Alternate Title

New beginnings : the triumphs of one hundred and twenty cancer survivors

Author

Aron, Bill

Kavanagh, Bill

Carrier, Susan

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Skyhorse Publishing

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

xv, 255 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.

Subjects

Cancer Survivors

Survivorship

Neoplasms - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Portraits

Photographs

Personal Narratives

Pictorial Works

Popular Work

ISBN

1632206641

9781632206640

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ201 A769 2015

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Author

Hunter, Kristina

Kenneth, ML

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Second Story Press

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

1 volume unpaged, : ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - surgery

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Body Image - psychology

Mastectomy

Mastectomy - rehabilitation

Beauty

Photographs

Pictorial Works

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

ISBN

9781772600056

1772600059

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP870 H945 2016

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Author

Shefrin, Sima Elizabeth

Place of Publication

London, UK

Publisher

Singing Dragon

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Prostatic Neoplasms - complications

Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology

Sexual Partners

Sexual Behavior

Adaptation, Psychological

Personal Narratives

Cartoons

Graphic Novels

Pictorial Works

Popular Work

Humor

Abstract

Includes content by Bob Bossin and surgeon Dr. Peter Black, Vancouver Prostate Centre.

ISBN

9781848192898

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WJ762 S542 2016

Website Notes

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

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Author

Carpenter, Phil

Place of Publication

Markham, ON

Publisher

Fitzhenry & Whiteside

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

109 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Mammaplasty

Mastectomy

Portraits

Family Relations

Survivors - psychology

Pictorial Works

Photographs

Body Image

Personal Narratives

Canada

Abstract

Breast cancer survivors who chose to undergo mastectomy talk about issues of beauty, identity, and femininity in this collection of portraits and frank personal essays

ISBN

9781554552726

1554552729

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WP870 C296 2012

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Author

Kerastas, John

Place of Publication

Sante Fe, NM

Publisher

Sunstone Press

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

135 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Brain Neoplasms

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

ISBN

9780865349087

0865349088

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WL358 K39 2012

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Author

Gagnon, Gogs

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Granville Island Publishing Ltd.

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

xiv, 166 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects

Prostatic Neoplasms

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9781926991948

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WJ762 G135 2019

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Author

Roberts, Joshua

Place of Publication

Altadena, CA

Publisher

Bitingduck Press

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

176 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Multiple Myeloma

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9781938463730

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WH540 R643 2019

Website Notes

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

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Author

Kuby, John

Place of Publication

Comox, BC

Publisher

Shoreline Books

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

355 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Tongue Neoplasms

Cancer Survivors

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN

9781999380113

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WI210 K95 2018

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Editor

Shwydky, Lori

Place of Publication

Nanoose Bay, BC

Publisher

Rebel Mountain Press

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

145 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Sexual and Gender Minorities

Personal Narratives

Canada

Popular Work

Notes

SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection

ISBN

9780994730275

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WA300 B828 2017

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Author

Taylor, Cory

Place of Publication

Portland, OR

Publisher

Tin House Books

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

141 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects

Attitude to Death

Dying

Neoplasms - psychology

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9781941040706

1941040705

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

BF789 D4 T238 2017

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Author

Ware, Bronnie

Place of Publication

Carlsbad, CA

Publisher

Hay House, Inc.

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

xiii, 303 pages ; 22 cm

Subjects

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

Palliative Care

Self-Help

Attitude to Death

Abstract

"After too many years of unfulfilling work, Bronnie Ware began searching for a job with heart. Despite having no formal qualifications or previous experience in the field, she found herself working in palliative care.

During the time she spent tending to those who were dying, Bronnie's life was transformed. Later, she wrote an Internet blog post, outlining the most common regrets that the people she had cared for had expressed. By applying the lessons of those nearing their death to her own life, she developed an understanding that it is possible for everyone, if we make the right choices, to die with peace of mind.

Bronnie's delightful memoir is a courageous, life-changing book that will leave you feeling more compassionate and inspired to live the life you are truly here to live" --Back cover

Notes

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

ISBN

9781401956004

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF789 D4 W561 2019

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Author

Knott, Helen

Place of Publication

Regina, SK

Publisher

University of Regina Press

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

xvi, 279 pages ; 19 cm

Series

Regina collection

Subjects

First Nations

Indigenous women

Indigenous Canadians

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

"In My Own Moccasins is an unflinching account of addiction, intergenerational trauma, and the wounds brought on by sexual violence. It is also the story of sisterhood, the power of ceremony, the love of family, and the possibility of redemption. With gripping moments of withdrawal, times of spiritual awareness, and historical insights going back to the signing of Treaty 8 by her great-great grandfather, Chief Bigfoot, her journey exposes the legacy of colonialism, while reclaiming her spirit. "-- Provided by publisher

ISBN

9780889777316

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WZ80.5 K72i 2019

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Author

Williams, Mary Elizabeth

Place of Publication

Washington, DC

Publisher

National Geographic Society

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

304 pages ; 23 cm

Subjects

Melanoma

Life Change Events

Neoplasms - therapy

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

"After being diagnosed in her early 40s with metastatic melanoma--a 'rapidly fatal' form of cancer--journalist and mother of two Mary Elizabeth Williams finds herself in a race against the clock. She takes a once-in-a-lifetime chance and joins a clinical trial for immunotherapy, a revolutionary drug regimen that trains the body to vanquish malignant cells. Astonishingly, her cancer disappears entirely in just a few weeks. But at the same time, her best friend embarks on a cancer journey of her own--with very different results" -- Provided by publisher

ISBN

9781426216336

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WR500 W721s 2016

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Corporate Author

Japanese Community Volunteers Association (Tonari Gumi)

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Japanese Community Volunteers Association

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

157 p. : col. ill. ; 16 cm.

Subjects

Vegetables

Plants, Edible

Cookbook

Gardening - methods

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

The Japanese Canadian kitchen garden is full of surprises. Easy to grow and nutritionally dense, fresh Japanese vegetables enable you to experience the authentic flavour of Japanese dishes. This book showcases growing and foraging tips, recipes (including vegan options), guides to using Japanese ingredients and stories from seasoned gardeners.

ISBN

9780978337810

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ266 N9 J35 2018

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Author

Evans, Louise

Place of Publication

Ancaster, ON

Publisher

Manor House Publishing, Inc.

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

144 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Complementary Therapies

Hypnosis

Spiritual Therapies

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN

9781988058436

9781988058443

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

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ266 E92 2018

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Author

Van, Alexandra

Corporate Author

Callanish Society

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Callanish Society

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

1 videodisc (45 minutes) : sound, color.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Recurrence

Young Adult

Quality of Life

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

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

QZ201 C156 2015

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Author

Azizi, Bayan

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Everywhere Now Press

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

xi, 209 p.: ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Brain Stem Neoplasms - psychology

Brain Neoplasms

Survivors

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9780993714764

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WL358 A995 2015

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Author

Mannix, Kathryn

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Little, Brown Spark

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

viii, 341 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Subjects

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

Palliative Care

Attitude to Death

Terminal Care

Hospice Care

Abstract

"Dr. Kathryn Mannix has studied and practiced palliative care for thirty years. In With the End in Mind, she shares beautifully crafted stories from a lifetime of caring for the dying, and makes a compelling case for the therapeutic power of approaching death not with trepidation, but with openness, clarity, and understanding. Weaving the details of her own experiences as a caregiver through stories of her patients, their families, and their distinctive lives, Dr. Mannix reacquaints us with the universal, but deeply personal, process of dying." -- Back cover

Notes

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

ISBN

9780316504478

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF789 D4 M284 2018

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Author

Manuel. George

Posluns, Michael

Coulthard, Glen Sean

Deloria, Vine

Manuel, Doreen

Place of Publication

Minneapolis, MI

Publisher

University of Minnesota Press

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

xliv, 286 pages : illustrations, map ; 22 cm

Subjects

First Nations

Indigenous Peoples - legislation & jurisprudence

Political Activism

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

Abstract

"Originally published in 1974, The Fourth World is a critical work of Indigenous political activism. George Manuel, a leader in the North American Indian movement a that time, with coauthor journalist Michael Posluns, presents a rich historical document that traces the struggle for Indigenous survival as a nation, a culture, and a reality." --Back cover

ISBN

9781517906061

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WZ80 M294 2019

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Author

Scadden, David

D'Antonio, Michael

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Thomas Dunne Books

St. Martin's Press

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

308 p., 8 unnumbered pages of plates : ill.(chiefly color), portraits ; 25 cm.

Subjects

Oncologists

Neoplasms - therapy

Stem Cell Research

United States

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9781250092755

9781250092779

1250092752

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ21 S277 2018

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