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Few months to live : different paths to life's end

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10180
Staton, Jana, Shuy, Roger, Byock, Ira. Washington, DC: Georgetown University Press , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 S797 2001
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Staton, Jana
Shuy, Roger
Byock, Ira
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Georgetown University Press
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
xxv, 358 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Terminally Ill - psychology
Attitude to Health
Caregivers - psychology
Spirituality
ISBN
087840841X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 S797 2001

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From faith to faith : a daily guide to victory

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15188
Copeland, Kenneth, Copeland, Gloria. Fort Worth, TX: Eagle Mountain International Church, Incorporated | Kenneth Copeland Publications , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM61 C782 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Copeland, Kenneth
Copeland, Gloria
Place of Publication
Fort Worth, TX
Publisher
Eagle Mountain International Church, Incorporated
Kenneth Copeland Publications
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Religion
Christianity
Spirituality
Popular Work
ISBN
0881148431
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM61 C782 1992

Copies

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In the arms of my beloved : a journey through breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18434
Crawford, Sandra. North Vancouver, BC: Sandra Crawford , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C899 2009
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Crawford, Sandra
Place of Publication
North Vancouver, BC
Publisher
Sandra Crawford
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xvi, 189 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Spirituality
Christianity
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780981317809
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 C899 2009

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Living in bonus time : surviving cancer, finding new purpose

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122852
Hill, Alexander. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
"Those who experience and survive cancer live in bonus time, a season of grace that can be both disorienting and wonderful. In this honest and hopeful account, two-time survivor Alec Hill helps readers recalibrate expectations, grapple with survivor's guilt, and steward the opportunities for new pu…
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Author
Hill, Alexander
Place of Publication
Downers Grove, IL
Publisher
InterVarsity Press
Publication Date
2020
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Cancer Survivors - psychology
Spirituality
Christianity
Popular Work
Abstract
"Those who experience and survive cancer live in bonus time, a season of grace that can be both disorienting and wonderful. In this honest and hopeful account, two-time survivor Alec Hill helps readers recalibrate expectations, grapple with survivor's guilt, and steward the opportunities for new purpose and growth. Survivors and caregivers can discover how encountering death can bring us to a different kind of life"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN
978083035003
9780830845941
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.
Read Online
http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/detail.action?docID=5989255
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Cancer patient's notebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17722
Cheung, Esther Pik-chu. Hong Kong: China Alliance Press , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C526 2001
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Author
Cheung, Esther Pik-chu
Place of Publication
Hong Kong
Publisher
China Alliance Press
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Hope
Spirituality
Christianity
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0001138)
Language
English
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C526 2001

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Year to live : how to live this year as if it were your last

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122294
Levine, Stephen. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 L665y 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Levine, Stephen
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
viii, 175 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Terminally Ill - psychology
Mindfulness
Spirituality
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
9780609801949
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 L665y 1997

Copies

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Parting : a handbook for spiritual care near the end of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120718
Holder, Jennifer Sutton, Aldredge-Clanton, Jann. Markham, ON: Fitzhenry & Whiteside , [2008].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 H727 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Holder, Jennifer Sutton
Aldredge-Clanton, Jann
Place of Publication
Markham, ON
Publisher
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
Publication Date
[2008]
Physical Description
xv, 64 p. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Spirituality
Terminal Care
Terminally Ill
Adaptation, Psychological
Pastoral Care
Caregivers - psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
9781554550876
1554550874
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 H727 2008

Copies

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Through the dark forest : transforming your life in the face of death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119947
Conger, Carolyn. New York, NY: Penguin Group , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 C657 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Conger, Carolyn
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Penguin Group
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xxv, 258 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Terminally Ill - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Attitude to Death
Quality of Life
Spirituality
Thanatology
Popular Work
ISBN
9780452298705
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 C657 2014

Copies

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Cancer conqueror with bible study guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21409
Anderson, Greg, Gingerich, Michael D. Hershey, PA: Turning Point Communications, LLC , 2005. new ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 A547 2005
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Cancer conqueror
Author
Anderson, Greg
Gingerich, Michael D
Edition
new ed.
Place of Publication
Hershey, PA
Publisher
Turning Point Communications, LLC
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
239 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Spirituality
Pastoral Care
Christianity
Adaptation, Psychological
Social Support
Survivors
Popular Work
ISBN
9780967841137
0967841135
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 A547 2005

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Healer's calling : a spirituality for physicians and other health care professionals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog486
Sulmasy, Daniel P. New York, NY: Paulist Press , 1997.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM61 S953 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Sulmasy, Daniel P
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Paulist Press
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Christianity
Physicians - psychology
Health Personnel - psychology
Religion and Medicine
Spirituality
ISBN
9780809137299
0809137291
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM61 S953 1997

Copies

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Impact of spirituality, social support, and defensive/adaptive coping on death anxiety at end of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19229
McMahon, Robin Lynn. Washington, DC: Catholic University of America , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM172 M167 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
McMahon, Robin Lynn
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Catholic University of America
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Spirituality
Hospice Care
Terminally Ill
Social Support
Anxiety
Adaptation, Psychological
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM172 M167 2004

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Journey : a practical guide to healing your life and setting yourself free

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15804
Bays, Brandon. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 B361 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Bays, Brandon
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Spirituality
Mental Healing
Neoplasms - psychology
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Genital Neoplasms, Female
Autobiography
ISBN
0743443934 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM172 B361 2002

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Loving your friend through cancer : moving beyond "I'm sorry" to meaningful support

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121775
Henley, Marissa. Philadelphia, PA: P&R Publishing Company , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H514 2018
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Author
Henley, Marissa
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
P&R Publishing Company
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
261 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Friends
Interpersonal Relations
Caregivers
Social Support
Helping Behavior
Christianity
Popular Work
Spirituality
ISBN
9781629953540
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H514 2018
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Cross of a different kind : cancer & Christian spirituality

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122913
Maranise, Anthony. [United States of America]: Eternal Insight Press , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM61 M311 2017
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Maranise, Anthony
Place of Publication
[United States of America]
Publisher
Eternal Insight Press
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
185 p. : Ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Christianity
Cancer Survivors
Spirituality
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780692107225
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM61 M311 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

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Where the hell is God?

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122242
Leonard, Richard, SJ. Mahwah NJ: HiddenSpring , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172.4 L581 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"Combines professional insights along with the author's own experience and insights to speculate on how believers can make sense of their Christian faith when confronted with tragedy and suffering." - Publisher
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Author
Leonard, Richard, SJ
Place of Publication
Mahwah NJ
Publisher
HiddenSpring
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xvii, 69 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Stress, Psychological
Christianity
Spirituality
Theology
Popular Work
Abstract
"Combines professional insights along with the author's own experience and insights to speculate on how believers can make sense of their Christian faith when confronted with tragedy and suffering." - Publisher
ISBN
9781587680601
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM172.4 L581 2010

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Perfection of hope : a journey back from cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16289
Simpson, Elizabeth. [Victoria, BC?]: Emdash Publishing , 2008. 2nd ed. rev. and expanded.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S611 2008
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Simpson, Elizabeth
Edition
2nd ed. rev. and expanded
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Emdash Publishing
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xvi, 238 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Hope
Neoplasms
Lung Neoplasms
Spirituality
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780978018206
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 S611 2008

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Hope when it hurts : biblical reflections to help you grasp God's purpose in your suffering

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122345
Wetherell, Kristen, Walton, Sarah. [United Kingdom]: The Good Book company , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM61 W539 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Wetherell, Kristen
Walton, Sarah
Place of Publication
[United Kingdom]
Publisher
The Good Book company
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
250 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Stress, Psychological
Psychological Distress
Christianity
Spirituality
Hope
Popular Work
ISBN
9781784980733
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM61 W539 2017

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Dying to live well : loving the journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20070
Weiler, Renate. Holland Landing, ON: Renate Weiler Publishing , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF637 L53 W43 2009
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Weiler, Renate
Place of Publication
Holland Landing, ON
Publisher
Renate Weiler Publishing
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xiv, 157 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Life Change Events
Mind-Body Therapies
Adaptation, Psychological
Spirituality
Autobiography
Popular Work
ISBN
9780973304527
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF637 L53 W43 2009

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God's love and care are like an orchid

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Shing, Ah. Hong Kong: Living Faith Society, Ltd. , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 S556 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Like the subtle fragrance of the orchid, a Catholic theologian and philosopher looks back and realizes God's grace and care have been constant in all aspects of her life. Told with short stories, similar to "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series.
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Author
Shing, Ah
Place of Publication
Hong Kong
Publisher
Living Faith Society, Ltd.
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
332 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Spirituality
Christianity
Adaptation, Psychological
Interpersonal Relations
Resilience
Optimism
Popular Work
Abstract
Like the subtle fragrance of the orchid, a Catholic theologian and philosopher looks back and realizes God's grace and care have been constant in all aspects of her life. Told with short stories, similar to "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series.
ISBN
9789881661234
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 S556 2018

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Indigenous voices : stories of serious illness and grief

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120285
Canadian Virtual Hospice, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. Winnipeg, MB: Canadian Virtual Hospice , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C212 2016
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
First Nations, Inuit, and Metis share stories about living with serious illness and grief. The video series consists of 170 short video clips organized by theme. Highlights are captured in four longer videos.; 1. Ceremony, tradition and spirituality (21:41); 2. Caring for the patient and family (16…
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Virtual Hospice
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Place of Publication
Winnipeg, MB
Publisher
Canadian Virtual Hospice
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
1 videodisc (83 min.) + 1 USB flash drive (83 min.)
Series
LivingMyCulture.ca
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Terminally Ill
Palliative Care
Bereavement
Grief
Loss
Spirituality
Medicine, Traditional
Ceremonial Behavior
First Nations
Inuits
Metis
Personal Narratives
Abstract
First Nations, Inuit, and Metis share stories about living with serious illness and grief. The video series consists of 170 short video clips organized by theme. Highlights are captured in four longer videos.
1. Ceremony, tradition and spirituality (21:41)
2. Caring for the patient and family (16:50)
3. Walking along side for a good death (21:21)
4. Honouring our loss and grief (23:11)
Notes
Contents available in DVD format or USB flash drive.
Language
English
Material Type
DVD
Video
Pre-loaded Media
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
BF575 C212 2016
Read Online
https://livingmyculture.ca/culture/first-nations/

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