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Life after cancer in adolescence and young adulthood : the experience of survivorship

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19766
Grinyer, Anne. New York, NY: Routledge , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ275 G868 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Grinyer, Anne
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Routledge
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xi, 194 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adolescent
Young Adult
Life Change Events
Survivors
Popular Work
ISBN
9780415477024 (hbk.)
0415477026 (hbk.)
9780415477031 (pbk.)
0415477034 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ275 G868 2009

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Taking charge of your recovery after cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18934
Scalzo, Kathy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B863 2008 v.15
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Scalzo, Kathy
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BCCA video telehealth series "Closer to home" 15
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Decision Making
Life Change Events
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP870 B863 2008 v.15
Read Online
http://learn.phsa.ca/bcca/breasttumour/btg3/btg3_flv_loader.html

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Everything health guide to living with breast cancer : an accessible and comprehensive resource for women

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19748
Carvalho, Lucia Giuggio, Stewart, James A. Avon, MA: Adams Media , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C331 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Carvalho, Lucia Giuggio
Stewart, James A
Place of Publication
Avon, MA
Publisher
Adams Media
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xvi, 287 p : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
9781598699210
1598699210
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 C331 2009

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Breast cancer : the lived experience

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123283
Gordon, Jenn, Armstrong, Rebecca, Chari, Niya, Hall, Wendy. Canadian Breast Cancer Network , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B828 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Author
Gordon, Jenn
Armstrong, Rebecca
Chari, Niya
Hall, Wendy
Corporate Author
Canadian Breast Cancer Network
Publisher
Canadian Breast Cancer Network
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
93 p. : ill. : 22 cm
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Neoplasm Metastasis
Language
English
French
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WP870 B828 2018
Read Online
https://www.cbcn.ca/en/the-lived-experience
https://www.cbcn.ca/web/default/files/public/Reports/FINAL%20ENG%20Lived%20Experience%20Report-compressed.pdf

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Back to work after breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16475
Nessim, Susan. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim-Keeney/Cancervive , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B126 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
This DVD tells the story of six vibrant women, each intent on making a contribution through their careers. The women work at different jobs, but are alike in one important way: they are balancing the demands of a breast cancer illness and work. It explores the challenges women face in the workplac…
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Author
Nessim, Susan
Corporate Author
Cancervive
Living With It
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Susan Nessim-Keeney/Cancervive
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
27 minutes
Subjects
Occupational Health Services
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Social Support
Employment
Workplace
Personnel Management
Life Change Events
Survivors
Popular Work
Abstract
This DVD tells the story of six vibrant women, each intent on making a contribution through their careers. The women work at different jobs, but are alike in one important way: they are balancing the demands of a breast cancer illness and work. It explores the challenges women face in the workplace as they journey through treatment to recovery.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B126 2006

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Dying in public : living with metastatic breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121211
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.
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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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I'm too young to have breast cancer! : regain control of your life, career, family, sexuality, and faith

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15347
Leibson-Hawkins, Beth. Washington, DC: Lifeline Press , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 L525 2004
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Leibson-Hawkins, Beth
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Lifeline Press
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xvii, 280 p. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Life Change Events
Survivors - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780895260550
0895260557
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 L525 2004

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Healing your grieving heart after a cancer diagnosis : 100 practical ideas for coping, surviving, and thriving

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21848
Wolfelt, Alan D., Duvall, Kirby J. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 W855 2014
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
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Author
Wolfelt, Alan D.
Duvall, Kirby J.
Place of Publication
Fort Collins, CO
Publisher
Companion Press
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
110 p. ; 22 cm.
Series
100 idea series
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Survivors
Life Change Events
Grief
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781617222009
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
Call Number
QZ201 W855 2014
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
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Life is a verb : 37 days to wake up, be mindful, and live intentionally

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124243
Digh, Patti. New York, NY: Skirt! , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM61 D574 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Thirty seven days to wake up, be mindful, and live intentionally
Author
Digh, Patti
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Skirt!
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xiii, 224 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Mindfulness
Life Change Events
Quality of Life - psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
9781599212951
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM61 D574 2008

Copies

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Bright hour : a memoir of living and dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120153
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…
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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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Across the void : through cancer and into life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18263
Bonello, Laurie. Saskatoon, SK: Laurie Bonello , 2009. large print ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B712 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Bonello, Laurie
Edition
large print ed.
Place of Publication
Saskatoon, SK
Publisher
Laurie Bonello
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
162 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780981213606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B712 2009

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Cancer survivor handbook : your guide to building a life after cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21855
Leibson, Beth. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 L525 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Leibson, Beth
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xv, 314 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors
Social Support
Return to Work
Life Change Events
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781628736137
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 L525 2014

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After the ecstasy, the laundry : how the heart grows wise on the spiritual path

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122296
Kornfield, Jack. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB880 K84 2001
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
More Information
Author
Kornfield, Jack
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
xxi, 313 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Spirituality
Life Change Events
Adaptation, Psychological
Buddhism
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553378290
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB880 K84 2001

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Breast cancer : daughters tell their stories

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15324
Oktay, Julianne S. New York, NY: Haworth Press, Inc. , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 O41b 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Oktay, Julianne S
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Haworth Press, Inc.
Publication Date
2005
Series
Gerontology and women
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - personal narratives
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Mother-Child Relations
Loss - psychology
Qualitative Research
Bereavement
Life Change Events
ISBN
0789014521
9780789014528
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 O41b 2005

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Older adults : understanding and facilitating transitions

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21251
Lane, Annette M, Hirst, Sandra P, Reed, Marlette B. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishing Company , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WT100 L265 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Lane, Annette M
Hirst, Sandra P
Reed, Marlette B
Place of Publication
Dubuque, IA
Publisher
Kendall Hunt Publishing Company
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
viii, 275 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Geriatrics
Aged
Health Services for the Aged
Life Change Events
Adaptation, Psychological
Chronic Disease
Family
ISBN
9781465221650
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WT100 L265 2013

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Dying to live well : loving the journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20070
Weiler, Renate. Holland Landing, ON: Renate Weiler Publishing , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF637 L53 W43 2009
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Weiler, Renate
Place of Publication
Holland Landing, ON
Publisher
Renate Weiler Publishing
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xiv, 157 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Life Change Events
Mind-Body Therapies
Adaptation, Psychological
Spirituality
Autobiography
Popular Work
ISBN
9780973304527
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF637 L53 W43 2009

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Small change : little things make a big difference

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21054
Terkel. Susan, Terkel, Larry. New York, NY: MJF Books , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425 T318 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Terkel. Susan
Terkel, Larry
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
MJF Books
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
277 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Self Concept
Behavior Therapy
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
ISBN
9781567318036
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM425 T318 2004

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Pink notes : a raw and honest account of a young woman's journey to find beauty, hope, and healing while peeling back the layers of cancer.

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119966
Savi-Cannon, Jackie. [United States]: JSC Lifestyle Management , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S267 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Savi-Cannon, Jackie
Place of Publication
[United States]
Publisher
JSC Lifestyle Management
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xv, 173 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Life Change Events
Adaptation, Psychological
Survivors
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780981109305
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 S267 2008

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Cancer - I won! : a personal journal of grief, survival and triumph

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17602
Ettenberg, Zosia. [Victoria, BC?]: Trafford Publishing , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 E85c 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Ettenberg, Zosia
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Trafford Publishing
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
viii, 65 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Survival
Grief
Life Change Events
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781425174484
1425174485
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 E85c 2008

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Naked imperfection : a memoir

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119945
Deacon, Gillian. [Toronto, ON]: Penguin Group , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 D278 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"What if you're doing everything right - living a healthy, virtuous, conscientious life - and something goes terribly wrong? So when the all-natural vegetarian yogi and runner mother of three young boys was diagnosed with cancer, the world stopped making sense."
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Author
Deacon, Gillian
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Penguin Group
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
245 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Perfectionism
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
"What if you're doing everything right - living a healthy, virtuous, conscientious life - and something goes terribly wrong? So when the all-natural vegetarian yogi and runner mother of three young boys was diagnosed with cancer, the world stopped making sense."
ISBN
9780143188513
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 D278 2014

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