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Bright hour : a memoir of living and dying

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Riggs, Nina. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster , 2017.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 R569 2017

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

The Bright Hour is the memoir of Nina Rigg, following a diagnosis of terminal breast cancer. "With the lyricism of poetry and a voice that never trades on simple grief, 'The Bright Hour' celebrates living -- living well, living fully -- and the transcendent combination of light and darkness that ma…

Author: Riggs, Nina

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: 310 p. ; 22 cm

Subjects: Terminally Ill - psychology; Attitude to Death; Life; Life Change Events; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: The Bright Hour is the memoir of Nina Rigg, following a diagnosis of terminal breast cancer. "With the lyricism of poetry and a voice that never trades on simple grief, 'The Bright Hour' celebrates living -- living well, living fully -- and the transcendent combination of light and darkness that makes us human." - Cover

ISBN: 9781501169359; 1501169351

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: BF789 D4 R569 2017

Website Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Dying in public : living with metastatic breast cancer

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Hendler, Sue. Kingston, ON: Michael Grass House , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 H497 2012

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

This book is comprised of a series columns by Sue Hendler which appeared bi-weekly in her hometown newspaper, The Kingston Whig-Standard, between 2008 - 2009.

Author: Hendler, Sue

Editor: Overall, Christine

Place of Publication: Kingston, ON

Publisher: Michael Grass House

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: 157 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Neoplasm Metastasis; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Life Change Events; Attitude to Death; Adaptation, Psychological; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: This book is comprised of a series columns by Sue Hendler which appeared bi-weekly in her hometown newspaper, The Kingston Whig-Standard, between 2008 - 2009.

ISBN: 9780987972576; 098797257X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 H497 2012

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Nature of healing and the healing program

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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…

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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

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MASCC textbook of cancer supportive care and survivorship

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Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer. New York, NY: Springer , 2011.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ266 M395 2011

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Corporate Author: Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer

Editor: Olver, Ian N

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Springer

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: xv, 436 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - psychology; Palliative Care; Neoplasms - complications; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Survivors

ISBN: 9781441912244

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Library

Call Number: QZ266 M395 2011

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MASCC textbook of cancer supportive care and survivorship

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Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer. Cham, Switzerland: Springer , 2018. 2nd ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ266 M395 2018

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Corporate Author: Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer

Editor: Olver, Ian N

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Cham, Switzerland

Publisher: Springer

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: xv, 436 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - psychology; Palliative Care; Neoplasms - complications; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Survivors

Notes: CN Library copy is housed Northern Health Library at UHNBC

ISBN: 9783319909899

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Library; Kelowna Library; Victoria Library; CN Library

Call Number: QZ266 M395 2018

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Being single, with cancer : a solo survivor's guide to life, love, health, and happiness

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Maxwell, Tracy. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2014.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 M465 2014

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Author: Maxwell, Tracy

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Demos Health

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: xiii, 195 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Single Person; Women's Health; Survivors; Young Adult; Interpersonal Relations; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781936303410; 9781617051371

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: QZ201 M465 2014

Website Notes: Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.

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Language of healing : daily comfort for women living with breast cancer

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Benson, Pat, Dackman, Linda. San Francisco, CA: Conari Press , 2014.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 B474 2014

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Benson, Pat; Dackman, Linda

Place of Publication: San Francisco, CA

Publisher: Conari Press

Publication Date: 2014

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Mind Body Therapies; Meditation; Anecdotes; Bibliotherapy; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781573246316; 157324631X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 B474 2014

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Where love grows : a journey through the experience of illness and grief of metastatic breast cancer

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Clancy, Georgia Anne. Bloomington, IN: Balboa Press , 2017.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 C587 2017

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Clancy, Georgia Anne

Place of Publication: Bloomington, IN

Publisher: Balboa Press

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: v, 85 p. ; ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Neoplasm Metastasis; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Grief; Adaptation, Psychological; Spirituality; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781504384612; 150438461X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 C587 2017

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Eating well and being active following cancer treatment

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World Cancer Research Fund. London, UK: World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF UK) , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Corporate Author: World Cancer Research Fund

Place of Publication: London, UK

Publisher: World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF UK)

Publication Date: 2011

Subjects: Nutrition Therapy; Neoplasms - diet therapy; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Survivors; Exercise; Physical Fitness; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Booklet; Handout; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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Mindfulness-based cancer recovery : a step-by-step MBSR approach to help you cope with treatment and reclaim your life

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Carlson, Linda E, Speca, Michael. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 C284 2010

Availability: 8 copies, 7 available

Author: Carlson, Linda E; Speca, Michael

Place of Publication: Oakland, CA

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: xii, 187 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Stress, Psychological - prevention & control; Mind-Body Relations, Metaphysical; Relaxation Therapy; Meditation - methods; Imagery (Psychotherapy); Survivors

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9781572248878; 1572248874

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ266 C284 2010

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100 perks of having cancer : plus 100 health tips for surviving it

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Strang, Florence, Gonzalez, Susan. Laguna Beach, CA: Basic Health Publications , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 S897 2013

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: One hundred perks of having cancer : plus one hundred tips for surviving it

Author: Strang, Florence; Gonzalez, Susan

Place of Publication: Laguna Beach, CA

Publisher: Basic Health Publications

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: xiii, 465 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Self Care; Survivors; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781591203568

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 S897 2013

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Calm your mind, warm your heart : real voices and techniques to support you through the ups and downs of cancer

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Phillips, Catherine. Calgary, AB: Brush Education, Inc. , 2013. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 P558c 2013

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Author: Phillips, Catherine

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Calgary, AB

Publisher: Brush Education, Inc.

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: 166 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Mind-Body Therapies; Adaptation, Psychological; Mental Healing; Self Care; Survivors; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC

ISBN: 9781550594447

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ266 P558c 2013

Website Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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After cancer care : the definitive self-care guide to getting and staying well for patients after cancer

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Lemole, Gerald M., Mehta, Pallav K., McKee, Dwight L. New York, NY: Rodale , 2015.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 L555 2015

Availability: 7 copies, 6 available

Author: Lemole, Gerald M.; Mehta, Pallav K.; McKee, Dwight L.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Rodale

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: xvi, 288 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Survivors; Self-Care; Complementary Therapies; Social Support; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781623365028

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; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 L555 2015

Website Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Empower : education and support for the family of cancer survivors : participant workbook

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Rennie, Heather, Ward, Amanda. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 R416 2010

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Rennie, Heather; Ward, Amanda

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 65 p. :ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Continuity of Patient Care; Caregivers; Family Relations; Social Support; Survivors; Adaptation, Psychological; Patient Education; BC Cancer Agency; BCCA

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 R416 2010

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Self directed transitions : education and support for cancer survivors : participant workbook

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Rennie, Heather, Ward, Amanda, Magtoto, Joanne. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Survivorship Research Centre , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C216r 2011

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Self Directed Transistions is based on "Cancer Transitions", a U.S.-based program designed to meet the educational and supportive care needs of the cancer patients as they complete active treatment and move into survivorship.

Author: Rennie, Heather; Ward, Amanda; Magtoto, Joanne

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Survivorship Research Centre

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Continuity of Patient Care; Caregivers; Family Relations; Social Support; Survivors; Adaptation, Psychological; Patient Education; BC Cancer Agency; BCCA

Abstract: Self Directed Transistions is based on "Cancer Transitions", a U.S.-based program designed to meet the educational and supportive care needs of the cancer patients as they complete active treatment and move into survivorship.

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C216r 2011

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Childhood cancer survivors : a practical guide to your future

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Keene, Nancy, Hobbie, Wendy, Ruccione, Kathy. Bellingham, WA: Childhood Cancer Guides , 2012. 3rd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 K26c 2012

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

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Author: Keene, Nancy; Hobbie, Wendy; Ruccione, Kathy

Edition: 3rd ed.

Place of Publication: Bellingham, WA

Publisher: Childhood Cancer Guides

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: xxiv, 452 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - complications; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Continuity of Care; Follow-up Studies; Survivors; Family Relations; Adolescent; Adult; Adaptation, Psychological; Infant; Child; Secondary Prevention; Interpersonal Relations; Self Care; Popular Work; Autobiography

ISBN: 9781457118678; 9781941089132

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: QZ200 K26c 2012

Website Notes: Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.

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AYA cancer impact report 2008-2012

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Canadian Task Force on Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) with Cancer, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer , [2013].