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Life in the balance : my journey with breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15527
Shapiro, Marla. [Toronto, ON]: HarperCollins , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S529L 2006
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
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Author
Shapiro, Marla
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
HarperCollins
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
347 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Patients - psychology
Physicians - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780002008143
9780002243841 (pbk.)
0002008149
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 S529L 2006

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Now that I have cancer, I am whole : reflections on life and healing for cancer patients and those who love them

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21024
McFarland, John Robert. Kansas City, MO: Andrews and McMeel , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 M143 2007
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
McFarland, John Robert
Place of Publication
Kansas City, MO
Publisher
Andrews and McMeel
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xxi, 298 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Christianity
Autobiography
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780740763724
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 M143 2007

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Deadly intruder : my fight against brain cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21996
Cayouette, Gilles, Cayouette, Toby. Quebec: Celestia Lwms Corp. Editions , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 C385 2008
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Cayouette, Gilles
Cayouette, Toby
Place of Publication
Quebec
Publisher
Celestia Lwms Corp. Editions
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
138 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms - psychology
Glioblastoma - psychology
Personal Narratives
Autobiography
Popular Work
ISBN
9780981047515
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL358 C385 2008

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Pretty is what changes : impossible choices, the breast cancer gene, and how I defied my destiny

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19837
Queller, Jessica. New York, NY: Spiegel & Grau , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 Q3 2008
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Queller, Jessica
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Spiegel & Grau
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
259 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Genetic Predisposition to Disease - psychology
Autobiography
Popular Work
ISBN
9780385520416
0385520417
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
WP870 Q3 2008

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Life appreciation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20170
Cheung, Pui Lan. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society , 2000. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C526l 2000
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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.
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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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Eye of the dragon : women, cancer and courage

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14656
Parks, Carolyn. Calgary, AB: EbbTide Publishing , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 P252 2004
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Parks, Carolyn
Place of Publication
Calgary, AB
Publisher
EbbTide Publishing
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
vi, 177 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Autobiography
Popular Work
ISBN
9780973505108
0973505109
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 P252 2004

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My mother, your mother : embracing "slow medicine" : the compassionate approach to caring for your aging loved ones

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21013
McCullough, Dennis M. New York, NY: Harper , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT120 M131 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
McCullough, Dennis M
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harper
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xxiii, 263 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Aging
Adult Children
Family
Caregivers
Health Services for the Aged
Parent-Child Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
9780061243035
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WT120 M131 2009

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It's not about the bike : my journey back to life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2262
Armstrong, Lance, Jenkins, Sally. New York, NY: G.P. Putnam's Sons | Yellow Jersey Press , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 A736 2000
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Author
Armstrong, Lance
Jenkins, Sally
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Yellow Jersey Press
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
289 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Testicular Neoplasms
Biography
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
0399146113
0224060872
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
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 A736 2000

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Chasing daylight : how my forthcoming death transformed my life : a final account

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15970
O'Kelly, Eugene, Postman, Andrew. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 O41 2008
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Chasing daylight is the inspirational memoir of former KPMG CEO Eugene O'Kelly, written in the three-and -a-half months between his terminal diagnosis with a brain cancer and his death in September 2005. Interweaving details of his illness with reflections on life, death and success, this passiona…
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Author
O'Kelly, Eugene
Postman, Andrew
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
201 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Death - psychology
Terminally Ill - psychology
Brain Neoplasms
Emotional Adjustment
Life Change Events
Quality of Life
Attitude to Death
Personal Narratives
Biography
Popular Work
Abstract
Chasing daylight is the inspirational memoir of former KPMG CEO Eugene O'Kelly, written in the three-and -a-half months between his terminal diagnosis with a brain cancer and his death in September 2005. Interweaving details of his illness with reflections on life, death and success, this passionate, deeply insightful book provides an unforgettable account of O'Kelly's final journey, and is a compelling reminder of the importance of living a balanced and meaningful life.
ISBN
9780071499934
0071499938
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 O41 2008

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Coming out of cancer : writings from the lesbian cancer epidemic

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1060
Brownworth, Victoria A. Seattle, WA: Seal Press , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C733 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Brownworth, Victoria A
Place of Publication
Seattle, WA
Publisher
Seal Press
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Neoplasms - psychology
Women's Health
Autobiography
Popular Work
Notes
SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection
ISBN
1550050441
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C733 2000

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Dance with cancer : 5 gay men confront prostate cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20067
Akenhead, Gary. Barrie, ON: Mahon Productions , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 D173 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This film explores the personal stories and real life experiences of several Canadian gay men who are dealing with prostate cancer. Some of them live in cities; others live in small towns and rural areas.
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Dance with cancer : five gay men confront prostate cancer
Author
Akenhead, Gary
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
Barrie, ON
Publisher
Mahon Productions
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
46 minutes
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Social Support
Autobiography
Canada
Popular Work
Abstract
This film explores the personal stories and real life experiences of several Canadian gay men who are dealing with prostate cancer. Some of them live in cities; others live in small towns and rural areas.
Notes
SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WJ752 D173 2009
Website Notes
Videos (5) may be viewed at the Canadian Cancer Society channel
Read Online
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDY7bThAY_A

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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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Coming out again : lesbians speaking out about cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20057
Ramsay, Rowan. Kingston, ON: Ramsay Media , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C733r 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Ramsay, Rowan
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
Kingston, ON
Publisher
Ramsay Media
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
25 minutes
Subjects
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Breast Neoplasms
Uterine Neoplasms
Women's Health
Social Support
Autobiography
Canada
Popular Work
Notes
SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection
Language
English
French
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C733r 2006

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New normal : life after bone marrow - stem cell transplant

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16367
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link, Sue Max Films Inc. Southfield, MI: National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink) , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH380 N532 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
New normal : life after bone marrow - stem cell transplant : a compelling story of six transplant survivors
Corporate Author
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link
Sue Max Films Inc.
Place of Publication
Southfield, MI
Publisher
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink)
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
46 minutes
Subjects
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Rehabilitation
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WH380 N532 2001

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Extraordinary friendships through breast cancer : celebrity portraits by Rankin

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19699
Rankin. London: SEA Design , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 R211 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Rankin
Corporate Author
Breast Friends
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
SEA Design
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 31 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Family
Friends
Interpersonal Relations
Autobiography
Portraits
Popular Work
ISBN
9780955389801
0955389801
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 R211 2006

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Trick or treatment? : alternative medicine on trial

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113788
Singh, Simon, Ernst, Edzard. London, UK: Corgi Books , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 S617 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Singh, Simon
Ernst, Edzard
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Corgi Books
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
410 p. : ill., ports. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Evidence-Based Medicine
Popular Work
ISBN
9780552157629
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB890 S617 2009

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Advancing medicine through clinical trials

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18271
Pfizer. Kirkland, QC: Pfizer Inc. , 2009?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
HA29 A244 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Introduction; Importance, benefits and risks of clinical trials; Four phases of clinical trials; Your role as a participant; Safety aspects of a clinical trial; Conclusion
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Corporate Author
Pfizer
Place of Publication
Kirkland, QC
Publisher
Pfizer Inc.
Publication Date
2009?
Subjects
Clinical Trials as Topic
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Patient Education as Topic
Decision Making
Popular Work
Abstract
Introduction
Importance, benefits and risks of clinical trials
Four phases of clinical trials
Your role as a participant
Safety aspects of a clinical trial
Conclusion
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
HA29 A244 2009

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How to prevent and treat cancer with natural medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10912
New York, NY: Riverhead Books , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H847 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Murray, Michael
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
xv, 415 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Alternative Medicine
Medicine, Herbal
Popular Work
ISBN
1573222224
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 H847 2002

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Last lecture

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19935
Pausch, Randy, Zaslow, Jeffrey. New York, NY: Hyperion , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF637 B4 P334 2008
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
The last lecture; Really achieving your childhood dreams; Adventures ... and lessons learned; Enabling the dreams of others; It's about how to live your life; Final remarks; Acknowledgments
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Author
Pausch, Randy
Zaslow, Jeffrey
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Hyperion
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
x, 206 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Attitude to Death
Quality of Life
Family Relations
Terminally Ill
Philosophy
Interpersonal Relations
Teaching
Autobiography
Popular Work
Abstract
The last lecture
Really achieving your childhood dreams
Adventures ... and lessons learned
Enabling the dreams of others
It's about how to live your life
Final remarks
Acknowledgments
ISBN
9781401323257
1401323251
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF637 B4 P334 2008

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Deep medicine : harnessing the source of your healing power

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18205
Stewart, William B. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 S852 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Stewart, William B
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
x, 184 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Self Care
Mind-Body Therapies
Mental Healing
Spirituality
Popular Work
ISBN
9781572246447
1572246448
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM172 S852 2009

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