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What helped get me through : cancer survivors share wisdom and hope

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18647
Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society/Health Promotions , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 W555s 2009
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
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…
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

Copies

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Childhood cancer survivors : a practical guide to your future

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16166
Keene, Nancy, Hobbie, Wendy, Ruccione, Kathy. Sebastopol, CA: O'Reilly & Associates, Inc. , 2007. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 K26c 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Living between cancer and a cure : seeking the light

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114080
Davies, Anne Louise. [Victoria, BC?]: Anne Davies Duncan Holdings , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 D255 2015
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Davies, Anne Louise
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Anne Davies Duncan Holdings
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
71 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Poetry
Survivors
Personal Narratives
Pictorial Works
Popular Work
Notes
Copies differ in size and format; pagination and placement of illustrations vary.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 D255 2015

Copies

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I am choosing to smile : an inspirational life story of a bone cancer survivor

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114380
Standeven, Glenda. Chilliwack, BC: Standeven Publications , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S785 2014
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Standeven, Glenda
Place of Publication
Chilliwack, BC
Publisher
Standeven Publications
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
183 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Bone Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780981330723
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 S785 2014

Copies

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Live strong : inspirational stories from cancer survivors : from diagnosis to treatment and beyond

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17674
Lance Armstrong Foundation. New York, NY: Random House Large Print , 2005. 1st large print ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 L246 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Corporate Author
Lance Armstrong Foundation
Edition
1st large print ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Random House Large Print
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xvi, 442 p. (large print) ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780375728501
0375728503
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 L246 2005

Copies

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Live strong : inspirational stories from cancer survivors : from diagnosis to treatment and beyond

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18210
Lance Armstrong Foundation. New York, NY: Broadway Books , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 L246 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Lance Armstrong Foundation
Corporate Author
Lance Armstrong Foundation
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Broadway Books
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xi, 235 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780767921381
0767921380
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 L246 2005

Copies

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Perseverance : true voices of cancer survivors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114563
Rubenstein, Carolyn. New York, NY: Tom Doherty Associates, LLC , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 R895 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Rubenstein, Carolyn
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Tom Doherty Associates, LLC
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
382 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Life Change Events
Social Support
Adolescent
Young Adult
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Notes
"How young people turn fear into hope - and how they can teach us to do the same" - Cover
ISBN
9780765317780
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 R895 2009

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Survivor's story : life after the cancer journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16276
Richards, Tisha. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B366a 2006 v.19
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 15548. (QZ200 B366 2006)
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

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Cancer connections : images of hope and courage from across Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21733
Burns, James. Mississauga, ON: John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd. , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H967 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Based on PhotoSensitive's Cancer connections exhibition.
Author
Burns, James
Corporate Author
PhotoSensitive
Place of Publication
Mississauga, ON
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd.
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
191 p. : ill., ports. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Personal Narratives
Photography
Exhibitions
Pictorial Works
Canada
Popular Work
Abstract
Based on PhotoSensitive's Cancer connections exhibition.
ISBN
9780470964491
0470964499
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H967 2011

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Cancer combat : cancer survivors share their guerrilla tactics to help you win the fight of your life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18328
King, Dean, King, Jessica, Pearlroth, Jonathan. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C215k 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
King, Dean
King, Jessica
Pearlroth, Jonathan
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
xi, 416 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553378450
0553378457
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C215k 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Cancer - I won! : a personal journal of grief, survival and triumph

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17602
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

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Truth about cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16350
Garmon, Linda, Ellerbee, Linda. [Boston, MA]: WGBH Boston Video , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T874 2008
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
This documentary seeks to answer the question "Why does anyone still die of cancer?". Filmmaker Linda Garmon shares the personal story of her own husband's battle with cancer and seeks to tell us where we stand in fighting this decades-old war. Following the film is the panel discussion. "Take one…
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Author
Garmon, Linda
Ellerbee, Linda
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
WGBH Boston Video
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
116 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Survivors
Patients
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Abstract
This documentary seeks to answer the question "Why does anyone still die of cancer?". Filmmaker Linda Garmon shares the personal story of her own husband's battle with cancer and seeks to tell us where we stand in fighting this decades-old war. Following the film is the panel discussion. "Take one step : a conversation about cancer" with Linda Ellerbee, featuring cancer survivors Dr. Ernie Bodai, Dr. Bernadine Healy, Dr. Paul Brenner, and Dr. Richard Payne. Features footage of panel discussion, printable resources, and Web site link.
Truth about cancer (86 minutes)
Take one step : a conversation about cancer with Linda Ellerbee (30 minutes)
ISBN
9781593758301
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 T874 2008
Website Notes
2nd URL leads to background information
Read Online

Copies

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Borbridge, Cindy. [British Columbia]: Self publishing , [2021].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B726 2021
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Borbridge, Cindy
Place of Publication
[British Columbia]
Publisher
Self publishing
Publication Date
[2021]
Physical Description
44 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Cancer Survivors
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 B726 2021

Copies

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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Empower : education and support for the family of cancer survivors : participant workbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19863
Rennie, Heather, Ward, Amanda. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 R416 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Rennie, Heather
Ward, Amanda
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
65 p. :ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Continuity of Patient Care
Caregivers
Family Relations
Social Support
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Patient Education
BC Cancer Agency
BCCA
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 R416 2010

Copies

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Faith, hope and healing : inspiring lessons learned from people living with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121263
Siegel, Bernie S, Sander, Jennifer. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 S571 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Siegel, Bernie S
Sander, Jennifer
Place of Publication
Hoboken, NJ
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xi, 226 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Cancer Survivors - psychology
Faith Healing
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780470289013
0470289015
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 S571 2011

Copies

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21742
Entenmann, Dalene. , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 E61 2012
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
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

Copies

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Finding your way through cancer : an expert cancer psychologist helps patients and survivors face the challenges of illness : based on the author's pioneering work with more than 7,500 patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20760
Kneier, Andrew. Berkeley, CA: Celestial arts , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 K68 2010
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Kneier, Andrew
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
Celestial arts
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
x, 166 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Psychotherapy
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781587613562
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
QZ266 K68 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Many shades of green : running toward the finish line, one cancer at a time

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18653
Dallaire, Deny. Moncton, N.B.: Deny Dallaire | Transcontinental Printing , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 D144 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Dallaire, Deny
Place of Publication
Moncton, N.B.
Publisher
Deny Dallaire
Transcontinental Printing
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xviii, 177 p ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Hodgkin Disease
Survivors
Christianity
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780986540806
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 D144 2010

Copies

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Self directed transitions : education and support for cancer survivors : participant workbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21271
Rennie, Heather, Ward, Amanda, Magtoto, Joanne. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Survivorship Research Centre , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C216r 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Self Directed Transistions is based on "Cancer Transitions", a U.S.-based program designed to meet the educational and supportive care needs of the cancer patients as they complete active treatment and move into survivorship.
Author
Rennie, Heather
Ward, Amanda
Magtoto, Joanne
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Survivorship Research Centre
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Continuity of Patient Care
Caregivers
Family Relations
Social Support
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Patient Education
BC Cancer Agency
BCCA
Abstract
Self Directed Transistions is based on "Cancer Transitions", a U.S.-based program designed to meet the educational and supportive care needs of the cancer patients as they complete active treatment and move into survivorship.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C216r 2011

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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.

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119966
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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