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Patient from hell : how I worked with my doctors to get the best of modern medicine and how you can too

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14901
Schneider, Stephen Henry, Lane, Janica. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Press , 2005. 1st Da Capo Press ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WX150 S459p 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Schneider, Stephen Henry
Lane, Janica
Edition
1st Da Capo Press ed.
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Patient Participation - personal narratives
Physician-Patient Relations - personal narratives
Neoplasms - therapy - personal narratives
Delivery of Health Care - personal narratives
Patient Advocacy
Patient Compliance
Patient Satisfaction
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin
ISBN
9780738210254
0738210250
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WX150 S459p 2005

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Everyone's guide to cancer supportive care : a comprehensive handbook for patients and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14692
Rosenbaum, Ernest H, Rosenbaum, Isadora. Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel Publishing , 2005. rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 R813 2005
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Cancer care specialists answer questions concerning a cancer patient's physical, psychological, and spiritual needs. Includes understanding cancer and its treatments; chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant side effects; stress and cancer; the will to live; spirituality; sexuality; nutrition; and r…
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Author
Rosenbaum, Ernest H
Rosenbaum, Isadora
Edition
rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
Kansas City, MO
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xix, 579 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Patient-Centered Care
Social Support
Quality of Life
Palliative Care
Caregivers
Popular Work
Handbooks
Abstract
Cancer care specialists answer questions concerning a cancer patient's physical, psychological, and spiritual needs. Includes understanding cancer and its treatments; chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant side effects; stress and cancer; the will to live; spirituality; sexuality; nutrition; and rehabilitation and fitness.
ISBN
9780740750410
0740750410
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 R813 2005

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Anatomy of an illness as perceived by the patient : reflections on healing and regeneration

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17812
Cousins, Norman. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Company , 1979.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WD375 C867 1979
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Cousins, Norman
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Publication Date
1979
Physical Description
173 p. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Health
Consumer Participation
Volition
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780393038873
0393038874
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WD375 C867 1979

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The ultimate guide to sex and disability: for all of us who live with disabilities, chronic pain and illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121477
Kaufman, Miriam, Silverberg, Cory, Odette, Fran. San Francisco, CA: Cleis Press , 2007. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM620 K21 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability is the first complete sex guide for people who live with disabilities, pain, illness, or chronic conditions. Useful for absolutely everyone, regardless of age, gender, or sexual orientation, the book addresses a wide range of disabilities - from chronic fati…
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Author
Kaufman, Miriam
Silverberg, Cory
Odette, Fran
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
Cleis Press
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xii, 345 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Sexuality
Sexual Behavior
Disabled Persons - psychology
Chronic Disease - psychology
Chronic Pain - psychology
Sex Education
Abstract
The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability is the first complete sex guide for people who live with disabilities, pain, illness, or chronic conditions. Useful for absolutely everyone, regardless of age, gender, or sexual orientation, the book addresses a wide range of disabilities - from chronic fatigue, back pain, and asthma to spinal cord injury, hearing and visual impairment, multiple sclerosis, and more.
ISBN
9781573443043
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM620 K21 2007

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Heart of a champion : inspirational stories of people who have overcome many of life's challenging adversities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14808
Winnipeg, MB: Children's Programs , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM171 H436 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Truthwaite, Rob
Place of Publication
Winnipeg, MB
Publisher
Children's Programs
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Adaptation, Psychological - popular works
Social Adjustment - psychology
Disabled Persons
Chronic Disease - popular works
Child
Emotions
Motivation
Juvenile Literature
Personal Narratives
ISBN
1550567837
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM171 H436 2000

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Wants, wishes, and wills : a medical and legal guide to protecting yourself and your family in sickness and in health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16235
Whitman, Wynne A, Glisson, Shawn D. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Financial Times Press , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 W579 2007
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Author
Whitman, Wynne A
Glisson, Shawn D
Place of Publication
Upper Saddle River, NJ
Publisher
Financial Times Press
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xxviii, 302 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Patient Participation
Health Behavior
Advance Care Planning
Decision Making
Living Wills
Terminally Ill
Popular Work
ISBN
9780131568933
0131568981
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W85.5 W579 2007

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Living well with cancer conference II : proceedings and recommendations

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10438
Living Well With Cancer Conference (2nd : 2002 February 15-16 : Kelowna, B.C.), BC Cancer Agency. Centre for the Southern Interior. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 L787 2002
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Corporate Author
Living Well With Cancer Conference (2nd : 2002 February 15-16 : Kelowna, B.C.)
BC Cancer Agency. Centre for the Southern Interior
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
BC Cancer Agency
Patient Participation
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ200 L787 2002

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Cancer : 50 essential things to do

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19854
Anderson, Greg. New York, NY: Plume , 2009. 3rd ed., completely rev. and updated.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 A5461 2009
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Alternate Title
Cancer : fifty (50) essential things to do
Author
Anderson, Greg
Edition
3rd ed., completely rev. and updated.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Plume
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xvii, 198 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Patient Participation
Holistic Health
Complementary Therapies
Mind-Body Relations, Metaphysical
Self Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780452290105
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 A5461 2009

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Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : for ongoing physical and mental health conditions

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120237
Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Company , 2007. Canadian 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT500 L785 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Lorig, Kate
McGowan, Patrick
LaBossiere Huebner, Trude
Edition
Canadian 3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Bull Publishing Company
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
viii, 421 p. : ill. ; 28 cm
Subjects
Chronic Disease - prevention & control
Medicine
Heart Diseases
Self Care
Exercise
Communication
Problem Solving
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Popular Work
ISBN
9781933503080
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WT500 L785 2007

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Patient navigation in cancer care : final report

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14395
Doll, Richard, Stephen, Joanne, Barroetavena, Maria Cristina, Linden, Wolfgang, Poole, Gary, Fyles, Gillian. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2005.
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 P298 2005
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
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Author
Doll, Richard
Stephen, Joanne
Barroetavena, Maria Cristina
Linden, Wolfgang
Poole, Gary
Fyles, Gillian
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Continuity of Patient Care
Delivery of Health Care
Interpersonal Relations
Social Support
Community Networks
Patient Education
Health Services Accessibility
ISBN
1896624170
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ266 P298 2005

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Happiness in a storm : facing illness and embracing life as a healthy survivor

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14405
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: W.W. Norton , 2005. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H295h 2005
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
W.W. Norton
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Happiness
Sick - psychology
Chronic Disease - psychology
Social Support
Sick Role - psychology
Survivors - psychology
ISBN
0393060802 (hardcover)
9780393329056 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H295h 2005

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Truth about chronic pain : patients and professionals on how to face it, understand it, overcome it

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13465
Rosenfeld, Arthur. New York: Basic Books , c2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL700 R813 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Rosenfeld, Arthur
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Basic Books
Publication Date
c2003
Subjects
Pain - interview
Chronic Disease - interview
ISBN
0465071384 (hardcover)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL700 R813 2003

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Choosing to smile

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19159
Houlker, Julie, Standeven, Glenda, Rickaby, Michelle. Chilliwack, BC: Choosing to Smile Publications , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H838 2009
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Choosing to smile : inspirational life stories of three friends who happened to have cancer
Author
Houlker, Julie
Standeven, Glenda
Rickaby, Michelle
Place of Publication
Chilliwack, BC
Publisher
Choosing to Smile Publications
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xi, 415 p. : ill. : 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Bone Neoplasms - psychology
Hodgkin Disease - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781986522703
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H838 2009

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Through the valley of the shadow

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15688
Hild, Wally. [Victoria, BC?]: Trafford Publishing , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH500 H642t 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Hild, Wally
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Trafford Publishing
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Hodgkin Disease - personal narratives - popular works
Neoplasms - psychology - popular works
ISBN
9781412075565
1412075564
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH500 H642t 2006

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Unexpected recoveries : the seven steps to healing body, mind, and soul when serious illness strikes

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15406
Monte, Tom. New York, NY: St. Martin's Griffin , c2005. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 M772 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Monte, Tom
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Publication Date
c2005
Physical Description
xx, 252 p. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Holistic Health
Terminally Ill - psychology
Catastrophic Illness
Chronic Disease
Popular Work
ISBN
0312262620
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM172 M772 2005

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What helped get me through : cancer survivors share wisdom and hope

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18647
Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society/Health Promotions , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 W555s 2009
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
How I nurtured myself; How my family helped; How friends made a difference; Care and support from the health care team; What helped my children cope; Balancing work and family; How I changed my diet; How I changed my exercise routine; What I did to relieve stress; How being spiritual helped; What I…
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Editor
Silver, Julie K
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society/Health Promotions
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xvii, 362 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Patients
Adaptation, Psychological
Self Care
Personal Narratives
Abstract
How I nurtured myself
How my family helped
How friends made a difference
Care and support from the health care team
What helped my children cope
Balancing work and family
How I changed my diet
How I changed my exercise routine
What I did to relieve stress
How being spiritual helped
What I wish I had known at diagnosis
What would have helped but was too hard to ask for
How my body and intimacy were affected
What helped me heal
How cancer changed my life
What it means to be a survivor
ISBN
9781604430042
1604430044
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 W555s 2009

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When the body says no : understanding the stress-disease connection

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Maté, Gabor. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 M425w 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Maté, Gabor
Place of Publication
Hoboken, N.J.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Psychosomatic Medicine
Stress, Psychological
Chronic Disease - etiology
ISBN
0471219827
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 M425w 2003

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Second opinions : stories of intuition and choice in the changing world of medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2877
Groopman, Jerome. New York, NY: Viking Penguin Inc. , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W64 G876 2000
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Groopman, Jerome
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Viking Penguin Inc.
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Medicine - case studies
Decision Making - personal narratives
Intuition
Parent Participation
Popular Work
ISBN
067088801X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
W64 G876 2000

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Sacred body : a therapist's journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10288
Himes, Mavis. [Toronto, ON]: Stoddart Publishing , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H657 2002
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Himes, Mavis
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Stoddart Publishing
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology - personal narratives - popular works
Patients - psychology - personal narratives
ISBN
0773762760
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H657 2002

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Cancer poetry project : poems by cancer patients and those who love them

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16451
Minneapolis, MN: Tasora Books , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C218m 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Miller, Karin B
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN
Publisher
Tasora Books
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
xxiv, 248 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Poetry
Survivors
Patients
Family
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780978994686
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C218m 2001

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