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Taste : my life through food

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Tucci, Stanley. New York, NY: Gallery Books , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QL756 T886 2021
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
"From award-winning actor and food obsessive Stanley Tucci comes an intimate and charming memoir of life in and out of the kitchen"-- Provided by publisher
Author
Tucci, Stanley
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Gallery Books
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
291 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Cooking
Nutrition
Abstract
"From award-winning actor and food obsessive Stanley Tucci comes an intimate and charming memoir of life in and out of the kitchen"-- Provided by publisher
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781982168018
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QL756 T886 2021

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C : because cowards get cancer too

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21198
Diamond, John. London: Vermilion , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 D537 1999
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Diamond, John
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Vermilion
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
256 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Personal Narratives
Great Britain
ISBN
9780091816650
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 D537 1999

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Prostate cancer strikes : navigating the storm

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Gagnon, Gogs. [Vancouver, BC?]: Granville Island Publishing Ltd. , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ762 G135 2019
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Gagnon, Gogs
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Granville Island Publishing Ltd.
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xiv, 166 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781926991948
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WJ762 G135 2019

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Breast cancer book : a trusted guide for you and your loved ones

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123390
Miller. Kenneth D., Camp, Melissa, Steligo, Kathy. Baltimore, MD: John Hopkins University Press , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M55 2021
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
  1 read online  
Author
Miller. Kenneth D.
Camp, Melissa
Steligo, Kathy
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
John Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xii, 442 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Series
Johns Hopkins Press health book
R2 Library
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781421441917
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP870 M55 2021
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
Read Online

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How to ride a dragon : women with breast cancer tell their stories

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9789
Tocher, Michelle. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 T631 2002
Availability
9 copies, 9 available
Author
Tocher, Michelle
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Key Porter Books
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
1552633977
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 T631 2002

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Cancer with hope : facing illness, embracing life, and finding purpose

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Armstrong, Mike, Vohr, Eric A. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 A735c 2021
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
"Author Armstrong was the former chairman of the board of trustees of Johns Hopkins Medicine, former chairman of several large corporations, and a survivor of two types of cancer. This work is a memoir that stresses the therapeutic value of hope. The author's personal story is supplemented with int…
Author
Armstrong, Mike
Vohr, Eric A.
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
x, 150 pages : map ; 22 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Hope
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
"Author Armstrong was the former chairman of the board of trustees of Johns Hopkins Medicine, former chairman of several large corporations, and a survivor of two types of cancer. This work is a memoir that stresses the therapeutic value of hope. The author's personal story is supplemented with interview data that round out the perspectives on surviving cancer. The book ends with listed resources for further information." -- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781421440187
1421440180
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 A735c 2021

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Amazon heart : coping with breast cancer warrior princess style

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14557
Dwyer, Megan, Campbell, Meredith. San Jose, CA: Artemisia Enterprises, LLC , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 D989 2004
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Dwyer, Megan
Campbell, Meredith
Place of Publication
San Jose, CA
Publisher
Artemisia Enterprises, LLC
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
0975541609
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 D989 2004

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All of us warriors : cancer stories of survival and loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124304
Munn, Rebecca Whitehead. Berkeley, CA: She Writes Press , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 M965a 2020
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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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But hope is longer : navigating the country of breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120763
Levine, R. Tamara. [Toronto, ON]: Second Story Press , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 L665 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Levine, R. Tamara
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Second Story Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
261 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781926920894
1926920899
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 L665 2012

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Silver lining : a supportive and insightful guide to breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21809
Jacobs, Hollye, Messina, Elizabeth. New York, NY: Atria Paperback , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 J17 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Jacobs, Hollye
Messina, Elizabeth
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Atria Paperback
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xiii, 273 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781476743714
1476743711
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 J17 2014

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Cancer under the radar : young adults tell their stories

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Cedars CanSupport. Montreal, QC: Cedars CanSupport , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C218c 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
Cedars CanSupport
Place of Publication
Montreal, QC
Publisher
Cedars CanSupport
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
95 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Young Adult
Personal Narratives
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C218c 2010

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There's no place like hope : a guide to beating cancer in mind-sized bites : a book of hope, help, and inspiration for cancer patients and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10046
Girard, Vickie, Zadra, Dan. Lynwood, WA: Compendium, Inc. , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 G518 2001
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Girard, Vickie
Zadra, Dan
Place of Publication
Lynwood, WA
Publisher
Compendium, Inc.
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
xx, 161 p. ; 17 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - psychology
Hope
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781888387414
1888387416
9781932319705
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 G518 2001

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So much more than my ostomy : loving my perfectly imperfect body

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Mantell, Ellyn. Charlotte, NC: Warren Publishing , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI520 M292 2021
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
"For those who have recently undergone ostomy procedures, the transition can present new obstacles. From what to expect, to ostomy- and self-care, dressing and more, navigating life post ostomy may feel overwhelming.; In So Much More than My Ostomy, Ellyn Mantell--"ostomate," advocate, and renowned…
Author
Mantell, Ellyn
Place of Publication
Charlotte, NC
Publisher
Warren Publishing
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xiv, 126 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Ostomy
Ileostomy
Self Care
Abstract
"For those who have recently undergone ostomy procedures, the transition can present new obstacles. From what to expect, to ostomy- and self-care, dressing and more, navigating life post ostomy may feel overwhelming.
In So Much More than My Ostomy, Ellyn Mantell--"ostomate," advocate, and renowned motivational speaker --provides advice, tips, and encouragement for caring for and embracing your perfectly imperfect body. Ellyn, along with several other ostomates, also shares stories from her journey that led to her ileostomy in March, 2014. The book contains interviews with several who have survived and thrived through the many health and emotional challenges presented to them.
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781954614208
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WI520 M292 2021

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Naked at our age : talking out loud about senior sex

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Price, Joan. Berkeley, CA: Seal Press , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM620 P945 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"Unblinkingly honest and painstakingly researched, Naked at Our Age spares no detail in addressing the challenges and joys of pursuing love and sex late in life. Filled with tips and advice from top experts, along with candid stories from everyday people, this indispensable guide covers everything …
Author
Price, Joan
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
Seal Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
387 pages ; 21 cm
Subjects
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Aged
Sexual Behavior
Sexuality
Abstract
"Unblinkingly honest and painstakingly researched, Naked at Our Age spares no detail in addressing the challenges and joys of pursuing love and sex late in life. Filled with tips and advice from top experts, along with candid stories from everyday people, this indispensable guide covers everything that the over-sixty set needs to know about living a more fulfilling sensual life." -- From back cover
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781580053389
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM620 P945 2011

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Angel in the marble : what breast cancer taught me

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124481
Kristiansen, Anne. [United States]: Self publishing , 2021. 1st edition.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 K92a 2021
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
"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, a…
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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Good mourning : a kid's support guide for grief and mourning death : for kids by a kid

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Peden, Seldon, Whimsical Designs by CJ (ill.). [United States]: 1st Word Publishing, LLC , [2021].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 G7 P371 2021
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
"The Good Mourning is a kid's support guide for grief and mourning death. The book helps other boys and girls deal with the loss of a parent, grandparent, other close relative, or friend"--Amazon
Author
Peden, Seldon
Whimsical Designs by CJ (ill.)
Place of Publication
[United States]
Publisher
1st Word Publishing, LLC
Publication Date
[2021]
Physical Description
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Subjects
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Juvenile Literature
Bereavement
Grief
Abstract
"The Good Mourning is a kid's support guide for grief and mourning death. The book helps other boys and girls deal with the loss of a parent, grandparent, other close relative, or friend"--Amazon
ISBN
9780578855738
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 C5 G7 P371 2021

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Drescher, Fran. New York, NY: Warner Books, Inc. , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 D773 2002
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Drescher, Fran
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Warner Books, Inc.
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
xv, 236 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Uterine Neoplasms
Biography
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780446530194
0446530190
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 D773 2002

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No quit in me : my wild ride with tongue cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121242
Kuby, John. Comox, BC: Shoreline Books , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI210 K95 2018
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Kuby, John
Place of Publication
Comox, BC
Publisher
Shoreline Books
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
355 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Tongue Neoplasms
Cancer Survivors
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781999380113
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WI210 K95 2018

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Boobs : women explore what it means to have breasts

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Halfmoon Bay, BC: Caitlin Press Inc. , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP800 B724 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Daniell, Ruth
Place of Publication
Halfmoon Bay, BC
Publisher
Caitlin Press Inc.
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
231 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast
Body Image - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781987915051
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP800 B724 2016
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Borbridge, Cindy. [British Columbia]: Self publishing , [2021].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B726 2021
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Borbridge, Cindy
Place of Publication
[British Columbia]
Publisher
Self publishing
Publication Date
[2021]
Physical Description
44 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Cancer Survivors
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 B726 2021

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