Visit your local BC Cancer Library or go to bccancer.bc.ca/library to see the complete library catalogue. See Young Adult Cancer Books for more books about young adults with cancer. Most library materials can be mailed anywhere in B.C. or Yukon.
NCCN Guidelines for Patients® Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer
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Riding the Cancer Coaster: Survival Guide for Teens and Young Adults
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This Should Not Be Happening
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Patients and the public of B.C. and Yukon can access these online books by calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to get a username and password from the Library. See Young Adult Cancer E-books for more e-books about young adults with cancer.
The Canadian Cancer Society community services locator is a directory that helps cancer patients, survivors, family and caregivers find the services they need.
These websites have been reviewed and approved by the BC Cancer librarians. See the "Looking for More?" tab above to find more recommended websites.
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.
Breast cancer support
Colorectal cancer support
Camps and retreats
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, and branches in Abbotsford, Kelowna, Prince George, and Victoria where both patient and professional collections are available on site. Librarian staff are available at all centres, including Surrey.
