Author

Peterson, Lynda

Place of Publication

Whitehorse, YT

Publisher

Lynda Peterson

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

ii, 200 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Diaries

Personal Narratives

BC Cancer Agency

Lymphoma

Popular Work

Notes

This is a personal narrative plus patient journal and appointment diary.

ISBN

9780986903205

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

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 P485 2011

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Author

Macey, Tyler

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Headterner Productions Inc.

Heavywater Studios Ltd.

Publication Date

2008

Subjects

Colorectal Neoplasms

Adaptation, Psychological

Survivors

Humor

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

Abstract

Featuring Bret Martin, Tylery Macey, Linda Webb-Khakaba, Mark and Tracy Gonnella, John Shillington, Krystyna Macey, with guest star appearance, Tommy Smothers

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WI520 M142 2008

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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

Garmon, Linda

Ellerbee, Linda

Place of Publication

[Boston, MA]

Publisher

WGBH Boston Video

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

116 minutes

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Neoplasms - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Survivors

Patients

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

Abstract

This documentary seeks to answer the question "Why does anyone still die of cancer?". Filmmaker Linda Garmon shares the personal story of her own husband's battle with cancer and seeks to tell us where we stand in fighting this decades-old war. Following the film is the panel discussion. "Take one step : a conversation about cancer" with Linda Ellerbee, featuring cancer survivors Dr. Ernie Bodai, Dr. Bernadine Healy, Dr. Paul Brenner, and Dr. Richard Payne. Features footage of panel discussion, printable resources, and Web site link.

Truth about cancer (86 minutes)

Take one step : a conversation about cancer with Linda Ellerbee (30 minutes)

ISBN

9781593758301

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 T874 2008

Website Notes

2nd URL leads to background information

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Author

Marchiano, Melinda

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

San Luis Obispo, CA

Publisher

Happy Quail

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

xiii, 287 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Child

Hodgkin Disease

Adaptation, Psychological

Life Change Events

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9780984271207

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ201 M319 2010

Copies

Author

Savi-Cannon, Jackie

Place of Publication

[United States]

Publisher

JSC Lifestyle Management

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

xv, 173 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Life Change Events

Adaptation, Psychological

Survivors

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9780981109305

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 S267 2008

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Author

Bonello, Laurie

Edition

large print ed.

Place of Publication

Saskatoon, SK

Publisher

Laurie Bonello

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

162 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Life Change Events

Personal Narratives

ISBN

9780981213606

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP870 B712 2009

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Author

Seaward, Brian Luke

Edition

5th ed.

Place of Publication

Burlington, MA

Publisher

Jones and Bartlett Learning

Publication Date

[2019]

Series

R2 Library

Subjects

Stress, Psychological - prevention & control

Adaptation, Psychological

Relaxation Therapy - methods

Abstract

Contents:

Part 1: The wellness mandala: holistic stress management. The nature of stress -- The body: the battlefield for the mind's war games -- The emotions: from a motivation of fear to a motivation of love -- The mind: the psychology of stress -- The spirit: health of the human spirit -- Part 2: Effective coping skills. Reframing: creating a positive mind-set -- Comic relief: the healing power of humor -- Simple assertiveness and healthy boundaries -- Time and money: effective resource management -- Expressive art therapy -- Creative problem solving -- Communication skills (in the information age) -- Additional coping skills -- Part 3: Effective relaxation techniques. The art of calm: relaxation through the five senses -- The art of breathing -- The art of meditation -- The power of mental imagery and visualization -- Soothing sounds: music to relax by -- Massage therapy and bodywork -- Hatha yoga -- Self-hypnosis and autogenics -- Nutrition: eating for a healthy immune system -- Physical exercise: flushing out the stress hormones -- Ecotherapy: the healing power of nature -- Additional relaxation techniques -- Part 4: Designing your personal relaxation program.

ISBN

1284180727

9781284180725

9781284180732

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

Website Notes

This R2 title is licensed for one BC Cancer staff user at a time only. Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.

Editor

Silver, Julie K

Place of Publication

Atlanta, GA

Publisher

American Cancer Society/Health Promotions

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

xvii, 362 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Survivors

Patients

Adaptation, Psychological

Self Care

Personal Narratives

Abstract

How I nurtured myself

How my family helped

How friends made a difference

Care and support from the health care team

What helped my children cope

Balancing work and family

How I changed my diet

How I changed my exercise routine

What I did to relieve stress

How being spiritual helped

What I wish I had known at diagnosis

What would have helped but was too hard to ask for

How my body and intimacy were affected

What helped me heal

How cancer changed my life

What it means to be a survivor

ISBN

9781604430042

1604430044

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 W555s 2009

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Author

Dallaire, Deny

Place of Publication

Moncton, N.B.

Publisher

Deny Dallaire

Transcontinental Printing

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

xviii, 177 p ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Hodgkin Disease

Survivors

Christianity

Adaptation, Psychological

Personal Narratives

ISBN

9780986540806

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 D144 2010

Copies

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

Copies

Author

Ettenberg, Zosia

Place of Publication

[Victoria, BC?]

Publisher

Trafford Publishing

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

viii, 65 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Survival

Grief

Life Change Events

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9781425174484

1425174485

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 E85c 2008

Copies

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

Alternate Title

Bearing witness : living with ovarian cancer

Editor

Carter, Kathryn

Elit, Laurie

Place of Publication

Waterloo, ON

Publisher

Wilfrid Laurier University Press

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

vii, 91 p. ; 23 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Life writing series

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Ovarian Neoplasms

Social Support

Recurrence

Adaptation, Psychological

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9781554580552

9781554581634

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

WP322 B369 2009

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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Alternate Title

Mother and daughter's recovery from breast cancer

Author

Clark, Annabel

Redgrave, Lynn

Lerner, Barron

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Umbrage Editions

Publication Date

2004

Physical Description

109 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Parent-Child Relations

Adaptation, Psychological

Pictorial Works

Personal Narratives

ISBN

9781884167430

1884167438

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP870 C592 2004

Copies

Author

Hughes, Jennifer

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

John Wiley & Sons

Publication Date

1987

Subjects

Stress, Psychological

Neoplasms - etiology

Neoplasms - psychology

ISBN

0471911879

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ200 H893 1987

Copies

Author

Waldman, Jackie

Dworkis, Janis Leibs

Place of Publication

Berkeley, CA

Publisher

Conari Press

Publication Date

2000

Physical Description

xxiv, 262 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.

Subjects

Adaptation, Psychological

Survivors

Courage

Optimism

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

157324175X

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WM172.4 W164 2000

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Author

Clancy, Georgia Anne

Place of Publication

Bloomington, IN

Publisher

Balboa Press

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

v, 85 p. ; ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms

Neoplasm Metastasis

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Grief

Adaptation, Psychological

Spirituality

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9781504384612

150438461X

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP870 C587 2017

Copies

Author

Hopko, Derek R

Lejuez, Carl W

Place of Publication

Oakland, CA

Publisher

New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

viii, 230 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Series

New Harbinger self-help workbook

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Behavior Therapy

Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques

Depression

Anxiety

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0001115)

ISBN

9781572245044

1572245042

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ266 H797 2007

Copies

Author

Deacon, Gillian

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Penguin Group

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

245 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Adaptation, Psychological

Life Change Events

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Perfectionism

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

"What if you're doing everything right - living a healthy, virtuous, conscientious life - and something goes terribly wrong? So when the all-natural vegetarian yogi and runner mother of three young boys was diagnosed with cancer, the world stopped making sense."

ISBN

9780143188513

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ201 D278 2014

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