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Cancer made me a shallower person : a memoir in comics

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18384
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
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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

Copies

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13424
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"
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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

Copies

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Mom's cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18419
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
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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

Copies

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Bret Martin : cancercrooner.com

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Martin, Bret. [Vancouver, BC?]: Bret Martin , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M379 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Cancer crooner
Author
Martin, Bret
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Bret Martin
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Relaxation Therapy
Colorectal Neoplasms - psychology
Music Therapy
Adaptation, Psychological
Humor
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
QZ266 M379 2005

Copies

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1406
Clifford, Christine. Duluth, MN: Pfeifer-Hamilton Publishers , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 C637 1996
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16303
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.
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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

Copies

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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
More Information
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

Copies

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Art of laughter therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4107
Goodheart, Annette. Santa Barbara, CA: Goodheart Inc. , 1990.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BD431 G651a 1990
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
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

Copies

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Laugh your way to health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9043
Goodheart, Annette. Santa Barbara, CA: Goodheart Inc. , 1988.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BD431 G651 1988
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
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

Copies

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Head first : the biology of hope

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog68
Cousins, Norman. New York, NY: E.P. Dutton , 1989.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WD375 C867h 1989
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
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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Laugh alive! : joyous laughter for listening and participating : pure laughter for fun, health and relaxation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16203
McClelland, Hugh. [Vancouver, BC?]: DreamMaker Studio , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M126 2004
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
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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Humor and the health professions : the therapeutic use of humor in health care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6197
Robinson, Vera M. Thorofare, NJ: Slack Incorporated , 1991. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WZ305 R666 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Robinson, Vera M
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Thorofare, NJ
Publisher
Slack Incorporated
Publication Date
1991
Subjects
Wit and Humor
ISBN
1556421419
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WZ305 R666 1991

Copies

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Learning to laugh at work : the power of humor in the workplace

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15875
McGraw, Robert. Mission, KS: SkillPath Publications , c1995.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF637 L3 M147 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
McGraw, Robert
Place of Publication
Mission, KS
Publisher
SkillPath Publications
Publication Date
c1995
Physical Description
iv, 68 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
Series
SkillPath handbook series
Subjects
Wit and Humor
Communication
Workplace
ISBN
9781878542403
1878542400
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF637 L3 M147 1995

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True refuge : finding peace and freedom in your own awakened heart

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123552
New York, NY: Bantam Books , 2016 | 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM61 B796 2016
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
More Information
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
2016
1997
Physical Description
xviii, 290 p. ; 21 cm
Subjects
Buddhism
Uncertainty
Mental Healing
Relaxation Therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553386349
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM61 B796 2016

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Celebrate strength : a fitness dvd made for and by breast cancer survivors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18272
Rahn, Wendy, Skinner, Cathy, Swami, Sandara. St. Paul, MN: Survivors' Training , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C392 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Story of Survivors' Training; Elements of safe fitness; Getting started; On your way; Expand your repetoire; Bonus Features
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Author
Rahn, Wendy
Skinner, Cathy
Swami, Sandara
Corporate Author
Survivors' Training
Place of Publication
St. Paul, MN
Publisher
Survivors' Training
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
colour ; 120 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Exercise Therapy
Lymphedema
Relaxation Therapy
Physical Fitness
Survivors
Popular Work
Abstract
Story of Survivors' Training
Elements of safe fitness
Getting started
On your way
Expand your repetoire
Bonus Features
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 C392 2008

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Pilates for breast cancer survivors : a guide to recovery, healing, and wellness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121076
Aaronson, Naomi, Turo, Ann Marie. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 A113 2014
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Aaronson, Naomi
Turo, Ann Marie
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Health
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xvii, 227 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Exercise Movement Techniques
Relaxation Therapy
Breathing Exercises
Popular Work
ISBN
9781936303571
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 A113 2014
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Second chance : triumph over breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19531
Sawasy, Jackie, Fiore, Andy. [Vancouver, BC?]: Fiore Films , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S445 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This film follows the healing journey of retired nurse, Jackie Sawasy, who through a proactive 8 months, reveals how she overcame breast cancer. Initially detected by her Qigong therapist, Jackie decides to order her own mammograms. When the diagnosis is confirmed, she takes control and empowers he…
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Sawasy, Jackie
Fiore, Andy
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Fiore Films
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
40 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Complementary Therapies
Breathing Exercises
Adaptation, Psychological
Relaxation Therapy
Popular Work
Abstract
This film follows the healing journey of retired nurse, Jackie Sawasy, who through a proactive 8 months, reveals how she overcame breast cancer. Initially detected by her Qigong therapist, Jackie decides to order her own mammograms. When the diagnosis is confirmed, she takes control and empowers herself through various holistic practices. This inspiring film supports the idea that breast cancer is not a death sentence.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 S445 2010
Website Notes
2 minute trailer preview
Read Online
http://www.triumphoverbreastcancer.blogspot.com

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Nature of healing and the healing program

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21214
Rutledge, Rob, Walker, Timothy. Halifax, NS: Healing and Cancer Foundation , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 H434n 2013 v.1-9
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
This 9-DVD educational set is meant to be a resource for women and family members affected by breast cancer. The first DVD of the set contains a 45 minute documentary called "The Nature of Healing" which was filmed at a "Skills for Healing" weekend retreat in Nova Scotia in 2012. Also on this dis…
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Healing program
Author
Rutledge, Rob
Walker, Timothy
Corporate Author
Healing and Cancer Foundation
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Healing and Cancer Foundation
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
9 videodiscs (652 minutes) + 1 study guide.
Subjects
Mind-Body Therapies
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Self-Help Groups
Breathing Exercises
Meditation
Relaxation Therapy
Spirituality
Group Processes
Adaptation, Psychological
Canada
Popular Work
Abstract
This 9-DVD educational set is meant to be a resource for women and family members affected by breast cancer. The first DVD of the set contains a 45 minute documentary called "The Nature of Healing" which was filmed at a "Skills for Healing" weekend retreat in Nova Scotia in 2012. Also on this disk is a lecture entitled "Complete breast cancer care" an oncologist's view of how to get the best care from the medical system and how women can do to empower themselves at levels of body, mind and spirit. The remaining 8-DVD's comprise a complete video from another weekend retreat including all the lectures, exercises, and group discussions. Available at: www.healingandcancer.org
Nature of healing documentary and complete breast cancer care lecture (45 minutes)
Booklet titled "Healing program : study guide"
The Healing Program : DVD 1 : Opening circle (63 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 2 : Empowering the body (55 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 3: Power of mindfulness (78 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 4: Stress and the relaxation response (85 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 5: Reframing difficult thoughts with insight and kindness : Part 1 (78 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 6: Reframing difficult thoughts with insight and kindness : Part 2 (71 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 7: Working with fears and hopes (98 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 8: Closing Circle (79 minutes)
ISBN
9780986546518
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 H434n 2013 v.1-9
Website Notes
Expanded version of the booklet
Read Online
http://www.healingandcancer.org/healing-program

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The power of imagery : optimizing cancer treatments

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121095
Rossman, Martin L. [United States]: The Healing Mind, Inc. , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 R837o 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
1. Intro: optimizing cancer treatment; 2. Making the most of chemotherapy; 3. Making the most of radiotherapy; 4. Your all-inclusive healing imagery; 5. Closing
More Information
Alternate Title
Optimizing cancer treatments
Author
Rossman, Martin L.
Place of Publication
[United States]
Publisher
The Healing Mind, Inc.
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
1 audio disc : approx. 72 min.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Relaxation Therapy
Mind-Body Therapies
Popular Work
Abstract
1. Intro: optimizing cancer treatment
2. Making the most of chemotherapy
3. Making the most of radiotherapy
4. Your all-inclusive healing imagery
5. Closing
Notes
"Learn to use your mind-body connection for healing" - Cover
ISBN
0977349489
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 R837o 2005
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Yoga for cancer : a guide to managing side effects, boosting immunity, and improving recovery for cancer survivors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21842
Prinster, Tari. Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 P958 2014
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Prinster, Tari
Place of Publication
Rochester, VT
Publisher
Healing Arts Press
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xix, 302 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Mind-Body Therapies
Relaxation Therapy
Exercise Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781620552728
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 P958 2014

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