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When words heal : writing through cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114054
Bray, Sharon A. Berkeley, CA: Frog, Ltd. , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 B827 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Bray, Sharon A.
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
Frog, Ltd.
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xvi, 141 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Narrative Therapy
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Writing
Personal Narratives as Topic
Anecdotes as Topic
Poetry as Topic
Popular Work
ISBN
1583941584
9781583941584
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 B827 2006

Copies

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Language of healing : daily comfort for women living with breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120512
Benson, Pat, Dackman, Linda. San Francisco, CA: Conari Press , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B474 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Benson, Pat
Dackman, Linda
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
Conari Press
Publication Date
2014
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Mind Body Therapies
Meditation
Anecdotes
Bibliotherapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9781573246316
157324631X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 B474 2014

Copies

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Living between cancer and a cure : seeking the light

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114080
Davies, Anne Louise. [Victoria, BC?]: Anne Davies Duncan Holdings , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 D255 2015
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Davies, Anne Louise
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Anne Davies Duncan Holdings
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
71 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Poetry
Survivors
Personal Narratives
Pictorial Works
Popular Work
Notes
Copies differ in size and format; pagination and placement of illustrations vary.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 D255 2015

Copies

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Writing your way through cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124118
Martin, Chia. Prescott, AZ: Hohm Press , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M379w 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Martin, Chia
Place of Publication
Prescott, AZ
Publisher
Hohm Press
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
165 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Narrative Therapy
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Writing
Personal Narratives as Topic
Popular Work
ISBN
1890772003
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 M379w 2000

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Chicken soup for the woman's soul : 101 stories to open the hearts and rekindle the spirits of women

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3528
Deerfield Beach, Fla.: Health Communications, Inc. , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 C533w 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Canfield, Jack
Place of Publication
Deerfield Beach, Fla.
Publisher
Health Communications, Inc.
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
xvii, 350 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Women
Social Support
Popular Work
Anecdotes
ISBN
1558744150
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 C533w 1996

Copies

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Opening up by writing it down : how expressive writing improves health and eases emotional pain

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121239
Pennebaker, James W., Smyth, Joshua M. New York, NY: The Guilford Press , 2016. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM420.5.N3 P412 2013
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Contents:; Introduction -- "Shh ... It's a secret": beginning to explore the connection between confession and health -- The invention of the expressive writing approach -- What's on your mind?: Health benefits of verbal and written disclosure -- Dealing with chronic health problems using expressiv…
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Author
Pennebaker, James W.
Smyth, Joshua M.
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
The Guilford Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xi, 210 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Writing
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Adaptation, Psychological
Neoplasms - psychology
Mind-Body Therapies
Narrative Therapy
Self Disclosure
Popular Work
Abstract
Contents:
Introduction -- "Shh ... It's a secret": beginning to explore the connection between confession and health -- The invention of the expressive writing approach -- What's on your mind?: Health benefits of verbal and written disclosure -- Dealing with chronic health problems using expressive writing -- Writing to clear the mind: expressive writing in learning and education -- "Get these thoughts out of my head!" Getting past obsessions, insomnia, and bouts of stupidity -- To speed up or slow down?: How people differ in coping with trauma -- "I'm here for you ... or am I?": The audience on the other end of our words -- How does writing help us secure a healthier and happier future? -- Pulling it all together: recommendations for your use of expressive writing.
ISBN
9781462524921
1462524923
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM420.5.N3 P412 2013
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
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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
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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

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Chicken soup for the soul : healthy living : breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17634
Canfield, Jack, Hansen, Mark Victor, Kelly, Mary Olsen, Creagen, Edward. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, Inc. , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C223 2005
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Canfield, Jack
Hansen, Mark Victor
Kelly, Mary Olsen
Creagen, Edward
Place of Publication
Deerfield Beach, FL
Publisher
Health Communications, Inc.
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xi, 130 p. ; 18 cm.
Series
Chicken soup for the soul healthy living series
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms
Survivors - psychology
Social Support
Personal Narratives
Anecdotes
Popular Work
ISBN
0757302742
075730270X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 C223 2005

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Survivors in search of a voice : the art of courage

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6456
Amesbury, Barbra. [Toronto, ON]: Woodlawn Arts Foundation , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 A513s 1995
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Amesbury, Barbra
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Woodlawn Arts Foundation
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Neoplasms - psychology
Art Therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
969904304
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 A513s 1995

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Spirited women : journeys with breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18058
King, Petrea. Milsons Point, NSW: Random House Australia , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 K54s 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
King, Petrea
Place of Publication
Milsons Point, NSW
Publisher
Random House Australia
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xvi, 349 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Women - psychology
Mind-Body Therapies
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781740513340
1740513347
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 K54s 2004

Copies

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Disrupting breast cancer narratives : stories of rage and repair

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122844
Nielsen, Emilia. [Toronto, ON]: University of Toronto Press , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Contents:
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Nielsen, Emilia
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Publication Date
2019
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Personal Narratives
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
Contents:
ISBN
9781487530020
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
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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https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/detail.action?docID=5621324
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Live your best life now! : the cancer survivor's guide to creating a happy and meaningful life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16309
Santini, Kathy. [Victoria, BC?]: Kathy Santini , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S235 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Review published in "Abreast in the West" vol. 9, no.3 Summer 2008
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Author
Santini, Kathy
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Kathy Santini
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
130 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Anecdotes
Abstract
Review published in "Abreast in the West" vol. 9, no.3 Summer 2008
Notes
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Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 S235 2007

Copies

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Show me : a photo collection of breast cancer survivors' lumpectomies, mastectomies, breast reconstructions and thoughts on body image

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9511
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Hershey, Pa.: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center , 2001. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S559 2001
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Hershey, Pa.
Publisher
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Mastectomy - psychology
Mastectomy - photographs
Body Image
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Mammaplasty
Pictorial Works
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 S559 2001

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
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Cancer poetry project : poems by cancer patients and those who love them

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16451
Minneapolis, MN: Tasora Books , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C218m 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Miller, Karin B
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN
Publisher
Tasora Books
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
xxiv, 248 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Poetry
Survivors
Patients
Family
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780978994686
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C218m 2001

Copies

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Reflections : illness and healing : the art of Robert Pope

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1664
Murray, Jock. Hantsport, N.S.: Robert Pope Foundation , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 M982 1996
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Murray, Jock
Place of Publication
Hantsport, N.S.
Publisher
Robert Pope Foundation
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Art Therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
0889995877
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 M982 1996

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Rosemary suite

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog11022
Barnwell, Leslie. Smithers, BC.: Creekstone Press Ltd. , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B259 2002
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Barnwell, Leslie
Place of Publication
Smithers, BC.
Publisher
Creekstone Press Ltd.
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
177 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Poetry
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
0968404359
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 B259 2002

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Handle with care : women living with metastatic breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18391
Toronto-Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre. Psychosocial and Behavioural Research Unit. [Toronto, ON]: Toronto-Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre. Psychosocial and Behavioural Research Unit , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 H235t 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Handle with care : the play
Corporate Author
Toronto-Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre. Psychosocial and Behavioural Research Unit
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Toronto-Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre. Psychosocial and Behavioural Research Unit
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
41 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasm Metastasis
Women
Breast Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 H235t 2000

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Woman redefined : dignity, beauty, and breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119958
Hunter, Kristina, Kenneth, ML. [Toronto, ON]: Second Story Press , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 H945 2016
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Hunter, Kristina
Kenneth, ML
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Second Story Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
1 volume unpaged, : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Body Image - psychology
Mastectomy
Mastectomy - rehabilitation
Beauty
Photographs
Pictorial Works
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781772600056
1772600059
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 H945 2016

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Waiting for cancer to come : women's experiences with genetic testing and medical decision making for breast and ovarian cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120171
Hesse-Biber, Sharlene. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Hesse-Biber, Sharlene
Place of Publication
Ann Arbor, MI
Publisher
University of Michigan Press
Publication Date
2014
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Genetic Testing
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Decision Making
Women's Health
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Ovarian Neoplasms - psychology
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780472052196
9780472120352
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 to obtain a username and password from the Library.
Read Online
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=832344
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Selections from the Tile Tales Collection : illustrating the power of art as therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15871
Slakov, June, Veal, Marshall. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 B861c 2007
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
The BC Cancer Agency Tile Tales Collection tells of the powerful stories of cancer patients, their families, and care providers. This series of ceramic artwork tiles is on permanent display at Vancouver and Fraser Valley centres. The tiles adorn various walls in the Fraser Valley Centre and on th…
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Author
Slakov, June
Veal, Marshall
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
18 minutes
Subjects
Art Therapy
Relaxation Techniques
Art
Neoplasms - psychology
BC Cancer Agency
Popular Work
Abstract
The BC Cancer Agency Tile Tales Collection tells of the powerful stories of cancer patients, their families, and care providers. This series of ceramic artwork tiles is on permanent display at Vancouver and Fraser Valley centres. The tiles adorn various walls in the Fraser Valley Centre and on the third, fifth and sixth floors of the Vancouver Centre as well as the John Jambor hallway on the main level.
Cancer patients, their families, healthcare professionals and volunteers have created unique images on ceramic tiles to express their personal feelings and experiences with cancer. A tale or short description by the artist accompanies each tile. We have selected a number of these tiles to highlight the collection for you here.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
VC Library Archives
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 B861c 2007

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