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Selections from the Tile Tales Collection : illustrating the power of art as therapy

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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…

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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Cancer rainbow : snapshots from my journey

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Krimstein, Becky, Krimstein, Gary. North Potomac, MD: Beckstein Productions , 2003.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 K92 2003

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Krimstein, Becky; Krimstein, Gary

Place of Publication: North Potomac, MD

Publisher: Beckstein Productions

Publication Date: 2003

Physical Description: 57 minutes

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - personal narratives - popular works - DVD; Breast Neoplasms - psychology - popular works - DVD

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 K92 2003

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Dance with cancer : 5 gay men confront prostate cancer

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Akenhead, Gary. Barrie, ON: Mahon Productions , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WJ752 D173 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

This film explores the personal stories and real life experiences of several Canadian gay men who are dealing with prostate cancer. Some of them live in cities; others live in small towns and rural areas.

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Alternate Title: Dance with cancer : five gay men confront prostate cancer

Author: Akenhead, Gary

Corporate Author: Canadian Cancer Society

Place of Publication: Barrie, ON

Publisher: Mahon Productions

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: 46 minutes

Subjects: Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology; Sexual and Gender Minorities; Social Support; Autobiography; Canada; Popular Work

Abstract: This film explores the personal stories and real life experiences of several Canadian gay men who are dealing with prostate cancer. Some of them live in cities; others live in small towns and rural areas.

Notes: SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: WJ752 D173 2009

Website Notes: Videos (5) may be viewed at the Canadian Cancer Society channel

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Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada : our lives have been changed by a brain tumour

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Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, Homespun Productions. London, ON: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada , 2009?.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 B815b 2009

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

This is about the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada's activities and services.; Introduction; Statistics; Founders; Research; Services; Volunteers; Information day; Spring sprint; Survivor; Donor; Thank you

Corporate Author: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada; Homespun Productions

Place of Publication: London, ON

Publisher: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada

Publication Date: 2009?

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms; Voluntary Health Agencies; Child; Adult; Popular Work

Abstract: This is about the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada's activities and services.; Introduction; Statistics; Founders; Research; Services; Volunteers; Information day; Spring sprint; Survivor; Donor; Thank you

Language: English; French

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WL358 B815b 2009

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CaN'Tswer : how I couldn't...what I found

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Thanh, David. [Vancouver, BC?]: PocketBunny Productions , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 T367 2008

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Ten years after his leukemia diagnosis, Ryan is a survivor who is reluctant to take risks and move forward with his life. The opportunity to take a backpacking trip through the Andes Mountains changes him and his perception of his cancer experience from one of Survivor to Thriver.

Author: Thanh, David

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: PocketBunny Productions

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 16 minutes

Subjects: Leukemia; Leukemia - psychology; Survivors - psychology; Life Change Events; Young Adult; Autobiography

Abstract: Ten years after his leukemia diagnosis, Ryan is a survivor who is reluctant to take risks and move forward with his life. The opportunity to take a backpacking trip through the Andes Mountains changes him and his perception of his cancer experience from one of Survivor to Thriver.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 T367 2008

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Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada InfoDays 2009 : a day of hope and support

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Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. London, ON: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 B815 2009

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

The Peaks and valleys of brain tumour treatment by Dr. Vivek Mehta; A Family perspective by Hali Bauld and Chantal LeBlanc; Brain tumours : a stem cell disease by Dr. Peter Dirks; Radiation Therapy for brain tumours : what's new? by Dr. Glenn Bauman; Brain tumour basics by Dr. Brian Thiessen; Gliob…

Alternate Title: Brain tumour infodays

Author: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada

Place of Publication: London, ON

Publisher: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada

Publication Date: 2009

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms - therapy; Popular Work

Abstract: The Peaks and valleys of brain tumour treatment by Dr. Vivek Mehta; A Family perspective by Hali Bauld and Chantal LeBlanc; Brain tumours : a stem cell disease by Dr. Peter Dirks; Radiation Therapy for brain tumours : what's new? by Dr. Glenn Bauman; Brain tumour basics by Dr. Brian Thiessen; Glioblastoma treatments by Dr. Kenn Petruk

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WL358 B815 2009

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First Nations spirituality and healing for cancer

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Old Hands. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2005.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ266 F527 2005

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Old Hands

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2005

Physical Description: 1/2 inch : colour ; 60 minutes

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology - videocassettes; First Nations; Mental Healing - videocassettes; Relaxation Techniques - videocassettes

Language: English

Material Type: Video; VHS

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library AV Room

Call Number: QZ266 F527 2005

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Lessons from the wise ones : transformative stories from cancer patients

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Rutledge, Robert. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 B366a 2007 v.3

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 16603 (QZ200 B366 2007)

Alternate Title: Annual cancer conference; BC Cancer Agency Community Cancer Forum

Author: Rutledge, Robert

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2007 November 29 - December 1 : Vancouver, BC)

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 90 minutes

Series: BC Cancer Agency community cancer forum 2007 v.3

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Survivors - psychology; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques; Stress, Psychological - prevention & control; Personal Narratives; BC Cancer Agency; Popular Work

Abstract: Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 16603 (QZ200 B366 2007)

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ200 B366a 2007 v.3

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Coming out again : lesbians speaking out about cancer

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Ramsay, Rowan. Kingston, ON: Ramsay Media , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C733r 2006

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Ramsay, Rowan

Corporate Author: Canadian Cancer Society

Place of Publication: Kingston, ON

Publisher: Ramsay Media

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 25 minutes

Subjects: Sexual and Gender Minorities; Breast Neoplasms; Uterine Neoplasms; Women's Health; Social Support; Autobiography; Canada; Popular Work

Notes: SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection

Language: English; French

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 C733r 2006

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At my mother's breast

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Watson-Burgess, Heather, MacDonald, Joe. Montreal, QC: National Film Board of Canada , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 W338 2005

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: Watson-Burgess, Heather; MacDonald, Joe

Place of Publication: Montreal, QC

Publisher: National Film Board of Canada

Publication Date: 2005

Physical Description: 55 minutes

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms; Parent-Child Relations; Family Relations; Popular Work; Personal Narratives

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 W338 2005

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Alex's journey

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American Brain Tumor Association. Des Plaines, IL: American Brain Tumor Association , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 A849a 2006

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

This is a fiction story about a boy named Alex who has a brain tumor. Alex gets better with the help of many people who care about him.

Alternate Title: Alex's journey : the story of a child with a brain tumor

Corporate Author: American Brain Tumor Association

Place of Publication: Des Plaines, IL

Publisher: American Brain Tumor Association

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 30 minutes

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms - psychology; Fictional Works; Child; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: This is a fiction story about a boy named Alex who has a brain tumor. Alex gets better with the help of many people who care about him.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WL358 A849a 2006

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From cancer patient to cancer survivor : lost in transition

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Hewitt, Maria, Greenfield, Sheldon, Stovall, Ellen. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 F931 2005

Availability: 2 copies, 1 available

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Author: Hewitt, Maria; Greenfield, Sheldon; Stovall, Ellen

Corporate Author: National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.). Committee on Cancer Survivorship : Improving Care and Quality of Life

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: National Academies Press

Publication Date: 2005

Physical Description: 17 minutes

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - therapy; Continuity of Patient Care; Quality of Health Care; Survival Rate; Survivors; United States

ISBN: 0309095956

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 F931 2005

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Effective communication skills in cancer, more than just being kind

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Fallowfield, Lesley. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2005.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ269 B365 2005 v.6

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Fallowfield, Lesley

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Radiation Oncology Rounds

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2005

Physical Description: 1/2 inch : colour ; 60 minutes

Series: Radiation oncology rounds 6; Radiation oncology academic rounds

Subjects: Professional-Patient Relations - videocassettes; Communication - videocassettes; Neoplasms - psychology - videocassettes

Language: English

Material Type: Video; VHS

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library AV Room

Call Number: QZ269 B365 2005 v.6

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Dialogue with cancer : communication between doctors and patients

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

Audience: Professional

Call Number: W62 D536 2006

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Corporate Author: Cancervive

Place of Publication: Los Angeles, CA

Publisher: Susan Nessim-Keeney/Cancervive

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 18 minutes

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Physician-Patient Relations; Interpersonal Relations; Patient Compliance; Communication

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Professional

Location: Victoria Library; Abbotsford Library; Kelowna Library; Vancouver Library AV Room

Call Number: W62 D536 2006

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Transitions through the perimenopausal years

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Vancouver Island Health Authority. [Victoria, BC?]: Vancouver Island Health Authority (B.C.) , 2003.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP580 T773 2003

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Transitions perimenopausal stage

Corporate Author: Vancouver Island Health Authority

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: Vancouver Island Health Authority (B.C.)

Publication Date: 2003

Physical Description: 46 minutes

Subjects: Estrogens - therapeutic use; Perimenopause; Menopause - psychology; Progesterone - therapeutic use; Hormone Replacement Therapy

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP580 T773 2003

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Understanding and coping with cancer stress

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Rennie, Heather, Flood, Karen. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 B863 2007 v.7

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Rennie, Heather; Flood, Karen

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" 7

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Stress, Psychological; Adaptation, Psychological; Anxiety; 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.7

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