Author

Hobson, Alan

Hobson, Cecilia

Place of Publication

Canmore, AB

Publisher

Climb Back, Inc.

Publication Date

2004

Physical Description

xxxii, 337 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects

Leukemia

Patients

Caregivers

Adaptation, Psychological

Bone Marrow Transplantation

Survivors

Biography

Personal Narratives

ISBN

0968526314

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WH250 H684c 2004

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Author

Weiss, Marisa C

Weiss, Ellen

Edition

fully updated 2nd. ed.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Three Rivers Press

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

xiii, 511 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Breast Neoplasms - complications

Adaptation, Psychological

Women's Health

Survivors

Popular Work

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN

9780307460226

03037460223

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

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP870 W431 2010

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Author

Gregory, David Michael

Russell, Cynthia K.

Place of Publication

Toronto, ON

Publisher

McGill-Queen's University Press

Publication Date

1999

Physical Description

xi, 189 p. ; 23 cm

Subjects

Neoplasms - complications

Suffering

Pain - psychology

Caregivers - psychology

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

"In Cancer Stories five people share their journeys, their stories and the suffering they faced before their deaths. These narratives chronicle the despair, hope and love they experienced while living and dying with cancer, giving the power of the human spirit full voice. Lessons learned are presented as 'gifts' at the conclusion of each of the five narratives." -- Back cover

ISBN

0886293545

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ201 G822c 1999

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Author

Bascaramurty, Dakshana

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

McClelland & Stewart

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

285 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Subjects

Attitude to Death

Melanoma

Life Change Events

Death and dying

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

Abstract

"The moving, inspiring story of a young husband and father who, when diagnosed with terminal cancer at the age of thirty-three, sets out to build a legacy for his infant son...Powerful and unvarnished, drawing on her conversations with Layton, and his own writing, This Is Not the End of Me contains moments of great beauty and humour, and addresses the consequences of fearing death and what we can gain by accepting its inevitability, as well as reminding us of what it means to live."-- Provided by publisher

ISBN

9780771009631

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF789 D4 B298 2020

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Author

Eckl, Cheryl

Place of Publication

Littletown, CO

Publisher

Flying Crane Press

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

295 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Death - psychology

Neoplasms - psychology

Family Relations

Terminally Ill

Attitude to Death

Bereavement

Autobiography

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

ISBN

9780982810705

0982810709

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

BF789 D4 E19 2010

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Author

Sandberg, Sheryl

Grant, Adam

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Alfred A. Knopf

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

226 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects

Grief

Loss

Bereavement

Adaptation, Psychological

Resilience, Psychological

Life Change Events

Family Relations

Spouses

Widowhood

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9781524732684

1524732680

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

BF575 S194 2017

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Author

Moorjani, Anita

Place of Publication

Carlsbad, CA

Publisher

Hay House

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

xv, 191 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Death

Spiritual Therapies

Mind-Body Therapies

Adaptation, Psychological

Personal Narratives

ISBN

9781401937515

9781401937539

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 M825 2012

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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

Thernstrom, Melanie

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Picador

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

xiv, 418 p. ; 21 cm

Subjects

Pain - etiology

Pain - psychology

Pain - therapy

Chronic Disease - psychology

Chronic Disease - therapy

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9780312573072

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WL704 T411p 2010

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Alternate Title

22 Ideas for coping with cancer : an inspirational guide to surviving a cancer diagnosis and thriving as a cancer survivor

Author

Entenmann, Dalene

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

132 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Survivors

Popular Work

ISBN

9781478329978

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 E61 2012

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Author

Fitzgerald, Dave

LaCroix, Darren

Place of Publication

Auburn, MA

Publisher

Humor Institute, Inc.

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

40 minutes

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Survivors

Wit and Humor

Popular Work

Abstract

April 16, 2008: This video is the same as ID# 4281 "Living and laughing with cancer...", title changed as per publisher.

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ201 F553h 2007

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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

Viszmeg, Joseph

Krepakevich, Jerry

Corporate Author

National Film Board of Canada

Place of Publication

Montreal, QC

Publisher

National Film Board of Canada

Publication Date

1998

Physical Description

45 minutes

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Adrenal Gland Neoplasms

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ200 V832m 1998

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Alternate Title

Annual cancer conference

Annual cancer conference : partners in research and care : BC and the world

BC Cancer Agency Community Cancer Forum

Author

Richards, Tisha

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2006 November 23-25 : Vancouver, BC)

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date

2006

Physical Description

90 minutes

Series

BC Cancer Agency annual cancer conference 2006 v.19

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Survivors

Adaptation, Psychological

BC Cancer Agency

Popular Work

Abstract

Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 15548. (QZ200 B366 2006)

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Library

Call Number

QZ200 B366a 2006 v.19

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Author

Shapiro, Marla

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

HarperCollins

Publication Date

2006

Physical Description

347 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms

Patients - psychology

Physicians - psychology

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9780002008143

9780002243841 (pbk.)

0002008149

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP870 S529L 2006

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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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Corporate Author

First Nations Health Authority

BC Cancer Agency

Place of Publication

[West Vancouver, BC]

Publisher

First Nations Health Authority

Publication Date

[2023?]

Physical Description

67 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Health Services, Indigenous

Patient Navigation

Self Care

Social Support

Culturally Competent Care

Medicine, Traditional

Personal Narratives

First Nations

Patient Education Handout

Notes

"This booklet is based on an earlier publication Living with Cancer--Everyone Deserves Support...The stories in this book were shared at Telling Our Stories Conference held in Prince George, BC in June 2016"

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Status

Processing

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

QZ201 F527 2023

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Alternate Title

Love and death

Author

Church, Forrest

Place of Publication

Boston, MA

Publisher

Beacon Press Books

Publication Date

2008

Subjects

Attitude to Death

Christianity

Religious Philosophies

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

" Nearing his final days, a beloved Unitarian minister meditates on life, love, and death: 'The goal is to live in such a way that our lives will prove worth dying for.' Love & Death is imbued with ideas and exemplars for achieving that goal, and the stories he offers--all drawn from his own experiences and from the lives of his friends, family, and parishioners--are both engrossing and enlightening." - Provided by publisher

ISBN

9780807072974

0807072974

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

BF789 D4 C561 2008

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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

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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