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

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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, 1 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 : answers to the questions you're afraid to ask

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Mayer, Musa. Sebastopol, Ca.: O'Reilly & Associates, Inc. , 2003.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 M468af 2003

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Mayer, Musa

Place of Publication: Sebastopol, Ca.

Publisher: O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.

Publication Date: 2003

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation - popular works; Breast Neoplasms - psychology - popular works

ISBN: 0596507836

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 M468af 2003

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After cancer : a guide to your new life

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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

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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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After cancer care : the definitive self-care guide to getting and staying well for patients after cancer

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Lemole, Gerald M., Mehta, Pallav K., McKee, Dwight L. New York, NY: Rodale , 2015.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 L555 2015

Availability: 7 copies, 6 available

Author: Lemole, Gerald M.; Mehta, Pallav K.; McKee, Dwight L.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Rodale

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: xvi, 288 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Survivors; Self-Care; Complementary Therapies; Social Support; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781623365028

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: QZ266 L555 2015

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

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After cancer treatment : heal faster, better, stronger

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Silver, Julie K. Johns Hopkins University Press , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 S586a 2006

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

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Author: Silver, Julie K

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: x, 269 p. ; 24 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Self Care; Survivors; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780801884375; 9780801889110

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: QZ201 S586a 2006

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After suicide loss : coping with your grief

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Jordan, Jack, Baugher, Bob. Newcastle, WA: Caring People Press , 2016. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 G7 J82 2016

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Jordan, Jack; Baugher, Bob

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Newcastle, WA

Publisher: Caring People Press

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: vi, 156 p. ; 21 cm

Subjects: Bereavement; Grief; Suicide; Loss; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

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

ISBN: 9780983950592

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 G7 J82 2016

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After the cure : the untold stories of breast cancer survivors

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Abel, Emily K, Subramanian, Saskia Karen. New York, NY: New York University Press , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 A139 2008

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Abel, Emily K; Subramanian, Saskia Karen

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: New York University Press

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: xi, 183 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - therapy; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms - complications; Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects; Survivors; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780814707258; 0814707254

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 A139 2008

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After the ecstasy, the laundry : how the heart grows wise on the spiritual path

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Kornfield, Jack. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 2001.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB880 K84 2001

Availability: 1 copy, 0 available

Author: Kornfield, Jack

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Bantam Books

Publication Date: 2001

Physical Description: xxi, 313 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Spirituality; Life Change Events; Adaptation, Psychological; Buddhism; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780553378290

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WB880 K84 2001

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After you ring the bell ... 10 challenges for the cancer survivor

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Katz, Anne. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 K19a 2012

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

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Author: Katz, Anne

Place of Publication: Pittsburgh, PA

Publisher: Oncology Nursing Society

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: vii, 217 p. : Ill. ; 22 cm.

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Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Survivors - psychology; Neoplasms - complications; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781935864158; 9781935864233

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ200 K19a 2012

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Air and fire, earth and water

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Smith, Elisabeth, Nicholson, Kathryn. [Vancouver, BC?]: British Columbia Cancer Agency. Vancouver Clinic , 2001.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 S646a 2001

Availability: 21 copies, 21 available

This CD provides two guided visualization using progressive muscle; relaxation and imagery. Acknowledging the power of strong; emotions, the first visualization invites the listener to experience; riding in a hot air balloon using the force of their fiery emotions to; propel them to a place of visi…

Author: Smith, Elisabeth; Nicholson, Kathryn

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: British Columbia Cancer Agency. Vancouver Clinic

Publication Date: 2001

Subjects: Relaxation Techniques; Stress, Psychological; Imagery; Popular Work

Abstract: This CD provides two guided visualization using progressive muscle; relaxation and imagery. Acknowledging the power of strong; emotions, the first visualization invites the listener to experience; riding in a hot air balloon using the force of their fiery emotions to; propel them to a place of vision and finally drift safely down to land.; In the second visualization the listener experiences the supportive; and warming strength of the earth and then the freedom and; buoyancy of the water to encourage a deepening sense of; relaxation

Language: English

Material Type: Audio; CD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ266 S646a 2001

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Alcohol experiment : a 30-day, alcohol-free challenge to interrupt your habits and help you take control

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Grace, Annie. New York, NY: Avery , 2020. Expanded edition.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM273 G729 2020

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Alcohol experiment expanded edition

Author: Grace, Annie

Edition: Expanded edition

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Avery

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: xi, 339 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Subjects: Popular Work; Alcohol Drinking; Alcoholism; Alcoholism--Therapy; Alcoholism - handbooks; Substance abuse - Prevention & control

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

ISBN: 9780593330241

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM273 G729 2020

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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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All of us warriors : cancer stories of survival and loss

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Munn, Rebecca Whitehead. Berkeley, CA: She Writes Press , 2020.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 M965a 2020

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Munn, Rebecca Whitehead

Place of Publication: Berkeley, CA

Publisher: She Writes Press

Publication Date: 2020

Subjects: Cancer Survivors - psychology; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781631527951

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 M965a 2020

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All the kings horses, all the kings men

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Purves, Donna. New York, NY: Writer's Showcase Press , 2002.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 P986 2002

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Purves, Donna

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Writer's Showcase Press

Publication Date: 2002

Subjects: Osteosarcoma - personal narratives - popular works; Parent-Child Relations - popular works

ISBN: 9780595215799; 0595215793

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 P986 2002

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AMA guides to the evaluation of work ability and return to work

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Talmage, James B., Melhorn, J. Mark., Hyman, Mark H. Chicago, IL: American Medical Association , 2011.

Audience: Professional

Contents:; Why staying at work or returning to work is in the patient's best interest -- How to think about work ability and work restrictions : risk, capacity, and tolerance -- How to negotiate return to work -- Return to work: forms, records, and disclaimers -- Evidence-based medicine and causa…

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Alternate Title: Guides to the evaluation of work ability and return to work

Author: Talmage, James B.; Melhorn, J. Mark.; Hyman, Mark H.

Corporate Author: American Medical Association

Place of Publication: Chicago, IL

Publisher: American Medical Association

Publication Date: 2011

Series: Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Rehabilitation - psychology; Disability evaluation; Employment - psychology; Convalescence - psychology

Abstract: Contents:; Why staying at work or returning to work is in the patient's best interest -- How to think about work ability and work restrictions : risk, capacity, and tolerance -- How to negotiate return to work -- Return to work: forms, records, and disclaimers -- Evidence-based medicine and causal analysis -- Functional capacity evaluation in return-to-work decision making: risk, capacity, and tolerance -- The medical and legal aspects of return-to-work decision making -- Disability determinations and return to work -- Medications, driving, and work -- The challenges to and importance of the primary care physician's role in return to work -- Working with common spine problems -- Working with common upper extremity problems -- Working with common lower extremity problems -- Working with common cardiovascular problems -- Working with common pulmonary problems -- Working with common neurologic problems -- Working with common rheumatologic problems -- Working with common gastrointestinal problems -- Urologic disease -- Working during pregnancy -- Hematology/oncology -- Working with common psychiatric problems -- Working with common functional syndromes : fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome -- International perspectives on return to work.

Notes: Rev. ed. of: A physician?s guide to return to work / James B. Talmage, J. Mark Melhorn. c2005

ISBN: 9781603597579; 9781603595308

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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