Author

Marchetto, Marisa Acocella

Edition

1st ed.

Place of Publication

New York ; Toronto

Publisher

Alfred A. Knopf

Publication Date

2006

Physical Description

211 p. : col. ill. ; 20 cm.

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms

Neoplasms

Graphic Novels

Cartoons

Personal Narratives

Biography

Wit and Humor

Popular Work

Abstract

Comic book memoir of author's experience with breast cancer.

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002623)

ISBN

9780676978247 (Toronto)

0307263576 (alk. paper)

067697824X (Toronto)

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP870 M317 2006

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Author

Engelberg, Miriam

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Harper

Publication Date

2006

Physical Description

xiii, 126 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms

Neoplasms

Cartoons

Wit and Humor

Social Support

Personal Narratives

Pictorial Works

Biography

Abstract

A cartoonist examines her experience with breast cancer in an irreverent and humourous graphic memoir

ISBN

9780060789732

0060789735

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WP870 E58c 2006

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Author

Tobimatsu, Kimiko

Geniza, Keet [ill.]

Place of Publication

Vancouver, BC

Publisher

Arsenal Pulp Press

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

94 p. : ill. ; 26 cm

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms

Young Adult

Sexual and Gender Minorities

Graphic Novels

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

"A moving and honest graphic memoir about the unexpected cancer journey of a young, queer, mixed-race woman. At the age of twenty-five, Kimiko Tobimatsu was a young, queer, mixed-race woman with no history of health problems whose world was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with breast cancer" -- Provided by publisher.

ISBN

9781551528199

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP870 T629k 2020

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Author

Standeven, Glenda

Place of Publication

Chilliwack, BC

Publisher

Standeven Publications

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

ix, 82 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology

Survivors

Adaptation, Psychological

Erectily Dysfunction

Sexual Behavior

Personal Narratives

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN

9780981330716

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 S785 2014

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Author

Laken, Virginia

Laken, Keith

Place of Publication

Sandwich, MA

Publisher

Ant Hill Press

Publication Date

2002

Physical Description

xvii, 204 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects

Impotence - psychology

Erectile Dysfunction

Prostatic Neoplasms - complications

Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology

Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological

Sexual Behavior

Family Relations

Patients

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9780965506786

0965506789

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WJ709 L192 2002

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Author

Izen, Michael Hart

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Leola Productions

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

79 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Prostatic Neoplasms

Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis

Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy

Men's Health

Humor

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

How do you deal with a terminal diagnosis in your forties? How are you supposed to talk about it with friends and family? "Finger up the bum" tells of Michael Izen's experience with prostate cancer with in-your-face humor and original, off-the-wall illustrations about everything from his 'fallen warrior' to hot flashes, as well as touching thoughts on what really matters in the end - Cover

ISBN

9780995278707

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WJ752 I98 2016

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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

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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

Ludin, Eric E.

Place of Publication

San Bernadino, CA

Publisher

Eric. E. Ludin

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

134 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects

Prostatic Neoplasms

Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis

Prostatic Neoplasms - surgery

Prostatectomy - psychology

Men's Health

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

1536894435

9781536894431

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WJ762 L944 2016

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Author

Keene, Nancy

Hobbie, Wendy

Ruccione, Kathy

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

Sebastopol, CA

Publisher

O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

xxiv, 436 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - complications

Follow-up Studies

Survivors

Parents

Adolescent

Adult

Adaptation, Psychological

Infant

Child

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

ISBN

9780596528515

0596528515

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ200 K26c 2007

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Author

Gagnon, Gogs

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Granville Island Publishing Ltd.

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

xiv, 166 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects

Prostatic Neoplasms

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9781926991948

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WJ762 G135 2019

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Author

Miller, Tani

Place of Publication

Atlanta, GA

Publisher

American Cancer Society/Health Promotions

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

1 v. : ill ; 19 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - complications

Beauty

Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects

Breast Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Scarves

Hair

Alopecia

Personal Narratives

Pictorial Works

Popular Work

ISBN

9781604430097

1604430095

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ200 M651 2009

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Author

Hansen, Clifford

Place of Publication

San Bernadino, CA

Publisher

Clifford Hansen

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

112 unnumbered pages ; 21 cm.

Subjects

Prostatic Neoplasms

Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis

Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy

Cancer Survivors

Men's Health

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

1533182868

9781533182869

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WJ762 H249 2016

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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

Hunter, Kristina

Kenneth, ML

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Second Story Press

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

1 volume unpaged, : ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - surgery

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Body Image - psychology

Mastectomy

Mastectomy - rehabilitation

Beauty

Photographs

Pictorial Works

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

ISBN

9781772600056

1772600059

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP870 H945 2016

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Author

Chan, Cynthia

Chan, Keith

Editor

Yeung, Alison

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Self publishing

Publication Date

[2020]

Physical Description

109 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Lung Neoplasms

Terminally Ill - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

Diagnosed in 2014 with advanced lung cancer, Dr. Cynthia Chan shares her experience living with an incurable disease, and offers encouragement and support to other cancer patients.

Language

Chinese

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WF658 C454 2020

Copies

Alternate Title

One hundred questions about breast cancer

Author

Fok, Eliza

Corporate Author

Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation

Place of Publication

Hong Kong

Publisher

ET Press

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

167 p. Ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms

Social Support

Adaptation, Psychological

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9789626788240

Language

Chinese

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WP870 F662 2014

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Author

Hayes, Cynthia

Place of Publication

Austin, TX

Publisher

River Grove Books

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

x, 254 pages ; 23 cm

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Stress

Anxiety

Depression

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

"Coping with cancer is hard. It is an emotional ordeal as well as a physical one, with known and somewhat predictable psychological responses. And yet, patients often feel isolated and alone when dealing with the stress, anxiety, depression, and existential crises so typical with a cancer diagnosis. The Big Ordeal, written in collaboration with a psychologist and two oncologists, tackles the emotional side of the experience head-on, to help newly diagnosed patients and their loved ones anticipate, understand, and deal with the psychological turmoil ahead. Based on interviews with scores of patients and experts across a variety of fields, combining patient stories with medical insights and advice from those who have been there, and structured around the typical phases of the process, this book is an accessible resource for anyone who receive a cancer diagnosis" --Back cover

ISBN

9781632993359

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 H417b 2021

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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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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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