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Breast cancer husband : how to help your wife (and yourself) through diagnosis, treatment, and beyond

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13817
Silver, Marc. Emmaus, PA: Rodale , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S587 2004
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
A guide for men whose wives or girlfriends have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Helps readers deal with the diagnosis, addressing men's stereotypical reactions (usually saying little, followed by overbearing urges to fix the problem) and advises them how to behave (ask questions and, more import…
Author
Silver, Marc
Place of Publication
Emmaus, PA
Publisher
Rodale
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xv, 319 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Spouses
Family Relations
Caregivers - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
A guide for men whose wives or girlfriends have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Helps readers deal with the diagnosis, addressing men's stereotypical reactions (usually saying little, followed by overbearing urges to fix the problem) and advises them how to behave (ask questions and, more importantly, listen). Also examines the various treatments and suggests ways for readers to find sexual intimacy after mastectomy.
ISBN
1579548334
9781579548339
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 S587 2004

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Healing our wounded hearts : a real life story about loss in the voice of a teenager

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124431
Hahn, Olivia. [Victoria, BC]: Self publishing , [2023].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 H148h 2023
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
"Children and Teens are expected to grieve the same as adults. In fact there are similarities but our brains are not fully [developed] yet but we often have bigger and stronger emotions. My name is Olivia Hahn, I lost my mother to cancer when I was 15 and I am deeply grieving. This book is written …
Author
Hahn, Olivia
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC]
Publisher
Self publishing
Publication Date
[2023]
Physical Description
[111 unnumbered pages] : ill. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Grief
Loss
Love
Adolescent
Parental Death
Parent-Child Relations
Life Change Events
Neoplasms - psychology
Juvenile Literature
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
"Children and Teens are expected to grieve the same as adults. In fact there are similarities but our brains are not fully [developed] yet but we often have bigger and stronger emotions. My name is Olivia Hahn, I lost my mother to cancer when I was 15 and I am deeply grieving. This book is written in the voice of a teenager as a teenager and is an account of finding my voice through all this loss" -- Back cover.
ISBN
9798385789801
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 H148h 2023
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Honoring the mystery : uplifting insights from the language, visions, and dreams of the dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124433
Morningstar, Barbara. British Columbia: Barbara Morningstar , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 M866 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"Heartfelt stories that explore the mystery of death." -back cover.
Author
Morningstar, Barbara
Editor
Shoroplova, Nina
Place of Publication
British Columbia
Publisher
Barbara Morningstar
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
97 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Hospice Care
Grief
Bereavement
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Loss
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Abstract
"Heartfelt stories that explore the mystery of death." -back cover.
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781722966508
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 M866 2018

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Dying : a book of comfort

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120737
Garden City, NY: GuildAmerica Books , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 D996 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
McNees, Pat
Place of Publication
Garden City, NY
Publisher
GuildAmerica Books
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Terminally Ill - psychology
Loss
Bereavement
Grief
Attitude to Death
Anecdotes
Poetry
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
1568651570
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 D996 1996

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Year of magical thinking

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15408
Didion, Joan. New York, NY: A.A. Knopf , 2005. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 D556 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Didion, Joan
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
A.A. Knopf
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
227 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Loss - psychology
Grief - psychology
Grief
Attitude to Death
Family Health
Family Relations
Life Change Events
Widowhood - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
140004314X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 D556 2005

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A matter of death and life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123325
Yalom, Irvin D., Yalom, Marilyn. Stanford, CA: Redwood Press , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 Y19 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Yalom, Irvin D.
Yalom, Marilyn
Place of Publication
Stanford, CA
Publisher
Redwood Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xii, 240 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Terminally Ill
Grief
Loss
Love
Spouses
Adaptation, Psychological
Aging
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781503613768
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 Y19 2021

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Living the good life : your guide to health and success

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120984
Patchell-Evans, David. [Toronto, ON]: ECW Press , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QT256 P294 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Patchell-Evans, David
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
ECW Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xv, 229 p. : ill. ;21 cm
Subjects
Physical Fitness
Exercise
Healthy Lifestyle
Healthy Aging
Weight Loss
Diet
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781550226171
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QT256 P294 2012

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Cancer : what I wish I had known when I was first diagnosed : tips and advice from a survivor

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21753
Ryan, Michele. North Charleston, S.C: Create Space Independent Publishing Platform , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 R989 2014
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Ryan, Michele
Place of Publication
North Charleston, S.C
Publisher
Create Space Independent Publishing Platform
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
73 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781494472313
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 R989 2014

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Option B : facing adversity, building resilience, and finding joy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120298
Sandberg, Sheryl, Grant, Adam. New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 S194 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Sandberg, Sheryl
Grant, Adam
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
226 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Loss
Bereavement
Adaptation, Psychological
Resilience, Psychological
Life Change Events
Family Relations
Spouses
Widowhood
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781524732684
1524732680
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 S194 2017

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Heart of a champion : inspirational stories of people who have overcome many of life's challenging adversities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14808
Winnipeg, MB: Children's Programs , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM171 H436 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Truthwaite, Rob
Place of Publication
Winnipeg, MB
Publisher
Children's Programs
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Adaptation, Psychological - popular works
Social Adjustment - psychology
Disabled Persons
Chronic Disease - popular works
Child
Emotions
Motivation
Juvenile Literature
Personal Narratives
ISBN
1550567837
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM171 H436 2000

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Intimacy after breast cancer : dealing with your body, relationships and sex

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19593
Maisano, Gina M. Garden City Park, NY: Square One Publishers , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M231 2010
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Alternate Title
What the doctors never tell you : intimacy after breast cancer : dealing with your body, relationships and sex
Author
Maisano, Gina M
Place of Publication
Garden City Park, NY
Publisher
Square One Publishers
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xii, 223 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Body Image
Sexuality
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
Women - psychology
Survivors
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780757003240
0757003249
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 M231 2010

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Having children after cancer : how to make informed choices before and after treatment and build the family of your dreams

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19864
Shaw, Gina M. Berkeley, CA: Celestial arts , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP570 S534 2011
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
This book addresses fertility and cancer in a comprehensive, prescriptive way, explaining which cancers and treatments affect fertility and presenting a wide range of family-building options.
Author
Shaw, Gina M
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
Celestial arts
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xvi, 208 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - psychology
Infertility - complications
Fertility
Social Support
Reproductive Behavior
Men
Women
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
This book addresses fertility and cancer in a comprehensive, prescriptive way, explaining which cancers and treatments affect fertility and presenting a wide range of family-building options.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781587610547
158761054X
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
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP570 S534 2011

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Amazon heart : coping with breast cancer warrior princess style

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14557
Dwyer, Megan, Campbell, Meredith. San Jose, CA: Artemisia Enterprises, LLC , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 D989 2004
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Dwyer, Megan
Campbell, Meredith
Place of Publication
San Jose, CA
Publisher
Artemisia Enterprises, LLC
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
0975541609
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 D989 2004

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After breast cancer : a common-sense guide to life after treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16097
Schnipper, Hester Hill, Schnipper, Lowell E. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 2006. updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S361 2006
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Schnipper, Hester Hill
Schnipper, Lowell E
Edition
updated ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xiii, 302 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Social Support
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553384253
0553384252
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 S361 2006

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100 questions about breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21850
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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Janet and me : an illustrated story of love and loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16307
Mack, Stan. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Paperbacks , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 M153 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Mack, Stan
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Paperbacks
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xii, 157 p. : ill. : 24 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Loss
Love
Biography
Cartoons
Popular Work
ISBN
0684872781
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 M153 2004

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Intimacy after cancer : a woman's guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15415
Kydd, Sally, Rowett, Dana. Redmond, WA: Big Think Media, Inc. , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 K99 2006
Availability
15 copies, 14 available
Review published in "Abreast in the West" vol. 9, no.1 Winter 2008.
Author
Kydd, Sally
Rowett, Dana
Place of Publication
Redmond, WA
Publisher
Big Think Media, Inc.
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
236 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Body Image
Sex Behavior
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Female
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
Review published in "Abreast in the West" vol. 9, no.1 Winter 2008.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780978810801
0978810805
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 K99 2006

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Now breathe : a journal of life after a cancer diagnosis

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7962
Sternbach, Claudia. Seattle, WA: Whiteaker Press , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S839 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Sternbach, Claudia
Place of Publication
Seattle, WA
Publisher
Whiteaker Press
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
ix, 153 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Biography
Popular Work
ISBN
0965380041
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 S839 1999

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4412
Barrie, Barbara. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI520 B275 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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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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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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.
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