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Cancer : my story

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Feist, Daniel, Shatenstein, Stan. [Toronto, ON]: CanWest Books Inc. , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 F310 2006

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Series of articles originally published in The Gazette, Montreal

Author: Feist, Daniel; Shatenstein, Stan

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: CanWest Books Inc.

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 125 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Lung Neoplasms; Adaptation, Psychological; Personal Narratives

Abstract: Series of articles originally published in The Gazette, Montreal

ISBN: 9781897229088; 1897229089

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 F310 2006

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Living room : a lung cancer community of courage

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Addario, Bonnie J. New York, NY: Post Hill Press , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WF658 A21 2021

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

The Living Room, which draws its name from a virtual support group live-streamed internationally once a month by [author's] foundation, tells the stories of twenty lung cancer patients who have bravely fought the disease and found ways to thrive, not just to survive. The goal of Bonnie's efforts is…

Author: Addario, Bonnie J.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Post Hill Press

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: xxxi, 288 p. : ill. ; 24 cm

Subjects: Lung Neoplasms; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: The Living Room, which draws its name from a virtual support group live-streamed internationally once a month by [author's] foundation, tells the stories of twenty lung cancer patients who have bravely fought the disease and found ways to thrive, not just to survive. The goal of Bonnie's efforts is to break down the barriers and stigmas associated with lung cancer and demonstrate how the new wave of treatment options are moving to make it a manageable disease. -- Provided by publisher.

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

ISBN: 9781642937367

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WF658 A21 2021

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For Michael, love Cynda

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Yeasting, Cynda. [Victoria, BC?]: Friesen Press , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 Y39 2016

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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…

Author: Yeasting, Cynda

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: Friesen Press

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: x, 293 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms; Spouses; Love; Hope; Grief; Interpersonal Relations; Terminal Care; Terminally Ill - psychology; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: 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. Living life to the fullest and hoping for a miracle - Cover

ISBN: 9781460267486; 9781460267479

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WL358 Y39 2016

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Touch of cancer : unexpected gifts from an unplanned journey

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Weigler, Will. [Victoria, BC?]: Weigler, Will , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

A collection of messages or 'healing updates' which the author shared with a small circle of friends after cancer diagnosis and during cancer treatment.

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Author: Weigler, Will

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: Weigler, Will

Publication Date: 2018

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Hope; Optimism; Storytelling; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: A collection of messages or 'healing updates' which the author shared with a small circle of friends after cancer diagnosis and during cancer treatment.

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

Website Notes: Free online book may be downloaded at link.

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Voices of lung cancer : the healing companion ; stories for courage, comfort and strength

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New York, NY: LaChance Publishing , c2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WF658 V889 2007

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Editor: Healing Project

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: LaChance Publishing

Publication Date: c2007

Physical Description: xxi, 270 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: "Voices of" series book 1

Subjects: Lung Neoplasms; Physician-Patient Relations; Social Support; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781934184004; 1934184004

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WF658 V889 2007

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Letters from the land of cancer

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Wangerin, Walter. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 W246 2010

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Wangerin, Walter

Place of Publication: Grand Rapids, MI

Publisher: Zondervan

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 199 p. ; 19 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Lung Neoplasms; Terminally Ill; Christianity; Spirituality; Autobiography

ISBN: 9780310292814

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 W246 2010

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Perfection of hope : a journey back from cancer

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Simpson, Elizabeth. [Victoria, BC?]: Emdash Publishing , 2008. 2nd ed. rev. and expanded.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 S611 2008

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: Simpson, Elizabeth

Edition: 2nd ed. rev. and expanded

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: Emdash Publishing

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: xvi, 238 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Hope; Neoplasms; Lung Neoplasms; Spirituality; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780978018206

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 S611 2008

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Comfort book

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Haig, Matt. Toronto, ON: Harper Avenue , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM171.5 H149c 2021

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

"The Comfort Book is a collection of little islands of hope, a gathering of consolations and stories that give us new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. Matt Haig's mix of philosophy, memoir and self-reflection builds on the wisdom of philosophers and survivors through the ages, from Marcus Au…

Author: Haig, Matt

Editor: .

Place of Publication: Toronto, ON

Publisher: Harper Avenue

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: x, 256 pages ; 18 cm

Subjects: Hope; Depression - prevention & control; Adaptation, Psychological; Life Change Events; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: "The Comfort Book is a collection of little islands of hope, a gathering of consolations and stories that give us new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. Matt Haig's mix of philosophy, memoir and self-reflection builds on the wisdom of philosophers and survivors through the ages, from Marcus Aurelius to Nellie Bly, from Emily Dickinson to James Baldwin. This is the book to pick up when you need the wisdom of a friend or the comfort of a hug, or just want to celebrate the messy miracle of being alive" -- Provided by publisher

ISBN: 9781443464772

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM171.5 H149c 2021

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Cancer with hope : facing illness, embracing life, and finding purpose

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Armstrong, Mike, Vohr, Eric A. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 A735c 2021

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

"Author Armstrong was the former chairman of the board of trustees of Johns Hopkins Medicine, former chairman of several large corporations, and a survivor of two types of cancer. This work is a memoir that stresses the therapeutic value of hope. The author's personal story is supplemented with int…

Author: Armstrong, Mike; Vohr, Eric A.

Place of Publication: Baltimore, MD

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: x, 150 pages : map ; 22 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Hope; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: "Author Armstrong was the former chairman of the board of trustees of Johns Hopkins Medicine, former chairman of several large corporations, and a survivor of two types of cancer. This work is a memoir that stresses the therapeutic value of hope. The author's personal story is supplemented with interview data that round out the perspectives on surviving cancer. The book ends with listed resources for further information." -- Provided by publisher

ISBN: 9781421440187; 1421440180

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 A735c 2021

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There's no place like hope : a guide to beating cancer in mind-sized bites : a book of hope, help, and inspiration for cancer patients and their families

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Girard, Vickie, Zadra, Dan. Lynwood, WA: Compendium, Inc. , 2001.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 G518 2001

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Girard, Vickie; Zadra, Dan

Place of Publication: Lynwood, WA

Publisher: Compendium, Inc.

Publication Date: 2001

Physical Description: xx, 161 p. ; 17 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Hope; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781888387414; 1888387416; 9781932319705

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 G518 2001

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Perfection of hope : a soul transformed by critical illness

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Simpson, Elizabeth. [Toronto, ON]: Macfarlane Walter & Ross , 1997.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 S611 1997

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Alternate Title: Perfection of hope : a journey back to health

Author: Simpson, Elizabeth

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Macfarlane Walter & Ross

Publication Date: 1997

Physical Description: ix, 229 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Hope; Neoplasms; Lung Neoplasms; Spirituality; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 1551990083; 1551990164

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 S611 1997

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Namwayut : we are all one : a pathway to reconciliation

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Joseph, Robert. [Vancouver, BC]: Page Two , 2022.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: E78.C2 J83n 2022

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Joseph, Robert

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC]

Publisher: Page Two

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: 241 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Reconciliation; Hope; Adaptation, Psychological; Indigenous Canadians; First Nations; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 9781774580059

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Library

Call Number: E78.C2 J83n 2022

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Something more than hope : surviving despite the odds, thriving because of them

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Lindsay, Diana, Lindsay, Kelly. Langley, WA: Inroads Press , 2014.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 L748 2014

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Two companion books in one volume, Something More Than Hope is the story of Diana Lindsay who faced a terminal Stage IV lung cancer diagnosis in 2004. The other book, Something More Than Everything, is the commentary of Diana's husband and caregiver, Kelly Lindsay.

Alternate Title: Something more than everything : a caregiver's commentary on what went right when life went wrong

Author: Lindsay, Diana; Lindsay, Kelly

Place of Publication: Langley, WA

Publisher: Inroads Press

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: 252, 114 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Lung Neoplasms; Caregivers - psychology; Complementary Therapies; Life Change Events; Survivors; Hope; Spouses; Marriage - psychology; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: Two companion books in one volume, Something More Than Hope is the story of Diana Lindsay who faced a terminal Stage IV lung cancer diagnosis in 2004. The other book, Something More Than Everything, is the commentary of Diana's husband and caregiver, Kelly Lindsay.

Notes: Titles from separate title pages; works issued back-to-back and inverted.

ISBN: 9780991242702; 099124270X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 L748 2014

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Women with lung cancer share their stories

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Keeney, Susan Nessim. Los Angeles, CA: Cancervive , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WF658 W872 2006

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Keeney, Susan Nessim

Corporate Author: Cancervive

Place of Publication: Los Angeles, CA

Publisher: Cancervive

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 13 minutes

Subjects: Lung Neoplasms; Women; Psychology; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WF658 W872 2006

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ABCs of lung cancer for patients and advocates

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Donaldson, Dusty Joy, Lester, Kimberly D. North Charleston, SC: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WF658 D676 2016

Availability: 7 copies, 7 available

The ABCs of Lung Cancer is a practical, easy-to-read guide for lung cancer patients and the people who care for and about them. Written by an 11-year lung cancer survivor and her daughter, the authors provide useful tips for dealing with and preventing lung cancer, some anecdotes about their own ex…

Author: Donaldson, Dusty Joy; Lester, Kimberly D.

Place of Publication: North Charleston, SC

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 136 unnumbered pages : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Lung Neoplasms; Lung Neoplasms - psychology; Patient Participation; Patient Advocacy; Popular Work

Abstract: The ABCs of Lung Cancer is a practical, easy-to-read guide for lung cancer patients and the people who care for and about them. Written by an 11-year lung cancer survivor and her daughter, the authors provide useful tips for dealing with and preventing lung cancer, some anecdotes about their own experiences, and, most of all, hope. - Cover

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 1514102854; 9781514102855

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: WF658 D676 2016

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

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Cancer patient's notebook

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Cheung, Esther Pik-chu. Hong Kong: China Alliance Press , 2001.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C526 2001

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Cheung, Esther Pik-chu

Place of Publication: Hong Kong

Publisher: China Alliance Press

Publication Date: 2001

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Hope; Spirituality; Christianity; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0001138)

Language: English; Chinese

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C526 2001

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