Author

Murphy, Beth

Hart, Melissa Joan

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Principle Pictures, Inc.

Publication Date

2002

Physical Description

50 minutes

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Breast Neoplasms

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

826212000337

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP870 M978f 2002

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Author

Curley, Steven A.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Center Street

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

xiii, 283 p. : 24 cm.

Subjects

Surgical Oncology

Physician-Patient Relations

Neoplasms - surgery

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9781546082705

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C975 2018

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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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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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Alternate Title

How to win a tickle fight : a true story about what can go right, even when things have gone terribly wrong

Author

Lang, Mike

Bryant, Aaron

Corporate Author

Survive & Thrive Cancer Programs

Family Lines

Canadian Cancer Society

Publisher

Common Language Storytelling

Hands On Films

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

50 min.

Subjects

Terminally Ill - psychology

Neoplasms - psychology

Parent-Child Relations

Family Relations

Adaptation, Psychological

Young Adult

Personal Narratives

Canada

Popular Work

Abstract

How to Win a Tickle Fight is a true story that follows one young father, Brock, and his family for two years as they strive to live full, meaningful lives despite the metastatic cancer diagnosis they are navigating. Brock desperately wants to leave a legacy for his 7 year old son and be remembered as more than a 'sick person'. Kristen, Brock's wife, wants to maintain a closeness with her husband even while he is dying. And their son Ben... he just wants to have fun with his mom and dad. Through their difficult journey, the family comes to realizes that many things can still go right even when things have gone terribly wrong.

Notes

The complete documentary can be viewed online.

Language

English

Material Type

Video

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Author

Hong, Young Jae

Place of Publication

Taipei, Taiwan

Publisher

Han Shian Culture Publishing Co.

Publication Date

2013

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Personal Narratives

ISBN

9789862282595

Language

Chinese

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ201 H772 2013

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Author

Poole, Catherine M

Guerry, DuPont

Flaherty, Keith

Wolchok, Jedd

Place of Publication

[North Charleston, SC]

Publisher

[CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform]

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

185 pages ; 23 cm

Subjects

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

Skin Neoplasms - therapy

Melanoma - therapy

Skin Neoplasms

Abstract

"What's the difference between targeted therapy and immunotherapy? If you're a melanoma patient, you should know. Unfortunately, most melanoma literature focuses on prevention. Patients receive a terrifying, life-threatening diagnosis and subsequently find a scarcity of information on treatment options. Melanoma: Not Just Skin Cancer is the book to fill that void. Written by a melanoma survivor with extensive knowledge of breakthrough technologies, scientific research, clinical trials, and patient empowerment, it's a comprehensive guide to navigating melanoma treatment. Real-life success stories will inspire patients to fight for their own health and remind them that they are not alone. Catherine M. Poole survived a melanoma diagnosis twenty-five years ago. Yale University Press published her first book on this topic, Melanoma Prevention, Detection, and Treatment, in 1998 and a revised edition in 2005. Today, she's a noted expert on melanoma treatment and an advocate for research and patient empowerment"--Back cover

Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN

9798707090110

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WR500 P822 2021

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Alternate Title

Crazy sexy cancer

Author

Carr, Kris

Fassett, Brian

Nathanson, Beth

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Gaiam

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

90 minutes

Subjects

Neoplasms

Female

Women's Health

Women

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Survivors - psychology

Mental Healing

Spiritual Healing

Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques

Complementary Therapies

Diet

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

Abstract

25 minute healing yoga routine and guided relaxation with instructor Rodney Yee

Ways to find your om

Get juiced - in the kitchen with Kris

Simple detox methods

Deleted scenes and extended interviews

ISBN

9780766235564

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C311c 2007

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Alternate Title

Breast cancer : landscape of an illness

Author

Williams, Penelope

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

BPS Books

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

xxiii, 274 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms

Breast Neoplasms - therapy

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Notes

Branch copies may vary by title, publisher. First published as "Breast cancer : landscape of an illness" in 2004 by Penguin Group (Canada)

ISBN

978098923155

014301369

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WP870 P726b 2008

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Author

Pickert, Kate

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Little, Brown Spark

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

325 p. ; 21 cm

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - history

Breast Neoplasms - therapy

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

As a health-care journalist, Kate Pickert knew the emotional highs and lows of medical treatment well -- but always from a distance, through the stories of her subjects. That is, until she was unexpectedly diagnosed with an aggressive type of breast cancer at the age of 35. As she underwent more than a year of treatment, Pickert realized that the popular understanding of breast care in America bears little resemblance to the experiences of today''s patients and the rapidly changing science designed to save their lives. After using her journalistic skills to navigate her own care, Pickert embarked on a quest to understand the cultural, scientific and historical forces shaping the lives of breast-cancer patients in the modern age. - Provided by publisher.

Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN

9780316470346

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WP870 P596 2020

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Author

Wilms, Birgitte

Place of Publication

[United States]

Publisher

Lifestyle Entrepreneurs Press

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

xiv, 106 p. ; 21 cm

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms

Breast Neoplasms - therapy

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN

9781953153234

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WP870 W55 2020

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Author

Evans, Louise

Place of Publication

Ancaster, ON

Publisher

Manor House Publishing, Inc.

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

144 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Complementary Therapies

Hypnosis

Spiritual Therapies

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN

9781988058436

9781988058443

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

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ266 E92 2018

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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

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Author

Carr, Kris

Crow, Sheryl

Place of Publication

Guilford, CT

Publisher

Skirt!

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

203 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms

Female

Women's Health

Women

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Survivors - psychology

Mental Healing

Spiritual Healing

Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques

Young Adult

Diet

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

ISBN

9781599212319

1599212315

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C311 2007

Copies

Author

Carr, Kris

Place of Publication

Guilford, CT

Publisher

Skirt!

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

245 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms

Female

Women's Health

Women

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Survivors - psychology

Mental Healing

Spiritual Healing

Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques

Diet

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

ISBN

9781599213705

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C312 2008

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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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Author

Hutton, Andrea

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Harper Wave

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

xiv, 205 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Breast Neoplasms - surgery

Breast Neoplasms - therapy

Survivors

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9780062375650

0062375652

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP870 H984 2015

Website Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Author

Williams, Mary Elizabeth

Place of Publication

Washington, DC

Publisher

National Geographic Society

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

304 pages ; 23 cm

Subjects

Melanoma

Life Change Events

Neoplasms - therapy

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

"After being diagnosed in her early 40s with metastatic melanoma--a 'rapidly fatal' form of cancer--journalist and mother of two Mary Elizabeth Williams finds herself in a race against the clock. She takes a once-in-a-lifetime chance and joins a clinical trial for immunotherapy, a revolutionary drug regimen that trains the body to vanquish malignant cells. Astonishingly, her cancer disappears entirely in just a few weeks. But at the same time, her best friend embarks on a cancer journey of her own--with very different results" -- Provided by publisher

ISBN

9781426216336

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WR500 W721s 2016

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Author

Izen, Michael Hart

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Leola Productions

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

79 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Prostatic Neoplasms

Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis

Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy

Men's Health

Humor

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

How do you deal with a terminal diagnosis in your forties? How are you supposed to talk about it with friends and family? "Finger up the bum" tells of Michael Izen's experience with prostate cancer with in-your-face humor and original, off-the-wall illustrations about everything from his 'fallen warrior' to hot flashes, as well as touching thoughts on what really matters in the end - Cover

ISBN

9780995278707

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WJ752 I98 2016

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Author

Mitchell, Alanna

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

ECW Press

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

207 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - psychology

Attitude to Health

Attitude to Death

Emotions

Metaphor

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9781770412682

9781770413894

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 M681 2015

Website Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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