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

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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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

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

Lim, Howard

Raval, Manoj

Telford, Jen

Cosby, Cheri

Angus, Mamie

Balneaves, Lynda

Brown, Janie

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

165 minutes

Subjects

Colorectal Neoplasms - therapy

Colorectal Neoplasms - surgery

Colorectal Neoplasms - genetics

Social Support

Patients - psychology

Survivors

Complementary Therapies

Popular Work

Abstract

Colorectal cancer 101 by Dr. Howard Lim

Surgical aspects of colorectal cancer by Dr. Manoj Raval

Screening and surveillance by Dr. Jen Telford

Diet and colorectal cancer by Cheri Cospy

Patient experience by Mamie Angus

What is complementary medicine (CAM) by Dr. Lynda Balneaves

Navigating the emotional roller-coaster after a diagnosis of cancer by Janie Brown

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WI520 B863 2011

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Author

BMT Infonet

Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network

Place of Publication

Highland Park, IL

Publisher

Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

2 DVD's

Subjects

Bone Marrow Transplantation

Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Cord Blood Stem Cell Transplantation

Graft vs Host Disease

Adaptation, Psychological

Survivors

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

WH380 C392 2007 v.1-2

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Alternate Title

Lymphoma education forum April 13, 2007

Lymphoma cancer forum held on April 13, 2007 at the Plaza 500 Hotel, Vancouver, BC

Author

Sehn, Laurie

Klasa, Richard

MacDonald, David

Kleisinger, Michael

Sekhon, Satnam

Magee, Sheri

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Centre. Patient and Family Counselling Services

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

150 minutes

Subjects

Lymphoma - therapy

Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin - therapy

Survivors

Popular Work

Abstract

Selected presentations from the forum.

Basics of lymphoid cancer by Dr. Laurie Sehn

Emerging therapies by Dr. Richard Klasa

Medical aspects of survivorship by Dr. David MacDonald

A Patient's perspective by Michael Kleisinger

Lifestyle study by Satnam Sekhon

Survivorship by Sherri Magee

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WH525 L986b 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

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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Author

Kristiansen, Anne

Editor

McGuire, Tara

Edition

1st edition

Place of Publication

[United States]

Publisher

Self publishing

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

76 pages ; 20 cm

Subjects

Triple Negative Breast Neoplasms

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

Abstract

"When Anne Kristiansen was diagnosed with Triple Negative breast cancer it felt like her world fell apart. What she found ultimately was something greater. From the realities of doctors, mastectomies, and chemotherapy treatments, to the torment of grappling with her own mortality, this raw, real, and often humorous story chronicles Kristiansen?s journey to reclaim her identity while struggling through a terrifying disease. Beginning with trauma and ending in strength and peace, this story shows how adversity can transform a person into a warrior with a new and grateful perspective." --Back cover

ISBN

9781777769710

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP870 K92a 2021

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Author

Lohrisch, Caroline

Gill, Sharlene

Scudamore, Charles

Christopherson, John

Retei, Gabe

Stein, Barry

Kennecke, Hagen

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

150 minutes

Subjects

Colorectal Neoplasms - therapy

Diet

Exercise

Recurrence

Social Support

Patients - psychology

Survivors

Clinical Trials

Popular Work

Abstract

After diagnosis : radiation and chemotherapy overview by Dr. Caroline Lohrisch

Improving outcomes : role of diet, exercise and surveillance on recurrence by Dr. Sharlene Gill

Following recurrence : role of surgery by Dr. Charles Scudamore

Having a support network : colorectal cancer support group by John Christopherson

Patient experience by Gabe Retei

Patient experience : Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada by Barry Stein

Cancer survivorship and clinical research by Dr. Hagen Kennecke

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WI520 B863 2008

Copies

Author

Lim, Howard

Brown, Carl

Armstrong, Linlea

Christopherson, John

Rihela, Roland

Ross, Brenda

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

150 minutes

Subjects

Colorectal Neoplasms - therapy

Colorectal Neoplasms - surgery

Colorectal Neoplasms - genetics

Caregivers

Recurrence

Social Support

Patients - psychology

Survivors

Complementary Therapies

Clinical Trials

Popular Work

Abstract

Colorectal cancer : an introduction by Dr. Howard Lim

Clinical trials at BC Cancer Agency by Dr. Howard Lim

Surgical aspects of colorectal cancer by Dr. Carl Brown

Hereditary colorectal cancer by Dr. Linlea Armstrong

Colorectal cancer support group by John Christopherson

Patient experience by Roland Rihela

Complementary alternative medicine by Brenda Ross

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WI520 B863 2009

Copies

Author

Kennecke, Hagen

Ho, Maria

Liu, Dave

McFadden, Andrew

Renouf, Dan

Ho, Mario

Afadi, Shirin

Christopherson, John

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

195 minutes

Subjects

Colorectal Neoplasms - therapy

Colorectal Neoplasms - surgery

Colorectal Neoplasms - genetics

Social Support

Patients - psychology

Survivors

Complementary Therapies

Popular Work

Abstract

Introduction to 8th Annual BCCA Colorectal Cancer Forum by Dr. Hagen Kennecke

Chemotherapy 101 by Dr. Maria Ho

Ablative therapies in the treatment of colorectal cancer by Dr. Dave Liu

Can you operate? What happens if my cancer comes back? by Dr. Andrew McFadden

Clinical trials at the BC Cancer Agency by Dr. Dan Renouf

An introduction to colon cancer by Dr. Mario Ho

Complementary medicine and pharmacy by Dr. Shirin Abadi

Anxiety, stress : coping and surviving colorectal cancer by John Christopherson

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WI520 B863 2012

Copies

Alternate Title

Perfection of hope : a journey back to health

Author

Simpson, Elizabeth

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Macfarlane Walter & Ross

Publication Date

1997

Physical Description

ix, 229 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects

Hope

Neoplasms

Lung Neoplasms

Spirituality

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

1551990083

1551990164

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 S611 1997

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Author

Bowler, Kate

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Random House

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

xvi, 224 p. ; 23 cm

Subjects

Courage

Attitude to Death

Terminally Ill - psychology

Colorectal Neoplasms - psychology

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

Kate Bowler believed that life was a series of unlimited choices, only to find that she was stuck in a cancerous body at age 35 ... With dry wit and unflinching honesty, she grapples with her cancer diagnosis, her ambition, and her faith and searches for some kind of peace with her limitations in a culture that says that anything is possible.In facing down cancer, Kate, -- a Christian Joan Didion -- (Glennon Doyle), searches for hope without cheap optimism, and truth with room for mystery. We are as fragile as the day we were born, and we will need each other if we're going to tell the truth: Life is beautiful and terrible, full of hope and despair and everything in between, but there's no cure for being human. -- Author's website

Notes

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

ISBN

9780593230770

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF789 D4 B787 2021

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Author

Munn, Rebecca Whitehead

Place of Publication

Berkeley, CA

Publisher

She Writes Press

Publication Date

2020

Subjects

Cancer Survivors - psychology

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9781631527951

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 M965a 2020

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