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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
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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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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
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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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Proof of heaven : a neurosurgeon's journey into the afterlife

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114046
Alexander, Eben. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Paperbacks , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 A434 2012
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Alexander, Eben
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Paperbacks
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
196 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Unconsciousness
Attitude to Death
Death
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781451695199
1451695195
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 A434 2012

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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
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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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Living and dying with peace

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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
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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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Hope in the face of cancer

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Givler, Amy. Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 G539 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Hope in the face of cancer : a survival guide for the journey you did not choose
Author
Givler, Amy
Place of Publication
Eugene, OR
Publisher
Harvest House Publishers
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
218 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Hope
Spiritual Therapies
Survivors
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780736909907
0736909907
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 G539 2003

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10 days in April-- : a detour through breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121241
Deckert, Eleanor. [Victoria, BC?]: Friesen Press , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 D295 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Alternate Title
Ten days in April
Author
Deckert, Eleanor
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Friesen Press
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xi, 185 p. : ill. ;22 cm
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Spirituality
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Notes
A memoir by Eleanor Deckert Book 5 - Cover
ISBN
9781525536427
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 D295 2018

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Perfection of hope : a journey back from cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16289
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
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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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In the arms of my beloved : a journey through breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18434
Crawford, Sandra. North Vancouver, BC: Sandra Crawford , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C899 2009
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Crawford, Sandra
Place of Publication
North Vancouver, BC
Publisher
Sandra Crawford
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xvi, 189 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Spirituality
Christianity
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780981317809
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 C899 2009

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Perfection of hope : a soul transformed by critical illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5742
Simpson, Elizabeth. [Toronto, ON]: Macfarlane Walter & Ross , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S611 1997
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
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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Cancer vixen : a true story

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14892
Marchetto, Marisa Acocella. New York ; Toronto: Alfred A. Knopf , 2006. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M317 2006
Availability
9 copies, 9 available
Comic book memoir of author's experience with breast cancer.
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Author
Marchetto, Marisa Acocella
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York ; Toronto
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
211 p. : col. ill. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Neoplasms
Graphic Novels
Cartoons
Personal Narratives
Biography
Wit and Humor
Popular Work
Abstract
Comic book memoir of author's experience with breast cancer.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002623)
ISBN
9780676978247 (Toronto)
0307263576 (alk. paper)
067697824X (Toronto)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 M317 2006

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Cancer patient's notebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17722
Cheung, Esther Pik-chu. Hong Kong: China Alliance Press , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C526 2001
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
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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Brain cancer sucks : the story of me

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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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For Michael, love Cynda

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120603
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…
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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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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.
Read Online
https://www.r2library.com/Resource/Title/1936303256

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Grace follows me : my story about kissing cancer in the face!

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119946
Liu, Macy. [Charleston, SC]: Macy Liu , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 L783 2016
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
This book is a collection of blog posts by Chinese-Canadian author Macy Liu and describes her daily journey through breast cancer treatment and recovery.
More Information
Author
Liu, Macy
Place of Publication
[Charleston, SC]
Publisher
Macy Liu
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
160 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
China - ethnology
Culture
Blogging
Personal Narratives
Abstract
This book is a collection of blog posts by Chinese-Canadian author Macy Liu and describes her daily journey through breast cancer treatment and recovery.
ISBN
9780995237605
0995237603
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 L783 2016

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Life in the balance : my journey with breast cancer

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Shapiro, Marla. [Toronto, ON]: HarperCollins , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S529L 2006
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
More Information
Author
Shapiro, Marla
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
HarperCollins
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
347 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Patients - psychology
Physicians - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780002008143
9780002243841 (pbk.)
0002008149
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 S529L 2006

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Don't die of embarrassment : life after colostomy and other adventures

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Barrie, Barbara. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI520 B275 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Barrie, Barbara
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
256 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Colostomy
Colonic Neoplasms
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780684846248
0684846241
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WI520 B275 1999

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Princess meets her prince charming

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16494
Sheppard, Arlene Joy. Longwood, FL: Xulon Press , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S549 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Sheppard, Arlene Joy
Place of Publication
Longwood, FL
Publisher
Xulon Press
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
129 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
Spiritual Healing
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781604770551
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 S549 2008

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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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