Author

Brown, Theresa

Place of Publication

Chapel Hill, NC

Publisher

Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

258 p. ; 22 cm

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms

Nurses

Patients - psychology

Patient Satisfaction

Quality of Health Care

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9781643750699

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP870 B877h 2022

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Author

Brantley-Sieders, Dana

Place of Publication

Lanham, MD

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

xi, 279 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

"Provides accessible science and health information for the love of your boobs, especially when they have cancer. Dana Brantley-Seiders spent twenty years working as a biomedical breast cancer researcher. Then, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She thought she knew breast cancer before it whacked her upside her left boob and left her bleeding on the curb of uncertainty. Turns out, she had a lot to learn. This book shares Brantley-Seiders' personal journey with breast cancer, from the laboratory bench to her own bedside, and provides accessible information about breast cancer biology for non-scientists. Talking to My Tatas: All You Need to Know from a Breast Cancer Researcher and Survivor, offers accurate, evidence-based science that is accessible to all readers, including the more than three hundred thousand individuals diagnosed with breast cancer every year, their caregivers, and their loved ones. Knowledge is power, and lack of it can lead to overtreatment, unnecessary pain and suffering, and even death. By demystifying the process from mammograms, biopsies, pathology, and diagnostics, to surgical options, tumor genomic testing, and new treatment options, Brantley-Seiders aims to arm breast cancer patients with the tools they need to battle this disease with a healthy dose of humor, grace, and hope"-- Provided by publisher

ISBN

9781538155103

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP870 B821t 2021

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Author

Quinn, Tallu Schuyler

Edition

1st ed.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Convergent

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

xiii, 192 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Subjects

Attitude to Death

Brain Neoplasms

Life Change Events

Spirituality

Clergy

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Notes

"Many of the essays in this work originally appeared in slightly different form on Tallu Schuyler Quinn's blog in 2020 and 2021"-- WorldCat

ISBN

9780593442906

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF789 D4 Q7w 2022

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Author

Alec, Elaine

Place of Publication

[Victoria, BC]

Publisher

Tellwell Talent

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

vi, 183 pages ; 22 cm

Subjects

First Nations

Indigenous Canadians

Spiritual Therapies

Self Care - methods

Child Abuse, Sexual - rehabilitation

Substance-related disorders - rehabilitation

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

"These stories are teachings, prophecy and protocols shared throughout the years by elders, language speakers, medicine people and helpers. They have been the foundation to individual healing and learning self-love."--Back cover

ISBN

9780228830696

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WB885 A366 2020

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Author

Garmon, Linda

Ellerbee, Linda

Place of Publication

[Boston, MA]

Publisher

WGBH Boston Video

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

116 minutes

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Neoplasms - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Survivors

Patients

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

Abstract

This documentary seeks to answer the question "Why does anyone still die of cancer?". Filmmaker Linda Garmon shares the personal story of her own husband's battle with cancer and seeks to tell us where we stand in fighting this decades-old war. Following the film is the panel discussion. "Take one step : a conversation about cancer" with Linda Ellerbee, featuring cancer survivors Dr. Ernie Bodai, Dr. Bernadine Healy, Dr. Paul Brenner, and Dr. Richard Payne. Features footage of panel discussion, printable resources, and Web site link.

Truth about cancer (86 minutes)

Take one step : a conversation about cancer with Linda Ellerbee (30 minutes)

ISBN

9781593758301

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 T874 2008

Website Notes

2nd URL leads to background information

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Author

Schmidt, Cary

Place of Publication

Lancaster, CA

Publisher

Striving Together Publications

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

xxiii, 207p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Hodgkin Disease - psychology

Spiritual Therapies

Adaptation, Psychological

Life Change Events

Christianity

Personal Narratives

ISBN

9781598941692

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 S349 2011

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Author

Carpenter, Phil

Place of Publication

Markham, ON

Publisher

Fitzhenry & Whiteside

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

109 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Mammaplasty

Mastectomy

Portraits

Family Relations

Survivors - psychology

Pictorial Works

Photographs

Body Image

Personal Narratives

Canada

Abstract

Breast cancer survivors who chose to undergo mastectomy talk about issues of beauty, identity, and femininity in this collection of portraits and frank personal essays

ISBN

9781554552726

1554552729

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WP870 C296 2012

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Author

Jarvis, Debra

Place of Publication

Seattle, WA

Publisher

Sasquatch Books

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

ix, 245 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Personal Narratives

ISBN

9781570615368

1570615365

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP870 J38 2007

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Author

Pawagi, Manjusha

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Second Story Press

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

252 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Leukemia - psychology

Life Change Events

Emotional Adjustment

Stem Cell Transplantation - psychology

Family Relations

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9781772600452

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ201 P339 2017

Website Notes

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

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Alternate Title

Facingcancer.ca : the look good feel better experience

Corporate Author

Look Good Feel Better

Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CCTFA)

Place of Publication

Mississauga, ON

Publisher

Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CCTFA)

Publication Date

2014?

Physical Description

22 minutes

Subjects

Beauty

Neoplasms

Cosmetics

Social Support

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ200 L864f 2014

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Author

Cayouette, Gilles

Cayouette, Toby

Place of Publication

Quebec

Publisher

Celestia Lwms Corp. Editions

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

138 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Brain Neoplasms - psychology

Glioblastoma - psychology

Personal Narratives

Autobiography

Popular Work

ISBN

9780981047515

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WL358 C385 2008

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Author

Shefrin, Sima Elizabeth

Place of Publication

London, UK

Publisher

Singing Dragon

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Prostatic Neoplasms - complications

Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology

Sexual Partners

Sexual Behavior

Adaptation, Psychological

Personal Narratives

Cartoons

Graphic Novels

Pictorial Works

Popular Work

Humor

Abstract

Includes content by Bob Bossin and surgeon Dr. Peter Black, Vancouver Prostate Centre.

ISBN

9781848192898

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WJ762 S542 2016

Website Notes

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

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Author

Rudnick, Joanna

Edition

closed captioned version

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

First Run Features

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

colour ; 83 minutes

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - genetics

Genes, BRCA1

Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics

Genetic Screening - psychology

Genetic Counseling

Genetic Predisposition to Disease

Fertility

Reproductive Behavior

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

At 31, filmmaker Joanna Rudnick faces an impossible decision: remove her breasts and ovaries or risk incredible odds of developing cancer. Armed with a genetic test result that leaves her vulnerable and confused, she balances dreams of having her own children with the unnerving reality that she is risking her life by holding on to her fertility.

In the Family follows Joanna as she connects with other women trying to navigate the unpredictable world of predictive genetic testing. Intensely personal and timely, this provocative film asks: How much do you sacrifice to survive?

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 R916 2008

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Alternate Title

Chicken soup for the surviving soul : 101 healing stories of courage and inspiration

Chicken soup for the surviving soul : 101 healing stories about those who have survived cancer

Editor

Canfield, Jack

Place of Publication

Deerfield Beach, FL

Publisher

Health Communications, Inc.

Publication Date

1996

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms

Survivors

Social Support

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

ISBN

9781558744028

1558744029

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C533 1996

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Alternate Title

Crazy sexy cancer

Author

Carr, Kris

Fassett, Brian

Nathanson, Beth

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Gaiam

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

90 minutes

Subjects

Neoplasms

Female

Women's Health

Women

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Survivors - psychology

Mental Healing

Spiritual Healing

Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques

Complementary Therapies

Diet

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

Abstract

25 minute healing yoga routine and guided relaxation with instructor Rodney Yee

Ways to find your om

Get juiced - in the kitchen with Kris

Simple detox methods

Deleted scenes and extended interviews

ISBN

9780766235564

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C311c 2007

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Author

Yip, Alain

Corporate Author

Society for the Promotion of Hospice Care

Place of Publication

Hong Kong

Publisher

Society for the Promotion of Hospice Care

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

15 cm.

Subjects

Attitude to Death

Adaptation, Psychological

Hospice Care

Terminally Ill

Personal Narratives

Abstract

The articles are written by doctors, nurses, caregivers, community leaders and celebrities etc. who are well-known to people in or from Hong Kong. They share their personal experiences on how they cope, what's the meaning of good death (and good living) to both patients and caregivers

Language

Chinese

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF789 D4 L786 2007

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Author

Brams, Robert S.

Coons, Christopher A.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Skyhorse Publishing

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

xii, 170 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm

Subjects

Brain Neoplasms

Life Change Events

Adaptation, Psychological

Optimism

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9781510766167

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WL358 B815 2021

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Author

Tobimatsu, Kimiko

Geniza, Keet [ill.]

Place of Publication

Vancouver, BC

Publisher

Arsenal Pulp Press

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

94 p. : ill. ; 26 cm

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms

Young Adult

Sexual and Gender Minorities

Graphic Novels

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

"A moving and honest graphic memoir about the unexpected cancer journey of a young, queer, mixed-race woman. At the age of twenty-five, Kimiko Tobimatsu was a young, queer, mixed-race woman with no history of health problems whose world was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with breast cancer" -- Provided by publisher.

ISBN

9781551528199

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP870 T629k 2020

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Author

Ware, Bronnie

Place of Publication

Carlsbad, CA

Publisher

Hay House, Inc.

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

xiii, 303 pages ; 22 cm

Subjects

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

Palliative Care

Self-Help

Attitude to Death

Abstract

"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 transformed. Later, she wrote an Internet blog post, outlining the most common regrets that the people she had cared for had expressed. By applying the lessons of those nearing their death to her own life, she developed an understanding that it is possible for everyone, if we make the right choices, to die with peace of mind.

Bronnie's delightful memoir is a courageous, life-changing book that will leave you feeling more compassionate and inspired to live the life you are truly here to live" --Back cover

Notes

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

ISBN

9781401956004

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF789 D4 W561 2019

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Author

Hayes, Cynthia

Place of Publication

Austin, TX

Publisher

River Grove Books

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

x, 254 pages ; 23 cm

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Stress

Anxiety

Depression

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

"Coping with cancer is hard. It is an emotional ordeal as well as a physical one, with known and somewhat predictable psychological responses. And yet, patients often feel isolated and alone when dealing with the stress, anxiety, depression, and existential crises so typical with a cancer diagnosis. The Big Ordeal, written in collaboration with a psychologist and two oncologists, tackles the emotional side of the experience head-on, to help newly diagnosed patients and their loved ones anticipate, understand, and deal with the psychological turmoil ahead. Based on interviews with scores of patients and experts across a variety of fields, combining patient stories with medical insights and advice from those who have been there, and structured around the typical phases of the process, this book is an accessible resource for anyone who receive a cancer diagnosis" --Back cover

ISBN

9781632993359

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 H417b 2021

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