Delivering timely service and evidence-informed resources to people in BC and the Yukon facing cancer and those involved in oncology care or research.
"Dr. Kathryn Mannix has studied and practiced palliative care for thirty years. In With the End in Mind, she shares beautifully crafted stories from a lifetime of caring for the dying, and makes a compelling case for the therapeutic power of approaching death not with trepidation, but with openness…
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"Heartfelt stories that explore the mystery of death." -back cover.
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"After too many years of unfulfilling work, Bronnie Ware began searching for a job with heart. Despite having no formal qualifications or previous experience in the field, she found herself working in palliative care.; During the time she spent tending to those who were dying, Bronnie's life was tr…
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"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 presen…
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The articles are written by doctors, nurses, caregivers, community leaders and celebrities etc. who are well-known to people in or from Hong Kong. They share their personal experiences on how they cope, what's the meaning of good death (and good living) to both patients and caregivers
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A unique love story between a terminally ill man and the woman who found him on a dating website. He put his heart out there and she was lucky enough to find him. This book is their love story, from a first date to dealing with challenges that Michael's terminal cancer diagnosis brought them. Livin…
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"Children and Teens are expected to grieve the same as adults. In fact there are similarities but our brains are not fully [developed] yet but we often have bigger and stronger emotions. My name is Olivia Hahn, I lost my mother to cancer when I was 15 and I am deeply grieving. This book is written …
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Table of Contents; 1: MAKING THE DIFFICULT DECISIONS; 2: NOW WHAT?; 3: AFTER-CARE, RECOVERY, AND COMPLICATIONS; 4: VOICES; 5: POST-SURGICAL INSTRUCTIONS
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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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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
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