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Bald in the land of big hair : a true story

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

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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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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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Here still : dying into life anew

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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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Dancing with lung cancer

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Chan, Cynthia, Chan, Keith. [Vancouver, BC?]: Self publishing , [2020].

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WF658 C454 2020

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Diagnosed in 2014 with advanced lung cancer, Dr. Cynthia Chan shares her experience living with an incurable disease, and offers encouragement and support to other cancer patients.

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Author: Chan, Cynthia; Chan, Keith

Editor: Yeung, Alison

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Self publishing

Publication Date: [2020]

Physical Description: 109 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Lung Neoplasms; Terminally Ill - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: Diagnosed in 2014 with advanced lung cancer, Dr. Cynthia Chan shares her experience living with an incurable disease, and offers encouragement and support to other cancer patients.

Language: Chinese

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WF658 C454 2020

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Silver lining : a supportive and insightful guide to breast cancer

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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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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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I am choosing to smile : an inspirational life story of a bone cancer survivor

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Standeven, Glenda. Chilliwack, BC: Standeven Publications , 2014.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 S785 2014

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Standeven, Glenda

Place of Publication: Chilliwack, BC

Publisher: Standeven Publications

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: 183 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Bone Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - psychology; Survivors - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9780981330723

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 S785 2014

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

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Avon, MA: Adams Media , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 C974s 2008

Availability: 6 copies, 6 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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The funny thing about cancer

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Haddon, Josh. [Canada]: Joshua Haddon , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 H127 2018

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Haddon, Josh

Place of Publication: [Canada]

Publisher: Joshua Haddon

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: 83 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Esophageal Neoplasms; Adaptation, Psychological; Humor; Personal Narratives; Young Adult; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781926599632

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 H127 2018

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Beyond surviving : cancer and your spiritual journey

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Maginley, David. Halifax, NS: Tristan Press , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 M194 2016

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

What if you could use cancer to evolve more fully into love? David Maginley has been there --- four times. His cancer led to a near-death experience and a career helping thousands face this disease. Through profound storytelling, David brings you to the core of the cancer journey to discover the he…

Author: Maginley, David

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Tristan Press

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: xix, 226 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Spirituality; Attitude to Death; Pastoral Care; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: What if you could use cancer to evolve more fully into love? David Maginley has been there --- four times. His cancer led to a near-death experience and a career helping thousands face this disease. Through profound storytelling, David brings you to the core of the cancer journey to discover the hero within. You will learn how to :; -- Turn the mind into an ally as you grapple with uncertainty.; -- Explore spirituality through your love rather than your belief.; -- Not only go through cancer, but grow through cancer. - Cover

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9780995881112; 0995881111

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 M194 2016

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Healing journal : taking control of your journey through cancer

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Peterson, Lynda. Whitehorse, YT: Lynda Peterson , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 P485 2011

Availability: 7 copies, 7 available

Author: Peterson, Lynda

Place of Publication: Whitehorse, YT

Publisher: Lynda Peterson

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: ii, 200 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Diaries; Personal Narratives; BC Cancer Agency; Lymphoma; Popular Work

Notes: This is a personal narrative plus patient journal and appointment diary.

ISBN: 9780986903205

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; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 P485 2011

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Sickness is the summer vacation of life : 83 courageous stories silently cheering for you

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Kyoo, Hino. [Taiwan]: Harvest Culture , 2017.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 K99s 2017

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Eighty three courageous stories

Author: Kyoo, Hino

Place of Publication: [Taiwan]

Publisher: Harvest Culture

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: 193 p. ; 20 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Chronically Ill - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Coping; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Notes: Originally published in Japan by Gentosha, Inc., Tokyo. 2016.

ISBN: 9869476775; 9789869476775

Language: Chinese

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 K99s 2017

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100 questions about breast cancer

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Fok, Eliza. Hong Kong: ET Press , 2014.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 F662 2014

Availability: 1 copy, 0 available

Alternate Title: One hundred questions about breast cancer

Author: Fok, Eliza

Corporate Author: Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation

Place of Publication: Hong Kong

Publisher: ET Press

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: 167 p. Ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Social Support; Adaptation, Psychological; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9789626788240

Language: Chinese

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 F662 2014

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Change : a fresh perspective on life (colon cancer)

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

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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

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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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Truth about cancer

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Garmon, Linda, Ellerbee, Linda. [Boston, MA]: WGBH Boston Video , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 T874 2008

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

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…

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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)