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Dying to live well : loving the journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20070
Weiler, Renate. Holland Landing, ON: Renate Weiler Publishing , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF637 L53 W43 2009
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Weiler, Renate
Place of Publication
Holland Landing, ON
Publisher
Renate Weiler Publishing
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xiv, 157 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Life Change Events
Mind-Body Therapies
Adaptation, Psychological
Spirituality
Autobiography
Popular Work
ISBN
9780973304527
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF637 L53 W43 2009

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15347
Leibson-Hawkins, Beth. Washington, DC: Lifeline Press , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 L525 2004
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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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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Grace : a memoir : a child's intimate journey through cancer and recovery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114682
Marchiano, Melinda. San Luis Obispo, CA: Happy Quail , 2010. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 M319 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Marchiano, Melinda
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
San Luis Obispo, CA
Publisher
Happy Quail
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xiii, 287 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Child
Hodgkin Disease
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780984271207
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 M319 2010

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Surviving disability : a positive approach to change and recovery : a self-help workbook for employees on disability and their families to assist with maintaining self esteem while coping with change

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10364
Rosell, Cheryl. [Toronto, ON]: Key Concepts Consulting , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 K44 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Rosell, Cheryl
Corporate Author
Key Concepts Consulting
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Key Concepts Consulting
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Disabled Persons
Life Change Events
Stress, Psychological
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM172 K44 2002

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Hope for the best, plan for the rest : 7 keys for navigating a life-changing diagnosis

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125271
Winemaker, Sammy, Seow, Hsien. Vancouver: Page Two , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF637 L53 W767 2023
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Alternate Title
Hope for the best, plan for the rest : seven keys for navigating a life-changing diagnosis
Author
Winemaker, Sammy
Seow, Hsien
Place of Publication
Vancouver
Publisher
Page Two
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
253 p. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Adaptation, Psychological
Chronic Disease - psychology
Life Change Events
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781774582961
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF637 L53 W767 2023

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Experience of cancer as a transition : a project exploring the lived experiences of breast cancer patients after completion of adjuvant therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13179
Denduyf, Johanna. [Victoria, BC?]: Royal Roads University , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP870 D391 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Denduyf, Johanna
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Royal Roads University
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Patients - psychology
Life Change Events
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 D391 2002

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Back to work after breast cancer

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Nessim, Susan. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim-Keeney/Cancervive , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B126 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
This DVD tells the story of six vibrant women, each intent on making a contribution through their careers. The women work at different jobs, but are alike in one important way: they are balancing the demands of a breast cancer illness and work. It explores the challenges women face in the workplac…
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Author
Nessim, Susan
Corporate Author
Cancervive
Living With It
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Susan Nessim-Keeney/Cancervive
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
27 minutes
Subjects
Occupational Health Services
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Social Support
Employment
Workplace
Personnel Management
Life Change Events
Survivors
Popular Work
Abstract
This DVD tells the story of six vibrant women, each intent on making a contribution through their careers. The women work at different jobs, but are alike in one important way: they are balancing the demands of a breast cancer illness and work. It explores the challenges women face in the workplace as they journey through treatment to recovery.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B126 2006

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Life after cancer in adolescence and young adulthood : the experience of survivorship

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19766
Grinyer, Anne. New York, NY: Routledge , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ275 G868 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Grinyer, Anne
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Routledge
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xi, 194 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adolescent
Young Adult
Life Change Events
Survivors
Popular Work
ISBN
9780415477024 (hbk.)
0415477026 (hbk.)
9780415477031 (pbk.)
0415477034 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ275 G868 2009

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Chasing daylight : how my forthcoming death transformed my life : a final account

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15970
O'Kelly, Eugene, Postman, Andrew. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 O41 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Chasing daylight is the inspirational memoir of former KPMG CEO Eugene O'Kelly, written in the three-and -a-half months between his terminal diagnosis with a brain cancer and his death in September 2005. Interweaving details of his illness with reflections on life, death and success, this passiona…
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Author
O'Kelly, Eugene
Postman, Andrew
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
201 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Death - psychology
Terminally Ill - psychology
Brain Neoplasms
Emotional Adjustment
Life Change Events
Quality of Life
Attitude to Death
Personal Narratives
Biography
Popular Work
Abstract
Chasing daylight is the inspirational memoir of former KPMG CEO Eugene O'Kelly, written in the three-and -a-half months between his terminal diagnosis with a brain cancer and his death in September 2005. Interweaving details of his illness with reflections on life, death and success, this passionate, deeply insightful book provides an unforgettable account of O'Kelly's final journey, and is a compelling reminder of the importance of living a balanced and meaningful life.
ISBN
9780071499934
0071499938
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 O41 2008

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The bounce back book : how to thrive in the face of adversity, setbacks and losses

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120823
Salmansohn, Karen. New York, NY: Workman Publishing Company, Inc. , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 S172 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Salmansohn, Karen
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Workman Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
192 unnumbered pages : ill. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Stress, Psychological
Resilience, Psychological
Optimism
Popular Work
ISBN
9780761146278
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 S172 2007

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This should not be happening : young adults with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21715
Katz, Anne. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 K19t 2014
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Katz, Anne
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
ix, 241 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Adaptation, Psychological
Adolescent
Young Adult
Employment
Workplace
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
9781935864448
9781935864455
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 K19t 2014
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.
Read Online
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/reader.action?docID=3440231

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Across the void : through cancer and into life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18263
Bonello, Laurie. Saskatoon, SK: Laurie Bonello , 2009. large print ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B712 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
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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Woman redefined : dignity, beauty, and breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119958
Hunter, Kristina, Kenneth, ML. [Toronto, ON]: Second Story Press , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 H945 2016
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
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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Meeting the need for psychosocial care in young adults with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113732
Katz, Anne. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2015.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Katz, Anne
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2015
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adolescent
Young Adult
Survivors - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Adaptation, Psychological
Employment
Workplace
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
1935864645
9781935864646
9781935864653
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.
Read Online
https://login.bccancer.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://www.r2library.com/Resource/Title/1935864645
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Taking charge of your recovery after cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18934
Scalzo, Kathy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B863 2008 v.15
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Scalzo, Kathy
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BCCA video telehealth series "Closer to home" 15
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Decision Making
Life Change Events
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP870 B863 2008 v.15
Read Online
http://learn.phsa.ca/bcca/breasttumour/btg3/btg3_flv_loader.html

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Healing your grieving heart after a cancer diagnosis : 100 practical ideas for coping, surviving, and thriving

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21848
Wolfelt, Alan D., Duvall, Kirby J. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 W855 2014
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Author
Wolfelt, Alan D.
Duvall, Kirby J.
Place of Publication
Fort Collins, CO
Publisher
Companion Press
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
110 p. ; 22 cm.
Series
100 idea series
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Survivors
Life Change Events
Grief
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781617222009
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
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 W855 2014
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Small change : little things make a big difference

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21054
Terkel. Susan, Terkel, Larry. New York, NY: MJF Books , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425 T318 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Terkel. Susan
Terkel, Larry
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
MJF Books
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
277 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Self Concept
Behavior Therapy
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
ISBN
9781567318036
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM425 T318 2004

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Hope in the age of anxiety

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20091
Scioli, Anthony, Biller, Henry B. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 S417 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Hope in the age of anxiety : a guide to understanding and strengthening our most important virtue
Author
Scioli, Anthony
Biller, Henry B
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xi, 427 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Life Change Events
Anxiety - psychology
Stress, Psychological
Depression
Emotions
Spirituality
Adaptation, Psychological
Behavior Therapy
Mind-Body Relations, Metaphysical
Popular Work
ISBN
9780195380354
0195380355
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM172 S417 2009

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Something more than hope : surviving despite the odds, thriving because of them

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120136
Lindsay, Diana, Lindsay, Kelly. Langley, WA: Inroads Press , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 L748 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Two companion books in one volume, Something More Than Hope is the story of Diana Lindsay who faced a terminal Stage IV lung cancer diagnosis in 2004. The other book, Something More Than Everything, is the commentary of Diana's husband and caregiver, Kelly Lindsay.
More Information
Alternate Title
Something more than everything : a caregiver's commentary on what went right when life went wrong
Author
Lindsay, Diana
Lindsay, Kelly
Place of Publication
Langley, WA
Publisher
Inroads Press
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
252, 114 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Lung Neoplasms
Caregivers - psychology
Complementary Therapies
Life Change Events
Survivors
Hope
Spouses
Marriage - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
Two companion books in one volume, Something More Than Hope is the story of Diana Lindsay who faced a terminal Stage IV lung cancer diagnosis in 2004. The other book, Something More Than Everything, is the commentary of Diana's husband and caregiver, Kelly Lindsay.
Notes
Titles from separate title pages; works issued back-to-back and inverted.
ISBN
9780991242702
099124270X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 L748 2014

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Everything health guide to living with breast cancer : an accessible and comprehensive resource for women

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19748
Carvalho, Lucia Giuggio, Stewart, James A. Avon, MA: Adams Media , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C331 2009
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
More Information
Author
Carvalho, Lucia Giuggio
Stewart, James A
Place of Publication
Avon, MA
Publisher
Adams Media
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xvi, 287 p : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
9781598699210
1598699210
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 C331 2009

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