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Two steps forward : embracing life with a brain tumor

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Snyman, Claire. West Vancouver, BC: Two Steps Publishing , 2015.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 S675 2015

Availability: 2 copies, 1 available

Author: Snyman, Claire

Place of Publication: West Vancouver, BC

Publisher: Two Steps Publishing

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: xix, 209 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms; Brain Neoplasms - diagnosis; Brain Neoplasms - surgery; Colloid Cysts - diagnosis; Colloid Cysts - surgery; Life Change Events; Emotional Adjustment; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 9780994759610

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WL358 S675 2015

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

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What we wish were true : reflecting on nurturing life and facing death

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Quinn, Tallu Schuyler. New York, NY: Convergent , 2022. 1st ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 Q7w 2022

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

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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Forever optimistic : fighting brain cancer, finding your best path, and leading a life with purpose

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Brams, Robert S., Coons, Christopher A. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 B815 2021

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Brams, Robert S.; Coons, Christopher A.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: xii, 170 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms; Life Change Events; Adaptation, Psychological; Optimism; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781510766167

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WL358 B815 2021

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Storied companions : cancer, trauma, and discovering guides for living in Buddhist narratives

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Derris, Karen. Somerville, MA: Wisdom Publications , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 D477 2021

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, Karen Derris--professor, mother, and Buddhist practitioner--turned to books. By reading ancient Buddhist stories with new questions and a new purpose, finding a way to live with her dying body, she discovers new ways to make them immediate and real. - Provided by…

Author: Derris, Karen

Place of Publication: Somerville, MA

Publisher: Wisdom Publications

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: 216 p. ; 23 cm

Subjects: Buddhism; Terminally Ill; Attitude to Death; Suffering; Uncertainty; Philosophy; Brain Neoplasms; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: Facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, Karen Derris--professor, mother, and Buddhist practitioner--turned to books. By reading ancient Buddhist stories with new questions and a new purpose, finding a way to live with her dying body, she discovers new ways to make them immediate and real. - Provided by publisher.

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

ISBN: 9781614295754

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF789 D4 D477 2021

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For Michael, love Cynda

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Yeasting, Cynda. [Victoria, BC?]: Friesen Press , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 Y39 2016

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

A unique love story between a terminally ill man and the woman who found him on a dating website. He put his heart out there and she was lucky enough to find him. This book is their love story, from a first date to dealing with challenges that Michael's terminal cancer diagnosis brought them. Livin…

Author: Yeasting, Cynda

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: Friesen Press

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: x, 293 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms; Spouses; Love; Hope; Grief; Interpersonal Relations; Terminal Care; Terminally Ill - psychology; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: A unique love story between a terminally ill man and the woman who found him on a dating website. He put his heart out there and she was lucky enough to find him. This book is their love story, from a first date to dealing with challenges that Michael's terminal cancer diagnosis brought them. Living life to the fullest and hoping for a miracle - Cover

ISBN: 9781460267486; 9781460267479

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WL358 Y39 2016

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Me, myself and my brain stem tumour : memoirs of a pediatric brain cancer survivor

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Azizi, Bayan. [Vancouver, BC?]: Everywhere Now Press , 2015.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 A995 2015

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Azizi, Bayan

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Everywhere Now Press

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: xi, 209 p.: ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Brain Stem Neoplasms - psychology; Brain Neoplasms; Survivors; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780993714764

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WL358 A995 2015

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Navigating life with a brain tumor

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Taylor, Lynne P, Umphrey, Alyx B. Porter, Richard, Diane. New York, NY: Oxford University Press | American Academy of Neurology , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 T243 2013

Availability: 5 copies, 4 available

Author: Taylor, Lynne P; Umphrey, Alyx B. Porter; Richard, Diane

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Oxford University Press; American Academy of Neurology

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: xvii, 211 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Series: Neurology now books

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9780199897797

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WL358 T243 2013

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My name is Buddy : a story for children about brain tumors

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Bauer, Dave. San Francisco, CA: National Brain Tumor Foundation , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 B344 2005

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

CD features comedian "Dom DeLuise" as the voice of Buddy

Author: Bauer, Dave

Place of Publication: San Francisco, CA

Publisher: National Brain Tumor Foundation

Publication Date: 2005

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: CD features comedian "Dom DeLuise" as the voice of Buddy

Language: English

Material Type: Book; CD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 B344 2005

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I had brain surgery, what's your excuse? : an illustrated memoir

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Becker, Suzy. New York, NY: Workman Publishing , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 B396 2005

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: Becker, Suzy

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Publication Date: 2005

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

ISBN: 9780761139799; 0761139796 (pbk)

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WL358 B396 2005

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I had brain surgery, what's your excuse? : an illustrated memoir

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Becker, Suzy. New York, NY: Workman Publishing , 2004.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 B396 2004

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Becker, Suzy

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Publication Date: 2004

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

ISBN: 0761124780

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WL358 B396 2004

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Brain tumour caregiver handbook : a guide to what it means to be a caregiver, what to expect, and how to manage

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Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. London, ON: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada , 2019.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 B814 2019

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

1 read online

Corporate Author: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada

Place of Publication: London, ON

Publisher: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada

Publication Date: 2019

Physical Description: v, 41 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms; Caregivers; Self Care; Handbooks; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WL358 B814 2019

Website Notes: Copies of the handbook may be ordered online.

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Curveball : when life throws you a brain tumor

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Holzemer, Liz. Denver, CO: Ghost Road Press , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 H762 2007

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Holzemer, Liz

Place of Publication: Denver, CO

Publisher: Ghost Road Press

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 157 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms; Meningioma; Central Nervous System Neoplasms; Autobiography; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780978945671; 0978945670

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WL358 H762 2007

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Companion and reference guide for people with GBM

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Hoffmann-La Roche Limited. Mississauga, ON: Hoffmann-La Roche Limited , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 C737 2012

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Alternate Title: Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) edition ;; Companion and reference guide for people with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) edition ;; Support, knowledge, hope

Corporate Author: Hoffmann-La Roche Limited

Place of Publication: Mississauga, ON

Publisher: Hoffmann-La Roche Limited

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: 106 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms; Glioblastoma Multiforme - psychology; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WL358 C737 2012

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Connecting through compassion : guidance for family and friends of a brain cancer patient

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Aldridge, Joni James, Peterson, Neysa M. Cancer Lifeline Publications , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 A365 2010

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Aldridge, Joni James; Peterson, Neysa M.

Publisher: Cancer Lifeline Publications

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: xix, 131 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms; Brain Neoplasms - psychology; Interpersonal Relations; Interpersonal Communication; Caregivers; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9781451523850

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WL358 A365 2010

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

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Wolf spirit : a story of healing, wolves and wonder

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Pfluger, Gudrun. [Canada]: Rocky Mountain Books Ltd. , 2015.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 P531 2015

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Pfluger, Gudrun

Place of Publication: [Canada]

Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books Ltd.

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: 247 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Cancer Survivors; Wolves; Brain Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Mind Body Therapies; Autobiography; Personal Narratives

Notes: Translated from German by Tammi Reichel

ISBN: 9781771601276

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 P531 2015

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

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Principles and practice of neuro-oncology : a multidisciplinary approach

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New York, NY: Demos Medical , 2011.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WL358 P957 2011

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Mehta, Minesh P

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Demos Medical

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: xxii, 951 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms; Brain Neoplasms - therapy

ISBN: 9781933864785

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WL358 P957 2011

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Principles and practice of neuro-oncology : a multidisciplinary approach

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New York, NY: Demos Medical , 2011.

Audience: Professional

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Editor: Mehta, Minesh P

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Demos Medical

Publication Date: 2011

Series: R2 Library

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms; Brain Neoplasms - therapy; Central Nervous System Neoplasms

ISBN: 9781933864785; 1933864788

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.