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Cost of hope : a memoir

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Bennett, Amanda. New York, NY: Random House , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 B471 2012

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Bennett, Amanda

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Random House

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: 228 p. ; 25 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Kidney Neoplasms; Cost of Illness; Health Care Costs; Family Relations; Autobiography

ISBN: 9781400069842

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 B471 2012

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What I learned from cancer

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Maione, Dennis. Winnipeg, MB: Prompters to Life , 2014.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 M227 2014

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Author: Maione, Dennis

Place of Publication: Winnipeg, MB

Publisher: Prompters to Life

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: 215 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - genetics; Colorectal Neoplasms - genetics; Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Family Relations; Survivors; Personal Narratives

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9780993738616; 0993738613

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 M227 2014

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Malignant : how cancer becomes us

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Jain, S. Lochlann. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press , 2013.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 J25 2013

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Jain, S. Lochlann

Place of Publication: Berkeley, CA

Publisher: University of California Press

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: 290 p. : ill. ; 23 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Carcinogens; Health Policy; Medical Oncology - legislation & jurisprudence; Neoplasms - economics; Research Support as Topic; United States; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 9780520276574

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ200 J25 2013

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Programs and resources to facilitate return to work for people with cancer or other chronic diseases : environmental scan

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Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, Piceps Consultatnts, Inc. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer , 2012.

Audience: Professional

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Corporate Author: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer; Piceps Consultatnts, Inc.

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Publication Date: 2012

Subjects: Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - complications; Chronic Disease - psychology; Chronic Disease - economics; Employment; Workplace; Occupational therapy - methods; Social Support; Life Change Events; Adaptation, Psychological; Survivors; Canada

Language: English

Material Type: Report; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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100 questions and answers about cancer symptoms and cancer treatment side effects

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Kelvin, Joanne Frankel, Tyson, Leslie B. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2011. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 K29 2010

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

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Alternate Title: One hundred questions and answers about cancer symptoms and cancer treatment side effects

Author: Kelvin, Joanne Frankel; Tyson, Leslie B

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Sudbury, MA

Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: v, 238 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: R2 Library; 100 questions & answers

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - complications; Neoplasms - therapy; Antineoplastic Agents; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780763777609; 0763777609

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 K29 2010

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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Anticancer living : transform your life and health with the mix of six

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Cohen, Lorenzo, Jefferies, Alison. New York, NY: Penguin Books , 2019.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 C678 2019

Availability: 6 copies, 4 available

Author: Cohen, Lorenzo; Jefferies, Alison

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Penguin Books

Publication Date: 2019

Physical Description: xvi, 416 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - prevention & control; Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - psychology; Healthy Lifestyle; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9780735220430

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ200 C678 2019

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

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Cancer with joy : how to transform fear into happiness and find the bright side effects

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Huber, Joy. New York, NY: Morgan James Publishing , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 H877 2012

Availability: 4 copies, 3 available

Author: Huber, Joy

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Morgan James Publishing

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: ix, 153 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Autobiography; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781614481010

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 H877 2012

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Coping with the psychological effects of illness : strategies to manage anxiety and depression

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Smith, Fran, Eriksen, Carina, Bor, Robert. London, UK: Sheldon Press , 2015.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172 S647 2015

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Smith, Fran; Eriksen, Carina; Bor, Robert

Place of Publication: London, UK

Publisher: Sheldon Press

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: 114 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Disease - psychology; Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Anxiety - therapy; Depression - therapy; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Resilience; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781847093431

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM172 S647 2015

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Biological psychiatry of cancer and cancer treatment

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Hodgkiss, Andrew. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press , 2016.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 H689 2016

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Contents:; Introduction to cancer biology -- Introduction to biological and molecular psychiatry -- Introduction to clinical neuropsychiarty -- Psychiatric consequences of particular cancers -- Psychiatric consequences of cancer treatments: surgery and radiotherapy -- Psychiatric consequences of ca…

Author: Hodgkiss, Andrew

Place of Publication: Oxford, UK

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: xvii, 194 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - therapy; Mental disorders - etiology; Mental Disorders - prevention & control; Psycho-Oncology

Abstract: Contents:; Introduction to cancer biology -- Introduction to biological and molecular psychiatry -- Introduction to clinical neuropsychiarty -- Psychiatric consequences of particular cancers -- Psychiatric consequences of cancer treatments: surgery and radiotherapy -- Psychiatric consequences of cancer treatments: conventional chemotherapy -- Psychiatric consequences of cancer treatments: hormone and cytokine treatments -- Psychiatric consequences of cancer treatments: ?small molecule? molecularly targeted agents -- Psychiatric consequences of cancer treatments: therapeutic monoclonal antibodies -- Opportunities for prevention, or early detection, or psychopathology -- Clinical psychiatric assessment of patients with cancer.

ISBN: 9780198759911

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ200 H689 2016

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InspireHealth's evidence-based cancer prevention guide : lay language summaries of scientific information about cancer prevention : before and after diagnosis

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InspireHealth. [Vancouver, BC?]: InspireHealth , 2010?.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 I59 2010

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Corporate Author: InspireHealth

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: InspireHealth

Publication Date: 2010?

Physical Description: 56 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - prevention & control; Behavior Therapy - methods; Evidence-Based Medicine; Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - psychology; Self Care; InspireHealth; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ200 I59 2010

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Healing circle : integrating science, wisdom and compassion in reclaiming wholeness on the cancer journey

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Rutledge, Rob, Walker, Timothy. Halifax, NS: Healing and Cancer Foundation , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 R981h 2010

Availability: 8 copies, 8 available

Author: Rutledge, Rob; Walker, Timothy

Corporate Author: Healing and Cancer Foundation

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Healing and Cancer Foundation

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: viii, 261 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques; Stress, Psychological - prevention & control; Self-Help Groups; Adaptation, Psychological

ISBN: 9780986546501

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ266 R981h 2010

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AYA cancer impact report 2008-2012

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Canadian Task Force on Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) with Cancer, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer , [2013].

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 C212 2013

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Adolescents and young adults (AYA) : responding to the needs of a "Lost Tribe"

Corporate Author: Canadian Task Force on Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) with Cancer; Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Publication Date: [2013]

Physical Description: 20 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Adolescent; Young Adult; Adolescent Health; Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Survivors; Continuity of Patient Care; Needs Assessment; Health Planning; Canada

Notes: The Canadian task force on adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer : a CPAC/C17 initiative - Cover

Language: English

Material Type: Report

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ200 C212 2013

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Mindfulness-based stress reduction

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Greenshields, David. Kelowna, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior. Patient and Family Counselling Services , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 G815 2013

Availability: 14 copies, 14 available

Track 1: Body scan (35:40) minutes; Track 2: Guided sitting meditation (43:03) minutes

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Alternate Title: MBSR

Author: Greenshields, David

Place of Publication: Kelowna, BC

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior. Patient and Family Counselling Services

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: 79 minutes

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Stress, Psychological - prevention & control; Mind-Body Therapies; Relaxation Therapy; Meditation - methods; Imagery (Psychotherapy); Popular Work

Abstract: Track 1: Body scan (35:40) minutes; Track 2: Guided sitting meditation (43:03) minutes

Notes: Streaming audio available at SoundCloud.com

Language: English

Material Type: Audio; CD; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ266 G815 2013

Website Notes: This CD is available for streaming at SoundCloud.com

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Mindfulness-based stress reduction

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Sample, Sarah, McDonald, Melanie. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services , 2015.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ266 S192 2015

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

2 CD set and the Participant Workbook are provided for participants of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program at the BC Cancer Agency to help develop moment to moment awareness without judgement.

Alternate Title: MBSR

Author: Sample, Sarah; McDonald, Melanie

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: 2 CD's + 1 workbook

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Stress, Psychological - prevention & control; Mind-Body Therapies; Relaxation Therapy; Meditation - methods; Imagery (Psychotherapy); Popular Work

Abstract: 2 CD set and the Participant Workbook are provided for participants of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program at the BC Cancer Agency to help develop moment to moment awareness without judgement.

Language: English

Material Type: Book; CD

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ266 S192 2015

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Mindfulness-based cancer recovery : a step-by-step MBSR approach to help you cope with treatment and reclaim your life

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Carlson, Linda E, Speca, Michael. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 C284 2010

Availability: 8 copies, 8 available

Author: Carlson, Linda E; Speca, Michael

Place of Publication: Oakland, CA

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: xii, 187 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Stress, Psychological - prevention & control; Mind-Body Relations, Metaphysical; Relaxation Therapy; Meditation - methods; Imagery (Psychotherapy); Survivors

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9781572248878; 1572248874

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ266 C284 2010

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Nature of healing and the healing program

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Rutledge, Rob, Walker, Timothy. Halifax, NS: Healing and Cancer Foundation , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 H434n 2013 v.1-9

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

This 9-DVD educational set is meant to be a resource for women and family members affected by breast cancer. The first DVD of the set contains a 45 minute documentary called "The Nature of Healing" which was filmed at a "Skills for Healing" weekend retreat in Nova Scotia in 2012. Also on this dis…

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Alternate Title: Healing program

Author: Rutledge, Rob; Walker, Timothy

Corporate Author: Healing and Cancer Foundation

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Healing and Cancer Foundation

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: 9 videodiscs (652 minutes) + 1 study guide.

Subjects: Mind-Body Therapies; Stress, Psychological - prevention & control; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Self-Help Groups; Breathing Exercises; Meditation; Relaxation Therapy; Spirituality; Group Processes; Adaptation, Psychological; Canada; Popular Work

Abstract: This 9-DVD educational set is meant to be a resource for women and family members affected by breast cancer. The first DVD of the set contains a 45 minute documentary called "The Nature of Healing" which was filmed at a "Skills for Healing" weekend retreat in Nova Scotia in 2012. Also on this disk is a lecture entitled "Complete breast cancer care" an oncologist's view of how to get the best care from the medical system and how women can do to empower themselves at levels of body, mind and spirit. The remaining 8-DVD's comprise a complete video from another weekend retreat including all the lectures, exercises, and group discussions. Available at: www.healingandcancer.org; Nature of healing documentary and complete breast cancer care lecture (45 minutes); Booklet titled "Healing program : study guide"; The Healing Program : DVD 1 : Opening circle (63 minutes); The Healing Program : DVD 2 : Empowering the body (55 minutes); The Healing Program : DVD 3: Power of mindfulness (78 minutes); The Healing Program : DVD 4: Stress and the relaxation response (85 minutes); The Healing Program : DVD 5: Reframing difficult thoughts with insight and kindness : Part 1 (78 minutes); The Healing Program : DVD 6: Reframing difficult thoughts with insight and kindness : Part 2 (71 minutes); The Healing Program : DVD 7: Working with fears and hopes (98 minutes); The Healing Program : DVD 8: Closing Circle (79 minutes)

ISBN: 9780986546518

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ266 H434n 2013 v.1-9

Website Notes: Expanded version of the booklet

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Opening up by writing it down : how expressive writing improves health and eases emotional pain

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Pennebaker, James W., Smyth, Joshua M. New York, NY: The Guilford Press , 2016. 3rd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM420.5.N3 P412 2013

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Contents:; Introduction -- "Shh ... It's a secret": beginning to explore the connection between confession and health -- The invention of the expressive writing approach -- What's on your mind?: Health benefits of verbal and written disclosure -- Dealing with chronic health problems using expressiv…

Author: Pennebaker, James W.; Smyth, Joshua M.

Edition: 3rd ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: The Guilford Press

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: xi, 210 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Writing; Stress, Psychological - prevention & control; Adaptation, Psychological; Neoplasms - psychology; Mind-Body Therapies; Narrative Therapy; Self Disclosure; Popular Work

Abstract: Contents:; Introduction -- "Shh ... It's a secret": beginning to explore the connection between confession and health -- The invention of the expressive writing approach -- What's on your mind?: Health benefits of verbal and written disclosure -- Dealing with chronic health problems using expressive writing -- Writing to clear the mind: expressive writing in learning and education -- "Get these thoughts out of my head!" Getting past obsessions, insomnia, and bouts of stupidity -- To speed up or slow down?: How people differ in coping with trauma -- "I'm here for you ... or am I?": The audience on the other end of our words -- How does writing help us secure a healthier and happier future? -- Pulling it all together: recommendations for your use of expressive writing.