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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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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
  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

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Complementary therapy : making safe and informed choices

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16332
Balneaves, Lynda. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B863 2008 v.13
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Balneaves, Lynda
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" 13
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Complementary Therapies
Decision Making
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B863 2008 v.13

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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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Choices in breast cancer treatment : medical specialists and cancer survivors tell you what you need to know

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19743
Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C545 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Miller, Kenneth D
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
x, 405 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Johns Hopkins Press health book
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Decision Making
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780801886850
0801886856
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 C545 2008

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Gentle willow : a story for children about dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog497
Mills, Joyce C. New York, NY: Magination Press , 1993.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 M657 1993
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
When the willow tree gets sick and nothing will make him well, his friends in the wood learn about death, and saying good-bye.
Author
Mills, Joyce C
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Magination Press
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
When the willow tree gets sick and nothing will make him well, his friends in the wood learn about death, and saying good-bye.
ISBN
945354541
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 M657 1993

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Big D : explaining death and dying to young children

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Kelly, Kate M. Burnstown, ON: , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 K29 2016
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
What is death? Where do we go when we die? What happens to our bodies? These are some the many questions children may have when a loved one dies. The Big D helps parents talk about death and offers answers to help families through this difficult time. - Cover
Author
Kelly, Kate M.
Place of Publication
Burnstown, ON
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
39 unnumbered pages : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Elephant in the room series book
Subjects
Loss
Grief
Death
Adaptation, Psychological
Emotional Adjustment
Parent-Child Relations
Pictorial Works
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
What is death? Where do we go when we die? What happens to our bodies? These are some the many questions children may have when a loved one dies. The Big D helps parents talk about death and offers answers to help families through this difficult time. - Cover
ISBN
9781772570878
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
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 K29 2016

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How to help your friend with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21861
Fullbright, Colleen Dolan. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F965 2015
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Fullbright, Colleen Dolan
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xvii, 99 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Interpersonal Relations
Communication
Social Support
Friends
Popular Work
Helping Behavior
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
ISBN
9781604432244
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 F965 2015

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Fall of Freddie the leaf : a story of life for all ages

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8132
Buscaglia, Leo. New York, NY: Slack Incorporated , 1982.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 B977 1982
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
As Freddie experiences the changing seasons along with his companion leaves, he learns that death is part of life.
Author
Buscaglia, Leo
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Slack Incorporated
Publication Date
1982
Subjects
Life Change Events
Death
Stress, Psychological
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
As Freddie experiences the changing seasons along with his companion leaves, he learns that death is part of life.
ISBN
94343232898
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 B977 1982

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How can I help? : everyday ways to help your loved ones live with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19737
Spencer, Monique Doyle. Avon, MA: Adams Media , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S745 2008
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Spencer, Monique Doyle
Place of Publication
Avon, MA
Publisher
Adams Media
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xv, 223 p. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Caregivers
Interpersonal Relations
Friends
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781598696813
1598696815
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 S745 2008

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Extraordinary friendships through breast cancer : celebrity portraits by Rankin

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19699
Rankin. London: SEA Design , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 R211 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Rankin
Corporate Author
Breast Friends
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
SEA Design
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 31 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Family
Friends
Interpersonal Relations
Autobiography
Portraits
Popular Work
ISBN
9780955389801
0955389801
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 R211 2006

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Choosing to live, choosing to die : the complexities of assisted dying

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Tate, Nikki, Wuthrich. Belle (ill.). [British Columbia]: Orca Book Publishers , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 T216c 2019
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
"This nonfiction book for teens examines the complex issue of medical assistance in dying from multiple perspectives."-- Provided by publisher
Author
Tate, Nikki
Wuthrich. Belle (ill.)
Place of Publication
[British Columbia]
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
172 pages : colour illustrations ; 22cm
Subjects
Right to Die
Euthanasia
Suicide, Assisted
Ethics, Medical
Canada
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
"This nonfiction book for teens examines the complex issue of medical assistance in dying from multiple perspectives."-- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781459818897
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W85.5 T216c 2019

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In cancerland : living well is the best revenge

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19513
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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Five stages of getting well

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Allen, Judy Edwards. Portland, Or.: LifeTime Publishing , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 A427 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Five stages of (death and dying) getting well
Author
Allen, Judy Edwards
Place of Publication
Portland, Or.
Publisher
LifeTime Publishing
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - personal narratives
ISBN
0962795402
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 A427 1992

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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
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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Living well beyond breast cancer : a survivor's guide for when treatment ends and the rest of your life begins

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18363
Weiss, Marisa C, Weiss, Ellen. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press , 2010. fully updated 2nd. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 W431 2010
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
Author
Weiss, Marisa C
Weiss, Ellen
Edition
fully updated 2nd. ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xiii, 511 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Breast Neoplasms - complications
Adaptation, Psychological
Women's Health
Survivors
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780307460226
03037460223
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
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 W431 2010

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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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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
2 copies, 2 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
Call Number
WP870 L525 2004

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Naked imperfection : a memoir

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119945
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."
ISBN
9780143188513
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 D278 2014

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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

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