Delivering timely service and evidence-informed resources to people in BC and the Yukon facing cancer and those involved in oncology care or research.
"Dr. Kathryn Mannix has studied and practiced palliative care for thirty years. In With the End in Mind, she shares beautifully crafted stories from a lifetime of caring for the dying, and makes a compelling case for the therapeutic power of approaching death not with trepidation, but with openness…
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"Heartfelt stories that explore the mystery of death." -back cover.
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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…
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A unique love story between a terminally ill man and the woman who found him on a dating website. He put his heart out there and she was lucky enough to find him. This book is their love story, from a first date to dealing with challenges that Michael's terminal cancer diagnosis brought them. Livin…
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This book is comprised of a series columns by Sue Hendler which appeared bi-weekly in her hometown newspaper, The Kingston Whig-Standard, between 2008 - 2009.
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"After too many years of unfulfilling work, Bronnie Ware began searching for a job with heart. Despite having no formal qualifications or previous experience in the field, she found herself working in palliative care.; During the time she spent tending to those who were dying, Bronnie's life was tr…
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Bringing to light the concerns and needs of palliative care patients, this set of videos aims to support individuals receiving end-of-life care, as well as caregivers and health care providers working with them.
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How to Win a Tickle Fight is a true story that follows one young father, Brock, and his family for two years as they strive to live full, meaningful lives despite the metastatic cancer diagnosis they are navigating. Brock desperately wants to leave a legacy for his 7 year old son and be remembered …
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What if you could use cancer to evolve more fully into love? David Maginley has been there --- four times. His cancer led to a near-death experience and a career helping thousands face this disease. Through profound storytelling, David brings you to the core of the cancer journey to discover the he…
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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…
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