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Active against cancer : a guide to improving your cancer recovery with exercise

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119641
Brennan, Nancy S. Duxbury, VT: Courage Mountain Press , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 B837 2011
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Brennan, Nancy S.
Place of Publication
Duxbury, VT
Publisher
Courage Mountain Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xxi, 186 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - therapy
Exercise Therapy
Exercise
Mind-Body Therapies
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Survivors
Popular Work
ISBN
9780983460107
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 B837 2011
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Alimentation et sante des aines

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21143
British Columbia Ministry of Health, ActNowBC. [Victoria, BC?]: British Columbia Ministry of Health , 2007?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 B862f 2007
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Healthy eating for seniors
Corporate Author
British Columbia Ministry of Health
ActNowBC
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
British Columbia Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2007?
Physical Description
242 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Nutrition
Cookery
Aged
Aged, 80 and Over
Popular Work
Language
French
Material Type
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 N9 B862f 2007
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Art of aging : a doctor's prescription for well-being

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18050
Nuland, Sherwin B. New York, NY: Random House , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT100 N969a 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
An incident in the subway; How we age : body and mind; Approaching a century : Michael DeBakey; Making choices; Three who overcame; A friendship in letters; Adding centuries to our years; Drinking from the fountain of youth; Wisdom, equanimity, caring : principles for every age; A coda for aging
Author
Nuland, Sherwin B
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Random House
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
302 p ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Aging - psychology
Aging - physiology
Aged
Life Style
Life Change Events
Quality of Life
Popular Work
Abstract
An incident in the subway
How we age : body and mind
Approaching a century : Michael DeBakey
Making choices
Three who overcame
A friendship in letters
Adding centuries to our years
Drinking from the fountain of youth
Wisdom, equanimity, caring : principles for every age
A coda for aging
ISBN
9781400064779
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WT100 N969a 2007

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Be fit for life : a guide to successful aging : a wellness, weight management and fitness program you can live with

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18878
Gambert, Steven R. Hackensack, NJ: World Scientific , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QT255 G189 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Gambert, Steven R
Place of Publication
Hackensack, NJ
Publisher
World Scientific
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
viii, 223 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Physical Fitness
Weight Loss
Aging
Physical Education and Training
Exercise Therapy
Exercise
Nutrition
Diet
Stress, Psychological
Mind Body Therapies
ISBN
9789814273091
9814273090
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QT255 G189 2010

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Being mortal : medicine and what matters in the end

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21732
Gawande, Atul. [Toronto, ON]: Doubleday Canada , 2014.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 G284 2014
Availability
5 copies, 4 available
Author
Gawande, Atul
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Doubleday Canada
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
282 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Aging - physiology
Aged
Activities of Daily Living
Ethics, Medical
Quality of Life
Attitude to Death
Prognosis
ISBN
9780385677004
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB310 G284 2014

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Biological basis of geriatric oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14400
New York, NY: Springer , c2005.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 B614b 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Balducci, Lodovico
Extermann, Martine
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
c2005
Physical Description
258 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Cancer treatment and research 124
Subjects
Neoplasms
Aged
Aging
Geriatrics
Comorbidity
ISBN
0387239618 (alk. paper)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 B614b 2005

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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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Cancer and aging : from bench to clinics

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21021
Basel: Karger , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C215e 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Extermann, Martine
Place of Publication
Basel
Publisher
Karger
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
viii, 169 p. : ill. : 26 cm.
Series
Interdisciplinary topics in gerontology 38
Subjects
Neoplasms
Aging
Aged
Health Services for the Aged
ISBN
9783318023060
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 C215e 2013

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Cancer in older adults : oncologist-approved cancer information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15884
American Society of Clinical Oncology. Alexandria, VA: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C212a 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Place of Publication
Alexandria, VA
Publisher
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
51 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Aged
Geriatrics
Health Services for the Aged
Caregivers
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 C212a 2006
Website Notes
URL links to the 2012 edition.
Read Online

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Cancer in the elderly

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8909
New York, NY: Marcel Dekker, Inc. , 2000.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C215h 2000
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Editor
Hunter, Carrie P
Johnson, Karen A
Muss, Hyman B
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Marcel Dekker, Inc.
Publication Date
2000
Series
Basic and clinical oncology 23
Subjects
Neoplasms - in old age
Aged
ISBN
0824702786
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ200 C215h 2000

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Cancer prevention and management through exercise and weight control

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15987
Boca Raton: CRC/Taylor & Francis , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C2155 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
McTiernan, Anne
Place of Publication
Boca Raton
Publisher
CRC/Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
584 p. : ill. ; 27 cm
Series
Nutrition and disease prevention 5
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Obesity - complications
Energy Intake
Energy Metabolism
Exercise
Body Weight
ISBN
9781574449075
1574449079
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 C2155 2006

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CancerResource : living with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20649
American Institute for Cancer Research. Washington, DC: American Institute for Cancer Research , [2012].
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Cancer resource : living with cancer
Corporate Author
American Institute for Cancer Research
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Institute for Cancer Research
Publication Date
[2012]
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Nutrition Therapy
Exercise
Physical Fitness
Body Weight
Survivors
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
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Caregiver's guide for Canadians

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21235
Lauber, Rick. North Vancouver, BC: Self-Counsel Press , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT120 L366 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Lauber, Rick
Place of Publication
North Vancouver, BC
Publisher
Self-Counsel Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
139 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Caregivers - psychology
Aged
Adult Children
Parents
Family Relations
Home Nursing
Self Care
Housing for the Elderly
Popular Work
ISBN
9781770400405
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WT120 L366 2010

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Caring for the older adult with cancer in the ambulatory setting

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20457
Oncology Nursing Society. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY156 C277 2012
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Corporate Author
Oncology Nursing Society
Editor
McEvoy, Lorraine K
Cope, Diane G
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
ix, 204 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - nursing
Aged
Aged, 80 and Over
Ambulatory Care
Geriatric Assessment
Geriatric Nursing
ISBN
9781935864141
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WY156 C277 2012

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Classical stretch : the Esmonde technique : breast cancer : rehabilitation post-surgery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10803
Esmonde-White, Miranda. Montreal, QC: Classical Stretch , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 E76 2002
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
Alternate Title
Classical stretch : the Esmonde technique
Author
Esmonde-White, Miranda
Place of Publication
Montreal, QC
Publisher
Classical Stretch
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
colour ; 30 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Exercise
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 E76 2002

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Colorectal cancer forum 2007

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15775
Lohrisch, Caroline, Gill, Sharlene, Donner, Martin, Schultz, Beth, Owen, David, Kennecke, Hagen, Stein, Barry, Kennedy, Sharon. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI520 B863 2007
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Colorectal cancer screening by Dr. Caroline Lohrisch; Diet and exercise by Dr. Sharlene Gill; Q&A # 1, Dr Caroline Lorisch and Dr. Sharlene Gill; Living with an ostomy by Mr. Martin Donner; Ostomy care nurse by Ms. Beth Schultz; Q&A #2, Mr. Martin Donner and Ms. Beth Schultz; Research advances and …
Author
Lohrisch, Caroline
Gill, Sharlene
Donner, Martin
Schultz, Beth
Owen, David
Kennecke, Hagen
Stein, Barry
Kennedy, Sharon
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
200 minutes
Subjects
Colorectal Neoplasms
Diet
Exercise
Ostomy
Clinical Trials
Popular Work
Abstract
Colorectal cancer screening by Dr. Caroline Lohrisch
Diet and exercise by Dr. Sharlene Gill
Q&A # 1, Dr Caroline Lorisch and Dr. Sharlene Gill
Living with an ostomy by Mr. Martin Donner
Ostomy care nurse by Ms. Beth Schultz
Q&A #2, Mr. Martin Donner and Ms. Beth Schultz
Research advances and benefits by Dr. David Owen
Clinical trials by Dr. Hagen Kennecke
Q&A #3, Dr. David Owen and Dr. Hagen Kennecke
Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada by Mr. Barry Stein
Q&A #4, Mr. Barry Stein
Taking Action-BC Cancer Foundation by Ms. Sharon Kennedy
Links to additional resources
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WI520 B863 2007

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Colorectal cancer forum 2008

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17631
Lohrisch, Caroline, Gill, Sharlene, Scudamore, Charles, Christopherson, John, Retei, Gabe, Stein, Barry, Kennecke, Hagen. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI520 B863 2008
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
After diagnosis : radiation and chemotherapy overview by Dr. Caroline Lohrisch; Improving outcomes : role of diet, exercise and surveillance on recurrence by Dr. Sharlene Gill; Following recurrence : role of surgery by Dr. Charles Scudamore; Having a support network : colorectal cancer support grou…
Author
Lohrisch, Caroline
Gill, Sharlene
Scudamore, Charles
Christopherson, John
Retei, Gabe
Stein, Barry
Kennecke, Hagen
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
150 minutes
Subjects
Colorectal Neoplasms - therapy
Diet
Exercise
Recurrence
Social Support
Patients - psychology
Survivors
Clinical Trials
Popular Work
Abstract
After diagnosis : radiation and chemotherapy overview by Dr. Caroline Lohrisch
Improving outcomes : role of diet, exercise and surveillance on recurrence by Dr. Sharlene Gill
Following recurrence : role of surgery by Dr. Charles Scudamore
Having a support network : colorectal cancer support group by John Christopherson
Patient experience by Gabe Retei
Patient experience : Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada by Barry Stein
Cancer survivorship and clinical research by Dr. Hagen Kennecke
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WI520 B863 2008

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Continuous Update Project : keeping the science current : endometrial cancer 2013 report : food, nutrition, physical activity, and the prevention of endometrial cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21294
World Cancer Research Fund, American Institute for Cancer Research. Washington, DC: American Institute for Cancer Research , 2013.
Audience
Professional
This report provides an updated version of section 7.12 Endometrium from the "Second Expert Report : food, nutrition, physical activity and the prevention of cancer : a global perspective"
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Alternate Title
Continuous Update Project report : food, nutrition, physical activity, and the prevention of endometrial cancer 2013
Endometrial cancer report 2013
Corporate Author
World Cancer Research Fund
American Institute for Cancer Research
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Institute for Cancer Research
Publication Date
2013
Series
Continuous Update Project (CUP)
Subjects
Endometrial Neoplasms - prevention & control
Endometrial Neoplasms - diet therapy
Food
Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
Health Status
Exercise
Health Policy
Nutrition Policy
Health Promotion
Public Health
Physical Fitness
Abstract
This report provides an updated version of section 7.12 Endometrium from the "Second Expert Report : food, nutrition, physical activity and the prevention of cancer : a global perspective"
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Cure for everything : untangling the twisted messages about health, fitness and happiness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120404
Caulfield, Timothy. [Toronto, ON]: Penguin Group , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 C372 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Caulfield, Timothy
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Penguin Group
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
280 p. 21 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies - psychology
Healthy Diet - trends
Healthy Lifestyle
Attitude to Health
Exercise
Happiness
Popular Culture
Information Literacy
Popular Work
ISBN
9780143177852
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB890 C372 2013

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Diet and the prevention of endometrial cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120290
World Cancer Research Fund, American Institute for Cancer Research. Washington, DC: American Institute for Cancer Research , 2013.
Audience
Professional
This report provides an updated version of section 7.12 Endometrium from the "Second Expert Report : food, nutrition, physical activity and the prevention of cancer : a global perspective"
  3 read online  
Alternate Title
Continuous Update Project report : food, nutrition, physical activity, and the prevention of endometrial cancer 2013
Endometrial cancer report 2013
Corporate Author
World Cancer Research Fund
American Institute for Cancer Research
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Institute for Cancer Research
Publication Date
2013
Series
Continuous Update Project (CUP)
Subjects
Endometrial Neoplasms - prevention & control
Endometrial Neoplasms - diet therapy
Food
Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
Health Status
Exercise
Health Policy
Nutrition Policy
Health Promotion
Public Health
Physical Fitness
Abstract
This report provides an updated version of section 7.12 Endometrium from the "Second Expert Report : food, nutrition, physical activity and the prevention of cancer : a global perspective"
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
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