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Writing your way through cancer

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Martin, Chia. Prescott, AZ: Hohm Press , 2000.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 M379w 2000

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Martin, Chia

Place of Publication: Prescott, AZ

Publisher: Hohm Press

Publication Date: 2000

Physical Description: 165 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Narrative Therapy; Imagery (Psychotherapy); Writing; Personal Narratives as Topic; Popular Work

ISBN: 1890772003

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ266 M379w 2000

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Healing through words

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Kaur, Rupi. Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel Publishing , 2022.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM420.5.N3 K21h 2022

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

"#1 New York Times bestselling author Rupi Kaur presents guided writing exercises of her own design to inspire creativity and healing. These exercises help you explore themes of trauma, loss, heartache, love, healing, and celebration to the self." --Back cover

Author: Kaur, Rupi

Place of Publication: Kansas City, MO

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: xvii, 300 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Subjects: Writing; Adaptation, Psychological; Narrative Therapy; Self Disclosure; Popular Work

Abstract: "#1 New York Times bestselling author Rupi Kaur presents guided writing exercises of her own design to inspire creativity and healing. These exercises help you explore themes of trauma, loss, heartache, love, healing, and celebration to the self." --Back cover

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

ISBN: 9781524873264

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM420.5.N3 K21h 2022

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When words heal : writing through cancer

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Bray, Sharon A. Berkeley, CA: Frog, Ltd. , 2004.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 B827 2006

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Bray, Sharon A.

Place of Publication: Berkeley, CA

Publisher: Frog, Ltd.

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: xvi, 141 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Narrative Therapy; Imagery (Psychotherapy); Writing; Personal Narratives as Topic; Anecdotes as Topic; Poetry as Topic; Popular Work

ISBN: 1583941584; 9781583941584

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 B827 2006

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Everyone's guide to cancer survivorship : a road map for better health

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Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel Publishing , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 E93r 2007

Availability: 6 copies, 5 available

Alternate Title: Everyone's guide to cancer survivorship : a road map for better health : top cancer authorities give you : ways to control side effects; diet and exercise recommendations; cancer survivorship care plans; strategies for disease prevention and control; tips for improving health and quality of life; the latest studies on cancer survival

Editor: Rosenbaum, Ernest H; Spiegel, David; Fobair, Patricia; Gautier, Holly

Place of Publication: Kansas City, MO

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: xviii, 349 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Neoplasms - complications; Patients; Survivors; Quality of Life; Diet; Exercise; Life Change Events; Art Therapy; Laughter Therapy; Writing; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9780740768705; 0740768700

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 E93r 2007

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Opening up by writing it down : how expressive writing improves health and eases emotional pain

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Pennebaker, James W., Smyth, Joshua M. New York, NY: The Guilford Press , 2016. 3rd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM420.5.N3 P412 2013

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Contents:; Introduction -- "Shh ... It's a secret": beginning to explore the connection between confession and health -- The invention of the expressive writing approach -- What's on your mind?: Health benefits of verbal and written disclosure -- Dealing with chronic health problems using expressiv…

Author: Pennebaker, James W.; Smyth, Joshua M.

Edition: 3rd ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: The Guilford Press

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: xi, 210 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Writing; Stress, Psychological - prevention & control; Adaptation, Psychological; Neoplasms - psychology; Mind-Body Therapies; Narrative Therapy; Self Disclosure; Popular Work

Abstract: Contents:; Introduction -- "Shh ... It's a secret": beginning to explore the connection between confession and health -- The invention of the expressive writing approach -- What's on your mind?: Health benefits of verbal and written disclosure -- Dealing with chronic health problems using expressive writing -- Writing to clear the mind: expressive writing in learning and education -- "Get these thoughts out of my head!" Getting past obsessions, insomnia, and bouts of stupidity -- To speed up or slow down?: How people differ in coping with trauma -- "I'm here for you ... or am I?": The audience on the other end of our words -- How does writing help us secure a healthier and happier future? -- Pulling it all together: recommendations for your use of expressive writing.

ISBN: 9781462524921; 1462524923

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library

Call Number: WM420.5.N3 P412 2013

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Psychopharmacology in oncology and palliative care: a practical manual

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World Psychiatric Association, International Psycho-Oncology Society. Heidelberg: Springer , [2014].

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QV77.2 P974 2014

Corporate Author: World Psychiatric Association; International Psycho-Oncology Society

Editor: Grassi, Luigi; Riba, Michelle

Place of Publication: Heidelberg

Publisher: Springer

Publication Date: [2014]

Physical Description: xvii, 418 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Psychotropic drugs - therapeutic use; Psychopharmacology; Mental disorders - drug therapy; Neoplasms - complications; Medical Oncology; Palliative Care

ISBN: 9783642401336

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QV77.2 P974 2014

Taming worry dragons: a manual for children, parents, and other coaches

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Garland, E. Jane, Clark, Sandra L., Earle, Vicky (Illustrator). [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2009. 4th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WS350.6 G233 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Created by health care professionals at BC Children's Hospital, this manual helps teach kids how to manage their anxiety. Using cognitive behavioural therapy in a language kids can understand, it explains what anxiety is and provides helpful coping strategies. There are also tips for parents and ot…

Author: Garland, E. Jane; Clark, Sandra L.; Earle, Vicky (Illustrator)

Corporate Author: Mood and Anxiety Disorders Clinic, Dept. of Psychiatry; BC Children's Hospital

Edition: 4th ed.

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Children's Hospital

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: iv, 74 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Subjects: Adaptation, Psychological; Psychology, Child; Child; Anxiety; Fear; Cognitive Therapy

Abstract: Created by health care professionals at BC Children's Hospital, this manual helps teach kids how to manage their anxiety. Using cognitive behavioural therapy in a language kids can understand, it explains what anxiety is and provides helpful coping strategies. There are also tips for parents and other coaches, including information on medications. This program can ideally be used with children from 8 to 12 years old but can be adapted for both younger and older children. This manual includes both a description of the technique and has some exercises and activities included.

ISBN: 9781894166546

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WS350.6 G233 2009

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Frankly speaking about cancer : lung cancer

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Hanna, Nasser H. Washington, DC: Cancer Support Community , 2013. 6th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Author: Hanna, Nasser H

Edition: 6th ed.

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: Cancer Support Community

Publication Date: 2013

Series: Frankly speaking about cancer series

Subjects: Lung Neoplasms - therapy; Lung Neoplasms - complications; Lung Neoplasms - psychology; Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects; Radiotherapy - adverse effects; Complementary Therapies; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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22 Ideas : coping with cancer : an inspirational guide to surviving a cancer diagnosis and thriving as a cancer survivor

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Entenmann, Dalene. , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 E61 2012

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Alternate Title: 22 Ideas for coping with cancer : an inspirational guide to surviving a cancer diagnosis and thriving as a cancer survivor

Author: Entenmann, Dalene

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: 132 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Survivors; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781478329978

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 E61 2012

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Cancer and returning to work : a practical guide for cancer patients

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Parkinson, Maureen. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology , 2014.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 P248 2014

Availability: 9 copies, 9 available

Author: Parkinson, Maureen

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: 74 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - complications; Return to Work; Employment; Workplace; Occupational therapy - methods; Rehabilitation, Vocational; Social Support; Life Change Events; Adaptation, Psychological; Survivors; BC Cancer Agency; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781896624259; 1896624251

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; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ200 P248 2014

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Facing cancer : a complete guide for people with cancer, their families, and caregivers

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New York, NY: McGraw-Hill , 2004.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 F141s 2004

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Includes information about causes and treatments, as well as the emotional aspects of living with this diagnosis. Discusses complementary therapies, faith and prayer, and medical advice on nutritional and health-building lifestyle changes.

Editor: Stern, Theodore A; Sekeres, Mikkael A

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: xxii, 450 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - complications; Caregivers - psychology; Family; Popular Work

Abstract: Includes information about causes and treatments, as well as the emotional aspects of living with this diagnosis. Discusses complementary therapies, faith and prayer, and medical advice on nutritional and health-building lifestyle changes.

ISBN: 9780071414913; 0071414916

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 F141s 2004

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Depression and cancer

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Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell , 2011.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WM171 D424k 2011

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Editor: Kissane, David W; Maj, Mario; Sartorius, N

Place of Publication: Hoboken, NJ

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: xiv, 244 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.

Subjects: Depressive Disorder - etiology; Neoplasms - complications; Neoplasms - psychology

ISBN: 9780470689660 (pbk.); 0470689668

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Library; Victoria Library

Call Number: WM171 D424k 2011

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Cancer and pregnancy

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Berlin ; New York: Springer , c2008.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ206 RE34 2008 v.178

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Surbone, Antonella; Peccatori, F; Pavlidis, N

Place of Publication: Berlin ; New York

Publisher: Springer

Publication Date: c2008

Physical Description: xi, 252 p. : ill

Series: Recent results in cancer research 178

Subjects: Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic; Neoplasms - complications; Pregnancy; Fertiltiy

ISBN: 9783540712725 (alk. paper); 3540712720 (alk. paper)

ISSN: 0080-0015

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ206 RE34 2008 v.178

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Cognition and cancer

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New York, NY: Cambridge University Press , 2008.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ266 C676 2008

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Clinical neuropsychology by Jill B. Rich and Angela K. Troyer; Brain imaging investigation of chemotherapy-induced neurocognitive changes by Brenna C. McDonald, Andrew J. Saykin, and Tim A. Ahles; Role of neuropsychological assessment in cancer patients by Elana Farace; Neuropsychological assessmen…

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Editor: Meyers, Christina A; Perry, James R

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: xii, 341 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Neoplasms - complications; Neoplasms - therapy; Cognition Disorders - etiology; Cognition Disorders - diagnosis; Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects; Neuropsychological Tests

Abstract: Clinical neuropsychology by Jill B. Rich and Angela K. Troyer; Brain imaging investigation of chemotherapy-induced neurocognitive changes by Brenna C. McDonald, Andrew J. Saykin, and Tim A. Ahles; Role of neuropsychological assessment in cancer patients by Elana Farace; Neuropsychological assessment of adults with cancer by Anne E. Kayl, Robert Collins, and Jeffrey S. Wefel; Neuropsychological assessment of children with cancer by Louise Penkman Fennell and Robert W. Butler; Biological bases of radiation injury to the brain by Edward G. Shaw and Mike E. Robbins; Cognitive dysfunction related to chemotherapy and biological response modifiers by Jeffrey S. Wefel, Robert Collins, and Anne E. Kayl; Effect of hormones and hormonal treatment on cognition by Christien Schilder, Sanne Schagen, and Frits Van Dam; Low-grade gliomas by Martin J. B. Taphoorn and Charles G. Niel; High-grade gliomas by Michael J. Glantz and John W. Conlee; Brain metastases by Deepak Khuntia ... [et al.]; Primary central nervous system lymphoma by Denise D. Correa; Childhood brain tumors by H. Stacy Nicholson, Louise Penkman Fennell, and Robert W. Butler; Neurofibromatosis by Bartlett D. Moore III and John M. Slopis; Hematological malignancies by Melissa Friedman and Mercedes Fernandez; Paraneoplastic disorders by Edward Dropcho; Symptomatic therapies and supportive care issues by Alan Valentine and Eduardo Bruera; Animal models and cancer-related symptoms by Adrian Dunn; Behavioral strategies and rehabilitation by Dona E.C. Locke, Jane H. Cerhan, and James F. Malec; Support services by Bebe Guill and Renee H. Raynor; Pharmacological interventions for the treatment of radiation-induced brain injury by Edward G. Shaw ... [et al.]; Neurocognitive testing in clinical trials by Jennifer A. Smith and Jeffrey S. Wefel

ISBN: 9780521854825; 0521854822

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: QZ266 C676 2008

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