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Touch of cancer : unexpected gifts from an unplanned journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123320
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.
More Information
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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.
Read Online
https://www.touchofthecancer.com/
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Hormone treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14555
WomenStories, Woman to Woman. Madison, WI: Medical Media Associates, Inc. , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
WomenStories
Woman to Woman
Place of Publication
Madison, WI
Publisher
Medical Media Associates, Inc.
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
18 minutes
Series
WomenStories : a video series for breast cancer patients 6
Woman to Woman : a video series for breast cancer patients 6
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - drug therapy
Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal - diagnostic use
Tamoxifen - therapeutic use
Popular Work
Notes
Video content is part of WomenStories Breast Cancer Survivor video series 2006 DVD 2 disc set.
ISBN
193056807X
Language
English
Material Type
Video
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.womenstories.org/product.asp.78.html
http://www.womenstories.org/imagelist-tcg.asp.26.html
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Meeting psychosocial needs of women with breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14748
Institute of Medicine (U.S.), National Research Council (U.S.), National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.). Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2004.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Institute of Medicine (U.S.)
National Research Council (U.S.)
National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.)
Editor
Hewitt, Maria Elizabeth
Herdman, Roger
Holland, Jimmie C
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
x, 278 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Counseling - methods
Psychotherapy - methods
Social Support
Survivors - psychology
ISBN
0309091292 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.nap.edu/books/0309091292/html
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Intimacy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10866
WomenStories, Woman to Woman. Madison, WI: Medical Media Associates, Inc. , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Discusses how to reclaim and regain intimacy after a cancer diagnosis. Includes stories of cancer survivors; self-questionnaires, checklists, facts you should know.
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
WomenStories
Woman to Woman
Place of Publication
Madison, WI
Publisher
Medical Media Associates, Inc.
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
16 minutes
Series
WomenStories : a video series for breast cancer patients 3
Woman to Woman : a video series for breast cancer patients 3
Subjects
Family Relations
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
Discusses how to reclaim and regain intimacy after a cancer diagnosis. Includes stories of cancer survivors; self-questionnaires, checklists, facts you should know.
Notes
Video content is part of WomenStories Breast Cancer Survivor video series 2006 DVD 2 disc set.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.womenstories.org/product.asp.70.html
http://www.womenstories.org/imagelist-tcg.asp.26.html
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Chemotherapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10867
WomenStories, Woman to Woman. Madison, WI: Medical Media Associates, Inc. , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
WomenStories
Woman to Woman
Place of Publication
Madison, WI
Publisher
Medical Media Associates, Inc.
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
21 minutes
Series
WomenStories : a video series for breast cancer patients 4
Woman to Woman : a video series for breast cancer patients 4
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - drug therapy
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Notes
Video content is part of DVD WomenStories Breast Cancer Survivor video series 2006 DVD 2 disc set.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.womenstories.org/product.asp.68.html
http://www.womenstories.org/imagelist-tcg.asp.26.html
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How to win a tickle fight

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114211
Lang, Mike, Bryant, Aaron. Common Language Storytelling | Hands On Films , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
How to Win a Tickle Fight is a true story that follows one young father, Brock, and his family for two years as they strive to live full, meaningful lives despite the metastatic cancer diagnosis they are navigating. Brock desperately wants to leave a legacy for his 7 year old son and be remembered …
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
How to win a tickle fight : a true story about what can go right, even when things have gone terribly wrong
Author
Lang, Mike
Bryant, Aaron
Corporate Author
Survive & Thrive Cancer Programs
Family Lines
Canadian Cancer Society
Publisher
Common Language Storytelling
Hands On Films
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
50 min.
Subjects
Terminally Ill - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Young Adult
Personal Narratives
Canada
Popular Work
Abstract
How to Win a Tickle Fight is a true story that follows one young father, Brock, and his family for two years as they strive to live full, meaningful lives despite the metastatic cancer diagnosis they are navigating. Brock desperately wants to leave a legacy for his 7 year old son and be remembered as more than a 'sick person'. Kristen, Brock's wife, wants to maintain a closeness with her husband even while he is dying. And their son Ben... he just wants to have fun with his mom and dad. Through their difficult journey, the family comes to realizes that many things can still go right even when things have gone terribly wrong.
Notes
The complete documentary can be viewed online.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://survivethrive.org/zodonations/tickle-fight-2016/
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Hope tree : kids talk about breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9678
Numeroff, Laura, Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 N971 1999
Availability
11 copies, 11 available
A picture book written to help children cope with a mother's breast cancer. Includes "testimonials" by animal characters in an imaginary support group, allowing each of them to talk about issues they are facing. The "narrators" describe how the family reacted to the diagnosis, meeting the doctors a…
More Information
Author
Numeroff, Laura
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A picture book written to help children cope with a mother's breast cancer. Includes "testimonials" by animal characters in an imaginary support group, allowing each of them to talk about issues they are facing. The "narrators" describe how the family reacted to the diagnosis, meeting the doctors and nurses, trying to look for good things among the bad, and dealing with scary emotions, and they offer hints for helping Mom feel better.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
ISBN
9780689845260
068984526X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 N971 1999

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Surrey PFC 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 VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Victoria's secret catalog never stops coming : and other lessons I learned from breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9731
Nash, Jennie. New York, NY: Scribner , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 N248 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Nash, Jennie
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Scribner
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
156 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
0743219791
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 N248 2001

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Five stages of getting well

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9770
Allen, Judy Edwards. Portland, Or.: LifeTime Publishing , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 A427 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Five stages of (death and dying) getting well
Author
Allen, Judy Edwards
Place of Publication
Portland, Or.
Publisher
LifeTime Publishing
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - personal narratives
ISBN
0962795402
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 A427 1992

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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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
More Information
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

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG 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.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 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
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Uncovering the gaps : an inquiry of breast care in British Columbia : the journey to supportive care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9915
Trussler, Terry. [Vancouver, BC?]: Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation BC/Yukon Chapter , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP870 T873 2002
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Key informants list on p.69 include BCCA staff.
More Information
Alternate Title
Journey to supportive care December 2001
Author
Trussler, Terry
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation BC/Yukon Chapter
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Diseases
British Columbia
Abstract
Key informants list on p.69 include BCCA staff.
ISBN
0973056207
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WP870 T873 2002

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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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
More Information
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

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Group psychotherapy for women with breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10476
Spira, James L, Reed, Geoffrey M. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP870 S79g 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Spira, James L
Reed, Geoffrey M
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Psychological Association
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Self-Help Groups
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Psychotherapy, Group - methods
ISBN
1557989559
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 S79g 2003

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Women with breast cancer and their living in and through discourses : a feminist postmodern study

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10513
Bassett-Smith, Joan L. [Victoria, BC?]: University of Victoria , 2001.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP870 B319 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Bassett-Smith, Joan L
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
University of Victoria
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Women - psychology
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WP870 B319 2001

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
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Stress management intervention for women with breast cancer : participant's notebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10796
Washington, DC: American Psychological Association , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP870 A635 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Antoni, Michael H
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Psychological Association
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Women - psychology
Stress, Psychological
ISBN
1557989427
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 A635 2003

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Rosemary suite

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog11022
Barnwell, Leslie. Smithers, BC.: Creekstone Press Ltd. , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B259 2002
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Barnwell, Leslie
Place of Publication
Smithers, BC.
Publisher
Creekstone Press Ltd.
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
177 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Poetry
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
0968404359
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 B259 2002

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Breast cancer recurrence and advanced disease : comprehensive expert guidance

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19688
Gordon, Barbara L. Durham: Duke University Press , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B828g 2010
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Author
Gordon, Barbara L
Editor
Gordon, Barbara L
Place of Publication
Durham
Publisher
Duke University Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xxvi, 356 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasm Metastasis
Recurrence
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780822347637
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B828g 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG 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
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Extraordinary friendships through breast cancer : celebrity portraits by Rankin

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19699
Rankin. London: SEA Design , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 R211 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Rankin
Corporate Author
Breast Friends
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
SEA Design
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 31 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Family
Friends
Interpersonal Relations
Autobiography
Portraits
Popular Work
ISBN
9780955389801
0955389801
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 R211 2006

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Becoming a breast cancer nurse navigator

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19706
Shockney, Lillie D. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY156 S559b 2011
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Shockney, Lillie D
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xi, 114 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Oncology Nursing
Breast Neoplasms - nursing
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Continuity of Patient Care
Health Services Accessibility - organization & administration
Oncologic Nursing - organization & administration
Nurse's Role
ISBN
9780763784942
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Surrey Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WY156 S559b 2011

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Library Available
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My partner has breast cancer : how can I help? : a parallel journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19718
BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Alliance. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Alliance , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M995a 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Alliance
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Alliance
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
18 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Spouses
Social Support
Popular Work
Notes
There was also an edition revised July 2012 which is online.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 M995a 2010
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/types-of-cancer/breast-cancer/breast/information-kit

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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