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NCCN guidelines for patients : distress during cancer care

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National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Plymouth Meeting, PA: National Comprehensive Cancer Network , 2024.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 N277d 2024

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

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Alternate Title: National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients : distress during cancer care

Corporate Author: National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)

Place of Publication: Plymouth Meeting, PA

Publisher: National Comprehensive Cancer Network

Publication Date: 2024

Physical Description: 36 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm

Series: NCCN guidelines for patients

Subjects: Popular Work; Neoplasms - psychology; Psychological Distress; Life Change Events; Adaptation, Psychological

ISBN: 9781960388308

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 N277d 2024

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Living well with a serious illness : a guide to palliative care for mind, body, and spirit

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Kanarek, Robin Bennett. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2023.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB310 K16 2023

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

This book was written to educate individuals diagnosed with a serious medical condition along with their loved ones about the importance of palliative care. The work outlines what palliative care is, provides communication strategies for getting the type of support and care that you want and need (…

Author: Kanarek, Robin Bennett

Place of Publication: Baltimore, MD

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

Publication Date: 2023

Physical Description: 209 p. ; 22 cm.

Series: A Johns Hopkins Press health book

Subjects: Quality of Life; Palliative Care; Terminal Care; Adaptation, Psychological; Advance Care Planning; Caregivers - psychology; Popular Work

Abstract: This book was written to educate individuals diagnosed with a serious medical condition along with their loved ones about the importance of palliative care. The work outlines what palliative care is, provides communication strategies for getting the type of support and care that you want and need (and not just medications), outlines successful coping strategies, and discusses family dynamics, grieving, emotional support, and spirituality. Although palliative care is often associated with hospice and end-of-life planning, the author argues for a more expanded definition that includes improved quality of life at early as well as later stages of the disease process.

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

ISBN: 9781421445984

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WB310 K16 2023

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Healing through words

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Kaur, Rupi. Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel Publishing , 2022.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM420.5.N3 K21h 2022

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

"#1 New York Times bestselling author Rupi Kaur presents guided writing exercises of her own design to inspire creativity and healing. These exercises help you explore themes of trauma, loss, heartache, love, healing, and celebration to the self." --Back cover

Author: Kaur, Rupi

Place of Publication: Kansas City, MO

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: xvii, 300 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Subjects: Writing; Adaptation, Psychological; Narrative Therapy; Self Disclosure; Popular Work

Abstract: "#1 New York Times bestselling author Rupi Kaur presents guided writing exercises of her own design to inspire creativity and healing. These exercises help you explore themes of trauma, loss, heartache, love, healing, and celebration to the self." --Back cover

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

ISBN: 9781524873264

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM420.5.N3 K21h 2022

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How we live is how we die

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Chödrön, Pema. Boulder, CO: Shambala Publications, Inc. , 2022.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM61 C545h 2022

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

"How We Live is How We'll Die shares Pema Chodron's wise words on working with this flow of life-learning to live with more ease, joy, and compassion through uncertainty; embracing new beginnings; and ultimately preparing for death with more wonder and less fear. Beloved teacher Pema Chodron writes…

Author: Chödrön, Pema

Place of Publication: Boulder, CO

Publisher: Shambala Publications, Inc.

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: xii, 221 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Subjects: Buddhism; Mindfulness; Attitude to Death; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

Abstract: "How We Live is How We'll Die shares Pema Chodron's wise words on working with this flow of life-learning to live with more ease, joy, and compassion through uncertainty; embracing new beginnings; and ultimately preparing for death with more wonder and less fear. Beloved teacher Pema Chodron writes this book in her 85th year, and her insights on making friends with change are poignant for readers of all ages. This book shares Pema's thoughts on the bardos--the Tibetan teachings on what happens between this life and the next--and how they are relevant in each moment of our life now. She also shares wisdom on working with challenging emotions of craving, aggression, and ignorance, transforming them into a path of awakening and love. The more freedom we can find in our hearts and minds as we live, the more fearlessly we'll be able to confront death and life's countless changes."-- Provided by publisher

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

ISBN: 9781611809244

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM61 C545h 2022

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Freedom from health anxiety : understand and overcome obsessive worry about your health or someone else's and find peace of mind

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Cassiday, Karen Lynn. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 2022.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172 C345 2022

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Cassiday, Karen Lynn

Place of Publication: Oakland, CA

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: ix, 184 p. ; 23 cm

Subjects: Anxiety; Adaptation, Psychological; Stress, Psychological; Mental Health; Popular Work

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

ISBN: 9781684039043

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM172 C345 2022

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Namwayut : we are all one : a pathway to reconciliation

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Joseph, Robert. [Vancouver, BC]: Page Two , 2022.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: E78.C2 J83n 2022

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Joseph, Robert

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC]

Publisher: Page Two

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: 241 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Reconciliation; Hope; Adaptation, Psychological; Indigenous Canadians; First Nations; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 9781774580059

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Library

Call Number: E78.C2 J83n 2022

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Comfort book

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Haig, Matt. Toronto, ON: Harper Avenue , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM171.5 H149c 2021

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

"The Comfort Book is a collection of little islands of hope, a gathering of consolations and stories that give us new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. Matt Haig's mix of philosophy, memoir and self-reflection builds on the wisdom of philosophers and survivors through the ages, from Marcus Au…

Author: Haig, Matt

Editor: .

Place of Publication: Toronto, ON

Publisher: Harper Avenue

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: x, 256 pages ; 18 cm

Subjects: Hope; Depression - prevention & control; Adaptation, Psychological; Life Change Events; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: "The Comfort Book is a collection of little islands of hope, a gathering of consolations and stories that give us new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. Matt Haig's mix of philosophy, memoir and self-reflection builds on the wisdom of philosophers and survivors through the ages, from Marcus Aurelius to Nellie Bly, from Emily Dickinson to James Baldwin. This is the book to pick up when you need the wisdom of a friend or the comfort of a hug, or just want to celebrate the messy miracle of being alive" -- Provided by publisher

ISBN: 9781443464772

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM171.5 H149c 2021

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Forever optimistic : fighting brain cancer, finding your best path, and leading a life with purpose

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Brams, Robert S., Coons, Christopher A. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 B815 2021

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

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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Big ordeal : understanding and managing the psychological turmoil of cancer

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Hayes, Cynthia. Austin, TX: River Grove Books , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 H417b 2021

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

"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…

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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A matter of death and life

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Yalom, Irvin D., Yalom, Marilyn. Stanford, CA: Redwood Press , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 Y19 2021

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Yalom, Irvin D.; Yalom, Marilyn

Place of Publication: Stanford, CA

Publisher: Redwood Press

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: xii, 240 p. : ill. ; 22 cm

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Terminally Ill; Grief; Loss; Love; Spouses; Adaptation, Psychological; Aging; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

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

ISBN: 9781503613768

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF789 D4 Y19 2021

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Touch of cancer : unexpected gifts from an unplanned journey

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Weigler, Will. [Victoria, BC?]: Weigler, Will , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

A collection of messages or 'healing updates' which the author shared with a small circle of friends after cancer diagnosis and during cancer treatment.

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Author: Weigler, Will

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: Weigler, Will

Publication Date: 2018

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Hope; Optimism; Storytelling; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: A collection of messages or 'healing updates' which the author shared with a small circle of friends after cancer diagnosis and during cancer treatment.

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

Website Notes: Free online book may be downloaded at link.

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Living with cancer : a report on the patient experience

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Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer , 2018.

Audience: Professional

Living with Cancer: A Report on the Patient Experience, is the first in a series looking at Canadian cancer care exclusively from the patient perspective, illustrating the experience of those individuals and families living with and beyond cancer. This groundbreaking report includes data drawn from…

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Corporate Author: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: 50 p.

Series: System performance reports

Subjects: Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Patient Satisfaction; Patient Navigation; Cancer Survivors; Adaptation, Psychological; Uncertainty; Integrative Oncology; Health Services Accessibility; Delivery of Health Care, Integrated; Continuity of Care; Quality of Health Care; Statistics; Canada

Abstract: Living with Cancer: A Report on the Patient Experience, is the first in a series looking at Canadian cancer care exclusively from the patient perspective, illustrating the experience of those individuals and families living with and beyond cancer. This groundbreaking report includes data drawn from multiple sources, including Patient Reported Outcomes partners, the Ambulatory Oncology Patient Satisfaction Survey, and initial results from the first Canada-wide study of cancer survivors on the experience of 13,000 Canadians with cancer. - website

Notes: January 2018

ISBN: 9781988000343; 9781988000350

Language: English

Material Type: Report; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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The funny thing about cancer

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Haddon, Josh. [Canada]: Joshua Haddon , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 H127 2018

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Haddon, Josh

Place of Publication: [Canada]

Publisher: Joshua Haddon

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: 83 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Esophageal Neoplasms; Adaptation, Psychological; Humor; Personal Narratives; Young Adult; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781926599632

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 H127 2018

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God's love and care are like an orchid

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Shing, Ah. Hong Kong: Living Faith Society, Ltd. , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172 S556 2018

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Like the subtle fragrance of the orchid, a Catholic theologian and philosopher looks back and realizes God's grace and care have been constant in all aspects of her life. Told with short stories, similar to "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series.

Author: Shing, Ah

Place of Publication: Hong Kong

Publisher: Living Faith Society, Ltd.

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: 332 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Spirituality; Christianity; Adaptation, Psychological; Interpersonal Relations; Resilience; Optimism; Popular Work

Abstract: Like the subtle fragrance of the orchid, a Catholic theologian and philosopher looks back and realizes God's grace and care have been constant in all aspects of her life. Told with short stories, similar to "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series.

ISBN: 9789881661234

Language: Chinese

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM172 S556 2018

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Everything happens for a reason : and other lies I've loved

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Bowler, Kate. New York, NY: Random House , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 B787 2018

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Bowler, Kate

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Random House

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: xviii, 178 p. ; 20 cm.

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Bereavement; Loss; Love; Uncertainty; Adaptation, Psychological; Colorectal Neoplasms - psychology; Family Relations; Christianity; Life Change Events; Personal Narratives; Autobiography; Popular Work

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ISBN: 9780399592065; 9780399592089

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 B787 2018

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Androgen deprivation therapy : an essential guide for prostate cancer patients and their loved ones

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Wassersug, Richard J, Walker, Lauren M, Robinson, John W. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2018. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WJ762 W322 2018

Availability: 10 copies, 9 available

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Author: Wassersug, Richard J; Walker, Lauren M; Robinson, John W

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Demos Health

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: xxvi, 203 p. ; 26 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy; Prostatic Neoplasms, Castration-Resistant; Neoplasms - psychology; Androgen Antagonists - therapeutic use; Androgen Antagonists - adverse effects; Prostatic Neoplasms - diet therapy; Exercise Therapy; Sexual Partners; Family Relations; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002681, F0002507)

ISBN: 9780826183910; 0826183913; 9780826183927

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: WJ762 W322 2018

Website Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.; 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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When your child is sick : a guide to navigating the practical and emotional challenges of caring for a child who is very ill

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Breyer, Joanna. New York, NY: Tarcher Perigee , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 B848 2018

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

"To many parents, it is hard to imagine a more upsetting reality than one where their child is hospitalized, severely sick, or terminally ill. In When Your Child is Sick, psychosocial counselor Joanna Breyer distills decades of experience working with sick children and their families into a compreh…

Author: Breyer, Joanna

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Tarcher Perigee

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: xi, 436 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Child; Infant; Adolescent; Parent-Child Relations; Caregivers; Adaptation, Psychological

Abstract: "To many parents, it is hard to imagine a more upsetting reality than one where their child is hospitalized, severely sick, or terminally ill. In When Your Child is Sick, psychosocial counselor Joanna Breyer distills decades of experience working with sick children and their families into a comprehensive guide for navigating the uncharted and frightening terrain. She provides expert advice to guide them through the hospital setting, at-home care, and long-term outcomes." - Cover