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Cancer made me a shallower person : a memoir in comics

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Engelberg, Miriam. New York, NY: Harper , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 E58c 2006

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

A cartoonist examines her experience with breast cancer in an irreverent and humourous graphic memoir

Author: Engelberg, Miriam

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Harper

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: xiii, 126 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Neoplasms; Cartoons; Wit and Humor; Social Support; Personal Narratives; Pictorial Works; Biography

Abstract: A cartoonist examines her experience with breast cancer in an irreverent and humourous graphic memoir

ISBN: 9780060789732; 0060789735

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 E58c 2006

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I'm alive and the doctor's dead : surviving cancer with your sense of humor and your sexuality intact

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Buchanan, Sue. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House , 1994.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 B918 1998

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Formerly titled "Love, laughter, and a high disregard for statistics"

Author: Buchanan, Sue

Place of Publication: Grand Rapids, MI

Publisher: Zondervan Publishing House

Publication Date: 1994

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Wit and Humor; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: Formerly titled "Love, laughter, and a high disregard for statistics"

ISBN: 0310224551 (pbk.); 9780310224556

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 B918 1998

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Series of catastrophes & miracles : a true story of love, science, and cancer

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Williams, Mary Elizabeth. Washington, DC: National Geographic Society , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WR500 W721s 2016

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

"After being diagnosed in her early 40s with metastatic melanoma--a 'rapidly fatal' form of cancer--journalist and mother of two Mary Elizabeth Williams finds herself in a race against the clock. She takes a once-in-a-lifetime chance and joins a clinical trial for immunotherapy, a revolutionary dru…

Author: Williams, Mary Elizabeth

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: National Geographic Society

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 304 pages ; 23 cm

Subjects: Melanoma; Life Change Events; Neoplasms - therapy; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: "After being diagnosed in her early 40s with metastatic melanoma--a 'rapidly fatal' form of cancer--journalist and mother of two Mary Elizabeth Williams finds herself in a race against the clock. She takes a once-in-a-lifetime chance and joins a clinical trial for immunotherapy, a revolutionary drug regimen that trains the body to vanquish malignant cells. Astonishingly, her cancer disappears entirely in just a few weeks. But at the same time, her best friend embarks on a cancer journey of her own--with very different results" -- Provided by publisher

ISBN: 9781426216336

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library

Call Number: WR500 W721s 2016

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Mom's cancer

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Fies, Brian. New York, NY: Abrams Image , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WF658 F466 2006

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Graphic novel about one family's struggle with metastatic lung cancer

Author: Fies, Brian

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Abrams Image

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 114 p. : ill. ; 14 cm.

Subjects: Lung Neoplasms; Family Relations; Neoplasm Metastasis; Cartoons; Wit and Humor; Social Support; Popular Work

Abstract: Graphic novel about one family's struggle with metastatic lung cancer

ISBN: 9780810958401; 0810958406

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WF658 F466 2006

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Resilience : a story of courage and triumph in the face of recurrent cancer

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Wener, Susan. [Vancouver, BC?]: Figure1 Publishing , 2014.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 W473 2014

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Wener, Susan

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Figure1 Publishing

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: xviii, 217 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - psychology; Complementary Therapies; Integrative Medicine; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 9781927958025

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 W473 2014

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Not now, I'm having a no hair day : humor and healing for people with cancer

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Clifford, Christine. Duluth, MN: Pfeifer-Hamilton Publishers , 1996.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 C637 1996

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Clifford, Christine

Place of Publication: Duluth, MN

Publisher: Pfeifer-Hamilton Publishers

Publication Date: 1996

Physical Description: 110 p. : ill. ; 16 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Wit and Humor; Mental Healing; Popular Work

ISBN: 1570251207

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

Call Number: QZ266 C637 1996

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Healing, hope and humor : a comedian's journey

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Fitzgerald, Dave, LaCroix, Darren. Auburn, MA: Humor Institute, Inc. , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 F553h 2007

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

April 16, 2008: This video is the same as ID# 4281 "Living and laughing with cancer...", title changed as per publisher.

Author: Fitzgerald, Dave; LaCroix, Darren

Place of Publication: Auburn, MA

Publisher: Humor Institute, Inc.

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 40 minutes

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Survivors; Wit and Humor; Popular Work

Abstract: April 16, 2008: This video is the same as ID# 4281 "Living and laughing with cancer...", title changed as per publisher.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 F553h 2007

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Ball : a traumedy

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Lobel, Brian, Bordelon, Margot. Chicago, IL: Brian Lobel , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 L797 2006

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Includes a one-page insert titled "Ball in a nutshell : a few principles for future doctors (and others) featured in the performance

Alternate Title: One man. One ball. One hour. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll want to perform a self-exam

Author: Lobel, Brian; Bordelon, Margot

Place of Publication: Chicago, IL

Publisher: Brian Lobel

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 70 minutes

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Testicular Neoplasms - psychology; Wit and Humor; Popular Work

Abstract: Includes a one-page insert titled "Ball in a nutshell : a few principles for future doctors (and others) featured in the performance

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 L797 2006

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Art of laughter therapy

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Goodheart, Annette. Santa Barbara, CA: Goodheart Inc. , 1990.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BD431 G651a 1990

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Goodheart, Annette

Place of Publication: Santa Barbara, CA

Publisher: Goodheart Inc.

Publication Date: 1990

Physical Description: colour ; 105 minutes

Subjects: Wit and Humor; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BD431 G651a 1990

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Laugh your way to health

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Goodheart, Annette. Santa Barbara, CA: Goodheart Inc. , 1988.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BD431 G651 1988

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Goodheart, Annette

Place of Publication: Santa Barbara, CA

Publisher: Goodheart Inc.

Publication Date: 1988

Physical Description: colour ; 60 minutes

Subjects: Wit and Humor; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BD431 G651 1988

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Things I wish I'd known : cancer caregivers speak out

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Cornwall, Deborah J. Sarasota, FL: Bardolf and Company , 2016. 3rd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C821t 2016

Availability: 1 copy, 0 available

Author: Cornwall, Deborah J.

Edition: 3rd ed.

Place of Publication: Sarasota, FL

Publisher: Bardolf and Company

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 256 pages ; 23 cm

Subjects: Caregivers; Patient Navigation; Neoplasms - therapy; Popular Work; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 9781938842276

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C821t 2016

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Truth of it : an unscripted video series about cancer : First Nations and Inuit stories

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Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Cancer View Canada , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 T875c 2010 v.5

Availability: 7 copies, 7 available

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Alternate Title: Telling our stories : First Nations, Inuit and Metis patient and caregiver stories

Corporate Author: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Cancer View Canada

Publication Date: 2010

Series: Truth of it 5

Subjects: First Nations; Inuits; Neoplasms - psychology; Social Support; Adaptation, Psychological; Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Caregivers; Family Relations; Survivors; Patients; Body Image; Popular Work; Personal Narratives

Notes: Some branches have a recent version of DVD, Telling our stories: First Nations, Inuit and Metis patient and caregiver stories. 2014.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 T875c 2010 v.5

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Head first : the biology of hope

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Cousins, Norman. New York, NY: E.P. Dutton , 1989.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WD375 C867h 1989

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Cousins, Norman

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: E.P. Dutton

Publication Date: 1989

Physical Description: xii, 368 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Subjects: Hope; Attitude to Health; Consumer Participation; Psychotherapy; Wit and Humor; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780525248057; 0525248056

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WD375 C867h 1989

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Cancer conundrum and ways of dealing with it : using hypnotherapy, spiritualism and conventional treatments to help you feel stronger

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Evans, Louise. Ancaster, ON: Manor House Publishing, Inc. , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 E92 2018

Availability: 6 copies, 5 available

Author: Evans, Louise

Place of Publication: Ancaster, ON

Publisher: Manor House Publishing, Inc.

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: 144 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Complementary Therapies; Hypnosis; Spiritual Therapies; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9781988058436; 9781988058443

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; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 E92 2018

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Laugh alive! : joyous laughter for listening and participating : pure laughter for fun, health and relaxation

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McClelland, Hugh. [Vancouver, BC?]: DreamMaker Studio , 2004.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 M126 2004

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: McClelland, Hugh

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: DreamMaker Studio

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: 15 minutes

Subjects: Wit and Humor; Mental Healing; Relaxation Techniques; Laughter Therapy; Imagery; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Audio; CD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ266 M126 2004

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Truth about cancer

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Garmon, Linda, Ellerbee, Linda. [Boston, MA]: WGBH Boston Video , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 T874 2008

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

This documentary seeks to answer the question "Why does anyone still die of cancer?". Filmmaker Linda Garmon shares the personal story of her own husband's battle with cancer and seeks to tell us where we stand in fighting this decades-old war. Following the film is the panel discussion. "Take one…

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Author: Garmon, Linda; Ellerbee, Linda

Place of Publication: [Boston, MA]

Publisher: WGBH Boston Video

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 116 minutes

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Survivors; Patients; Popular Work; Personal Narratives

Abstract: This documentary seeks to answer the question "Why does anyone still die of cancer?". Filmmaker Linda Garmon shares the personal story of her own husband's battle with cancer and seeks to tell us where we stand in fighting this decades-old war. Following the film is the panel discussion. "Take one step : a conversation about cancer" with Linda Ellerbee, featuring cancer survivors Dr. Ernie Bodai, Dr. Bernadine Healy, Dr. Paul Brenner, and Dr. Richard Payne. Features footage of panel discussion, printable resources, and Web site link.; Truth about cancer (86 minutes); Take one step : a conversation about cancer with Linda Ellerbee (30 minutes)