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Facing forward : making a difference in cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19808
National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2010
Series
Facing forward series
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors
Caregivers
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Second chance : triumph over breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19531
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…
  1 read online  
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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I am choosing to smile : an inspirational life story of a bone cancer survivor

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114380
Standeven, Glenda. Chilliwack, BC: Standeven Publications , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S785 2014
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Standeven, Glenda
Place of Publication
Chilliwack, BC
Publisher
Standeven Publications
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
183 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Bone Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780981330723
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 S785 2014

Copies

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Confronting the red devil and other stories about cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21386
Chutter, Kerry. Burnaby, BC: Write Room Press , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C564 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Chutter, Kerry
Place of Publication
Burnaby, BC
Publisher
Write Room Press
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
iv, 73 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Family
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780987797216
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 C564 2013

Copies

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Facing the tiger : a guide for men with prostate cancer and the people who love them

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21866
Chambers, Suzanne. Toowong, QLD: Australian Academic Press , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 C445 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Chambers, Suzanne
Place of Publication
Toowong, QLD
Publisher
Australian Academic Press
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xii, 137 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781922117052
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WJ752 C445 2013

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
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God's love and care are like an orchid

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122231
Shing, Ah. Hong Kong: Living Faith Society, Ltd. , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 S556 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Like the subtle fragrance of the orchid, a Catholic theologian and philosopher looks back and realizes God's grace and care have been constant in all aspects of her life. Told with short stories, similar to "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series.
Author
Shing, Ah
Place of Publication
Hong Kong
Publisher
Living Faith Society, Ltd.
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
332 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Spirituality
Christianity
Adaptation, Psychological
Interpersonal Relations
Resilience
Optimism
Popular Work
Abstract
Like the subtle fragrance of the orchid, a Catholic theologian and philosopher looks back and realizes God's grace and care have been constant in all aspects of her life. Told with short stories, similar to "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series.
ISBN
9789881661234
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 S556 2018

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Sickness is the summer vacation of life : 83 courageous stories silently cheering for you

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124188
Kyoo, Hino. [Taiwan]: Harvest Culture , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 K99s 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Eighty three courageous stories
Author
Kyoo, Hino
Place of Publication
[Taiwan]
Publisher
Harvest Culture
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
193 p. ; 20 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Chronically Ill - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Coping
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Notes
Originally published in Japan by Gentosha, Inc., Tokyo. 2016.
ISBN
9869476775
9789869476775
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 K99s 2017

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Touch of cancer : unexpected gifts from an unplanned journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123320
Weigler, Will. [Victoria, BC?]: Weigler, Will , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
A collection of messages or 'healing updates' which the author shared with a small circle of friends after cancer diagnosis and during cancer treatment.
  1 read online  
Author
Weigler, Will
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Weigler, Will
Publication Date
2018
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Hope
Optimism
Storytelling
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
A collection of messages or 'healing updates' which the author shared with a small circle of friends after cancer diagnosis and during cancer treatment.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Free online book may be downloaded at link.
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New beginnings : the triumphs of 120 cancer survivors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120451
Aron, Bill, Kavanagh, Bill, Carrier, Susan. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 A769 2015
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
New beginnings : the triumphs of one hundred and twenty cancer survivors
Author
Aron, Bill
Kavanagh, Bill
Carrier, Susan
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xv, 255 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Cancer Survivors
Survivorship
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Portraits
Photographs
Personal Narratives
Pictorial Works
Popular Work
ISBN
1632206641
9781632206640
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 A769 2015

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Truth of it : an unscripted video series about cancer : First Nations and Inuit stories

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20707
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Cancer View Canada , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T875c 2010 v.5
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Telling our stories : First Nations, Inuit and Metis patient and caregiver stories
Corporate Author
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Cancer View Canada
Publication Date
2010
Series
Truth of it 5
Subjects
First Nations
Inuits
Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Caregivers
Family Relations
Survivors
Patients
Body Image
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Notes
Some branches have a recent version of DVD, Telling our stories: First Nations, Inuit and Metis patient and caregiver stories. 2014.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 T875c 2010 v.5
Read Online

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency CSI Cancer Info Ctr REF Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Hiding who I am : the reality of end of life care for LGBT people

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120028
Marie Curie. [United Kingdom]: Marie Curie , 2016.
Audience
Professional
Report exploring end of life care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender peoples.
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Marie Curie
Place of Publication
[United Kingdom]
Publisher
Marie Curie
Publication Date
2016
Subjects
Terminal Care
Terminally Ill - psychology
Palliative Care
Hospice Care
Patient-Centered Care
Patient Satisfaction
Surveys and Questionnaires
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Health Services for Transgender Persons
Abstract
Report exploring end of life care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender peoples.
Notes
SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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When the world dropped in on me

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20155
Weimer, Candace. Regina, SK: DriverWorks Ink , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 W422 2011
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Alternate Title
When the world dropped in on me : a personal and unusual guide to help cancer patients and their caregivers survive cancer
Author
Weimer, Candace
Place of Publication
Regina, SK
Publisher
DriverWorks Ink
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
119 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Primary Myelofibrosis - psychology
Stem Cell Transplantation
Survivors
Caregivers
Adaptation, Psychological
Autobiography
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780981039480
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 W422 2011

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22 Ideas : coping with cancer : an inspirational guide to surviving a cancer diagnosis and thriving as a cancer survivor

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21742
Entenmann, Dalene. , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 E61 2012
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Alternate Title
22 Ideas for coping with cancer : an inspirational guide to surviving a cancer diagnosis and thriving as a cancer survivor
Author
Entenmann, Dalene
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
132 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Survivors
Popular Work
ISBN
9781478329978
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 E61 2012

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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We get it : dealing with cancer as a young adult is different

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19230
Young Adult Cancer Canada. St. John's, NL: Young Adult Cancer Canada , 2010?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 Y68w 2010
Availability
9 copies, 9 available
Delayed diagnosis; Disintrajectorization; Isolation; Fertility; Independence; Relationships; Survivorship
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Young Adult Cancer Canada
Place of Publication
St. John's, NL
Publisher
Young Adult Cancer Canada
Publication Date
2010?
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Young Adult
Adolescent
Family Relations
Parent-Child Relations
Survivors
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
Delayed diagnosis
Disintrajectorization
Isolation
Fertility
Independence
Relationships
Survivorship
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
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 Y68w 2010
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Copies

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c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Programs and resources to facilitate return to work for people with cancer or other chronic diseases : environmental scan

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21405
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, Piceps Consultatnts, Inc. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer , 2012.
Audience
Professional
  2 read online  

Grief works : stories of life, death and surviving

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121875
Samuel, Julia. [Toronto, ON]: Doubleday Canada , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 S193 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Samuel, Julia
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Doubleday Canada
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xxi, 294 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Loss
Bereavement
Attitude to Death
Adaptation, Psychological
Case Reports
Popular Work
Notes
Copies may differ by pub date, publisher and ISBN.
ISBN
9780385690867
9780385690881
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 S193 2018
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

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Grace follows me : my story about kissing cancer in the face!

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119946
Liu, Macy. [Charleston, SC]: Macy Liu , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 L783 2016
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
This book is a collection of blog posts by Chinese-Canadian author Macy Liu and describes her daily journey through breast cancer treatment and recovery.
Author
Liu, Macy
Place of Publication
[Charleston, SC]
Publisher
Macy Liu
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
160 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
China - ethnology
Culture
Blogging
Personal Narratives
Abstract
This book is a collection of blog posts by Chinese-Canadian author Macy Liu and describes her daily journey through breast cancer treatment and recovery.
ISBN
9780995237605
0995237603
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 L783 2016

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Affirmation life tools : 70 ways to cope with chemo and other medical treatments

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113543
Evers, Anne Marie. [Vancouver, BC?]: Inside Out Media , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 E92 2015
Availability
11 copies, 10 available
Alternate Title
Seventy ways to cope with chemo and other medical treatments
Author
Evers, Anne Marie
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Inside Out Media
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
134 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Survivors
Popular Work
Notes
Some copies differ in ISBN and pagination.
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781508734642
9781928103066
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
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 E92 2015
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Friday, June 7, 2024
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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No one overlooked : experiences of older people affected by cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120013
Macmillan Cancer Support. [United Kingdom]: Macmillan Cancer Support , [2016].
Audience
Professional
Report exploring the experiences of older people affected by cancer.
  1 read online  
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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No one overlooked : experiences of LGBT people affected by cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120016
Macmillan Cancer Support. [United Kingdom]: Macmillan Cancer Support , [2016].
Audience
Professional
Report exploring the experiences of members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender communities affected by cancer.
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Macmillan Cancer Support
Place of Publication
[United Kingdom]
Publisher
Macmillan Cancer Support
Publication Date
[2016]
Subjects
Neoplasms
Health Services Accessibility
Healthcare Disparities
Patient Satisfaction
Health Care Surveys
Health Services for Transgender Persons
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Abstract
Report exploring the experiences of members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender communities affected by cancer.
Notes
SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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