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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Author

Maginley, David

Place of Publication

Halifax, NS

Publisher

Tristan Press

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

xix, 226 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Spirituality

Attitude to Death

Pastoral Care

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

What if you could use cancer to evolve more fully into love? David Maginley has been there --- four times. His cancer led to a near-death experience and a career helping thousands face this disease. Through profound storytelling, David brings you to the core of the cancer journey to discover the hero within. You will learn how to :

-- Turn the mind into an ally as you grapple with uncertainty.

-- Explore spirituality through your love rather than your belief.

-- Not only go through cancer, but grow through cancer. - Cover

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN

9780995881112

0995881111

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 M194 2016

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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

Author

Miller. Kenneth D.

Camp, Melissa

Steligo, Kathy

Place of Publication

Baltimore, MD

Publisher

John Hopkins University Press

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

xii, 442 p. : ill. ; 24 cm

Series

Johns Hopkins Press health book

R2 Library

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9781421441917

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

WP870 M55 2021

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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Author

Siegel, Bernie S

Hurst, Andrea

Place of Publication

Novato, CA

Publisher

New World Library

Publication Date

2011

Subjects

Mental Healing

Mind Body Relations (Metaphysical)

Spiritual Therapies

Personal Narratives

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN

9781577319682

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WB880 S571 2011

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Author

Hampton, Mary

Place of Publication

Regina, SK

Publisher

Luther College, University of Regina

Publication Date

2006

Physical Description

53 minutes

Subjects

First Nations

Death - psychology

Attitude to Death

Social Support

Terminal Care

Cultural Diversity

Cross Cultural Comparison

Family

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Internet

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF789 D4 C737 2006

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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.

Author

Scowcroft, Henry

Place of Publication

London, UK

Publisher

Green Tree

Publication Date

2021

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Neoplasms

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

When Henry Scowcroft's partner Zarah was diagnosed with stage IV bladder cancer in her mid-thirties, their world fell apart. In order to cope with the upheaval as they endured scans, aggressive chemotherapy and hospital stays, Henry began writing down and sharing their experiences with friends and family. His day job as a writer for the charity Cancer Research UK helped him to explain everything he was learning from the coalface of cancer treatment - including Zarah's diagnosis and their rollercoaster journey through the health system. After Zarah's untimely death Henry found some closure and comfort by trying to learn more about her cancer from scientific analysis of the test results and biopsies taken during her treatment and enlisted a team of doctors and researchers to help him. Could he have done more? How did Zarah's tumour develop? Could there be a legacy from her death that would help others diagnosed with cancer? This heart-wrenching memoir of love and loss is interspersed with Henry's mission to understand the cancer that took his partner too soon. -- Page 2 of cover

ISBN

9781472975126

9781472975133

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ201 W432 2021

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.

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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

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

Cheung, Esther Pik-chu

Place of Publication

Hong Kong

Publisher

China Alliance Press

Publication Date

2001

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Hope

Spirituality

Christianity

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0001138)

Language

English

Chinese

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C526 2001

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Author

Guthrie, Catherine

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Skyhorse Publishing

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

255 p. ; 24 cm

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms

Body Image - psychology

Feminism

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

"As a young queer woman, Catherine Guthrie worked hard to feel at home in her body. However, after years writing about women's health and breast cancer, Guthrie is thrust into the role of the patient after a devastating diagnosis at age thirty-eight. At least, she thinks, I know what I'm up against. She is wrong ... Filled with candor, vulnerability, and resilience, Guthrie upends the "pink ribbon" narrative and offers a unique perspective on womanhood, what it means to be "whole," and the importance of women advocating for their desires. This book is the story of how she found the strength to forge an unconventional path - one of listening to her body - that she'd been on all along." - Cover

ISBN

1510732918

9781510732919

9781510732940

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

WP870 G984 2018

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.

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Corporate Author

Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Cancer View Canada

Publication Date

[2010]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (105 min.)

Series

Truth of it 6

Subjects

Palliative Care

Terminal Care - psychology

Neoplasms - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Patient Comfort

Social Support

Caregivers

Family Relations

Patients

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

Bringing to light the concerns and needs of palliative care patients, this set of videos aims to support individuals receiving end-of-life care, as well as caregivers and health care providers working with them.

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Internet

Call Number

QZ201 T875p 2010 v.6

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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

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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.

Author

Cappello, Mary

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Fordham University Press

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

217 p. ; 21 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Notes

Originally published in 2009 by Alyson Books.

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

ISBN

9780823294053

9780823294046

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WP870 C244 2021

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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Author

Gubar, Susan

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

W.W. Norton & Company

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

xiii, 296 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Ovarian Neoplasms - psychology

Self Concept

Autobiography

Personal Narratives

United States

Popular Work

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN

9780393345896

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP322 G921 2012

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Author

Kydd, Sally

Rowett, Dana

Place of Publication

Redmond, WA

Publisher

Big Think Media, Inc.

Publication Date

2006

Physical Description

236 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Body Image

Sex Behavior

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Female

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

Review published in "Abreast in the West" vol. 9, no.1 Winter 2008.

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN

9780978810801

0978810805

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 K99 2006

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Author

Kornblith, Alice

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Publication Date

2020

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Cancer Survivors

Geriatric Oncology

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

"Improved cancer treatment and survival rates have resulted in a growing number of cancer survivors who live years, and even decades, after their cancer diagnosis. Insights into what the experience of cancer survivorship looks like and how it can be navigated are much sought after by cancer survivors and their families, loved ones, and communities as they chart this unfamiliar and often lonely territory. Approximately 53% of cancer patients are diagnosed when 65 years or older, yet no attempt to explore the experience of older cancer survivors has been made. Dr. Alice. Kornblith, an esteemed social psychologist with extensive experience working with cancer patients, aims to address this need in Older Survivors of Cancer: Feeling Understood by Sharing Experiences. This thoughtful, respectful book seeks to reduce older cancer patients' and survivors' feeling of aloneness and of not being understood by sharing narratives of other older cancer survivors' experiences. Narratives were gathered specifically for this book and relate experiences across different cancer diagnostic groups, phases of cancer, gender, and ethnicity. Throughout, the reader learns how cancer affected their lives-physically, psychologically, spiritually, and socially--during each phase of their cancer journey. Commentary by Dr. Kornblith provides content and lessons learned from the narratives"-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN

9780190902049

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.

Author

Kuby, John

Place of Publication

Comox, BC

Publisher

Shoreline Books

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

355 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Tongue Neoplasms

Cancer Survivors

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN

9781999380113

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WI210 K95 2018

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Corporate Author

Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Cancer View Canada

Publication Date

[2010]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (approximately 100 min.)

Series

Truth of it 7

Subjects

Caregivers - psychology

Neoplasms - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Palliative Care

Social Support

Family Relations

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

Sisters. Husbands. Daughters. Fathers. Familiar roles transform when one cares for a family member or close friend living with cancer. Watching these videos will allow you to meet someone who has cared for a loved one with cancer.

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Internet

Call Number

QZ201 T875c 2010 v.7

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