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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

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Anatomy of an illness as perceived by the patient : reflections on healing and regeneration

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4589
Cousins, Norman. [Toronto, ON]: Bantam Books, Incorporated , 1981.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WD375 C867 1981
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Cousins, Norman
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Bantam Books, Incorporated
Publication Date
1981
Subjects
Attitude to Health
Consumer Participation
Volition
Popular Work
ISBN
0553014919
0553012932
0553343653
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WD375 C867 1981

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Anatomy of an illness as perceived by the patient : reflections on healing and regeneration

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17812
Cousins, Norman. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Company , 1979.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WD375 C867 1979
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Cousins, Norman
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Publication Date
1979
Physical Description
173 p. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Health
Consumer Participation
Volition
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780393038873
0393038874
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WD375 C867 1979

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Anatomy of hope : how people prevail in the face of illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog11086
Groopman, Jerome E. New York, NY: Random House , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 G876 2004
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
Explores the extent to which hope features in the experience of patients with chronic and terminal illnesses; the importance of hope in enabling patients, families, friends, and physicians to meet the challenges of serious illness; the various forms that hope can take; and the role of the physician…
Author
Groopman, Jerome E
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Random House
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xvii, 248 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Hope
Attitude to Health
Physician-Patient Relations
Popular Work
Abstract
Explores the extent to which hope features in the experience of patients with chronic and terminal illnesses; the importance of hope in enabling patients, families, friends, and physicians to meet the challenges of serious illness; the various forms that hope can take; and the role of the physician in fostering or at least not extinguishing hope.
ISBN
0375506381
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 G876 2004

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Anatomy of the spirit : the seven stages of power and healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9703
Myss, Caroline. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 M998a 1996
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Myss, Caroline
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Mental Healing
Mind Body Relations (Metaphysics)
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
0609800140
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 M998a 1996

Copies

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BC Multiple Myeloma Patient and Family conference 2007

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16662
Greater Vancouver Multiple Myeloma Support Group, Vancouver Island Multiple Myeloma Support Group. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH540 B862 2007 v.1-2
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
v.1: Keynote address by Michelle Krall Wigmore; Laughter by Allan O'Meara; Myeloma basics by Dr. Robert Coupland; Myeloma genetics in prognosis and treatment by Dr. Doug Horsman; Myeloma treatments by Dr. Kevin Song; v.2: Research by Dr. Clayton Smith; Serum free light chain assay by Dr. Melanie …
Corporate Author
Greater Vancouver Multiple Myeloma Support Group
Vancouver Island Multiple Myeloma Support Group
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Multiple Myeloma - psychology
Multiple Myeloma - therapy
Adaptation, Psychological
Complementary Therapies
Patient Education
Research
Social Support
Popular Work
Abstract
v.1: Keynote address by Michelle Krall Wigmore
Laughter by Allan O'Meara
Myeloma basics by Dr. Robert Coupland
Myeloma genetics in prognosis and treatment by Dr. Doug Horsman
Myeloma treatments by Dr. Kevin Song
v.2: Research by Dr. Clayton Smith
Serum free light chain assay by Dr. Melanie Giroux
Alternative/complementary medicine by Dr. Robin O'Brien
Emotional roller coaster ride of cancer by Janie Brown
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH540 B862 2007 v.1-2

Copies

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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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Best investment : hepatitis B testing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18273
Hislop, Gregory, Teh, Chong. Seatle, WA: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WC536 B561 2005
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
6 segments 18 minutes each; Cantonese simplified; Cantonese traditional; Cantonese version with English subtitles; Mandarin simplified; Mandarin traditional; Mandarin version with English subtitles
Author
Hislop, Gregory
Teh, Chong
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Harborview Medical Center
Place of Publication
Seatle, WA
Publisher
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
108 minutes
Subjects
Hepatitis B - diagnosis
Hepatitis B - prevention & control
Health Education
Liver Neoplasms - prevention & control
Emigrants and Immigrants
Popular Work
Abstract
6 segments 18 minutes each
Cantonese simplified
Cantonese traditional
Cantonese version with English subtitles
Mandarin simplified
Mandarin traditional
Mandarin version with English subtitles
Language
Chinese-Simplified
Chinese-Traditional
Chinese-Cantonese
Chinese-Mandarin
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WC536 B561 2005

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Bone marrow and blood stem cell transplants : a guide for patients and their loved ones

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124483
Stewart, Susan K. Highland Park, IL: Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network (BMT InfoNet) , 2020. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH380 S851b 2020
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
  1 read online  
Author
Stewart, Susan K.
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Highland Park, IL
Publisher
Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network (BMT InfoNet)
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xiv, 242 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Patient Education
Popular Work
ISBN
9781733726856
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH380 S851b 2020
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Bone marrow and blood stem cell transplants : a guide for patients and their loved ones

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114564
Stewart, Susan K. Highland Park, IL: Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network (BMT InfoNet) , 2012. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH380 S851b 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Author
Stewart, Susan K.
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Highland Park, IL
Publisher
Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network (BMT InfoNet)
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xiv, 178 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Patient Education
Popular Work
ISBN
0964735237
9780964735231
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WH380 S851b 2012
Website Notes
Table of contents
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Book of awesome : snow days, bakery air, finding money in your pocket, and other simple, brilliant things

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113439
Pasricha, Neil. New York, NY: G. P. Putnam's Sons , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 H27 P284 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Pasricha, Neil
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
G. P. Putnam's Sons
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
393 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Happiness
Emotions
Humor
Anecdotes
Popular Work
ISBN
9780399156519
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 H27 P284 2010

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Book of (even more) awesome

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120742
Pasricha, Neil. New York, NY: G. P. Putnam's Sons , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 H27 P284 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Pasricha, Neil
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
G. P. Putnam's Sons
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
390 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Happiness
Emotions
Humor
Anecdotes
Popular Work
ISBN
9780399157509
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 H27 P284 2011

Copies

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Book of Rita's living

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9090
Koerber, Rita. Robson, B.C.: Bear Grass Press , 1990.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 K78 1990
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Koerber, Rita
Editor
Templeton, Edith
Place of Publication
Robson, B.C.
Publisher
Bear Grass Press
Publication Date
1990
Subjects
Neoplasms
Autobiography
Popular Work
ISBN
0921097247
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 K78 1990

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McKennitt, Loreena. Stratford, ON: Quinlan Road Productions , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M155b 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
McKennitt, Loreena
Place of Publication
Stratford, ON
Publisher
Quinlan Road Productions
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Music Therapy
Relaxation Therapy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Music
Call Number
QZ266 M155b 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Music Available
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The bounce back book : how to thrive in the face of adversity, setbacks and losses

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120823
Salmansohn, Karen. New York, NY: Workman Publishing Company, Inc. , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 S172 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Salmansohn, Karen
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Workman Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
192 unnumbered pages : ill. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Stress, Psychological
Resilience, Psychological
Optimism
Popular Work
ISBN
9780761146278
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 S172 2007

Copies

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Brain tumour : you are not alone on this journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19984
International Brain Tumour Alliance. Surrey, UK: International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA) , 2011. World ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 B814i 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Continues / Continued By
Brain tumour : clinicians, patients, caregivers, advocates, surgeons, researchers, nurses, allied healthcare professionals and others - all part of the international brain tumour community : you are not alone on this journey
Alternate Title
Brain tumour magazine
Corporate Author
International Brain Tumour Alliance
Editor
Oliver, Kathy
Strangman, Denis
Edition
World ed.
Place of Publication
Surrey, UK
Publisher
International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA)
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
130 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Caregivers
Medical Oncology
Radiation Oncology
Oncology Nursing
World Health
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Serial
Online
Frequency
Annual
Holdings
Online: 2012-
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WL358 B814i 2011
Website Notes
Past issues 2012-2015 are available online.
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Breast cancer book : a trusted guide for you and your loved ones

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123390
Miller. Kenneth D., Camp, Melissa, Steligo, Kathy. Baltimore, MD: John Hopkins University Press , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M55 2021
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
  1 read online  
Author
Miller. Kenneth D.
Camp, Melissa
Steligo, Kathy
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
John Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xii, 442 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Series
A Johns Hopkins Press health book
R2 Library
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781421441917
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP870 M55 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.
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Breast test book : a woman's guide to mammography and beyond

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120440
Jones, Connie, Linver, Michael N. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP815 J76 2017
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Jones, Connie
Linver, Michael N.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xiii, 224 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Breast Diseases
Mammography
Popular Work
ISBN
9780190677053
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP815 J76 2017

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Cancer transitions : moving beyond treatment : a program of the Cancer Support Community and Livestrong

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19877
Weiss, Erica. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre , 2009. Canadian version.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C216w 2009
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
Author
Weiss, Erica
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre
Edition
Canadian version
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
102 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors - psychology
Social Support
Self Care
Quality of Life
Patient Education
Adaptation, Psychological
BC Cancer Agency
BCCA
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C216w 2009

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Cannabis pharmacy : the practical guide to medical marijuana

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122293
Backes, Michael. New York, NY: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers , 2017. Rev. and updated.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB925 B126 2017
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Backes, Michael
Edition
Rev. and updated
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
320 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Medical Marijuana - therapeutic use
Cannabis - therapeutic use
Popular Work
ISBN
9780316464185
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB925 B126 2017

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