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The undying : pain, vulnerability, mortality, medicine, art, time, dreams, data, exhaustion, cancer, and care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124446
Boyer, Anne. New York, NY: Picador , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B791 2019
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
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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

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 VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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21 days to die : the Canadian guide to end of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124293
Hochstetler, Linda. Manotick, ON,: Sumeru Press Inc., , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D7 H685c 2021
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
"This is a guide to end of life in the Canadian context. Chapters deal with issues such as palliative care, hospice, advanced care plans, how to recognize and respond to the stages of dying during the last 21 days, conversations to have, disposal of the body, and grief. Also included are many usefu…
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Alternate Title
Twenty-one days to die
Author
Hochstetler, Linda
Place of Publication
Manotick, ON,
Publisher
Sumeru Press Inc.,
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
161 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Popular Work
Attitude to Death
Palliative Treatment
Terminal Care
Hospice Care
Grief
Death and dying
Abstract
"This is a guide to end of life in the Canadian context. Chapters deal with issues such as palliative care, hospice, advanced care plans, how to recognize and respond to the stages of dying during the last 21 days, conversations to have, disposal of the body, and grief. Also included are many useful lists, websites, books and other resources for Canadians, presented in an easy-to-access form for sharing at a difficult time. Many of the resources include QR codes."-- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781896559728
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D7 H685c 2021

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Cancer diet for the newly diagnosed : an integrative guide and cookbook for treatment and recovery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124312
Rothenberg, Tamar. Oakland, CA: Rockridge Press , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 R846 2022
Availability
4 copies, 3 available
"Eating well is essential when you're facing a cancer diagnosis. This cookbook empowers you with a complete collection of easy recipes that take the guesswork out of proper nutrition during cancer treatment."--Back cover
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Author
Rothenberg, Tamar
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
x, 157 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Cookbook
Popular Work
Abstract
"Eating well is essential when you're facing a cancer diagnosis. This cookbook empowers you with a complete collection of easy recipes that take the guesswork out of proper nutrition during cancer treatment."--Back cover
ISBN
9781638780373
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N9 R846 2022

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Thursday, March 21, 2024
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Beginner's guide to the end : practical advice for living life and facing death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124305
Miller, Bruce J., Berger, Shoshana. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Paperbacks , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 M647b 2020
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
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Author
Miller, Bruce J.
Berger, Shoshana
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Paperbacks
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xxi, 520 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Life Change Events
Decision Making
Attitude to Death
Popular Work
ISBN
9781501157219
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 M647b 2020

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Wednesday, June 19, 2024
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Royal Marsden cancer cookbook : nutritious recipes during and after cancer treatment, to share with friends and family

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125150
Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. London, UK: Kyle Books , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 R888 2022
Availability
4 copies, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Editor
Shaw, Clare
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Kyle Books
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
256 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Nutrition
Diet
Cookbook
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781804190654
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N9 R888 2022

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library On Loan, due Monday, June 10, 2024
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Friday, June 7, 2024
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Thursday, May 23, 2024
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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When someone dies : a children's mindful how-to guide on grief and loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124463
Dorn, Andrea. Eau Claire, WI: PESI Publishing , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 G7 D713 2022
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
"When Someone Dies walks children through the bereavement process in a simple, concrete, and developmentally appropriate way. Through the lens of mindfulness, children will learn how to say goodbye, make space for any emotions that arise, and work through their grief. Written for parents, teachers,…
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Author
Dorn, Andrea
Place of Publication
Eau Claire, WI
Publisher
PESI Publishing
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Series
Mindful steps series
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Grief
Mindfulness
Popular Work
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
"When Someone Dies walks children through the bereavement process in a simple, concrete, and developmentally appropriate way. Through the lens of mindfulness, children will learn how to say goodbye, make space for any emotions that arise, and work through their grief. Written for parents, teachers, and therapists alike, this straightforward yet powerful book includes: Optional engagement questions to build connection and personalize the reading experience Short mindfulness and self-compassion meditations A developmental guide to children's understanding of death"-- Provided by publisher
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781683734864
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 G7 D713 2022

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library On Loan, due Tuesday, April 30, 2024
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Cancer diet cookbook : comforting recipes for treatment and recovery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122883
Detraz, Dionne. Emeryville, CA: Rockridge Press , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 D483 2020
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Detraz, Dionne
Place of Publication
Emeryville, CA
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
ix, 189 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Cookbook
Popular Work
ISBN
9781647392543
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N9 D483 2020
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Friday, June 7, 2024
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Quick and healthy : 50 simple delicious recipes for every day

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122847
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 A512 2020
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Quick and healthy : fifty simple delicious recipes for every day
Quick & healthy : 50 simple delicious recipes for every day
Quick & healthy : fifty simple delicious recipes for every day
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2020
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Cookbook
Popular Work
ISBN
9781604432626
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N9 A512 2020
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.
Read Online
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/detail.action?docID=5964519

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Dying and death in Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124269
Northcott, Herbert, Wilson, Donna. Toronto, ON: University of Toronto Press , 2022. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 N873 2022
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Northcott, Herbert
Wilson, Donna
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
xviii, 363 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Loss
Canada
Popular Work
ISBN
9781487509279
9781487509286
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
BF789 D4 N873 2022
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.
Read Online
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6822452

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Missing Available
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Complete intermittent fasting : practical guidelines and healthy recipes to lose weight and improve wellness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124326
LaMantia, Jean. Emeryville, CA: Rockridge Press , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB420 L214c 2020
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
"Intermittent fasting (IF) is an evidence-based eating program that's existed in multiple forms for nearly 2,500 years, with roots in evolution and religion ... Complete Intermittent Fasting is filled with essential information, how-to advice, FAQs, meal plans, and recipes to help you adopt and mai…
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Author
LaMantia, Jean
Editor
.
Place of Publication
Emeryville, CA
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
195 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Intermittent Fasting
Healthy Lifestyle
Weight Loss
Popular Work
Cookbook
Abstract
"Intermittent fasting (IF) is an evidence-based eating program that's existed in multiple forms for nearly 2,500 years, with roots in evolution and religion ... Complete Intermittent Fasting is filled with essential information, how-to advice, FAQs, meal plans, and recipes to help you adopt and maintain an intermittent fasting lifestyle for weight loss and improved health" --Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781646119530
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB420 L214c 2020

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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