Author

Gregory, David Michael

Russell, Cynthia K.

Place of Publication

Toronto, ON

Publisher

McGill-Queen's University Press

Publication Date

1999

Physical Description

xi, 189 p. ; 23 cm

Subjects

Neoplasms - complications

Suffering

Pain - psychology

Caregivers - psychology

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

"In Cancer Stories five people share their journeys, their stories and the suffering they faced before their deaths. These narratives chronicle the despair, hope and love they experienced while living and dying with cancer, giving the power of the human spirit full voice. Lessons learned are presented as 'gifts' at the conclusion of each of the five narratives." -- Back cover

ISBN

0886293545

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ201 G822c 1999

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Author

The, Anne-Mei

Place of Publication

Philadelphia, PA

Publisher

Open University Press

Publication Date

2002

Series

Facing death

Subjects

Lung Neoplasms - psychology

Carcinoma, Bronchogenic - psychology

Terminally Ill - psychology

Carcinoma, Small Cell - psychology

Physician-Patient Relations

Terminal Care - Netherlands

Truth Disclosure

Communication

Patient Care

Personal Narratives

ISBN

0335212050

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Library

Kelowna Library

Call Number

WF658 T374 2002

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Author

Tarbox, Barb

Corporate Author

Alberta Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Commission

Place of Publication

Edmonton, AB

Publisher

AADAC

Publication Date

2003

Physical Description

17 minutes + 1 guide

Subjects

Lung Neoplasms

Smoking - prevention & control

Tobacco - prevention & control

Smoking Cessation

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WA900 T179 2003

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Author

Swanson, Kara L

Place of Publication

Scotts Valley, CA

Publisher

Rising Star Press

Publication Date

2003

Physical Description

204 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Brain Injuries - rehabilitation

Patients

Adaptation, Psychological

Biography

Personal Narratives

ISBN

9780933670044

0933670044

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WL354 S974 2003

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Author

Kuttner, Leora

Roth, Lori

Place of Publication

Montreal, QC

Publisher

National Film Board of Canada

Still Water Pictures

Publication Date

2003

Physical Description

39 minutes

Subjects

Palliative Care

Terminally Ill

Child

Attitude to Death

Parents

Pediatrics

Caregivers

Parent-Child Relations

Family

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

BF789 D4 M235 2003

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Author

Schmidt, Laura

Place of Publication

Princeton, NY

Publisher

Films Media Group

Publication Date

2004

Physical Description

26 minutes

Series

Films for the Humanities and Sciences 33509

Subjects

Attitude to Death

Pancreatic Neoplasms - psychology

Hospice Care

Social Support

Terminally Ill

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

Originally broadcast on December 10, 2003 on ABC News program Nightlines.

ISBN

9780736596473

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

BF789 D4 C912 2004

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Author

Didion, Joan

Edition

1st ed.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

A.A. Knopf

Publication Date

2005

Physical Description

227 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects

Loss - psychology

Grief - psychology

Grief

Attitude to Death

Family Health

Family Relations

Life Change Events

Widowhood - psychology

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

140004314X

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF575 D556 2005

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Author

Kuntz, Ted

Place of Publication

Coquitlam, BC

Publisher

Ted Kuntz

Publication Date

2005

Physical Description

208 p. ; 19 cm.

Subjects

Self Concept

Happiness

Emotions

Awareness

Adaptation, Psychological

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9780973666908

0973666900

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WM425 K97 2005

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Author

Shapiro, Marla

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

HarperCollins

Publication Date

2006

Physical Description

347 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms

Patients - psychology

Physicians - psychology

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9780002008143

9780002243841 (pbk.)

0002008149

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP870 S529L 2006

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Author

Carr, Kris

Crow, Sheryl

Place of Publication

Guilford, CT

Publisher

Skirt!

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

203 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms

Female

Women's Health

Women

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Survivors - psychology

Mental Healing

Spiritual Healing

Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques

Young Adult

Diet

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

ISBN

9781599212319

1599212315

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

QZ201 C311 2007

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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

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

O'Kelly, Eugene

Postman, Andrew

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

McGraw-Hill

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

201 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Death - psychology

Terminally Ill - psychology

Brain Neoplasms

Emotional Adjustment

Life Change Events

Quality of Life

Attitude to Death

Personal Narratives

Biography

Popular Work

Abstract

Chasing daylight is the inspirational memoir of former KPMG CEO Eugene O'Kelly, written in the three-and -a-half months between his terminal diagnosis with a brain cancer and his death in September 2005. Interweaving details of his illness with reflections on life, death and success, this passionate, deeply insightful book provides an unforgettable account of O'Kelly's final journey, and is a compelling reminder of the importance of living a balanced and meaningful life.

ISBN

9780071499934

0071499938

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

BF789 D4 O41 2008

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Author

Carr, Kris

Place of Publication

Guilford, CT

Publisher

Skirt!

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

245 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms

Female

Women's Health

Women

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Survivors - psychology

Mental Healing

Spiritual Healing

Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques

Diet

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

ISBN

9781599213705

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

QZ201 C312 2008

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Author

Macey, Tyler

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Headterner Productions Inc.

Heavywater Studios Ltd.

Publication Date

2008

Subjects

Colorectal Neoplasms

Adaptation, Psychological

Survivors

Humor

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

Abstract

Featuring Bret Martin, Tylery Macey, Linda Webb-Khakaba, Mark and Tracy Gonnella, John Shillington, Krystyna Macey, with guest star appearance, Tommy Smothers

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WI520 M142 2008

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Editor

Silver, Julie K

Place of Publication

Atlanta, GA

Publisher

American Cancer Society/Health Promotions

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

xvii, 362 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Survivors

Patients

Adaptation, Psychological

Self Care

Personal Narratives

Abstract

How I nurtured myself

How my family helped

How friends made a difference

Care and support from the health care team

What helped my children cope

Balancing work and family

How I changed my diet

How I changed my exercise routine

What I did to relieve stress

How being spiritual helped

What I wish I had known at diagnosis

What would have helped but was too hard to ask for

How my body and intimacy were affected

What helped me heal

How cancer changed my life

What it means to be a survivor

ISBN

9781604430042

1604430044

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

Call Number

QZ201 W555s 2009

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Author

Anderson, Kim

Place of Publication

Winnipeg, MB

Publisher

University of Manitoba Press

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

xix, 210 pages ; 23 cm

Series

Critical studies in Native history

Subjects

First Nations

Indigenous women

Indigenous Canadians

Medicine, Traditional

Women's Health

Family

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

Abstract

Rediscovering the stories of the past serves as a healing force in the decolonization and recovery of Aboriginal communities. Anderson shares the teachings of elders from the Canadian prairies and Ontario to illustrate how different life stages were experienced by Métis, Cree, and Anishinaabe girls and women during the mid-twentieth century. Anderson explains how this traditional knowledge can be applied toward rebuilding healthy Indigenous communities today.

Notes

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

ISBN

9780887557262

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WB55 A545 2011

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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

Curran Baker, Amy

Curran Brown, MaryBeth

Curran, Linda

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Demos Medical Pub.

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

xiv, 193 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series

R2 Library

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms

Breast - surgery

Mastectomy - rehabilitation

Self-Care

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

Table of Contents

1: MAKING THE DIFFICULT DECISIONS

2: NOW WHAT?

3: AFTER-CARE, RECOVERY, AND COMPLICATIONS

4: VOICES

5: POST-SURGICAL INSTRUCTIONS

ISBN

1936303256

9781936303250

9781617051012

Material Type

Ebook

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

WP870 B167 2012

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.

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