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Crazy sexy cancer tips

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Carr, Kris, Crow, Sheryl. Guilford, CT: Skirt! , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C311 2007

Availability: 10 copies, 10 available

Author: Carr, Kris; Crow, Sheryl

Place of Publication: Guilford, CT

Publisher: Skirt!

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 203 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Female; Women's Health; Women; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Survivors - psychology; Mental Healing; Spiritual Healing; Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques; Young Adult; Diet; Popular Work; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 9781599212319; 1599212315

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: QZ201 C311 2007

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Crazy sexy cancer survivor : more rebellion and fire for your healing journey

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Carr, Kris. Guilford, CT: Skirt! , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C312 2008

Availability: 9 copies, 8 available

Author: Carr, Kris

Place of Publication: Guilford, CT

Publisher: Skirt!

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 245 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Female; Women's Health; Women; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Survivors - psychology; Mental Healing; Spiritual Healing; Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques; Diet; Popular Work; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 9781599213705

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: QZ201 C312 2008

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Life stages and Native women : memory, teachings, and story medicine

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Anderson, Kim. Winnipeg, MB: University of Manitoba Press , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB55 A545 2011

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Rediscovering the stories of the past serves as a healing force in the decolonization and recovery of Aboriginal communities. Anderson shares the teachings of elders from the Canadian prairies and Ontario to illustrate how different life stages were experienced by Métis, Cree, and Anishinaabe…

Author: Anderson, Kim

Place of Publication: Winnipeg, MB

Publisher: University of Manitoba Press

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: xix, 210 pages ; 23 cm

Series: Critical studies in Native history

Subjects: First Nations; Indigenous women; Indigenous Canadians; Medicine, Traditional; Women's Health; Family; Popular Work; Personal Narratives

Abstract: Rediscovering the stories of the past serves as a healing force in the decolonization and recovery of Aboriginal communities. Anderson shares the teachings of elders from the Canadian prairies and Ontario to illustrate how different life stages were experienced by Métis, Cree, and Anishinaabe girls and women during the mid-twentieth century. Anderson explains how this traditional knowledge can be applied toward rebuilding healthy Indigenous communities today.

Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN: 9780887557262

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WB55 A545 2011

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Bone : dying into life

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Woodman, Marion. New York, NY: Penguin Compass , 2000.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 W892 2000

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Woodman, Marion

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Penguin Compass

Publication Date: 2000

Physical Description: xvi, 245 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Subjects: Uterine Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Mental Healing; Personal Narratives; Popular Work; Imagery (Psychotherapy)

ISBN: 0670893749; 0140196285

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 W892 2000

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

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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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10 percent happier : how I tamed the voice in my head, reduced stress without losing my edge, and found self-help that actually works : a true story

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Harris, Dan. New York, NY: Dey St. , 2014.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172.4 H313 2014

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Ten percent happier

Author: Harris, Dan

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Dey St.

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: xvi, 237 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Mind Body Therapies; Stress, Psychological - therapy; Spiritual Therapies; Spirituality; Meditation; Buddhism; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780062265432

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM172.4 H313 2014

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Gentle willow : a story for children about dying

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Mills, Joyce C. New York, NY: Magination Press , 1993.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 M657 1993

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

When the willow tree gets sick and nothing will make him well, his friends in the wood learn about death, and saying good-bye.

Author: Mills, Joyce C

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Magination Press

Publication Date: 1993

Subjects: Death; Attitude to Death; Infant; Child; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: When the willow tree gets sick and nothing will make him well, his friends in the wood learn about death, and saying good-bye.

ISBN: 945354541

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 C5 M657 1993

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Cancer with hope : facing illness, embracing life, and finding purpose

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Armstrong, Mike, Vohr, Eric A. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 A735c 2021

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

"Author Armstrong was the former chairman of the board of trustees of Johns Hopkins Medicine, former chairman of several large corporations, and a survivor of two types of cancer. This work is a memoir that stresses the therapeutic value of hope. The author's personal story is supplemented with int…

Author: Armstrong, Mike; Vohr, Eric A.

Place of Publication: Baltimore, MD

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: x, 150 pages : map ; 22 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Hope; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: "Author Armstrong was the former chairman of the board of trustees of Johns Hopkins Medicine, former chairman of several large corporations, and a survivor of two types of cancer. This work is a memoir that stresses the therapeutic value of hope. The author's personal story is supplemented with interview data that round out the perspectives on surviving cancer. The book ends with listed resources for further information." -- Provided by publisher

ISBN: 9781421440187; 1421440180

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 A735c 2021

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Cancer conundrum and ways of dealing with it : using hypnotherapy, spiritualism and conventional treatments to help you feel stronger

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Evans, Louise. Ancaster, ON: Manor House Publishing, Inc. , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 E92 2018

Availability: 6 copies, 5 available

Author: Evans, Louise

Place of Publication: Ancaster, ON

Publisher: Manor House Publishing, Inc.

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: 144 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Complementary Therapies; Hypnosis; Spiritual Therapies; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9781988058436; 9781988058443

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: QZ266 E92 2018

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My name is Buddy : a story for children about brain tumors

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Bauer, Dave. San Francisco, CA: National Brain Tumor Foundation , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 B344 2005

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

CD features comedian "Dom DeLuise" as the voice of Buddy

Author: Bauer, Dave

Place of Publication: San Francisco, CA

Publisher: National Brain Tumor Foundation

Publication Date: 2005

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: CD features comedian "Dom DeLuise" as the voice of Buddy

Language: English

Material Type: Book; CD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 B344 2005

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Problem with hair : a story for children who are learning about cancer

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Foss, Karen Sue, Wilda, Steve. Omaha, NE: Centering Corporation , 1996.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 F751 1996

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

All the kids in the neighborhood, unhappy with their hair color and styles, envy Louella, who has lost her hair from undergoing medical treatment.

Author: Foss, Karen Sue; Wilda, Steve

Place of Publication: Omaha, NE

Publisher: Centering Corporation

Publication Date: 1996

Subjects: Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Hair; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: All the kids in the neighborhood, unhappy with their hair color and styles, envy Louella, who has lost her hair from undergoing medical treatment.

ISBN: 1561230095

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 F751 1996

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Friend in hope : a story about Hope's journey with a brain tumour

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Zammit, Marisa, Dornbusch, Erica. London, ON: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 Z24 2005

Availability: 9 copies, 9 available

Author: Zammit, Marisa; Dornbusch, Erica

Place of Publication: London, ON

Publisher: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada

Publication Date: 2005

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms; Pictorial Works; Juvenile Literature

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: QZ201 C5 Z24 2005

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Fall of Freddie the leaf : a story of life for all ages

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Buscaglia, Leo. New York, NY: Slack Incorporated , 1982.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 B977 1982

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

As Freddie experiences the changing seasons along with his companion leaves, he learns that death is part of life.

Author: Buscaglia, Leo

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Slack Incorporated

Publication Date: 1982

Subjects: Life Change Events; Death; Stress, Psychological; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: As Freddie experiences the changing seasons along with his companion leaves, he learns that death is part of life.

ISBN: 94343232898

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 C5 B977 1982

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Samantha Jane's missing smile : a story about coping with the loss of a parent

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Kaplow, Julie, Pincus, Donna, Spiegel, Beth. Washington, DC: Magination Press , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 K17 2007

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

With the help of her mother and neighbor Mrs. Cooper, Samantha Jane is able to talk about how sad she is since her father died and to find ways to remember him, and then she begins to feel better.; Recommended for "Ages 4-8" on back cover.

Author: Kaplow, Julie; Pincus, Donna; Spiegel, Beth

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: Magination Press

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Death; Grief; Loss; Parent-Child Relations; Family Relations; Fictional Works; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: With the help of her mother and neighbor Mrs. Cooper, Samantha Jane is able to talk about how sad she is since her father died and to find ways to remember him, and then she begins to feel better.; Recommended for "Ages 4-8" on back cover.

ISBN: 9781591478096; 159147809X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: BF575 C5 K17 2007

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Forever optimistic : fighting brain cancer, finding your best path, and leading a life with purpose

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Brams, Robert S., Coons, Christopher A. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 B815 2021

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Brams, Robert S.; Coons, Christopher A.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: xii, 170 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms; Life Change Events; Adaptation, Psychological; Optimism; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781510766167

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WL358 B815 2021

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But you look so good ... : stories by carcinoid cancer survivors

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Gonzalez, Maria j. Bloomington, IN: iUniverse LLC , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WI435 G643 2013

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

This book shares the intimate stores of those living with a poorly understood and rare cancer. It demonstrates that enduring any chronic illness can be done with hope, courage and dignity. - Cover

Author: Gonzalez, Maria j.

Place of Publication: Bloomington, IN

Publisher: iUniverse LLC

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: xxv, 227 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine - prevention & control; Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine - psychology; Neuroendocrine Tumors; Carcinoid Tumor; Cancer Survivors; Caregivers; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: This book shares the intimate stores of those living with a poorly understood and rare cancer. It demonstrates that enduring any chronic illness can be done with hope, courage and dignity. - Cover

ISBN: 9781475981315; 1475981317

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WI435 G643 2013

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Friend for life : a story and activity book for kids with cancer (ages 7-11)

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Nessim, Susan, Wyman, Barbara. Los Angeles, CA: Cancervive , 1994.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 N465 1994

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

A storybook and task-oriented activity book specifically designed for children with cancer (ages 7-11). Children who are diagnosed with cancer must face a series of overwhelming hurdles; physical, psychological and social. Everyone with the child can play an essential role in minimizing the trauma…

Alternate Title: Draw me a picture II

Author: Nessim, Susan; Wyman, Barbara

Place of Publication: Los Angeles, CA

Publisher: Cancervive

Publication Date: 1994

Subjects: Neoplasms; Infant; Child; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: A storybook and task-oriented activity book specifically designed for children with cancer (ages 7-11). Children who are diagnosed with cancer must face a series of overwhelming hurdles; physical, psychological and social. Everyone with the child can play an essential role in minimizing the trauma associated with the disease. The patient, family, and medical team enter into a complex interdependent relationship. The child's ability to cope with and adjust to their illness is strengthened by an environment which is open and supportive.