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Alex's journey

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American Brain Tumor Association. Des Plaines, IL: American Brain Tumor Association , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 A849a 2006

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

This is a fiction story about a boy named Alex who has a brain tumor. Alex gets better with the help of many people who care about him.

Alternate Title: Alex's journey : the story of a child with a brain tumor

Corporate Author: American Brain Tumor Association

Place of Publication: Des Plaines, IL

Publisher: American Brain Tumor Association

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 30 minutes

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms - psychology; Fictional Works; Child; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: This is a fiction story about a boy named Alex who has a brain tumor. Alex gets better with the help of many people who care about him.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WL358 A849a 2006

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Alex's journey : the story of a child with a brain tumor

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American Brain Tumor Association. Des Plaines, Ill.: American Brain Tumor Association , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 A849a 1999

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

This is a fiction story about a boy named Alex who has a brain tumor. Alex gets better with the help of many people who care about him.

Corporate Author: American Brain Tumor Association

Place of Publication: Des Plaines, Ill.

Publisher: American Brain Tumor Association

Publication Date: 1999

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms - psychology; Fictional Works; Child; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: This is a fiction story about a boy named Alex who has a brain tumor. Alex gets better with the help of many people who care about him.

ISBN: 0944093299

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 C5 A849a 1999

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Beauty and cancer : looking and feeling your best

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Noyes, Diane Doan, Mellody, Peggy. Dallas, TX: Taylor Publishing Company , 1992.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 N953 1992

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Noyes, Diane Doan; Mellody, Peggy

Place of Publication: Dallas, TX

Publisher: Taylor Publishing Company

Publication Date: 1992

Subjects: Beauty; Neoplasms - complications; Cosmetics; Alopecia; Popular Work

ISBN: 0878338098

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ200 N953 1992

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Beauty diet

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Guan, Zhiyi. Hong Kong: Bo yi , 1993. 12th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 N9 G913 1993

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Guan, Zhiyi

Edition: 12th ed.

Place of Publication: Hong Kong

Publisher: Bo yi

Publication Date: 1993

Subjects: Cookbook; Diet Therapy; Beauty; Popular Work

ISBN: 9621706688

Language: Chinese

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ266 N9 G913 1993

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Beauty pearls for chemo girls

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Maida, Marybeth, Kiederer, Debbie. New York, NY: Citadel Press , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 M217 2009

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Alternate Title: Beauty pearls for chemo girls : fashion, hair, makeup, skin care, and more!

Author: Maida, Marybeth; Kiederer, Debbie

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Citadel Press

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: xvi, 270 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Beauty; Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects; Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - complications; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Scarves; Hair; Alopecia; Skin Care; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9780806531182; 0806531185

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ200 M217 2009

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Be sun safe : sun safety songs for kids

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Foote, Norman. [Vancouver, BC?]: Shoebox Music , 2003.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WR500 F688 2003

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: Foote, Norman

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Shoebox Music

Publication Date: 2003

Physical Description: 6 minutes

Subjects: Music Therapy; Sunlight - adverse effects; Skin; Skin Neoplasms - prevention & control; Infant; Child; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Audio; CD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WR500 F688 2003

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Birdsong

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Flett, Julie. [Vancouver, BC?]: Greystone Kids , 2019.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 G7 F615 2019

Availability: 5 copies, 4 available

When a young girl moves to her new home far away from the sea, she feels lonely and out of place, but soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love aof nature and art. As the season change, can the girl navigate the failing health of her new friend? -- Provided by publisher.

Author: Flett, Julie

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Greystone Kids

Publication Date: 2019

Physical Description: [48 unnumbered pages] : col. ill; 27 cm

Subjects: Loss; Friends; Intergenerational Relations; Bereavement; Grief; Child; Aged; First Nations; Popular Work; Pictorial Works

Abstract: When a young girl moves to her new home far away from the sea, she feels lonely and out of place, but soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love aof nature and art. As the season change, can the girl navigate the failing health of her new friend? -- Provided by publisher.

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

ISBN: 9781771644730

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; Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF575 C5 G7 F615 2019

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Brain tumors - finding the ark : meeting the challenges of treatment choices, side effects, children's unique needs, healthcare costs and long term adjustment

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Zeltzer, Paul M. Encino, CA: Shilysca Press , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 Z53b 2006

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Zeltzer, Paul M

Place of Publication: Encino, CA

Publisher: Shilysca Press

Publication Date: 2006

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms - therapy - popular works; Brain Neoplasms - psychology - popular works; Brain Neoplasms - complications - popular works; Child; Adult

ISBN: 0976017113

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WL358 Z53b 2006

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Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada : our lives have been changed by a brain tumour

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Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, Homespun Productions. London, ON: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada , 2009?.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 B815b 2009

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

This is about the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada's activities and services.; Introduction; Statistics; Founders; Research; Services; Volunteers; Information day; Spring sprint; Survivor; Donor; Thank you

Corporate Author: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada; Homespun Productions

Place of Publication: London, ON

Publisher: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada

Publication Date: 2009?

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms; Voluntary Health Agencies; Child; Adult; Popular Work

Abstract: This is about the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada's activities and services.; Introduction; Statistics; Founders; Research; Services; Volunteers; Information day; Spring sprint; Survivor; Donor; Thank you

Language: English; French

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WL358 B815b 2009

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Buoyancy : building resilient kids

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Austin, Kirk. Self publishing , 2020.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WS105.5 A8 A935 2020

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

In his groundbreaking new book, Dr. Kirk Austin explores seven elements that contribute to human buoyancy. Using the acronym BREATHE, the book explores the concepts of Bravery, Resilience, Endurance, Acceptance, Tenacity, Hope, and Excellence.; Written for parents, adult-helpers, and educators, Buo…

Author: Austin, Kirk

Publisher: Self publishing

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: 156 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Subjects: Resilience, Psychological; Adaptation, Psychological; Stress, Psychological; Child; Adolescent; Teaching; Popular Work

Abstract: In his groundbreaking new book, Dr. Kirk Austin explores seven elements that contribute to human buoyancy. Using the acronym BREATHE, the book explores the concepts of Bravery, Resilience, Endurance, Acceptance, Tenacity, Hope, and Excellence.; Written for parents, adult-helpers, and educators, Buoyancy: Building Resilient Kids explores how to help kids build the skills related to human flourishing. The book examines seven stories of real people who exemplified an element of BREATHE. It goes further in providing examples and exercises to build the skills necessary to stay buoyant. It is a helpful and practical addition to any social and emotional learning curriculum." --Back cover

ISBN: 9798647232229

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WS105.5 A8 A935 2020

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Cancer hates kisses

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Sliwerski, Jessica Reid, Song, Mika. New York, NY: Dial Books for Young Readers , 2017.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 S633 2017

Availability: 6 copies, 5 available

"Parents are superheroes, especially when they're battling cancer. This empowering book follows a mother and her family through all the stages of her cancer -- diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation -- and provides an honest and encouraging tool for talking with kids about serious illness. …

Author: Sliwerski, Jessica Reid; Song, Mika

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: 34 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 29 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - psychology; Parent-Child Relations; Family Relations; Child; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

Abstract: "Parents are superheroes, especially when they're battling cancer. This empowering book follows a mother and her family through all the stages of her cancer -- diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation -- and provides an honest and encouraging tool for talking with kids about serious illness. Lovingly upbeat and straightforward, this book is a much-needed and welcome source of comfort for any cancer-fighting family." - Cover

ISBN: 9780735227811; 0735227810

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 C5 S633 2017

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Changes, choices, and challenges : a guide to coping with hair loss and skin changes from cancer and its treatment

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Noyes, Diane. Mississauga, Ont.: Adria Laboratories of Canada Ltd. , 1990.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 C457 1990

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Material presented is based in part on the book "Beauty and cancer" written by Diane Noyes and Peggy Mellody

Author: Noyes, Diane

Corporate Author: Adria Laboratories of Canada Ltd.

Place of Publication: Mississauga, Ont.

Publisher: Adria Laboratories of Canada Ltd.

Publication Date: 1990

Subjects: Beauty; Neoplasms - complications; Cosmetics; Alopecia

Abstract: Material presented is based in part on the book "Beauty and cancer" written by Diane Noyes and Peggy Mellody

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ200 C457 1990

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Chemo and me : my hair loss experience

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Miller, Tani. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society/Health Promotions , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 M651 2009

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Miller, Tani

Place of Publication: Atlanta, GA

Publisher: American Cancer Society/Health Promotions

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: 1 v. : ill ; 19 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - complications; Beauty; Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects; Breast Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Scarves; Hair; Alopecia; Personal Narratives; Pictorial Works; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781604430097; 1604430095

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ200 M651 2009

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Childhood brain and spinal cord tumors : a guide for families, friends and caregivers

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Shiminski-Maher, Tania, Woodman, Catherine, Keene, Nancy. Bellingham, WA: Childhood Cancer Guides , 2014. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 S556 2014

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Author: Shiminski-Maher, Tania; Woodman, Catherine; Keene, Nancy

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Bellingham, WA

Publisher: Childhood Cancer Guides

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: xxi, 526 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms; Spinal Cord Neoplasms; Child; Family; Social Support; Caregivers; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9781941089002; 9781941089019

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: WL358 S556 2014

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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Childhood cancer survivors : a practical guide to your future

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Keene, Nancy, Hobbie, Wendy, Ruccione, Kathy. Sebastopol, CA: O'Reilly & Associates, Inc. , 2007. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 K26c 2007

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Keene, Nancy; Hobbie, Wendy; Ruccione, Kathy

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Sebastopol, CA

Publisher: O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: xxiv, 436 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - complications; Follow-up Studies; Survivors; Parents; Adolescent; Adult; Adaptation, Psychological; Infant; Child; Popular Work; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 9780596528515; 0596528515

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ200 K26c 2007

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Childhood cancer survivors : a practical guide to your future

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Keene, Nancy, Hobbie, Wendy, Ruccione, Kathy. Bellingham, WA: Childhood Cancer Guides , 2012. 3rd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 K26c 2012

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

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Author: Keene, Nancy; Hobbie, Wendy; Ruccione, Kathy

Edition: 3rd ed.

Place of Publication: Bellingham, WA

Publisher: Childhood Cancer Guides

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: xxiv, 452 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - complications; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Continuity of Care; Follow-up Studies; Survivors; Family Relations; Adolescent; Adult; Adaptation, Psychological; Infant; Child; Secondary Prevention; Interpersonal Relations; Self Care; Popular Work; Autobiography

ISBN: 9781457118678; 9781941089132

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ200 K26c 2012

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Children with cancer : a comprehensive reference guide for parents

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Bracken, Jeanne Munn. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2010. rev. and updated ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 B814 2010

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Author: Bracken, Jeanne Munn

Edition: rev. and updated ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: 2010

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Subjects: Neoplasms; Adolescent; Child; Infant; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780195147391; 9780199774227

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: QZ201 B814 2010

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.