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Navigating glioblastoma : a caregiver's perspective

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124258
Connolly, Sally. Jefferson, North Carolina: Toplight , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
A stale marriage. A deadly diagnosis. For Sally Connolly, three years of struggle followed her husband Peter's surgery for terminal brain cancer at age 61. Choosing treatment options that interfered least with his career, Peter focused his limited energy on work, with little left for his family, fu…
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Author
Connolly, Sally
Place of Publication
Jefferson, North Carolina
Publisher
Toplight
Publication Date
2020
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Glioblastoma
Brain Neoplasms
Caregivers
Family Relations
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
A stale marriage. A deadly diagnosis. For Sally Connolly, three years of struggle followed her husband Peter's surgery for terminal brain cancer at age 61. Choosing treatment options that interfered least with his career, Peter focused his limited energy on work, with little left for his family, further straining the marriage during his remaining days. Connolly's clear-eyed and affecting memoir recounts their wrangling over gender roles, money management, domestic decisions and lifestyle changes. Through their traumatic journey, they find humor and comfort in unexpected places. - Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9781476683195
9781476641065
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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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https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6261159
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Truth of it : an unscripted video series about cancer : caregiver experience

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120821
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Cancer View Canada , [2010].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T875c 2010 v.7
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Sisters. Husbands. Daughters. Fathers. Familiar roles transform when one cares for a family member or close friend living with cancer. Watching these videos will allow you to meet someone who has cared for a loved one with cancer.
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  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Cancer View Canada
Publication Date
[2010]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (approximately 100 min.)
Series
Truth of it 7
Subjects
Caregivers - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Palliative Care
Social Support
Family Relations
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
Sisters. Husbands. Daughters. Fathers. Familiar roles transform when one cares for a family member or close friend living with cancer. Watching these videos will allow you to meet someone who has cared for a loved one with cancer.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 T875c 2010 v.7
Read Online
https://www.partnershipagainstcancer.ca/topics/truth-of-it-video-series/

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Me, myself and my brain stem tumour : memoirs of a pediatric brain cancer survivor

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113651
Azizi, Bayan. [Vancouver, BC?]: Everywhere Now Press , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 A995 2015
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Azizi, Bayan
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Everywhere Now Press
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xi, 209 p.: ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Brain Stem Neoplasms - psychology
Brain Neoplasms
Survivors
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780993714764
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL358 A995 2015

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How to be a cancer patient : a proven approach for optimizing your role in your cancer treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124459
Boothman, Jeff. Powell, OH: Igniting Souls Publishing Agency , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B725 2022
Availability
4 copies, 3 available
"How To Be A Cancer Patient delivers universal tools, in an easy to understand format, that addresses these vital needs for patients with any type of cancer diagnosis. The easy-to-use tools and strategies were developed through the experiences of a process driven cancer survivor who endured two sur…
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Author
Boothman, Jeff
Place of Publication
Powell, OH
Publisher
Igniting Souls Publishing Agency
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
xiii, 155 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Cancer Survivors
Self Care - handbooks
Abstract
"How To Be A Cancer Patient delivers universal tools, in an easy to understand format, that addresses these vital needs for patients with any type of cancer diagnosis. The easy-to-use tools and strategies were developed through the experiences of a process driven cancer survivor who endured two surgeries, 15+ days of inpatient hospital stays for chemo and complications and 15 doses of radiation. It also includes honest, raw and sometimes hilarious accounts on how these tools were developed during the course of a LOT of cancer treatment."-- From Amazon
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9798885831611
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
QZ201 B725 2022

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I had brain surgery, what's your excuse? : an illustrated memoir

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14541
Becker, Suzy. New York, NY: Workman Publishing , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 B396 2005
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Becker, Suzy
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms - psychology
Brain Neoplasms
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780761139799
0761139796 (pbk)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL358 B396 2005

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I had brain surgery, what's your excuse? : an illustrated memoir

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14673
Becker, Suzy. New York, NY: Workman Publishing , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 B396 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Becker, Suzy
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms - psychology
Brain Neoplasms
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
0761124780
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL358 B396 2004

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Now what? : a patient's guide to recovery after mastectomy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119986
Curran Baker, Amy, Curran Brown, MaryBeth, Curran, Linda. New York, NY: Demos Medical Pub. , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B167 2012
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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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  1 read online  
Author
Curran Baker, Amy
Curran Brown, MaryBeth
Curran, Linda
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Medical Pub.
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xiv, 193 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast - surgery
Mastectomy - rehabilitation
Self-Care
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
Table of Contents
1: MAKING THE DIFFICULT DECISIONS
2: NOW WHAT?
3: AFTER-CARE, RECOVERY, AND COMPLICATIONS
4: VOICES
5: POST-SURGICAL INSTRUCTIONS
ISBN
1936303256
9781936303250
9781617051012
Material Type
Ebook
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP870 B167 2012
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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https://www.r2library.com/Resource/Title/1936303256

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Boobs : women explore what it means to have breasts

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122346
Halfmoon Bay, BC: Caitlin Press Inc. , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP800 B724 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Daniell, Ruth
Place of Publication
Halfmoon Bay, BC
Publisher
Caitlin Press Inc.
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
231 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast
Body Image - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781987915051
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP800 B724 2016
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Climb back from cancer : a survivor and caregiver's inspirational journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16143
Hobson, Alan, Hobson, Cecilia. Canmore, AB: Climb Back, Inc. , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH250 H684c 2004
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Hobson, Alan
Hobson, Cecilia
Place of Publication
Canmore, AB
Publisher
Climb Back, Inc.
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xxxii, 337 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Leukemia
Patients
Caregivers
Adaptation, Psychological
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Survivors
Biography
Personal Narratives
ISBN
0968526314
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH250 H684c 2004

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Chief complaint : brain tumor

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21229
Kerastas, John. Sante Fe, NM: Sunstone Press , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 K39 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Kerastas, John
Place of Publication
Sante Fe, NM
Publisher
Sunstone Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
135 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780865349087
0865349088
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL358 K39 2012

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Things I wish I'd known : cancer caregivers speak out

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124493
Cornwall, Deborah J. Sarasota, FL: Bardolf and Company , 2016. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C821t 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Cornwall, Deborah J.
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Sarasota, FL
Publisher
Bardolf and Company
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
256 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Caregivers
Patient Navigation
Neoplasms - therapy
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781938842276
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C821t 2016

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Brain cancer sucks : the story of me

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121236
Johnson, Lee. [Greenwood, IN]: Lee Johnson , [2017].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 J66 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Johnson, Lee
Place of Publication
[Greenwood, IN]
Publisher
Lee Johnson
Publication Date
[2017]
Physical Description
99 unnumbered pages ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
Personal Narratives
Autobiography
Popular Work
ISBN
9781521527962
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL358 J66 2017

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Deadly intruder : my fight against brain cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21996
Cayouette, Gilles, Cayouette, Toby. Quebec: Celestia Lwms Corp. Editions , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 C385 2008
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Cayouette, Gilles
Cayouette, Toby
Place of Publication
Quebec
Publisher
Celestia Lwms Corp. Editions
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
138 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms - psychology
Glioblastoma - psychology
Personal Narratives
Autobiography
Popular Work
ISBN
9780981047515
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL358 C385 2008

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How to be a friend to a friend who's sick

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114393
Pogrebin, Letty Cottin. Philadelphia, PA: PublicAffairs , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 P746 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Pogrebin, Letty Cottin
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
PublicAffairs
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xiii, 283 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Interpersonal Relations
Friends
Social Support
Helping Behavior
Communication
Caregivers
Disease - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781610393744
9781610392839
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 P746 2013

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Forever optimistic : fighting brain cancer, finding your best path, and leading a life with purpose

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124344
Brams, Robert S., Coons, Christopher A. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 B815 2021
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Brams, Robert S.
Coons, Christopher A.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xii, 170 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
Life Change Events
Adaptation, Psychological
Optimism
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781510766167
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL358 B815 2021

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Two steps forward : embracing life with a brain tumor

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119938
Snyman, Claire. West Vancouver, BC: Two Steps Publishing , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 S675 2015
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
More Information
Author
Snyman, Claire
Place of Publication
West Vancouver, BC
Publisher
Two Steps Publishing
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xix, 209 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
Brain Neoplasms - diagnosis
Brain Neoplasms - surgery
Colloid Cysts - diagnosis
Colloid Cysts - surgery
Life Change Events
Emotional Adjustment
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780994759610
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL358 S675 2015
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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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…
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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

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What we wish were true : reflecting on nurturing life and facing death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124408
Quinn, Tallu Schuyler. New York, NY: Convergent , 2022. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 Q7w 2022
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Quinn, Tallu Schuyler
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Convergent
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
xiii, 192 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Brain Neoplasms
Life Change Events
Spirituality
Clergy
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Notes
"Many of the essays in this work originally appeared in slightly different form on Tallu Schuyler Quinn's blog in 2020 and 2021"-- WorldCat
ISBN
9780593442906
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 Q7w 2022

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Truth of it : an unscripted video series about cancer : palliative care experience

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120819
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Cancer View Canada , [2010].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T875p 2010 v.6
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Bringing to light the concerns and needs of palliative care patients, this set of videos aims to support individuals receiving end-of-life care, as well as caregivers and health care providers working with them.
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Cancer View Canada
Publication Date
[2010]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (105 min.)
Series
Truth of it 6
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminal Care - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Patient Comfort
Social Support
Caregivers
Family Relations
Patients
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
Bringing to light the concerns and needs of palliative care patients, this set of videos aims to support individuals receiving end-of-life care, as well as caregivers and health care providers working with them.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 T875p 2010 v.6
Read Online
https://www.partnershipagainstcancer.ca/topics/truth-of-it-video-series/

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Graceful endings : navigating the journey of loss and grief

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113432
Kavelin-Popov, Linda. Kensington, MD: Virtues Project International , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 K11 2012
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Kavelin-Popov, Linda
Place of Publication
Kensington, MD
Publisher
Virtues Project International
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
255 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Terminally Ill
Bereavement - psychology
Grief - psychology
Caregivers
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781479165315
1617221899
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 K11 2012

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