Author

Armstrong, Mike

Vohr, Eric A.

Place of Publication

Baltimore, MD

Publisher

Johns Hopkins University Press

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

x, 150 pages : map ; 22 cm

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Hope

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

"Author Armstrong was the former chairman of the board of trustees of Johns Hopkins Medicine, former chairman of several large corporations, and a survivor of two types of cancer. This work is a memoir that stresses the therapeutic value of hope. The author's personal story is supplemented with interview data that round out the perspectives on surviving cancer. The book ends with listed resources for further information." -- Provided by publisher

ISBN

9781421440187

1421440180

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 A735c 2021

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Author

Hill, Alexander

Place of Publication

Downers Grove, IL

Publisher

InterVarsity Press

Publication Date

2020

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Cancer Survivors - psychology

Spirituality

Christianity

Popular Work

Abstract

"Those who experience and survive cancer live in bonus time, a season of grace that can be both disorienting and wonderful. In this honest and hopeful account, two-time survivor Alec Hill helps readers recalibrate expectations, grapple with survivor's guilt, and steward the opportunities for new purpose and growth. Survivors and caregivers can discover how encountering death can bring us to a different kind of life"-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN

978083035003

9780830845941

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Website Notes

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Author

Quinn, Tallu Schuyler

Edition

1st ed.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Convergent

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

xiii, 192 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Subjects

Attitude to Death

Brain Neoplasms

Life Change Events

Spirituality

Clergy

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Notes

"Many of the essays in this work originally appeared in slightly different form on Tallu Schuyler Quinn's blog in 2020 and 2021"-- WorldCat

ISBN

9780593442906

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF789 D4 Q7w 2022

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Author

Boyer, Anne

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Picador

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

308 pages ; 19 cm

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Triple Negative Breast Neoplasms

Neoplasms - psychology

Patients - psychology

Attitude to Health

Attitude to Death

Politics

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

Notes

Some copies were purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN

9781250757982

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WP870 B791 2019

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Author

Hayter, Charles

Place of Publication

Toronto, ON

Publisher

University of Toronto Press

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

xix, 278 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects

Physician-Patient Relations

Neoplasms - radiotherapy

Neoplasms - psychology

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9781487528157

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 H426c 2022

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Author

Hayes, Cynthia

Place of Publication

Austin, TX

Publisher

River Grove Books

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

x, 254 pages ; 23 cm

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Stress

Anxiety

Depression

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

"Coping with cancer is hard. It is an emotional ordeal as well as a physical one, with known and somewhat predictable psychological responses. And yet, patients often feel isolated and alone when dealing with the stress, anxiety, depression, and existential crises so typical with a cancer diagnosis. The Big Ordeal, written in collaboration with a psychologist and two oncologists, tackles the emotional side of the experience head-on, to help newly diagnosed patients and their loved ones anticipate, understand, and deal with the psychological turmoil ahead. Based on interviews with scores of patients and experts across a variety of fields, combining patient stories with medical insights and advice from those who have been there, and structured around the typical phases of the process, this book is an accessible resource for anyone who receive a cancer diagnosis" --Back cover

ISBN

9781632993359

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 H417b 2021

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Author

Borbridge, Cindy

Place of Publication

[British Columbia]

Publisher

Self publishing

Publication Date

[2021]

Physical Description

44 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 23 cm

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Cancer Survivors

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 B726 2021

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Author

Pearson, Judith L.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Lincoln Square Books

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

xxii, 305 p. : ill ; 23 cm

Subjects

Neoplasms - history

Neoplasms - psychology

Survivorship

Advocacy

Social Change

Policy Making

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

In 1986, twenty-three men and women, all with a personal connection to cancer, came together for a weekend summit. Their goal was not to cure the disease, but to destroy its myths. The creation of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) that weekend launched the cancer survivorship movement, and forever changed the definition of what it means to be a ?survivor.? Twelve years later it led to a march on Washington, D.C., of more than 200,000 people. Part medical history, part inspirational biography, From Shadows to Life is the story of a social movement that continues to improve life for millions.--Back cover.

Notes

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ISBN

9781947187122

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ201 P361 2021

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Author

Alsarraf, Renee

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

HarperOne

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

248 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - diagnosis

Neoplasms - psychology

Human-Animal Bond

Veterinarians

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

"For more than two decades, esteemed veterinary oncologist Dr. Renee Alsarraf treated cancer in her beloved canine patients. Then, at age fifty-one, she was diagnosed with cancer herself. For Dr. Renee, it was her patients -- those furry, four-legged, slobbering animals -- who seemed to uniquely understand her difficult journey and who showed her the true power of positivity and unconditional love" -- Provided by publisher.

ISBN

9780063215221

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 A461s 2022

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Author

Buszowski, Fern E.M.

Place of Publication

Winnipeg, Man.

Publisher

Word Alive Press

Publication Date

2023

Physical Description

xv, 164 pages ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Hope

Resilience

Spirituality

Abstract

"Is life not turning out the way you planned? Do crises push out all hope making it seem impossible to grasp?

Drawing from personal stories author Fern E.M. Buszowski invites you to consider ways to Embrace Life, Embrace Hope through the unexpected. Whatever crisis you or your loved ones are going through, she extends an invitation to join her as she shares her walk toward hope and wholeness. She uniquely weaves concepts and practices from different fields to help you learn new ways to: cultivate sacred space for your soul; be inspired to live well even in difficult places; create space for your heart, body, mind, and soul to flourish;

build resilient ways, uncover wholeness and hope; and not just survive but thrive." --Amazon

ISBN

9781486623693

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WM61 B982 2023

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Editor

Silbermann, Michael

Berger, Ann

Place of Publication

New York

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Publication Date

c2022

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - psychology

Spiritual Therapies

Spirituality

Cultural Diversity

Religion and Medicine

Abstract

"With cancer ranking as the primary or secondary cause of premature death in almost 100 countries worldwide, the World Health Organization recognized a high level of investment in cancer control and treatment (including palliative care) in 2019. At that time, governments at the World Health Assembly (WHA) unanimously adopted a new cancer resolution (Universal Health Coverage: Moving Together to Build a Healthier World). The resolution noted the potential for cancer prevention to reduce cancer burden in the future, while reducing the suffering from cancer in the communities.As most countries are facing an overall increase in the absolute number of cancer cases, large geographical diversity in cancer occurrence and variations in the magnitude and profile of the disease still continue between and within world regions. Specific types of cancer dominate globally: lung, female breast, and colorectal cancer. The regional variations in common cancer types signal the extent to which societal, economic, and lifestyle changes interplay to differentially impact the profile of this most complex group of diseases.Although survival rates for cancer have improved significantly over the past few decades, for each individual, the diagnosis and treatment of cancer are still devastating, affecting the family and community as well. The care of a person with cancer must be more than just the treatment of the cancer itself. Understanding the cultural, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of the cancer sufferer and their family and community will ensure the best care.In order to treat individuals with cancer and understand how to give the best possible care to underserved populations, we need to understand cultural diversity. Understanding that cultural aspects of a society may be intertwined with finances and other resources can improve adherence and access to care. Culture is made up of language, religion, cuisine, social norms, history, ancestry, music, arts, and spirituality. In order to improve cancer care outcomes, patients' diverse spiritual and cultural beliefs must be recognized. In addition, available methods must be utilized to improve access and adherence to treatment modalities and regimens.In this book, we focus on numerous diverse cultures, traditions, and faiths. Many parts of the world are composed of indigenous cultures, with unique spiritual beliefs in addition to the region's primary religion. We present chapters on indigenous religions as well as indigenous traditional healers. People everywhere experience trouble, sorrow, need, and sickness, and they develop skills and knowledge in response to these adversities. This book provides insightful models of these parameters and serves as a valuable resource for health care providers and policymakers by taking a global approach to cultural diversity in the world. By understanding this multiculturalism and the many aspects of psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of health and healing, we can learn from one another." --publisher

ISBN

9780197551349

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Author

Hahn, Olivia

Place of Publication

[Victoria, BC]

Publisher

Self publishing

Publication Date

[2023]

Physical Description

[111 unnumbered pages] : ill. ; 23 cm

Subjects

Grief

Loss

Love

Adolescent

Parental Death

Parent-Child Relations

Life Change Events

Neoplasms - psychology

Juvenile Literature

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

"Children and Teens are expected to grieve the same as adults. In fact there are similarities but our brains are not fully [developed] yet but we often have bigger and stronger emotions. My name is Olivia Hahn, I lost my mother to cancer when I was 15 and I am deeply grieving. This book is written in the voice of a teenager as a teenager and is an account of finding my voice through all this loss" -- Back cover.

ISBN

9798385789801

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF575 G7 H148h 2023

Website Notes

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

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Corporate Author

First Nations Health Authority

BC Cancer Agency

Place of Publication

[West Vancouver, BC]

Publisher

First Nations Health Authority

Publication Date

[2023?]

Physical Description

67 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Health Services, Indigenous

Patient Navigation

Self Care

Social Support

Culturally Competent Care

Medicine, Traditional

Personal Narratives

First Nations

Patient Education Handout

Notes

"This booklet is based on an earlier publication Living with Cancer--Everyone Deserves Support...The stories in this book were shared at Telling Our Stories Conference held in Prince George, BC in June 2016"

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Status

Processing

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 F527 2023

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Editor

Dueck, Alvin

Place of Publication

Cham, Switzerland

Publisher

Springer International Publishing AG

Publication Date

2021

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Palgrave studies in indigenous psychology

Subjects

Spirituality

Religion and Psychology

Cultural Diversity

ISBN

9783030508685

9783030508692

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Website Notes

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Alternate Title

National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients : distress during cancer care

Corporate Author

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)

Place of Publication

Plymouth Meeting, PA

Publisher

National Comprehensive Cancer Network

Publication Date

2024

Physical Description

36 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm

Series

NCCN guidelines for patients

Subjects

Popular Work

Neoplasms - psychology

Psychological Distress

Life Change Events

Adaptation, Psychological

ISBN

9781960388308

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ201 N277d 2024

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Editor

Samoutis, Andreas

Samoutis, George

Stylianou, Neophytos

Anastasiou, Andreas

Lionis, Christos

Edition

1st ed.

Place of Publication

Cham, Switzerland

Publisher

Springer International Publishing AG

Publication Date

c2023

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Delivery of Health Care

COVID-19

Empathy

Evidence-Based Medicine

Global Health

Psychology, Positive

Spirituality

Abstract

"This book provides a practical guide on the art and science of compassionate care in an era of healthcare crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic that is inflicting long-lasting financial and psychosocial trauma on an unprecedented scale. A new approach to compassionate care is presented based on the overarching concepts of empathy, person and family centeredness, therapeutic relationship, kindness, gratitude, spirituality, communication skills, shared decision making, positive psychology, adversity-activated development, self-care, compassion fatigue, spirituality which are more than ever critical in successfully managing the pandemic adversity in front of us. This book draws on clinical experience, educational activities and evidence-based knowledge from academic physicians (primary, secondary and tertiary care), nurses, psychologists, health economists, healthcare managers, health policymakers, medical professionals students and patients. It provides skills and knowledge that can be implemented in daily clinical practice based on all levels of healthcare on a whole-person approach. An array of clinical cases, patient journeys, published evidence and practical experience is combined to deliver in a practical way unique guidance and advice. The target audience is all healthcare professionals, health policymakers, healthcare managers and patient associations. This approach of Compassionate Care is of great importance and can save lives and money in these unprecedented times of global healthcare care system challenges." --publisher

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ISBN

9783031215230

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Alternate Title

Art of conversation through serious illness

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Publication Date

2022

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Caregivers - psychology

Terminally Ill - psychology

Terminal Care - psychology

Popular Work

Notes

Revised edition of Art of conversation through serious illness

ISBN

9780197500293

9780197500316

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

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.

Author

Galgut, Cordelia

Place of Publication

Philadelphia, PA

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

206 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Stress, Psychological

Cancer Survivors - psychology

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Popular Work

ISBN

9781785924620

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 B724 2020

Website Notes

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

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Author

Anderson, Paul

Place of Publication

[Austin, TX]

Publisher

Lioncrest Publishing

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

138 p. ; 22 cm

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Popular Work

Notes

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

ISBN

9781544515991

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ201 A545 2020

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Editor

Rodin, Gary

Hales, Sarah (Sarah A.)

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Oxford Univerity Press

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

xxi, 236 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Terminal Care - psychology

Palliative Care - psychology

Advance Care Planning - standards

Abstract

Contents:

Process and Outcome in CALM -- The Experience of CALM Training -- From Our Clinic, Across the Globe : CALM Training, Research, and Advocacy -- Rationale, Foundations, and Goals of CALM -- The Structure and Process of CALM -- The CALM Domains -- Utilizing Measures in Clinical Practice and Supervision -- CALM Therapy Cases.

ISBN

9780190236441

9780190236427

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Abbotsford Library

Kelowna Library

Vancouver Library

Victoria Library

Internet

Call Number

QZ260 M266 2021

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