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Back to work after breast cancer

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Nessim, Susan. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim-Keeney/Cancervive , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 B126 2006

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

This DVD tells the story of six vibrant women, each intent on making a contribution through their careers. The women work at different jobs, but are alike in one important way: they are balancing the demands of a breast cancer illness and work. It explores the challenges women face in the workplac…

Author: Nessim, Susan

Corporate Author: Cancervive; Living With It

Place of Publication: Los Angeles, CA

Publisher: Susan Nessim-Keeney/Cancervive

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 27 minutes

Subjects: Occupational Health Services; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Social Support; Employment; Workplace; Personnel Management; Life Change Events; Survivors; Popular Work

Abstract: This DVD tells the story of six vibrant women, each intent on making a contribution through their careers. The women work at different jobs, but are alike in one important way: they are balancing the demands of a breast cancer illness and work. It explores the challenges women face in the workplace as they journey through treatment to recovery.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 B126 2006

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

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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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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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Attitudes, perceptions and practices of oncologists and naturopathic physicians regarding the role of diet in breast cancer prevention and treatment

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Novak, Kerri L. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1999.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: LE3 1999 N935

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Novak, Kerri L

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: University of British Columbia

Publication Date: 1999

Physical Description: ix, 215 p. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms - therapy; Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control; Diet Therapy; Holistic Health; Consumer Health Information; Nutrition Therapy; Naturopathy; Women

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Thesis

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: LE3 1999 N935

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Why me? surviving, coping, living with breast cancer

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Roberge, Roger. Moncton, NB: Roger Roberge , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 R638 2006

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Title on CD-ROM: Why me? surviving, coping, living with breast cancer : breast self-examination : a guide for women

Author: Roberge, Roger

Place of Publication: Moncton, NB

Publisher: Roger Roberge

Publication Date: 2006

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

Abstract: Title on CD-ROM: Why me? surviving, coping, living with breast cancer : breast self-examination : a guide for women

ISBN: 097813060X

Language: English

Material Type: Book; CD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 R638 2006

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Speak the language of healing : living with breast cancer without going to war

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Kuner, Susan. Berkeley, CA: Conari Press , 2000.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 S741 1999

Availability: 4 copies, 3 available

Author: Kuner, Susan

Place of Publication: Berkeley, CA

Publisher: Conari Press

Publication Date: 2000

Physical Description: xiii, 221 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Mental Healing

ISBN: 1573241687

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 S741 1999

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Group psychotherapy for women with breast cancer

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Spira, James L, Reed, Geoffrey M. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association , 2003.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WP870 S79g 2003

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Spira, James L; Reed, Geoffrey M

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: American Psychological Association

Publication Date: 2003

Subjects: Self-Help Groups; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Psychotherapy, Group - methods

ISBN: 1557989559

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 S79g 2003

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Breast cancer inside out : bodies, biographies & beliefs

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Oxford ; New York: Peter Lang , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 B828m 2021

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Editor: Myers, Kimberly R

Place of Publication: Oxford ; New York

Publisher: Peter Lang

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: xiv, 483 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Medical humanities ; vol.1

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Self Care; Social Support; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 9781800796805

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 B828m 2021

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Bright hour : a memoir of living and dying

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Riggs, Nina. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster , 2017.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 R569 2017

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

The Bright Hour is the memoir of Nina Rigg, following a diagnosis of terminal breast cancer. "With the lyricism of poetry and a voice that never trades on simple grief, 'The Bright Hour' celebrates living -- living well, living fully -- and the transcendent combination of light and darkness that ma…

Author: Riggs, Nina

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: 310 p. ; 22 cm

Subjects: Terminally Ill - psychology; Attitude to Death; Life; Life Change Events; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: The Bright Hour is the memoir of Nina Rigg, following a diagnosis of terminal breast cancer. "With the lyricism of poetry and a voice that never trades on simple grief, 'The Bright Hour' celebrates living -- living well, living fully -- and the transcendent combination of light and darkness that makes us human." - Cover

ISBN: 9781501169359; 1501169351

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: BF789 D4 R569 2017

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

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Advanced breast cancer

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Foran, Sydney, Lohrisch, Caroline. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 B863 2007 v.6

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Foran, Sydney; Lohrisch, Caroline

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 60 minutes

Series: BCCA video telehealth series "Closer to home" 6

Subjects: Neoplasm Metastasis; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Self-Help Groups; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 B863 2007 v.6

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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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Experience of cancer as a transition : a project exploring the lived experiences of breast cancer patients after completion of adjuvant therapy

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Denduyf, Johanna. [Victoria, BC?]: Royal Roads University , 2002.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WP870 D391 2002

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Denduyf, Johanna

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: Royal Roads University

Publication Date: 2002

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Patients - psychology; Life Change Events

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Thesis

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 D391 2002

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Across the void : through cancer and into life

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Bonello, Laurie. Saskatoon, SK: Laurie Bonello , 2009. large print ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 B712 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Bonello, Laurie

Edition: large print ed.

Place of Publication: Saskatoon, SK

Publisher: Laurie Bonello

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: 162 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Life Change Events; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 9780981213606

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 B712 2009

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Taking charge of your recovery after cancer

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Scalzo, Kathy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 B863 2008 v.15

Availability: 8 copies, 8 available

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Author: Scalzo, Kathy

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 60 minutes

Series: BCCA video telehealth series "Closer to home" 15

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Decision Making; Life Change Events; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 B863 2008 v.15

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Stress management intervention for women with breast cancer : participant's notebook

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Washington, DC: American Psychological Association , 2003.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WP870 A635 2003

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Antoni, Michael H

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: American Psychological Association

Publication Date: 2003

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Women - psychology; Stress, Psychological

ISBN: 1557989427

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 A635 2003

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Monster calls

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Ness, Patrick, Dowd, Siobhan, Kay, Jim. Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 N463 2011

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Thirteen-year-old Conor awakens one night to find a monster outside his bedroom window, but not the one from the recurring nightmare that began when his mother became ill - an ancient, wild creature that wants him to face truth and loss.

Author: Ness, Patrick; Dowd, Siobhan; Kay, Jim

Place of Publication: Somerville, MA

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: 204 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Grief - psychology; Self Concept; Adolescent; Parent-Child Relations; Adaptation, Psychological; Emotions; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Fictional Works; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: Thirteen-year-old Conor awakens one night to find a monster outside his bedroom window, but not the one from the recurring nightmare that began when his mother became ill - an ancient, wild creature that wants him to face truth and loss.

ISBN: 9780763655594

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 C5 N463 2011

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Naked imperfection : a memoir

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Deacon, Gillian. [Toronto, ON]: Penguin Group , 2014.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 D278 2014

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

"What if you're doing everything right - living a healthy, virtuous, conscientious life - and something goes terribly wrong? So when the all-natural vegetarian yogi and runner mother of three young boys was diagnosed with cancer, the world stopped making sense."

Author: Deacon, Gillian

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Penguin Group

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: 245 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Adaptation, Psychological; Life Change Events; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Perfectionism; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: "What if you're doing everything right - living a healthy, virtuous, conscientious life - and something goes terribly wrong? So when the all-natural vegetarian yogi and runner mother of three young boys was diagnosed with cancer, the world stopped making sense."