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Bright hour : a memoir of living and dying

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Riggs, Nina. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster , 2017.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 R569 2017

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

The Bright Hour is the memoir of Nina Rigg, following a diagnosis of terminal breast cancer. "With the lyricism of poetry and a voice that never trades on simple grief, 'The Bright Hour' celebrates living -- living well, living fully -- and the transcendent combination of light and darkness that ma…

Author: Riggs, Nina

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: 310 p. ; 22 cm

Subjects: Terminally Ill - psychology; Attitude to Death; Life; Life Change Events; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: The Bright Hour is the memoir of Nina Rigg, following a diagnosis of terminal breast cancer. "With the lyricism of poetry and a voice that never trades on simple grief, 'The Bright Hour' celebrates living -- living well, living fully -- and the transcendent combination of light and darkness that makes us human." - Cover

ISBN: 9781501169359; 1501169351

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: BF789 D4 R569 2017

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

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Dying in public : living with metastatic breast cancer

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Hendler, Sue. Kingston, ON: Michael Grass House , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 H497 2012

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

This book is comprised of a series columns by Sue Hendler which appeared bi-weekly in her hometown newspaper, The Kingston Whig-Standard, between 2008 - 2009.

Author: Hendler, Sue

Editor: Overall, Christine

Place of Publication: Kingston, ON

Publisher: Michael Grass House

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: 157 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Neoplasm Metastasis; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Life Change Events; Attitude to Death; Adaptation, Psychological; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: This book is comprised of a series columns by Sue Hendler which appeared bi-weekly in her hometown newspaper, The Kingston Whig-Standard, between 2008 - 2009.

ISBN: 9780987972576; 098797257X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 H497 2012

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Cancer fabulous diaries

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Soo, Sylvia. [Toronto, ON]: Rethink Breast Cancer , 2014.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 C215s 2014

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

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Author: Soo, Sylvia

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Rethink Breast Cancer

Publication Date: 2014

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Body Image; Adaptation, Psychological; Young Adult; Diaries; Personal Narratives

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 C215s 2014

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I'm too young to have breast cancer! : regain control of your life, career, family, sexuality, and faith

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Leibson-Hawkins, Beth. Washington, DC: Lifeline Press , 2004.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 L525 2004

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Leibson-Hawkins, Beth

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: Lifeline Press

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: xvii, 280 p. ; 24 cm

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Life Change Events; Survivors - psychology; Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780895260550; 0895260557

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 L525 2004

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I'm alive and the doctor's dead : surviving cancer with your sense of humor and your sexuality intact

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Buchanan, Sue. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House , 1994.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 B918 1998

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Formerly titled "Love, laughter, and a high disregard for statistics"

Author: Buchanan, Sue

Place of Publication: Grand Rapids, MI

Publisher: Zondervan Publishing House

Publication Date: 1994

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Wit and Humor; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: Formerly titled "Love, laughter, and a high disregard for statistics"

ISBN: 0310224551 (pbk.); 9780310224556

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 B918 1998

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Pink notes : a raw and honest account of a young woman's journey to find beauty, hope, and healing while peeling back the layers of cancer.

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Savi-Cannon, Jackie. [United States]: JSC Lifestyle Management , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 S267 2008

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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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In-between days : a memoir about living with cancer

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Harrison, Teva. [Toronto, ON]: House of Anansi Press Inc. , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 H322 2016

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Harrison, Teva

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: House of Anansi Press Inc.

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 163 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Personal Narratives; Biography; Graphic Novels; Cartoons; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781487001087

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 H322 2016

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Never too young : psychosocial information and support for young women with breast cancer

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Canadian Breast Cancer Network. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Breast Cancer Network , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 C215n 2018

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

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Corporate Author: Canadian Breast Cancer Network

Place of Publication: [Ottawa, ON]

Publisher: Canadian Breast Cancer Network

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: 60 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Social Adjustment; Social Support; Adaptation, Psychological; Young Adult; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

Language: English

Material Type: Booklet; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 C215n 2018

Website Notes: PDF may be downloaded at URL.

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Across the void : through cancer and into life

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Bonello, Laurie. Saskatoon, SK: Laurie Bonello , 2009. large print ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 B712 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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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Breast cancer recurrence and advanced disease : comprehensive expert guidance

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Gordon, Barbara L. Durham: Duke University Press , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 B828g 2010

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Author: Gordon, Barbara L

Editor: Gordon, Barbara L

Place of Publication: Durham

Publisher: Duke University Press

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: xxvi, 356 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasm Metastasis; Recurrence; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780822347637

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: WP870 B828g 2010

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Chicken soup for the soul : healthy living : breast cancer

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Canfield, Jack, Hansen, Mark Victor, Kelly, Mary Olsen, Creagen, Edward. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, Inc. , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 C223 2005

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Canfield, Jack; Hansen, Mark Victor; Kelly, Mary Olsen; Creagen, Edward

Place of Publication: Deerfield Beach, FL

Publisher: Health Communications, Inc.

Publication Date: 2005

Physical Description: xi, 130 p. ; 18 cm.

Series: Chicken soup for the soul healthy living series

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms; Survivors - psychology; Social Support; Personal Narratives; Anecdotes; Popular Work

ISBN: 0757302742; 075730270X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 C223 2005

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Possibility of breast cancer recurrence : coping with perceived threats

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Vickberg, Suzanne Marie Johnson. New York, NY: University of New York , 2000.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WP870 V636 2000

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Vickberg, Suzanne Marie Johnson

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: University of New York

Publication Date: 2000

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasm Metastasis; Recurrence

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Thesis

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 V636 2000

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

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Cappello, Mary. New York, NY: Fordham University Press , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 C244 2021

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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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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In cancerland : living well is the best revenge

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Znaimer, Libby. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 Z83 2007

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Znaimer, Libby

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Key Porter Books

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 214 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms - complications; Adaptation, Psychological; Autobiography; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 9781552639474

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 Z83 2007

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It's not about the hair : and other certainties of life and cancer

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Jarvis, Debra. Seattle, WA: Sasquatch Books , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 J38 2007

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Jarvis, Debra

Place of Publication: Seattle, WA

Publisher: Sasquatch Books

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: ix, 245 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 9781570615368; 1570615365

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 J38 2007

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Cancer - I won! : a personal journal of grief, survival and triumph

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Ettenberg, Zosia. [Victoria, BC?]: Trafford Publishing , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 E85c 2008

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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

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Naked imperfection : a memoir

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Deacon, Gillian. [Toronto, ON]: Penguin Group , 2014.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 D278 2014

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

"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."

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."