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Five lessons I didn't learn from breast cancer (and one big one I did)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18264
Lewis, Shelley. New York, NY: New American Library , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 L676 2009
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Lewis, Shelley
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
New American Library
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
viii, 260 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Survivors
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780451223906
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 L676 2009

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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

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One man's life-changing diagnosis : navigating the realities of prostate cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119987
Pynn, Craig T. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Table of Contents; PART I DISCOVERY AND DIAGNOSIS; PART II RELATING TO CANCER; PART III THE OTHER REALITIES OF PROSTATE CANCER; PART IV A LIFETIME?S JOURNEY; EPILOGUE
  1 read online  
Author
Pynn, Craig T
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Health
Publication Date
2012
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms
Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis
Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology
Life Change Events
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Abstract
Table of Contents
PART I DISCOVERY AND DIAGNOSIS
PART II RELATING TO CANCER
PART III THE OTHER REALITIES OF PROSTATE CANCER
PART IV A LIFETIME?S JOURNEY
EPILOGUE
ISBN
1936303256
9781936303250
9781617051012
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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Touch of cancer : unexpected gifts from an unplanned journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123320
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.
  1 read online  
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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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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Truth of it : an unscripted video series about cancer : First Nations and Inuit stories

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20707
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Cancer View Canada , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T875c 2010 v.5
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Telling our stories : First Nations, Inuit and Metis patient and caregiver stories
Corporate Author
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Cancer View Canada
Publication Date
2010
Series
Truth of it 5
Subjects
First Nations
Inuits
Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Caregivers
Family Relations
Survivors
Patients
Body Image
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Notes
Some branches have a recent version of DVD, Telling our stories: First Nations, Inuit and Metis patient and caregiver stories. 2014.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 T875c 2010 v.5
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Silver lining : a supportive and insightful guide to breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21809
Jacobs, Hollye, Messina, Elizabeth. New York, NY: Atria Paperback , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 J17 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Jacobs, Hollye
Messina, Elizabeth
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Atria Paperback
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xiii, 273 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781476743714
1476743711
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 J17 2014

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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

Copies

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Here still : dying into life anew

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113642
Bolkan, Yaz. [n.p.]: Virtus Ventures , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 Y687 2015
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Bolkan, Yaz
Place of Publication
[n.p.]
Publisher
Virtus Ventures
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
258 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780993846908
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 Y687 2015

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Where only the elders go : Moon Lake Loon Lake

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122061
Waboose, Jan Bourdeau. [Newcastle, ON]: Penumbra Press , 2003. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 W112 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"This is the story of an Ojibway boy who, on hearing the call of a Loon, remembers a story long ago. Mishomis (meaning grandfather in Ojibway) comes to a peaceful restful lake surrounded by tall, ancient trees. The place is tranquil because it is sacred, and the Loon is calling because it is time f…
Author
Waboose, Jan Bourdeau
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Newcastle, ON]
Publisher
Penumbra Press
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
22 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
First Nations
Attitude to Death
Child
Adaptation, Psychological
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
"This is the story of an Ojibway boy who, on hearing the call of a Loon, remembers a story long ago. Mishomis (meaning grandfather in Ojibway) comes to a peaceful restful lake surrounded by tall, ancient trees. The place is tranquil because it is sacred, and the Loon is calling because it is time for the Mishomis to pass on. In a moment of silence, Moon Lake Loon Lake welcomes Mishomis's spirit, and again the boy hears the call of the Loon." - Back cover.
Ages 5-9
ISBN
9781894131469
1894131460
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 W112 2003
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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I'll carry the fork! : recovering a life after brain injury

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16093
Swanson, Kara L. Scotts Valley, CA: Rising Star Press , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL354 S974 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Swanson, Kara L
Place of Publication
Scotts Valley, CA
Publisher
Rising Star Press
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
204 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Brain Injuries - rehabilitation
Patients
Adaptation, Psychological
Biography
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780933670044
0933670044
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL354 S974 2003

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Cup of comfort for breast cancer survivors : inspiring stories of courage and triumph

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18327
Avon, MA: Adams Media , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C974s 2008
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
Editor
Sell, Colleen
Place of Publication
Avon, MA
Publisher
Adams Media
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
x, 324 p. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781605506449
1605506443
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 C974s 2008

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Courage to give : inspiring stories of people who triumphed over tragedy to make a difference in the world

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120555
Waldman, Jackie, Dworkis, Janis Leibs. Berkeley, CA: Conari Press , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172.4 W164 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Waldman, Jackie
Dworkis, Janis Leibs
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
Conari Press
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
xxiv, 262 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Adaptation, Psychological
Survivors
Courage
Optimism
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
157324175X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172.4 W164 2000

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Dancing with the cranes

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122087
Armstrong, Jeannette C. [British Columbia]: Theytus Books | Penticton Indian Band , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 A735 2013
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Chi's momma is soon to have a baby, but Chi' is having a hard time being happy about it. Chi' misses her Temma (Grandma), who has passed away. Chi's momma and daddy help ease the pain of losing her Temma and help her understand life and death as part of nature ... 'Dancing with the Cranes' give an …
Alternate Title
Dancing with cranes
Author
Armstrong, Jeannette C.
Place of Publication
[British Columbia]
Publisher
Theytus Books
Penticton Indian Band
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
23 p. : col. ill. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
First Nations
Grief
Loss
Child
Grandparents
Family
Adaptation, Psychological
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
Chi's momma is soon to have a baby, but Chi' is having a hard time being happy about it. Chi' misses her Temma (Grandma), who has passed away. Chi's momma and daddy help ease the pain of losing her Temma and help her understand life and death as part of nature ... 'Dancing with the Cranes' give an understanding of birth, life and death. - Back cover.
Ages: 6-11
ISBN
9781894778701
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 A735 2013
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Living and dying with peace

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16178
Yip, Alain. Hong Kong: Society for the Promotion of Hospice Care , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 L786 2007
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
The articles are written by doctors, nurses, caregivers, community leaders and celebrities etc. who are well-known to people in or from Hong Kong. They share their personal experiences on how they cope, what's the meaning of good death (and good living) to both patients and caregivers
Author
Yip, Alain
Corporate Author
Society for the Promotion of Hospice Care
Place of Publication
Hong Kong
Publisher
Society for the Promotion of Hospice Care
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
15 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Adaptation, Psychological
Hospice Care
Terminally Ill
Personal Narratives
Abstract
The articles are written by doctors, nurses, caregivers, community leaders and celebrities etc. who are well-known to people in or from Hong Kong. They share their personal experiences on how they cope, what's the meaning of good death (and good living) to both patients and caregivers
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 L786 2007

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Bald in the land of big hair : a true story

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17789
Rodgers, Joni. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 R691 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Rodgers, Joni
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
x, 253 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Lymphoma - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780060955267
0060195886
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 R691 2001

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Change : a fresh perspective on life (colon cancer)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17824
Macey, Tyler. [Vancouver, BC?]: Headterner Productions Inc. | Heavywater Studios Ltd. , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI520 M142 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Featuring Bret Martin, Tylery Macey, Linda Webb-Khakaba, Mark and Tracy Gonnella, John Shillington, Krystyna Macey, with guest star appearance, Tommy Smothers
Author
Macey, Tyler
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Headterner Productions Inc.
Heavywater Studios Ltd.
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Colorectal Neoplasms
Adaptation, Psychological
Survivors
Humor
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Abstract
Featuring Bret Martin, Tylery Macey, Linda Webb-Khakaba, Mark and Tracy Gonnella, John Shillington, Krystyna Macey, with guest star appearance, Tommy Smothers
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WI520 M142 2008

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As it is in heaven

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21418
Luo, Naixuan. Hong Kong: Breakthrough Ltd. , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 L964 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Luo, Naixuan
Place of Publication
Hong Kong
Publisher
Breakthrough Ltd.
Publication Date
2012
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Life Change Events
Christianity
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9789888073658
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 L964 2012

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Across the void : through cancer and into life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18263
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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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

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