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Finding your way : expert help in navigating the breast cancer journey

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Commerse, Elesa. Chicago, IL: Forever Whole , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 F494 2008 v.1-4

Availability: 7 copies, 7 available

DVD Disc 1 segments:; The medicine of breast cancer; Maintaining your peace of mind through meditation; How nutrition and lifestyle choices can enhance your breast cancer journey; DVD Disc 2 segments:; Bringing good nutrition to life in the kitchen; Acupuncture for symptom relief; Regaining range o…

Author: Commerse, Elesa

Place of Publication: Chicago, IL

Publisher: Forever Whole

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 9 hours : 2 DVD's ; 1 Audio CD ; 1 booklet

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Meditation; Imagery (Psychotherapy); Yoga; Mind-Body Therapies; Exercise Therapy; Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Lymphedema; Popular Work

Abstract: DVD Disc 1 segments:; The medicine of breast cancer; Maintaining your peace of mind through meditation; How nutrition and lifestyle choices can enhance your breast cancer journey; DVD Disc 2 segments:; Bringing good nutrition to life in the kitchen; Acupuncture for symptom relief; Regaining range of motion through physical therapy; Lymphedema : what it is and how to protect yourself; Reconnecting to yuor body : moving from the heart; A return to wholeness through gentle yoga; Survivor stories in English and Espanol; Audio CD segments:; Visualizing radiant health through yoga nidra : guided relaxation by Elesa Commerse; Introduction to yoga nigdra; Creating your sankalpa; Identifying your inner resource; The 5 Koshas of subtle bodies; Preparing for yoga nidra; The practice of yoga nidra

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 F494 2008 v.1-4

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Yoga for cancer survivors

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Culos-Reed, S. Nicole, Hately-Aldous, Susi. Calgary, AB: Alberta Cancer Board, Tom Baker Cancer Centre | University of Calgary , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 Y54 2008 v.1-4

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

v.1: Introducing the basics; Connecting to your body and breathing; v.2: Developing ease, stability, strength and flexibility; Opening your heart and chest; v.3: Building relaxed resilence; Experience meditation in motion; v.4: Feeling what your body wants

Alternate Title: Yoga thrive : therapeutic yoga for cancer survivors

Author: Culos-Reed, S. Nicole; Hately-Aldous, Susi

Place of Publication: Calgary, AB

Publisher: Alberta Cancer Board, Tom Baker Cancer Centre; University of Calgary

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 4 DVD's

Subjects: Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Yoga; Exercise Therapy; Stress, Psychological; Relaxation Techniques; Survivors; Popular Work

Abstract: v.1: Introducing the basics; Connecting to your body and breathing; v.2: Developing ease, stability, strength and flexibility; Opening your heart and chest; v.3: Building relaxed resilence; Experience meditation in motion; v.4: Feeling what your body wants

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 Y54 2008 v.1-4

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Young and the breastless : a networking event for young women with breast cancer

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Drysdale, Elaine, Thomson, Sydney, Gelmon, Karen, Janes, Karen, Baye, Nancy, Nicholson, Kathryn, Schiwy, Marlene A. [Vancouver, BC?]: Marliss Productions , 2004.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 Y68 2004

Availability: 10 copies, 10 available

Conference held at the Forest Sciences Centre, University of British Columbia, May 14-15, 2004; Panel and discussion on fertility, sexuality, emotional realities and support by Dr. Elainde Drysdale, Dr. Karen Gelmon, Dr. Sydney Thomson, Karen Janes.; Performance by Nancy Baye.; Panel on music and j…

Author: Drysdale, Elaine; Thomson, Sydney; Gelmon, Karen; Janes, Karen; Baye, Nancy; Nicholson, Kathryn; Schiwy, Marlene A

Corporate Author: Young and the Breastless

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Marliss Productions

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: 88 minutes

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Relaxation Techniques; Social Support; Self-Help Groups; Popular Work

Abstract: Conference held at the Forest Sciences Centre, University of British Columbia, May 14-15, 2004; Panel and discussion on fertility, sexuality, emotional realities and support by Dr. Elainde Drysdale, Dr. Karen Gelmon, Dr. Sydney Thomson, Karen Janes.; Performance by Nancy Baye.; Panel on music and journalling by Kathryn Nicholson, Marlene A. Schiwy.

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0000538)

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 Y68 2004

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Second chance : triumph over breast cancer

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Sawasy, Jackie, Fiore, Andy. [Vancouver, BC?]: Fiore Films , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 S445 2010

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

This film follows the healing journey of retired nurse, Jackie Sawasy, who through a proactive 8 months, reveals how she overcame breast cancer. Initially detected by her Qigong therapist, Jackie decides to order her own mammograms. When the diagnosis is confirmed, she takes control and empowers he…

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Author: Sawasy, Jackie; Fiore, Andy

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Fiore Films

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 40 minutes

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Survivors; Complementary Therapies; Breathing Exercises; Adaptation, Psychological; Relaxation Therapy; Popular Work

Abstract: This film follows the healing journey of retired nurse, Jackie Sawasy, who through a proactive 8 months, reveals how she overcame breast cancer. Initially detected by her Qigong therapist, Jackie decides to order her own mammograms. When the diagnosis is confirmed, she takes control and empowers herself through various holistic practices. This inspiring film supports the idea that breast cancer is not a death sentence.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 S445 2010

Website Notes: 2 minute trailer preview

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http://www.triumphoverbreastcancer.blogspot.com

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Celebrate strength : a fitness dvd made for and by breast cancer survivors

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Rahn, Wendy, Skinner, Cathy, Swami, Sandara. St. Paul, MN: Survivors' Training , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 C392 2008

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Story of Survivors' Training; Elements of safe fitness; Getting started; On your way; Expand your repetoire; Bonus Features

Author: Rahn, Wendy; Skinner, Cathy; Swami, Sandara

Corporate Author: Survivors' Training

Place of Publication: St. Paul, MN

Publisher: Survivors' Training

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: colour ; 120 minutes

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Breast Neoplasms - therapy; Exercise Therapy; Lymphedema; Relaxation Therapy; Physical Fitness; Survivors; Popular Work

Abstract: Story of Survivors' Training; Elements of safe fitness; Getting started; On your way; Expand your repetoire; Bonus Features

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 C392 2008

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Meeting psychosocial needs of women with breast cancer

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Institute of Medicine (U.S.), National Research Council (U.S.), National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.). Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2004.

Audience: Professional

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Corporate Author: Institute of Medicine (U.S.); National Research Council (U.S.); National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.)

Editor: Hewitt, Maria Elizabeth; Herdman, Roger; Holland, Jimmie C

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: National Academies Press

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: x, 278 p. : ill. ; 23 cm

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Counseling - methods; Psychotherapy - methods; Social Support; Survivors - psychology

ISBN: 0309091292 (pbk.)

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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http://www.nap.edu/books/0309091292/html

Nature of healing and the healing program

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Rutledge, Rob, Walker, Timothy. Halifax, NS: Healing and Cancer Foundation , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 H434n 2013 v.1-9

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

This 9-DVD educational set is meant to be a resource for women and family members affected by breast cancer. The first DVD of the set contains a 45 minute documentary called "The Nature of Healing" which was filmed at a "Skills for Healing" weekend retreat in Nova Scotia in 2012. Also on this dis…

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Alternate Title: Healing program

Author: Rutledge, Rob; Walker, Timothy

Corporate Author: Healing and Cancer Foundation

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Healing and Cancer Foundation

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: 9 videodiscs (652 minutes) + 1 study guide.

Subjects: Mind-Body Therapies; Stress, Psychological - prevention & control; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Self-Help Groups; Breathing Exercises; Meditation; Relaxation Therapy; Spirituality; Group Processes; Adaptation, Psychological; Canada; Popular Work

Abstract: This 9-DVD educational set is meant to be a resource for women and family members affected by breast cancer. The first DVD of the set contains a 45 minute documentary called "The Nature of Healing" which was filmed at a "Skills for Healing" weekend retreat in Nova Scotia in 2012. Also on this disk is a lecture entitled "Complete breast cancer care" an oncologist's view of how to get the best care from the medical system and how women can do to empower themselves at levels of body, mind and spirit. The remaining 8-DVD's comprise a complete video from another weekend retreat including all the lectures, exercises, and group discussions. Available at: www.healingandcancer.org; Nature of healing documentary and complete breast cancer care lecture (45 minutes); Booklet titled "Healing program : study guide"; The Healing Program : DVD 1 : Opening circle (63 minutes); The Healing Program : DVD 2 : Empowering the body (55 minutes); The Healing Program : DVD 3: Power of mindfulness (78 minutes); The Healing Program : DVD 4: Stress and the relaxation response (85 minutes); The Healing Program : DVD 5: Reframing difficult thoughts with insight and kindness : Part 1 (78 minutes); The Healing Program : DVD 6: Reframing difficult thoughts with insight and kindness : Part 2 (71 minutes); The Healing Program : DVD 7: Working with fears and hopes (98 minutes); The Healing Program : DVD 8: Closing Circle (79 minutes)

ISBN: 9780986546518

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library Relax; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 H434n 2013 v.1-9

Website Notes: Expanded version of the booklet

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http://www.healingandcancer.org/healing-program

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Ladies in waiting? : a play about life after breast cancer

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Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Community Research Initiative, Ryerson University. Act II Studio. [Toronto, ON]: Toronto-Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre. Psychosocial and Behavioural Research Unit , 2002.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 L155 2002

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Alternate Title: Ladies in waiting? : life after breast cancer

Corporate Author: Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Community Research Initiative; Ryerson University. Act II Studio

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Toronto-Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre. Psychosocial and Behavioural Research Unit

Publication Date: 2002

Physical Description: 46 minutes

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 L155 2002

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Through fire and water : the story of "abreast in a boat"

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[Vancouver, BC?]: Global T.V. , 1998.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 T532 1998

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Editor: Talbot, Janice

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Global T.V.

Publication Date: 1998

Physical Description: 60 minutes

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 T532 1998

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After breast cancer treatment : what next? : an awareness guide

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BC Cancer Agency, Greater Vancouver Regional Advisory Group of the Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2013. rev. ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

This booklet is part of the "Breast cancer information kit" which is available at: http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/types-of-cancer/breast-cancer/breast/information-kit

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Continues / Continued By: After breast cancer treatment : what next? : an awareness guide (2012)

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency; Greater Vancouver Regional Advisory Group of the Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon

Edition: rev. ed.

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: 14 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Survivors; Popular Work

Abstract: This booklet is part of the "Breast cancer information kit" which is available at: http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/types-of-cancer/breast-cancer/breast/information-kit

Language: English

Material Type: Booklet; Handout; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/patient-and-public-info-site/Documents/AllianceAfterTreatment2013_reformattedFinalInt.pdf

Between us : a first-aid kit for your heart and soul (breast cancer)

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Katze, Mary Rosanne, Murthy, Karla. Anchorage, AK: Affinityfilms, Inc. , 1998.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 K19 1998

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Katze, Mary Rosanne; Murthy, Karla

Place of Publication: Anchorage, AK

Publisher: Affinityfilms, Inc.

Publication Date: 1998

Physical Description: colour ; 52 minutes

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Survivors; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 K19 1998

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Healing, hope and humor : a comedian's journey

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Fitzgerald, Dave, LaCroix, Darren. Auburn, MA: Humor Institute, Inc. , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 F553h 2007

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

April 16, 2008: This video is the same as ID# 4281 "Living and laughing with cancer...", title changed as per publisher.

Author: Fitzgerald, Dave; LaCroix, Darren

Place of Publication: Auburn, MA

Publisher: Humor Institute, Inc.

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 40 minutes

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Survivors; Wit and Humor; Popular Work

Abstract: April 16, 2008: This video is the same as ID# 4281 "Living and laughing with cancer...", title changed as per publisher.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 F553h 2007

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Breast cancer companion guide : information kit

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Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon. [Vancouver, BC?]: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon , 2008. rev. ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 B829a 2008

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

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Corporate Author: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon

Edition: rev. ed.

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 10 p. : ill ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 B829a 2008

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http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/types-of-cancer/breast-cancer/breast/information-kit

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Breast cancer companion guide : information kit

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Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon. [Vancouver, BC?]: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 B829a 2012

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Corporate Author: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: 10 p. : ill ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: VC Library Archives

Call Number: WP870 B829a 2012

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http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/types-of-cancer/breast-cancer/breast/information-kit

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Breast cancer companion guide : information kit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21326

Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon, BC Cancer Agency, Victoria Breast Health Centre, Canadian Cancer Society. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2013. rev. ed.