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Finger up the bum : a guide to my prostate cancer

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Izen, Michael Hart. [Vancouver, BC?]: Leola Productions , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WJ752 I98 2016

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

How do you deal with a terminal diagnosis in your forties? How are you supposed to talk about it with friends and family? "Finger up the bum" tells of Michael Izen's experience with prostate cancer with in-your-face humor and original, off-the-wall illustrations about everything from his 'fallen wa…

Author: Izen, Michael Hart

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Leola Productions

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 79 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Prostatic Neoplasms; Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis; Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy; Men's Health; Humor; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: How do you deal with a terminal diagnosis in your forties? How are you supposed to talk about it with friends and family? "Finger up the bum" tells of Michael Izen's experience with prostate cancer with in-your-face humor and original, off-the-wall illustrations about everything from his 'fallen warrior' to hot flashes, as well as touching thoughts on what really matters in the end - Cover

ISBN: 9780995278707

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WJ752 I98 2016

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Man within me : my victory over prostate cancer

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Ludin, Eric E. San Bernadino, CA: Eric. E. Ludin , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WJ762 L944 2016

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Ludin, Eric E.

Place of Publication: San Bernadino, CA

Publisher: Eric. E. Ludin

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 134 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Prostatic Neoplasms; Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis; Prostatic Neoplasms - surgery; Prostatectomy - psychology; Men's Health; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 1536894435; 9781536894431

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WJ762 L944 2016

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Prostate cancer strikes : navigating the storm

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Gagnon, Gogs. [Vancouver, BC?]: Granville Island Publishing Ltd. , 2019.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WJ762 G135 2019

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Gagnon, Gogs

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Granville Island Publishing Ltd.

Publication Date: 2019

Physical Description: xiv, 166 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Prostatic Neoplasms; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781926991948

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WJ762 G135 2019

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One man's life-changing diagnosis : navigating the realities of prostate cancer

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Pynn, Craig T. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Table of Contents; PART I DISCOVERY AND DIAGNOSIS; PART II RELATING TO CANCER; PART III THE OTHER REALITIES OF PROSTATE CANCER; PART IV A LIFETIME?S JOURNEY; EPILOGUE

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Author: Pynn, Craig T

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Demos Health

Publication Date: 2012

Series: R2 Library

Subjects: Prostatic Neoplasms; Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis; Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology; Life Change Events; Personal Narratives; Popular Work; Social Support; Adaptation, Psychological

Abstract: Table of Contents; PART I DISCOVERY AND DIAGNOSIS; PART II RELATING TO CANCER; PART III THE OTHER REALITIES OF PROSTATE CANCER; PART IV A LIFETIME?S JOURNEY; EPILOGUE

ISBN: 1936303256; 9781936303250; 9781617051012

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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Surviving prostate cancer : the strength I drew from my kayak adventures, daily life's humor and gifted doctors.

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Hansen, Clifford. San Bernadino, CA: Clifford Hansen , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WJ762 H249 2016

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Hansen, Clifford

Place of Publication: San Bernadino, CA

Publisher: Clifford Hansen

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 112 unnumbered pages ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Prostatic Neoplasms; Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis; Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy; Cancer Survivors; Men's Health; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 1533182868; 9781533182869

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WJ762 H249 2016

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Invasion of the prostate snatchers : no more unnecessary biopsies, radical treatment or loss of sexual potency

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Blum, Ralph H, Scholz, Mark. New York, NY: Other Press , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WJ752 B658i 2010

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Welcome to prostate country; All the decision makers are surgeons!; The quest for the enchanted shotgun; Commuting the death sentence; Band of brothers; Introducing active surveillance; Life in the libido-free zone; To biopsy or not to biopsy : opening Pandora's box; The return of the prodigal hard…

Author: Blum, Ralph H; Scholz, Mark

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Other Press

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 293 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy; Early Detection of Cancer; Erectile Dysfunction - prevention & control; Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis; Unnecessary Procedures - adverse effects; Personal Narratives

Abstract: Welcome to prostate country; All the decision makers are surgeons!; The quest for the enchanted shotgun; Commuting the death sentence; Band of brothers; Introducing active surveillance; Life in the libido-free zone; To biopsy or not to biopsy : opening Pandora's box; The return of the prodigal hard-on; TIP : testosterone inactivating pharmaceuticals; Invitation to the "Ice ball"; A new look at radiation; Nikola Tesla?s magical mystery machine; Quality imaging : a doorway to less toxic treatment; Now playing for a limited time only : the Combidex Follies; Deciding treatment; Anatomy of assisted suicide; The insulin connection; Hexing : the modern sorcerer?s curse; Diet and supplements : an overview; Romancing the immune system; How prostate cancer can make you live longer : getting to the doctor?s office; By way of summing up; Genuine hope for men with relapsed disease.

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9781590513422; 1590513428

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WJ752 B658i 2010

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Breast cancer surgery and reconstruction : what's right for you

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Anstett, Patricia. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield , 2017.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 A624 2017

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

This book reframes the important discussion about lumpectomy, mastectomy and breast reconstruction around the women who have had these operations. It offers women's unique viewpoints about the less discussed but essential part of breast cancer: the surgery nearly every woman has, regardless of whet…

Author: Anstett, Patricia

Place of Publication: Lanham, MD

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: ix, 229 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - surgery; Mammaplasty; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Decision Making; Mastectomy, Segmental; Mastectomy; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: This book reframes the important discussion about lumpectomy, mastectomy and breast reconstruction around the women who have had these operations. It offers women's unique viewpoints about the less discussed but essential part of breast cancer: the surgery nearly every woman has, regardless of whether she has reconstruction or not. - Introduction, page ix

ISBN: 9780810895690

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 A624 2017

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

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What men won't talk about...and women need to know : a woman's perspective on prostate cancer

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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: ix, 82 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology; Survivors; Adaptation, Psychological; Erectily Dysfunction; Sexual Behavior; Personal Narratives

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9780981330716

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 S785 2014

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Embroidered cancer comic

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Shefrin, Sima Elizabeth. London, UK: Singing Dragon , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WJ762 S542 2016

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Includes content by Bob Bossin and surgeon Dr. Peter Black, Vancouver Prostate Centre.

Author: Shefrin, Sima Elizabeth

Place of Publication: London, UK

Publisher: Singing Dragon

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Prostatic Neoplasms - complications; Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology; Sexual Partners; Sexual Behavior; Adaptation, Psychological; Personal Narratives; Cartoons; Graphic Novels; Pictorial Works; Popular Work; Humor

Abstract: Includes content by Bob Bossin and surgeon Dr. Peter Black, Vancouver Prostate Centre.

ISBN: 9781848192898

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WJ762 S542 2016

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

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How to win a tickle fight

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Lang, Mike, Bryant, Aaron. Common Language Storytelling | Hands On Films , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

How to Win a Tickle Fight is a true story that follows one young father, Brock, and his family for two years as they strive to live full, meaningful lives despite the metastatic cancer diagnosis they are navigating. Brock desperately wants to leave a legacy for his 7 year old son and be remembered …

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Alternate Title: How to win a tickle fight : a true story about what can go right, even when things have gone terribly wrong

Author: Lang, Mike; Bryant, Aaron

Corporate Author: Survive & Thrive Cancer Programs; Family Lines; Canadian Cancer Society

Publisher: Common Language Storytelling; Hands On Films

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 50 min.

Subjects: Terminally Ill - psychology; Neoplasms - psychology; Parent-Child Relations; Family Relations; Adaptation, Psychological; Young Adult; Personal Narratives; Canada; Popular Work

Abstract: How to Win a Tickle Fight is a true story that follows one young father, Brock, and his family for two years as they strive to live full, meaningful lives despite the metastatic cancer diagnosis they are navigating. Brock desperately wants to leave a legacy for his 7 year old son and be remembered as more than a 'sick person'. Kristen, Brock's wife, wants to maintain a closeness with her husband even while he is dying. And their son Ben... he just wants to have fun with his mom and dad. Through their difficult journey, the family comes to realizes that many things can still go right even when things have gone terribly wrong.

Notes: The complete documentary can be viewed online.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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Cancer conundrum and ways of dealing with it : using hypnotherapy, spiritualism and conventional treatments to help you feel stronger

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Evans, Louise. Ancaster, ON: Manor House Publishing, Inc. , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 E92 2018

Availability: 6 copies, 5 available

Author: Evans, Louise

Place of Publication: Ancaster, ON

Publisher: Manor House Publishing, Inc.

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: 144 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Complementary Therapies; Hypnosis; Spiritual Therapies; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9781988058436; 9781988058443

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; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 E92 2018

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Bald is better with earrings : a survivor's guide to getting through breast cancer

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Hutton, Andrea. New York, NY: Harper Wave , 2015.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 H984 2015

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Hutton, Andrea

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Harper Wave

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: xiv, 205 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms - surgery; Breast Neoplasms - therapy; Survivors; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780062375650; 0062375652

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 H984 2015

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

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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

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Surviving triple negative breast cancer : hope, treatment, and recovery

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Prijatel, Patricia. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 P951 2013

Availability: 6 copies, 5 available

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Author: Prijatel, Patricia

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: xvii, 223 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Triple Negative Breast Neoplasms; Breast Neoplasms - therapy; Breast Neoplasms - genetics; Breast Neoplasms - metabolism; Receptors, Estrogen - genetics; Receptors, Progesterone - genetics; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780195387629; 9780199908738; 9780199393855

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 P951 2013

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Sickness is the summer vacation of life : 83 courageous stories silently cheering for you

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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

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But you look so good ... : stories by carcinoid cancer survivors

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Gonzalez, Maria j. Bloomington, IN: iUniverse LLC , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WI435 G643 2013

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

This book shares the intimate stores of those living with a poorly understood and rare cancer. It demonstrates that enduring any chronic illness can be done with hope, courage and dignity. - Cover

Author: Gonzalez, Maria j.

Place of Publication: Bloomington, IN

Publisher: iUniverse LLC

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: xxv, 227 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine - prevention & control; Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine - psychology; Neuroendocrine Tumors; Carcinoid Tumor; Cancer Survivors; Caregivers; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: This book shares the intimate stores of those living with a poorly understood and rare cancer. It demonstrates that enduring any chronic illness can be done with hope, courage and dignity. - Cover

ISBN: 9781475981315; 1475981317

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WI435 G643 2013

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Disrupting breast cancer narratives : stories of rage and repair

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Nielsen, Emilia. [Toronto, ON]: University of Toronto Press , 2019.

Audience: Patient or Public

Contents:

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Author: Nielsen, Emilia

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Publication Date: 2019

Series: Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Personal Narratives; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Popular Work

Abstract: Contents:

ISBN: 9781487530020

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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