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Anatomy of an illness as perceived by the patient : reflections on healing and regeneration

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17812
Cousins, Norman. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Company , 1979.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WD375 C867 1979
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Cousins, Norman
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Publication Date
1979
Physical Description
173 p. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Health
Consumer Participation
Volition
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780393038873
0393038874
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WD375 C867 1979

Copies

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Mechanisms of carcinogenesis

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1075
Boxton, Ma.: Kluwer Academic Publishers , 1989.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 C218 1989 v.2
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Weisburger, Elisabeth K
Place of Publication
Boxton, Ma.
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers
Publication Date
1989
Series
Cancer growth and progression 2
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Stress, Psychological
Carcinogens
ISBN
0898389917
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 C218 1989 v.2

Copies

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Barb Tarbox : a life cut short by tobacco

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15587
Tarbox, Barb. Edmonton, AB: AADAC , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA900 T179 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Tarbox, Barb
Corporate Author
Alberta Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Commission
Place of Publication
Edmonton, AB
Publisher
AADAC
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
17 minutes + 1 guide
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms
Smoking - prevention & control
Tobacco - prevention & control
Smoking Cessation
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA900 T179 2003

Copies

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Malignant : how cancer becomes us

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121131
Jain, S. Lochlann. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 J25 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Jain, S. Lochlann
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
University of California Press
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
290 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Carcinogens
Health Policy
Medical Oncology - legislation & jurisprudence
Neoplasms - economics
Research Support as Topic
United States
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780520276574
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 J25 2013

Copies

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Catching breast cancer : the hunt for the breast cancer virus

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124460
Lawson, James. London, UK: Austin Macauley Publishers Ltd , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 L425 2022
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Lawson, James
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Austin Macauley Publishers Ltd
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
182 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781398447820
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 L425 2022

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Called back : my reply to cancer, my reply to life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123316
Cappello, Mary. New York, NY: Fordham University Press , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C244 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
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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Haig, Matt. Toronto, ON: Harper Avenue , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM171.5 H149c 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"The Comfort Book is a collection of little islands of hope, a gathering of consolations and stories that give us new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. Matt Haig's mix of philosophy, memoir and self-reflection builds on the wisdom of philosophers and survivors through the ages, from Marcus Au…
Author
Haig, Matt
Editor
.
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Harper Avenue
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
x, 256 pages ; 18 cm
Subjects
Hope
Depression - prevention & control
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
"The Comfort Book is a collection of little islands of hope, a gathering of consolations and stories that give us new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. Matt Haig's mix of philosophy, memoir and self-reflection builds on the wisdom of philosophers and survivors through the ages, from Marcus Aurelius to Nellie Bly, from Emily Dickinson to James Baldwin. This is the book to pick up when you need the wisdom of a friend or the comfort of a hug, or just want to celebrate the messy miracle of being alive" -- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781443464772
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM171.5 H149c 2021

Copies

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Meditation to help you stop smoking

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15039
Naparstek, Belleruth. Akron, OH: Health Journeys , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N195st 1997
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Naparstek, Belleruth
Place of Publication
Akron, OH
Publisher
Health Journeys
Publication Date
1997
Series
Health journeys
Subjects
Smoking Cessation
Smoking - prevention & control
Smoking - psychology
Relaxation Therapy
Imagery
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
1881405680
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N195st 1997

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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But you look so good ... : stories by carcinoid cancer survivors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121135
Gonzalez, Maria j. Bloomington, IN: iUniverse LLC , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI435 G643 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book shares the intimate stores of those living with a poorly understood and rare cancer. It demonstrates that enduring any chronic illness can be done with hope, courage and dignity. - Cover
Author
Gonzalez, Maria j.
Place of Publication
Bloomington, IN
Publisher
iUniverse LLC
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xxv, 227 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine - prevention & control
Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine - psychology
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Carcinoid Tumor
Cancer Survivors
Caregivers
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
This book shares the intimate stores of those living with a poorly understood and rare cancer. It demonstrates that enduring any chronic illness can be done with hope, courage and dignity. - Cover
ISBN
9781475981315
1475981317
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WI435 G643 2013

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Lessons from the wise ones : transformative stories from cancer patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17701
Rutledge, Robert. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B366a 2007 v.3
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 16603 (QZ200 B366 2007)
Alternate Title
Annual cancer conference
BC Cancer Agency Community Cancer Forum
Author
Rutledge, Robert
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2007 November 29 - December 1 : Vancouver, BC)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
90 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Agency community cancer forum 2007 v.3
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Personal Narratives
BC Cancer Agency
Popular Work
Abstract
Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 16603 (QZ200 B366 2007)
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 B366a 2007 v.3

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Antidepressant skills workbook (ASW)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21519
Bilsker, Dan, Paterson, Randy. [Vancouver, BC?]: Simon Fraser University | BC Mental Health & Addiction Services (BCMHAS) , 2005. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Self-care depression program : antidepressant skills workbook
Author
Bilsker, Dan
Paterson, Randy
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Simon Fraser University
BC Mental Health & Addiction Services (BCMHAS)
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Mental Health
Depression - prevention & control
Stress, Psychological
Life Change Events
Self Care
Problem Solving
Occupational Health Services
Affective Symptoms
Emotions
Adaptation, Psychological
Behavior Therapy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Sanderson, Kristen, Dadwal, Gurbir. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency | Vancouver Island Health Authority , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WR500 K92 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Kirsten's video from www.suntips.ca
Author
Sanderson, Kristen
Dadwal, Gurbir
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency Physicians
Sherlock Communications
BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Prevention Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Vancouver Island Health Authority
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Skin Neoplasms - prevention & control
Sunlight - adverse effects
Melanoma - prevention & control
Sunburn
Personal Narratives
Language
English
Material Type
CD
Video
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WR500 K92 2007
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Smith, Ceri Elizabeth, Dadwal, Gurbir. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency | Vancouver Island Health Authority , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WR500 C415 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Ceri's video from www.suntips.ca
Author
Smith, Ceri Elizabeth
Dadwal, Gurbir
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency Physicians
Sherlock Communications
BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Prevention Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Vancouver Island Health Authority
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Skin Neoplasms - prevention & control
Sunlight - adverse effects
Melanoma - prevention & control
Sunburn
Personal Narratives
Language
English
Material Type
CD
Video
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WR500 C415 2007
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First cell : and the human costs of pursuing cancer to the last

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122335
Raza, Azra. New York, NY: Basic Books , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ21 R278 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Raza, Azra
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Basic Books
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xii, 347 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Medical Oncology
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781541699526
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ21 R278 2018

Copies

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Compassion fatigue : coping with secondary traumatic stress disorder in those who treat the traumatized

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6794
Bristol, Pa.: Brunner/Mazel , 1995.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM172 C736 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Figley, Charles R
Place of Publication
Bristol, Pa.
Publisher
Brunner/Mazel
Publication Date
1995
Series
Brunner/Mazel psychological stress series 23
Subjects
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - prevention & control
Burnout, Professional
Stress, Psychological
ISBN
0876307594
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM172 C736 1995

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Self-care for nurses : 100+ ways to rest, reset, and feel your best

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125055
Famighetti, Xiomely. Stoughton, MA: Adams Media , 2021.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY87 F198 2021
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Alternate Title
One-hundred plus ways to rest, reset, and feel your best
Author
Famighetti, Xiomely
Place of Publication
Stoughton, MA
Publisher
Adams Media
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
191 p. ; 20 cm
Subjects
Nurses - psychology
Self Care - methods
Occupational Stress - prevention & control
Stress, Psychological
ISBN
9781507217146
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WY87 F198 2021

Copies

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Meditation to ease grief

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10837
Naparstek, Belleruth. Akron, OH: Image Paths, Inc. , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N195m 1992
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Alternate Title
Ease grief
Author
Naparstek, Belleruth
Place of Publication
Akron, OH
Publisher
Image Paths, Inc.
Publication Date
1992
Physical Description
50 minutes
Series
Health journeys
Subjects
Grief
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781881405436
1881405435
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N195m 1992

Copies

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Borrowed time : living with cancer with someone you love

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2681
Edge, Fred. Lantzville, B.C.: Oolichan Books , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 E23 1995
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
A personal account of the author?s journey through his wife?s battle with cancer.
Author
Edge, Fred
Place of Publication
Lantzville, B.C.
Publisher
Oolichan Books
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
241 p. : ill. ; 21 cm,
Subjects
Neoplasms
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
A personal account of the author?s journey through his wife?s battle with cancer.
ISBN
0889821488
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 E23 1995

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Cross everything : a personal journey into the evolution of cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123288
Scowcroft, Henry. London, UK: Green Tree , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 W432 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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 …
  1 read online  
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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Breathing into the heart

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9656
Smith, Elisabeth, Warren, Barbara. [Vancouver, BC?]: British Columbia Cancer Agency. Vancouver Clinic , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 S646t 2001
Availability
20 copies, 20 available
This CD guides the listener to practice breath work along with; autogenics, statements used repeatedly to induce a state of deep; relaxation. Listeners are encouraged to remember a time and place; in which they experienced strength and a strong centre (reframed; as 'inner healers'). The music of Pa…
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Time in : a relaxation tape : breathing and autogenics
Author
Smith, Elisabeth
Warren, Barbara
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
British Columbia Cancer Agency. Vancouver Clinic
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Relaxation Techniques
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
This CD guides the listener to practice breath work along with
autogenics, statements used repeatedly to induce a state of deep
relaxation. Listeners are encouraged to remember a time and place
in which they experienced strength and a strong centre (reframed
as 'inner healers'). The music of Pachelbel's Canon accompanies
the guided imagery of a tree. Autogenic phrases emphasize growing
in confidence and strength 'every day in every way'. The closing
image is that of energy rising through the body -- as sap through the
trunk of a tree. This helps to create a full circle of relaxation.
Notes
Streaming audio available at SoundCloud.com
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 S646t 2001
Website Notes
This CD is available for streaming at SoundCloud.com
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