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Cure for everything : untangling the twisted messages about health, fitness and happiness

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Caulfield, Timothy. [Toronto, ON]: Penguin Group , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB890 C372 2013

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Caulfield, Timothy

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Penguin Group

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: 280 p. 21 cm.

Subjects: Complementary Therapies - psychology; Healthy Diet - trends; Healthy Lifestyle; Attitude to Health; Exercise; Happiness; Popular Culture; Information Literacy; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780143177852

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WB890 C372 2013

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Everything happens for a reason : and other lies I've loved

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Bowler, Kate. New York, NY: Random House , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 B787 2018

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Bowler, Kate

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Random House

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: xviii, 178 p. ; 20 cm.

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Bereavement; Loss; Love; Uncertainty; Adaptation, Psychological; Colorectal Neoplasms - psychology; Family Relations; Christianity; Life Change Events; Personal Narratives; Autobiography; Popular Work

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ISBN: 9780399592065; 9780399592089

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: BF789 D4 B787 2018

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End of illness

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Agus, David, Loberg, Kristin. New York, NY: Free Press , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WA590 A284 2012

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Agus, David; Loberg, Kristin

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Free Press

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: xiv, 335 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Disease - etiology; Health; Attitude to Health; Individualized Medicine; Health Behavior; Risk Reduction Behavior; Health Promotion; Primary Prevention

ISBN: 9781451610178

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WA590 A284 2012

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This is cancer : everything you need to know, from the waiting room to the bedroom

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Haddad, Laura Holmes. Berkeley, CA: Seal Press , [2016].

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 H126 2016

Availability: 1 copy, 0 available

Author: Haddad, Laura Holmes

Place of Publication: Berkeley, CA

Publisher: Seal Press

Publication Date: [2016]

Physical Description: 316 p. ; 18 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis; Breast Neoplasms--therapy; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Women's Health; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781580056267

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 H126 2016

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

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When breath becomes air

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Kalanithi, Paul. New York, NY: Random House , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 K14 2016

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Kalanithi, Paul

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Random House

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: xix, 228 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Attitude to Death; Lung Neoplasms - psychology; Personal Narratives; Autobiography; Quality of Life; Family Relations; Terminally Ill; Neurosurgeons; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780812988406; 081298840X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: BF789 D4 K14 2016

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Malignant metaphor : confronting cancer myths

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Mitchell, Alanna. [Toronto, ON]: ECW Press , 2015.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 M681 2015

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Mitchell, Alanna

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: ECW Press

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: 207 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - psychology; Attitude to Health; Attitude to Death; Emotions; Metaphor; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781770412682; 9781770413894

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 M681 2015

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

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D-word : talking about dying : a guide for relatives, friends and carers

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Brayne, Sue. New York, NY: Continuum , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 B827 2010

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

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Author: Brayne, Sue

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Continuum

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: xix, 172 p. ; ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Death - psychology; Terminally Ill; Terminal Care; Attitude to Death; Advance Care Planning; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781441186799

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 B827 2010

Website Notes: Companion website

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https://suebrayne.co.uk/death-and-dying-2/

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Second chance : triumph over breast cancer

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Sawasy, Jackie, Fiore, Andy. [Vancouver, BC?]: Fiore Films , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 S445 2010

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

This film follows the healing journey of retired nurse, Jackie Sawasy, who through a proactive 8 months, reveals how she overcame breast cancer. Initially detected by her Qigong therapist, Jackie decides to order her own mammograms. When the diagnosis is confirmed, she takes control and empowers he…

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Author: Sawasy, Jackie; Fiore, Andy

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Fiore Films

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 40 minutes

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Survivors; Complementary Therapies; Breathing Exercises; Adaptation, Psychological; Relaxation Therapy; Popular Work

Abstract: This film follows the healing journey of retired nurse, Jackie Sawasy, who through a proactive 8 months, reveals how she overcame breast cancer. Initially detected by her Qigong therapist, Jackie decides to order her own mammograms. When the diagnosis is confirmed, she takes control and empowers herself through various holistic practices. This inspiring film supports the idea that breast cancer is not a death sentence.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 S445 2010

Website Notes: 2 minute trailer preview

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http://www.triumphoverbreastcancer.blogspot.com

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Talking about death won't kill you : the essential guide to end-of-life conversations.

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Kortes-Miller, Kathy. Toronto, ON: ECW Press , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 K85 2018

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Talking about death will not kill you

Author: Kortes-Miller, Kathy

Place of Publication: Toronto, ON

Publisher: ECW Press

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: 208 p. : 22 cm.

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Terminally Ill - psychology; Communication; Interpersonal Communication; Decision Making; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781770414068

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 K85 2018

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Finding the words : how to talk with children and teens about death, suicide, funerals, homicide, cremation and other end-of-life matters

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Wolfelt, Alan D. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 G7 W855 2013

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Contents:; Children's grief-why it's unique -- Companioning children through grief -- When a parent dies -- When a sibling dies -- When a grandparent dies -- When a pet dies -- When a friend or classmate dies -- When someone dies by suicide -- When someone dies by homicide or manslaughter -- When s…

Author: Wolfelt, Alan D.

Place of Publication: Fort Collins, CO

Publisher: Companion Press

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: 138 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Grief; Child; Adolescent; Attitude to Death; Bereavement; Communication

Abstract: Contents:; Children's grief-why it's unique -- Companioning children through grief -- When a parent dies -- When a sibling dies -- When a grandparent dies -- When a pet dies -- When a friend or classmate dies -- When someone dies by suicide -- When someone dies by homicide or manslaughter -- When someone close has a terminal or life-threatening illness -- When the child is dying -- Attending a funeral or ceremony.

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9781617221897; 1617221899

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: BF575 G7 W855 2013

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

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Psychological impact of breast cancer : a psychologist’s insights as a patient

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Galgut, Cordelia. Oxford, UK: Radcliffe Publishing , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 G155 2010

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Galgut, Cordelia

Place of Publication: Oxford, UK

Publisher: Radcliffe Publishing

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: xvi, 187 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Attitude to Health; Adaptation, Psychological; Autobiography; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781846193033

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 G155 2010

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100 questions and answers about breast cancer sensuality, sexuality, and intimacy

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Krychman, Michael L, Spadt, Susan Kellogg, Finestone, Sandra. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 K94 2010

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

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Alternate Title: One hundred questions and answers about breast cancer sensuality, sexuality, and intimacy

Author: Krychman, Michael L; Spadt, Susan Kellogg; Finestone, Sandra

Place of Publication: Sudbury, MA

Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: xiv, 191 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public; 100 questions & answers

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Sexuality; Sexual Behavior; Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological; Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological; Women - psychology; Survivors; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9780763779092; 9781449619367

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: WP870 K94 2010

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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Indigenous voices : stories of serious illness and grief

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Canadian Virtual Hospice, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. Winnipeg, MB: Canadian Virtual Hospice , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C212 2016

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

First Nations, Inuit, and Metis share stories about living with serious illness and grief. The video series consists of 170 short video clips organized by theme. Highlights are captured in four longer videos.; 1. Ceremony, tradition and spirituality (21:41); 2. Caring for the patient and family (16…

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Corporate Author: Canadian Virtual Hospice; Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Place of Publication: Winnipeg, MB

Publisher: Canadian Virtual Hospice

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 1 videodisc (83 min.) + 1 USB flash drive (83 min.)

Series: LivingMyCulture.ca

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Terminally Ill; Palliative Care; Bereavement; Grief; Loss; Spirituality; Medicine, Traditional; Ceremonial Behavior; First Nations; Inuits; Metis; Personal Narratives

Abstract: First Nations, Inuit, and Metis share stories about living with serious illness and grief. The video series consists of 170 short video clips organized by theme. Highlights are captured in four longer videos.; 1. Ceremony, tradition and spirituality (21:41); 2. Caring for the patient and family (16:50); 3. Walking along side for a good death (21:21); 4. Honouring our loss and grief (23:11)

Notes: Contents available in DVD format or USB flash drive.

Language: English

Material Type: DVD; Video; Pre-loaded Media; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: BF575 C212 2016

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https://livingmyculture.ca/culture/first-nations/

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Mastering the art of coping in good times and bad

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Edgar, Linda. Vineland, ON: Linda Edgar , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172 E23 2010

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Edgar, Linda

Place of Publication: Vineland, ON

Publisher: Linda Edgar

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: xiv, 174 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Attitude to Health; Adaptation, Psychological; Psychotherapy; Self Care - psychology; Emotions; Life Style; Stress, Psychological; Relaxation; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780986613302

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WM172 E23 2010

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No one overlooked : experiences of older people affected by cancer

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Macmillan Cancer Support. [United Kingdom]: Macmillan Cancer Support , [2016].

Audience: Professional

Report exploring the experiences of older people affected by cancer.

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Corporate Author: Macmillan Cancer Support

Place of Publication: [United Kingdom]

Publisher: Macmillan Cancer Support

Publication Date: [2016]

Subjects: Neoplasms; Aged; Health Services for the Aged; Health Services Accessibility; Attitude to Health; Patient Satisfaction; Health Care Surveys

Abstract: Report exploring the experiences of older people affected by cancer.

Language: English

Material Type: Report; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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https://www.macmillan.org.uk/_images/experiencesofolderpeople_tcm9-271121.pdf

I can't stop crying : grief and recovery, a compassionate guide

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Martin, John D., Ferris, Frank D. [Toronto, ON]: McClelland & Stewart , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 G7 M379 2013

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Martin, John D.; Ferris, Frank D.

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: McClelland & Stewart

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: xi, 132 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Bereavement; Grief; Loss; Attitude to Death; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780771054617; 0771054610

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 G7 M379 2013

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Finding meaning : the sixth stage of grief

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Kessler, David. New York, NY: Scribner , 2019.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 G7 K42f 2019

Availability: 2 copies, 1 available

"In this groundbreaking new work, David Kessler-an expert on grief and the coauthor with Elisabeth Kubler-Ross of the iconic On Grief and Grieving-journeys beyond the classic five stages to discover a sixth stage: meaning"-- Provided by publisher

Author: Kessler, David

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Scribner

Publication Date: 2019

Physical Description: ix, 259 pages ; 22 cm

Subjects: Adaptation, Psychological; Attitude to Death; Grief; Bereavement; Popular Work

Abstract: "In this groundbreaking new work, David Kessler-an expert on grief and the coauthor with Elisabeth Kubler-Ross of the iconic On Grief and Grieving-journeys beyond the classic five stages to discover a sixth stage: meaning"-- Provided by publisher