed but essential part of breast cancer: the surgery nearly every woman has, regardless of whet…
Author
Anstett, Patricia
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
ix, 229 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Mammaplasty
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Decision Making
Mastectomy, Segmental
Mastectomy
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
This book reframes the important discussion about lumpectomy, mastectomy and breast reconstruction around the women who have had these operations. It offers women's unique viewpoints about the less discussed but essential part of breast cancer: the surgery nearly every woman has, regardless of whether she has reconstruction or not. - Introduction, page ix
ISBN
9780810895690
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 A624 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Breast cancer : the facts

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122220
Saunders, Christobel M. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2018. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S257 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Saunders, Christobel M.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
viii, 144 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Series
The facts series
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Popular Work
ISBN
9780198813040
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 S257 2018

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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