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Last doctor : lessons in living from the front lines of medical assistance in dying

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Marmoreo, Jean, Schneller, Johanna. Toronto, ON: Viking Press , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB65 M352 2022
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
"An urgently important exploration of the human stories behind Canada's evolving acceptance of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), from one of its first and most thoughtful practitioners. The Last Doctor recounts Marmoreo's crash course in MAiD and introduces a range of very different and memorable…
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Author
Marmoreo, Jean
Schneller, Johanna
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Viking Press
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Terminally Ill
Dying, Assisted
Patient-directed death
Euthanasia
Physician-Patient Relations
Canada
Popular Work
Abstract
"An urgently important exploration of the human stories behind Canada's evolving acceptance of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), from one of its first and most thoughtful practitioners. The Last Doctor recounts Marmoreo's crash course in MAiD and introduces a range of very different and memorable patients, some aged, some suffering from degenerative conditions or with a terminal disease, some surrounded by supportive love, some quite alone, who ask her help to end their suffering with dignity and on their own terms. Dr. Marmoreo also shares her own emotional transformation as she climbs a steep learning curve and learns the intimate truths of the vast range of end-of-life situations" -- Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9780735241077
9780735241084
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB65 M352 2022
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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Dying and death in Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124269
Northcott, Herbert, Wilson, Donna. Toronto, ON: University of Toronto Press , 2022. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 N873 2022
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Author
Northcott, Herbert
Wilson, Donna
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
xviii, 363 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Loss
Canada
Popular Work
ISBN
9781487509279
9781487509286
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
BF789 D4 N873 2022
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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Bald-headed princess : cancer, chemo, and courage

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19373
Ditmars, Maribeth R. Washington, DC: Magination Press | American Psychological Association , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 D615 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
With her parents at her side and new friends to tell her bad jokes, eleven-year-old "soccer princess" Izzie Salida learns to cope with her leukemia diagnosis and treatment.
Author
Ditmars, Maribeth R
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Magination Press
American Psychological Association
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
96 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Leukemia
Neoplasms - therapy
Child
Family
Humor
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
With her parents at her side and new friends to tell her bad jokes, eleven-year-old "soccer princess" Izzie Salida learns to cope with her leukemia diagnosis and treatment.
ISBN
9781433807381
1433807386
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C5 D615 2010

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What do you do if you don't die : the Stephen Fletcher story

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16587
McIntosh, Linda. Winnipeg, MB: Heartland Associates , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WZ100 M152 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
McIntosh, Linda
Place of Publication
Winnipeg, MB
Publisher
Heartland Associates
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
287 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Quadriplegia
Politics
Steven Fletcher
Canada
Biography
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781896150499
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WZ100 M152 2008

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Surviving after cancer : living the new normal

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20043
Katz, Anne. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 K19s 2011
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
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Author
Katz, Anne
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
vii, 209 p. ; 24 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Canada
Popular Work
ISBN
9781442203655
144220365X
9781442203679
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 K19s 2011
Website Notes
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Indigenous healing : exploring traditional paths

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123182
Ross, Robert. [Toronto, ON]: Penguin Group , [2014].
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA300 R823 2014
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Ross, Robert
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Penguin Group
Publication Date
[2014]
Physical Description
xxi, 322 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Social Determinants of Health - history
Social Factors
Minority Health - ethics
Minority Health - history
Indigenous Canadians - history
Indigenous Canadians - legislation & jurisprudence
Health Services, Indigenous
Cultural Characteristics
Canada
First Nations
ISBN
9780143191100
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WA300 R823 2014

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Write your legal will in 3 easy steps

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20439
Carter, Tom. North Vancouver, BC: International Self-Counsel Press Ltd. , 2008. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
KE5974 Z82 C325 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Carter, Tom
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
North Vancouver, BC
Publisher
International Self-Counsel Press Ltd.
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xvi, 102, [12] leaves : forms ; 25 cm. + 1 CD-ROM.
Series
Self-counsel legal series
Subjects
Wills
Advance Directives
Canada
Popular Work
ISBN
9781551808017
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
KE5974 Z82 C325 2008

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In our own words : the cancer journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20068
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Canada
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Breaking boundaries : LGBTQ2 writers on coming out and into Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121413
Nanoose Bay, BC: Rebel Mountain Press , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA300 B828 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Shwydky, Lori
Place of Publication
Nanoose Bay, BC
Publisher
Rebel Mountain Press
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
145 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Personal Narratives
Canada
Popular Work
Notes
SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection
ISBN
9780994730275
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA300 B828 2017

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Leahy, Anna. New York, NY: Bloomsbury Academic , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 L434 2017
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
Alternate Title
Object lessons
Author
Leahy, Anna
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bloomsbury Academic
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
147 p. : ill. ; 17 cm.
Series
Object lessons
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Medical Oncology
Medicine in Literature
Terminology as Topic
ISBN
9781501323300
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 L434 2017

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Your digital undertaker : exploring death in the digital age in Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122118
Hartung, Sharon. [British Columbia]: Sharon Hartung , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 H336 2018
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
Author
Hartung, Sharon
Place of Publication
[British Columbia]
Publisher
Sharon Hartung
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
iv, 268 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Death
Wills
Advance Care Planning
Information technology
Canada
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781999450137
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
W85.5 H336 2018

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Dance with cancer : 5 gay men confront prostate cancer

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Akenhead, Gary. Barrie, ON: Mahon Productions , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 D173 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This film explores the personal stories and real life experiences of several Canadian gay men who are dealing with prostate cancer. Some of them live in cities; others live in small towns and rural areas.
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Alternate Title
Dance with cancer : five gay men confront prostate cancer
Author
Akenhead, Gary
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
Barrie, ON
Publisher
Mahon Productions
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
46 minutes
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Social Support
Autobiography
Canada
Popular Work
Abstract
This film explores the personal stories and real life experiences of several Canadian gay men who are dealing with prostate cancer. Some of them live in cities; others live in small towns and rural areas.
Notes
SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WJ752 D173 2009
Website Notes
Videos (5) may be viewed at the Canadian Cancer Society channel
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Last act : closing the book on your finances

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124461
Short, Kimberley, Short, Larry. Toronto, ON: Cormorant Books Inc. , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 S559l 2020
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Short, Kimberley
Short, Larry
Corporate Author
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Cormorant Books Inc.
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xvii, 133 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Death
Wills
Estate Planning
Advance Care Planning
Financing, Personal
Canada
Popular Work
Notes
"A CPA Canada Book" - Front cover
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781770866751
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W85.5 S559l 2020

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Women's cancers : pathways to living

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113772
Smith, J. Richard, Del Priore, Giuseppe. London, UK: Imperial College Press , 2016. Updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP145 S657 2016
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
Alternate Title
Women's cancers: pathways to healing
Author
Smith, J. Richard
Del Priore, Giuseppe
Edition
Updated ed.
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Imperial College Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xvi, 234 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms
Genital Neoplasms, Female
Ovarian Neoplasms
Women's Health
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781783267309
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP145 S657 2016

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Cancer connections : images of hope and courage from across Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21733
Burns, James. Mississauga, ON: John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd. , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H967 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Based on PhotoSensitive's Cancer connections exhibition.
Author
Burns, James
Corporate Author
PhotoSensitive
Place of Publication
Mississauga, ON
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd.
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
191 p. : ill., ports. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Personal Narratives
Photography
Exhibitions
Pictorial Works
Canada
Popular Work
Abstract
Based on PhotoSensitive's Cancer connections exhibition.
ISBN
9780470964491
0470964499
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H967 2011

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Survivorship : living well during and after cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21810
Cassileth, Barrie R, Yarett, Ian. Ann Arbor, MI: Spry Publishing , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 C345s 2014
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
Author
Cassileth, Barrie R
Yarett, Ian
Place of Publication
Ann Arbor, MI
Publisher
Spry Publishing
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
215 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Complementary Therapies
Survivors
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781938170355
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 C345s 2014

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True reconciliation : how to be a force for change

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124401
Wilson-Raybould, Jody. Toronto, ON: McClelland & Stewart , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
E78.C2 W746t 2022
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Wilson-Raybould, Jody
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
McClelland & Stewart
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
340 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Indigenous Canadians
Indigenous Canadians - legislation & jurisprudence
Reconciliation
Race Relations
First Nations
Canada
Popular Work
ISBN
9780771004384
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
E78.C2 W746t 2022

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Walking together, working together: engaging wisdom for indigenous well-being

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125187
Edmonton, AB: Polynya Press , 2022. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA300 J67 2022
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
Editor
Johnson, Leslie Main
Baker, Janelle Marie
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Edmonton, AB
Publisher
Polynya Press
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
xii, 304 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Patterns of Northern Traditional Healing; v. 4
Subjects
First Nations
Indigenous Canadians - medical care
Medicine, Traditional
Delivery of Health Care
Canada
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781772125375
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA300 J67 2022

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Persiguiendo arcoiris : jovenes adultos que viven con el cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19825
Taylor, Pat. [Vancouver, BC?]: Chasing Rainbows Productions , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C487s 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Chasing rainbows : young adults living with cancer
Author
Taylor, Pat
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Chasing Rainbows Productions
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
43 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Adolescent Psychology
Quality of Life
Adolescent
Young Adult
Canada
Popular Work
Language
Spanish
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 C487s 2009

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Coming out again : lesbians speaking out about cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20057
Ramsay, Rowan. Kingston, ON: Ramsay Media , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C733r 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Ramsay, Rowan
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
Kingston, ON
Publisher
Ramsay Media
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
25 minutes
Subjects
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Breast Neoplasms
Uterine Neoplasms
Women's Health
Social Support
Autobiography
Canada
Popular Work
Notes
SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection
Language
English
French
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C733r 2006

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