Listed below are some of the many resources available from the Princess Margaret Patient & Family Library, located on the main floor atrium at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.
How to Become a Library Member
The first time you borrow a resource, you will fill out a registration form and show valid identification with your name and address, such as a Driver’s License or UHN Hospital Card, to the librarian or library volunteer. Once registered, you may borrow library resources for 3 weeks from any of the UHN Patient & Family Libraries.
Resources about Thyroid Cancer
Available on loan from the library:
- Thyroid Cancer: A guide for patients Douglas Van Nostrand, (ed.)
- The Low Iodine Diet Cookbook: Easy and delicious recipes and tips for thyroid cancer patients Norene Gilletz.
UHN brochures:
Resources about Leukemia & Lymphoma
Available on loan from the library:
- Johns Hopkins Medicine Patients' Guide to Leukemia Candis Morrison
- What's Up with Richard?: Medikidz explain leukemia (youth resource) Blair Chilman
- 100 Questions & Answers About Leukemia. 3rd ed. Edward Ball and Alex Kagan
- 100 Questions & Answers About Lymphoma. 2nd ed. Peter Holman
UHN brochures:
Resources about Prostate Cancer
Available on loan from the library:
- 100 questions and answers about prostate cancer Pamela Ellsworth
- Dr. Patrick Walsh's guide to surviving prostate cancer. 3rd ed. Patrick Walsh
- The Canadian guide to prostate cancer. 2nd ed. Leah Jamnicky
- Prostate cancer and the man you love: Supporting and caring for your partner. 2nd ed. Anne Katz
UHN brochures:
Library Hours & Contact
Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Friday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Phone: 416 946 4501 ext. 5383
Email: patienteducation@uhn.on.ca
Website: Princess Margaret Patient & Family Library
