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3rd Annual Lymphedema Awareness Day : creating pathways in lymphedema care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20709
BC Lymphedema Association. Burnaby, BC: BC Lymphedema Association , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH700 B862 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Dr. Winkle Kwan, FVC Radiation Oncologist is one of the keynote speakers.; http://www.bclymph.org/Default.aspx?pageId=1246208; Above URL links to the 2012 Lymphedema Awareness Day speakers.
Corporate Author
BC Lymphedema Association
Place of Publication
Burnaby, BC
Publisher
BC Lymphedema Association
Publication Date
2012
Subjects
Lymphedema
Popular Work
Abstract
Dr. Winkle Kwan, FVC Radiation Oncologist is one of the keynote speakers.
http://www.bclymph.org/Default.aspx?pageId=1246208
Above URL links to the 2012 Lymphedema Awareness Day speakers.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WH700 B862 2012

Copies

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10 best questions for surviving breast cancer : the script you need to take control of your health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19795
Bonner, Dede. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B716 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Ten best questions for survivng breast cancer
Author
Bonner, Dede
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xiii, 322 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Popular Work
ISBN
9781416560500
1416560505
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B716 2008

Copies

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21 days to die : the Canadian guide to end of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124293
Hochstetler, Linda. Manotick, ON,: Sumeru Press Inc., , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D7 H685c 2021
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
"This is a guide to end of life in the Canadian context. Chapters deal with issues such as palliative care, hospice, advanced care plans, how to recognize and respond to the stages of dying during the last 21 days, conversations to have, disposal of the body, and grief. Also included are many usefu…
Alternate Title
Twenty-one days to die
Author
Hochstetler, Linda
Place of Publication
Manotick, ON,
Publisher
Sumeru Press Inc.,
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
161 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Popular Work
Attitude to Death
Palliative Treatment
Terminal Care
Hospice Care
Grief
Death and dying
Abstract
"This is a guide to end of life in the Canadian context. Chapters deal with issues such as palliative care, hospice, advanced care plans, how to recognize and respond to the stages of dying during the last 21 days, conversations to have, disposal of the body, and grief. Also included are many useful lists, websites, books and other resources for Canadians, presented in an easy-to-access form for sharing at a difficult time. Many of the resources include QR codes."-- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781896559728
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D7 H685c 2021

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22 Ideas : coping with cancer : an inspirational guide to surviving a cancer diagnosis and thriving as a cancer survivor

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21742
Entenmann, Dalene. , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 E61 2012
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Alternate Title
22 Ideas for coping with cancer : an inspirational guide to surviving a cancer diagnosis and thriving as a cancer survivor
Author
Entenmann, Dalene
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
132 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Survivors
Popular Work
ISBN
9781478329978
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 E61 2012

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100 questions and answers about life after cancer : a survivor's guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16135
Tolbert, Page, Damaskos, Penny. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T648 2008
Availability
10 copies, 10 available
Alternate Title
One hundred questions and answers about life after cancer : a survivor's guide
Author
Tolbert, Page
Damaskos, Penny
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xvi, 165 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
100 questions & answers
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0001934, F0000972)
ISBN
9780763750695
0763750697
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 T648 2008

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100 questions and answers for women living with cancer : a practical guide for survivorship

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15557
Krychman, Michael L. [Boston, MA]: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 K94 2007
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Alternate Title
One hundred questions and answers for women living with cancer
Author
Krychman, Michael L
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2007
Series
100 questions & answers
Subjects
Neoplasms - female
Women
Women's Health
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors - psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
9780763739249
0763739243
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 K94 2007

Copies

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175 best superfood blender recipes : using your NutriBullet

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122219
Haugen, Marilyn, Cook, Doug. [Toronto, ON]: Robert Rose Inc. , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 H371 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
One hundred and seventy-five best superfood blender recipes
Author
Haugen, Marilyn
Cook, Doug
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Robert Rose Inc.
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
224 p. : 16 pages of plates ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Nutrition Therapy
Diet, Healthy
Diet Therapy
Cookbook
Popular Work
ISBN
9780778805595
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N9 H371 2017

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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2011 IWMF educational forum presentations

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20187
International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation (16th : 2011 June 24-26 : Minneapolis, MN). Sarasota, FL: International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF) , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH400 I62 2011 v.1-3
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Disc 1: Diagnosing and understanding Waldenstroms; Disc 2: Waldenstrom's therapy research and development; Disc 3: Advanced scientific medical research in WM
Alternate Title
Presentations 16th Annual Education Forum : International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation
Corporate Author
International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation (16th : 2011 June 24-26 : Minneapolis, MN)
Place of Publication
Sarasota, FL
Publisher
International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF)
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
3 DVD's.
Subjects
Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia
Popular Work
Abstract
Disc 1: Diagnosing and understanding Waldenstroms
Disc 2: Waldenstrom's therapy research and development
Disc 3: Advanced scientific medical research in WM
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WH400 I62 2011 v.1-3

Copies

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2013 IWMF educational forum presentations

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21532
International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation (18th : 2013 May 18-19 : San Diego, CA). Sarasota, FL: International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF) , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH400 I62 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Understanding your blood tests by Dr. Robert Kye (46 minutes); How Chemo works by Dr. Joseph Mikhail (39 minutes); Tending and healing your garden : what it all means by Dr. Morie Gertz (53 minutes; Ask the doctors by Dr. Robert Kyle (87 minutes)
Alternate Title
Presentations 18th Annual Education Forum : International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation
Corporate Author
International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation (18th : 2013 May 18-19 : San Diego, CA)
Place of Publication
Sarasota, FL
Publisher
International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF)
Publication Date
2013
Subjects
Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia
Popular Work
Abstract
Understanding your blood tests by Dr. Robert Kye (46 minutes)
How Chemo works by Dr. Joseph Mikhail (39 minutes)
Tending and healing your garden : what it all means by Dr. Morie Gertz (53 minutes
Ask the doctors by Dr. Robert Kyle (87 minutes)
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WH400 I62 2013

Copies

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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.

Copies

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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 : 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

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Advanced breast cancer : a guide to living with metastatic disease

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4839
Mayer, Musa. Sebastopol, CA: O'Reilly & Associates, Inc. , 1998. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M468a 1998
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Mayer, Musa
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Sebastopol, CA
Publisher
O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
xxix, 503 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Neoplasm Metastasis
Popular Work
ISBN
9781565925229
156592522X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 M468a 1998

Copies

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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

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Advice for future corpses (and those who love them) : a practical perspective on death and dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124255
Tisdale, Sallie. Allen & Unwin , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Tisdale, Sallie
Publisher
Allen & Unwin
Publication Date
2018
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Popular Work
ISBN
9781760632793
9781760639907
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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After breast cancer : a common-sense guide to life after treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16097
Schnipper, Hester Hill, Schnipper, Lowell E. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 2006. updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S361 2006
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Schnipper, Hester Hill
Schnipper, Lowell E
Edition
updated ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xiii, 302 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Social Support
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553384253
0553384252
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 S361 2006

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After breast cancer : a common-sense guide to life after treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13213
Schnipper, Hester Hill, Schnipper, Lowell E. New York, NY: Bantam Books , c2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S361 2003
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Practical information about the issues women face after cancer, including physical recovery, relationships with family and friends, sexuality and fertility, spirituality, and fear of recurrence.; Includes chapters on the first few weeks after treatment ends, managing the early months, medical follo…
Author
Schnipper, Hester Hill
Schnipper, Lowell E
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
c2003
Physical Description
xiii, 302 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Popular Work
Abstract
Practical information about the issues women face after cancer, including physical recovery, relationships with family and friends, sexuality and fertility, spirituality, and fear of recurrence.
Includes chapters on the first few weeks after treatment ends, managing the early months, medical follow-up, hormonal therapies, complementary therapies, concerns of husbands, children, parents, friends, genetic testing, getting support, spirituality
ISBN
0553381628
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 S361 2003

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After breast cancer treatment : what next? : an awareness guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21264
BC Cancer Agency, Greater Vancouver Regional Advisory Group of the Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2013. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
This booklet is part of the "Breast cancer information kit" which is available at: http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/types-of-cancer/breast-cancer/breast/information-kit
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Continues / Continued By
After breast cancer treatment : what next? : an awareness guide (2012)
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Greater Vancouver Regional Advisory Group of the Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
14 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors
Popular Work
Abstract
This booklet is part of the "Breast cancer information kit" which is available at: http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/types-of-cancer/breast-cancer/breast/information-kit
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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After cancer : a guide to your new life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10096
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Co., Inc. , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H296a 1994
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Addresses a wide range of issues, including after-effects of treatment; relating to friends and family; helping children deal with a parent?s cancer; and the practicalities of living wills and insurance.
Author
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Co., Inc.
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - adverse effects
Popular Work
Abstract
Addresses a wide range of issues, including after-effects of treatment; relating to friends and family; helping children deal with a parent?s cancer; and the practicalities of living wills and insurance.
ISBN
0393036642 (bound)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H296a 1994

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After cancer : a guide to your new life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6772
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: HarperPerennial , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H296a 1995
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperPerennial
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
364 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Popular Work
ISBN
0060976780 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H296a 1995

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