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Books
Visit your local BC Cancer Library or go to bccancer.bc.ca/library to view the library catalogue. You can limit your catalogue search by language.
Most library materials can be mailed anywhere in B.C. or Yukon.
Websites
These websites have been reviewed and approved by the BC Cancer librarians. See the "Looking for More?" tab above to find more recommended websites.
Support programs
This is a list of support programs offered by community organizations and BC Cancer. You can find more support programs offered at each BC Cancer centre and in the community on the BC Cancer website.
BC Cancer InterpretersYou do not need a referral to use this service. If you need an interpreter, please let the admitting desk at your regional cancer centre know, or let one of your health-care team members know at any time during your treatment.
BC Cancer Support ProgramsSupport programs in Mandarin or Cantonese are offered.
8-1-1 in More than 130 LanguagesWhen you dial 8-1-1 (or 7-1-1 for the deaf and hard of hearing), you can request health information services in languages other than English. After dialing 8-1-1, you will be connected with an English-speaking health service navigator. To get service in another language, simply state the language you are looking for (example say “Punjabi”), and an interpreter will join the call.
Resources found in these Pathfinders have been chosen and evaluated by BC Cancer librarians with input from other BC Cancer staff members. Suggestions for additional resources for inclusion are welcome; however, the Library reserves the final right to decide which websites and resources will be included. See our Inclusion/removal policy.
Resources are reviewed on a regular basis, however, the Library cannot guarantee the function, accuracy, or currency of the websites and the information contained within them.
The BC Cancer library system consists of a central library at Vancouver Centre (VC), and branches in Abbotsford (AC), Kelowna (SAHCSI), Prince George (CN), Surrey (FVC), and Victoria (VIC). All centres have patient resource collections in our Cancer Information Centres (CIC), and all centres have a professional collection on site. Professional resources for CN are housed in the adjacent UHNBC Library.