Skip header and navigation
The BC Cancer Library

Delivering timely service and evidence-informed resources to people in BC and the Yukon facing cancer and those involved in oncology care or research.

  Refine by:

Refine by:

Format

46 records – page 1 of 3.

Gender in psycho-oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120880
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2018.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 K49 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Kim, Youngmee
Loscalzo, Matthew J.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xv, 244 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Psychotherapy
Social Support
Interpersonal Relations
ISBN
9780190462253
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 K49 2018

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
Show Less

Saving Jack : a man's struggle with breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16430
Willis, Jack. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 W734 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Willis, Jack
Place of Publication
Norman
Publisher
University of Oklahoma Press
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xvii, 187 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms, Male - psychology
Men
Social Support
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780806138954
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 W734 2008

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
Show Less

Through the fire : a fundraiser to beat ovarian cancer, the silent killer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16452
Constantine, Crissa. Parksville, BC: Crissa Constantine , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP322 C758t 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Constantine, Crissa
Place of Publication
Parksville, BC
Publisher
Crissa Constantine
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
48 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Ovarian Neoplasms - psychology
Fund Raising
Social Support
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780980943801
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP322 C758t 2008

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

Look Good Feel Better : face cancer with confidence : empowering women with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21731
Look Good Feel Better, Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CCTFA). Mississauga, ON: Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CCTFA) , 2014?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 L864f 2014
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
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

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
Show Less

Is there anything I can do? : helping a friend when times are tough

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113438
Gordon, Sol. New York, NY: Delacorte Press , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 F66 G665 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Gordon, Sol
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Delacorte Press
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
xvi, 220 p. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Helping Behavior
Interpersonal Relations
Friends
Social Support
Popular Work
ISBN
9780385299008
0385299001
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 F66 G665 1994

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

Breast cancer inside out : bodies, biographies & beliefs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125229
Oxford ; New York: Peter Lang , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B828m 2021
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Editor
Myers, Kimberly R
Place of Publication
Oxford ; New York
Publisher
Peter Lang
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xiv, 483 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Medical humanities ; vol.1
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Self Care
Social Support
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781800796805
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
WP870 B828m 2021

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

100 questions about breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21850
Fok, Eliza. Hong Kong: ET Press , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 F662 2014
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
More Information
Alternate Title
One hundred questions about breast cancer
Author
Fok, Eliza
Corporate Author
Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation
Place of Publication
Hong Kong
Publisher
ET Press
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
167 p. Ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9789626788240
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 F662 2014

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library On Loan, due Thursday, June 6, 2024
Show Less

Chicken soup for the surviving soul : 101 stories of courage and inspiration from those who have survived cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog436
Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, Inc. , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C533 1996
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
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

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
Show Less

Spouse to spouse : what it's like when your partner has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16480
Nessim, Susan. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 S765 1999
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Husbands and wives of people with cancer discuss their deepest emotions, sharing their fears and hopes as both partner and caregiver. The spouses, from varied backgrounds and at different stages in their lives, speak to how the illness tests the strength and endurance of their marriage. This 17 mi…
More Information
Author
Nessim, Susan
Corporate Author
Cancervive
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
17 minutes
Subjects
Spouses
Social Support
Neoplasms - psychology
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Popular Work
Abstract
Husbands and wives of people with cancer discuss their deepest emotions, sharing their fears and hopes as both partner and caregiver. The spouses, from varied backgrounds and at different stages in their lives, speak to how the illness tests the strength and endurance of their marriage. This 17 minute documentary will help spouses of people with cancer articulate difficult feelings and encourage greater communication between partners.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 S765 1999

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
Show Less

Healing a friend or loved one's grieving heart after a cancer diagnosis : 100 practical ideas for providing compassion, comfort, and care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21858
Wolfelt, Alan D., Duvall, Kirby J. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 W855h 2014
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Wolfelt, Alan D.
Duvall, Kirby J.
Place of Publication
Fort Collins, CO
Publisher
Companion Press
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
109 p. ; 22 cm.
Series
100 idea series
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Interpersonal Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
9781617222030
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 W855h 2014
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

Voices of lung cancer : the healing companion ; stories for courage, comfort and strength

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16050
New York, NY: LaChance Publishing , c2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WF658 V889 2007
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Editor
Healing Project
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
LaChance Publishing
Publication Date
c2007
Physical Description
xxi, 270 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
"Voices of" series book 1
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms
Physician-Patient Relations
Social Support
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781934184004
1934184004
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WF658 V889 2007

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

Everything changes : the insider's guide to cancer in your 20's and 30's

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17841
Rosenthal, Kairol. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 R815e 2009
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Rosenthal, Kairol
Place of Publication
Hoboken, NJ
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
viii, 247 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Social Support
Young Adult
Interpersonal Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
9780470294024
9780470407868
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 R815e 2009
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
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/reader.action?docID=416220

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

Voices of hope : family and friends

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21026
Chamberlain, Marisha. Hastings, MN: Regina Foundation , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 V889c 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Chamberlain, Marisha
Corporate Author
Hastings Breast Cancer Support Group
Place of Publication
Hastings, MN
Publisher
Regina Foundation
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Caregivers
Hope
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 V889c 2009

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

Bearing witness : stories of women living with ovarian cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19591
Waterloo, ON: Wilfrid Laurier University Press , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP322 B369 2009
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Bearing witness : living with ovarian cancer
Editor
Carter, Kathryn
Elit, Laurie
Place of Publication
Waterloo, ON
Publisher
Wilfrid Laurier University Press
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
vii, 91 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Life writing series
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Ovarian Neoplasms
Social Support
Recurrence
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781554580552
9781554581634
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP322 B369 2009
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
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/reader.action?docID=3268517

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

Chicken soup for the soul : the cancer book : 101 stories of courage, support and love ;|It's just a word : reclaiming your life through cancer beautifully

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18084
Cos Cob, CT: Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, LLC , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C224 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Cancer book
It's just a word by Elizabeth Bayer
Editor
Canfield, Jack
Hansen, Mark Victor
Tabatsky, David
Bayer, Elizabeth
Place of Publication
Cos Cob, CT
Publisher
Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, LLC
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xiv, 382, 46 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Family
Social Support
Personal Narratives
Anecdotes
Popular Work
ISBN
9781935096306
1935096303
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C224 2009

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

How can I help? : giving and receiving kindess and care when you or someone you love has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120961
Clifford, Christine. Minneapolis, MN: KPT Publishing , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C637 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
It is hard to ask people for help and many people want to help, but don't know what to do. This slim volume is full of helpful, easy and fun things to make a cancer patient's life a lot easier.
More Information
Author
Clifford, Christine
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN
Publisher
KPT Publishing
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
64 p. : col. ill. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Interpersonal Relations
Caregivers
Friends
Social Support
Helping Behavior
Popular Work
Abstract
It is hard to ask people for help and many people want to help, but don't know what to do. This slim volume is full of helpful, easy and fun things to make a cancer patient's life a lot easier.
ISBN
9781944833435
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C637 2018
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
Show Less

How to help someone with cancer : 70 ways to help cancer patients and their families during cancer treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121083
Benish, Shannon. [Dodge City, KS]: Shannon Benish , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B467 2016
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Alternate Title
How to help someone with cancer : seventy ways to help cancer patients and their families during cancer treatment
Author
Benish, Shannon
Place of Publication
[Dodge City, KS]
Publisher
Shannon Benish
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
114 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Interpersonal Relations
Friends
Social Support
Caregivers
Helping Behavior
Popular Work
ISBN
9780998422800
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 B467 2016
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

Chicken soup for the breast cancer survivor's soul : stories to inspire, support and heal

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15599
Canfield, Jack, Hansen, Mark Victor, Kelly, Mary Olsen. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, Inc. , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C222 2006
Availability
10 copies, 9 available
More Information
Author
Canfield, Jack
Hansen, Mark Victor
Kelly, Mary Olsen
Place of Publication
Deerfield Beach, FL
Publisher
Health Communications, Inc.
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xvii, 285 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms
Survivors - psychology
Social Support
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
0757305210
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 C222 2006

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Tuesday, May 21, 2024
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

Voices of breast cancer : the healing companion : stories for courage, comfort and strength

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16000
Healing Project. Brooklyn, NY: LaChance Publishing , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 V889h 2007
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Healing Project
Place of Publication
Brooklyn, NY
Publisher
LaChance Publishing
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xxxix, 306 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
"Voices of" series book 3
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms
Survivors - psychology
Social Support
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
ISBN
978934184004
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 V889h 2007

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

Cancer made me a shallower person : a memoir in comics

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18384
Engelberg, Miriam. New York, NY: Harper , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 E58c 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A cartoonist examines her experience with breast cancer in an irreverent and humourous graphic memoir
More Information
Author
Engelberg, Miriam
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harper
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xiii, 126 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Neoplasms
Cartoons
Wit and Humor
Social Support
Personal Narratives
Pictorial Works
Biography
Abstract
A cartoonist examines her experience with breast cancer in an irreverent and humourous graphic memoir
ISBN
9780060789732
0060789735
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 E58c 2006

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
Show Less

46 records – page 1 of 3.