Alternate Title

Bearing witness : living with ovarian cancer

Editor

Carter, Kathryn

Elit, Laurie

Place of Publication

Waterloo, ON

Publisher

Wilfrid Laurier University Press

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

vii, 91 p. ; 23 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Life writing series

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Ovarian Neoplasms

Social Support

Recurrence

Adaptation, Psychological

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9781554580552

9781554581634

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

WP322 B369 2009

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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Corporate Author

U.S. National Cancer Institute

Place of Publication

[Bethesda, MD]

Publisher

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Publication Date

2005

Physical Description

56. p : ill. ; 28 cm.

Series

NIH publication 05-5727

Subjects

Palliative Care

Caregivers

Attitude to Death

Family

Terminal Care

Social Support

Self Care

Communication

Adaptation, Psychological

Planning Techniques

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Booklet

Handout

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 U58w 2005

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Editor

Foley, Kathleen M

Place of Publication

Atlanta, GA

Publisher

American Cancer Society

Publication Date

2005

Subjects

Palliative Care

Adaptation, Psychological

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - therapy

Terminal Care

Popular Work

ISBN

9780944235539

0944235530

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WB310 W567 2005

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Alternate Title

Cancer conqueror

Author

Anderson, Greg

Gingerich, Michael D

Edition

new ed.

Place of Publication

Hershey, PA

Publisher

Turning Point Communications, LLC

Publication Date

2005

Physical Description

239 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Spirituality

Pastoral Care

Christianity

Adaptation, Psychological

Social Support

Survivors

Popular Work

ISBN

9780967841137

0967841135

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 A547 2005

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Alternate Title

One hundred questions and answers about life after cancer : a survivor's guide

Author

Tolbert, Page

Damaskos, Penny

Place of Publication

Sudbury, MA

Publisher

Jones and Bartlett Publishers

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

xvi, 165 p. ; 23 cm.

Series

100 questions & answers

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Survivors

Social Support

Adaptation, Psychological

Popular Work

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0001934, F0000972)

ISBN

9780763750695

0763750697

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 T648 2008

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Author

Decker, Veronica Blaha

Weller-Ferris, Linda

Place of Publication

Pittsburgh, PA

Publisher

Oncology Nursing Society

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

v, 74 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Social Support

Mind-Body Therapies

Stress, Psychological

Popular Work

ISBN

9781890504793

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ200 D295 2009

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Author

Weiss, Erica

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre

Edition

Canadian version

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

102 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Survivors - psychology

Social Support

Self Care

Quality of Life

Patient Education

Adaptation, Psychological

BC Cancer Agency

BCCA

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C216w 2009

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Author

Priestman, Terry

Place of Publication

London, UK

Publisher

Sheldon Press

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

x, 118 p. ; 22 cm.

Series

Overcoming common problems

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Survivors

Social Support

Adaptation, Psychological

Popular Work

ISBN

9781847090485

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ200 P949 2009

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Author

Cheung, Pui Lan

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

Hong Kong

Publisher

Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society

Publication Date

2000

Subjects

Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms

Neoplasms - psychology

Survivors

Social Support

Adaptation, Psychological

Autobiography

Abstract

The author's own experience and feelings in the process from being diagnosed and post treatment. The meaning of illness to her and its impact on her life meaning and values. Her active volunteering work in managing the cancer hotline, support group and promoting cancer education.

Language

Chinese

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C526l 2000

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Author

Fiore, Neil A

Place of Publication

Point Richmond, CA

Publisher

Bay Tree Publishing

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

xv, 202 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Communication

Interpersonal Relations

Popular Work

ISBN

9780980175837

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 F518c 2009

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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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Editor

Bellenir, Karen

Place of Publication

Detroit, MI

Publisher

Omnigraphics

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

xiv, 661 p. ; 24 cm.

Series

Health reference series

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Neoplasms - therapy

Quality of Life

Survivors

Adaptation, Psychological

Popular Work

Abstract

Cancer survivorship sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the physical, educational, emotional, social, and financial needs of cancer patients from diagnosis, through cancer treatment, and beyond, including facts about researching specific types of cancer and learning about clinical trials and treatment options, and featuring tips for coping with the side effects of cancer treatments and adjusting to life after cancer treatment concludes ; along with suggestions for caregivers, friends, and family members of cancer patients, a glossary of cancer care terms, and directories of related resources

ISBN

9780780809857

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C216b 2007

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Corporate Author

American Cancer Society

Editor

Fincannon, Joy L

Bruss, Katherine V

Place of Publication

Atlanta, GA

Publisher

American Cancer Society

Publication Date

2003

Physical Description

xvii, 266 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Spouses - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Caregivers - psychology

Marriage - psychology

Sexual Behavior

Sexual Partners

Stress, Psychological

Popular Work

Abstract

Cancer?s impact on the couple : an overview

The caregiver?s role

Evaluating your relationship

What it takes to create a good relationship

Emotions, relationships, and cancer

Couples in conflict

Lifestyle factors

Improving communication

Creating emotional intimacy

Strengthening physical intimacy

Solutions for specific problems

Support services

Couples? corner

Workbook for couples : resource guide.

ISBN

9780944235256

0944235255

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C857f 2003

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Author

Gray, Vicki

Walsh, Robert

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

SOCAN

Publication Date

2002

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Relaxation Techniques

Adaptation, Psychological

Stress, Psychological

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Audio

CD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ266 G782 2002

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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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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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Author

Bilsker, Dan

Samra, Joti

Goldner, Elliot

Corporate Author

Consortium for Organizational Mental Healthcare

Place of Publication

Richmond, BC

Publisher

COMH Publications

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

108 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects

Attitude to Health

Adaptation, Psychological

Psychotherapy

Self Care - psychology

Emotions

Life Style

Stress, Psychological

Relaxation

Popular Work

Abstract

This manual is designed for individuals who deal with health conditions, including patients, physicians, psychologists, nurses, rehabilitation professionals and researchers

Relaxation method audio: http://www.comh.ca/pchc/resources/audio/index.cfm links to the audiofile

For handouts and excerpts: http://www.comh.ca/pchc/index.cfm

http://www.comh.ca/pchc/resources/

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

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

WM172 B649 2009

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Author

Kessler, David

Edition

10th anniversary ed.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

HarperCollins Publishers

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

xxi, 224 p. ; 20 cm.

Subjects

Death

Terminally Ill - psychology

Terminal Care

Attitude to Death

Adaptation, Psychological

Family Relations

Popular Work

Notes

Previously published as Rights of the dying

ISBN

9780061137594

0061137596

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF789 D4 K42 2007

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Editor

Sell, Colleen

Place of Publication

Avon, MA

Publisher

Adams Media

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

x, 324 p. ; 19 cm.

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Survivors - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Personal Narratives

ISBN

9781605506449

1605506443

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

WP870 C974s 2008

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Author

Lewis, Shelley

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

New American Library

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

viii, 260 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Survivors

Personal Narratives

ISBN

9780451223906

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WP870 L676 2009

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