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I'm alive and the doctor's dead : surviving cancer with your sense of humor and your sexuality intact

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Buchanan, Sue. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House , 1994.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 B918 1998

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Formerly titled "Love, laughter, and a high disregard for statistics"

Author: Buchanan, Sue

Place of Publication: Grand Rapids, MI

Publisher: Zondervan Publishing House

Publication Date: 1994

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Wit and Humor; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: Formerly titled "Love, laughter, and a high disregard for statistics"

ISBN: 0310224551 (pbk.); 9780310224556

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 B918 1998

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If the battle is over, why am I still in uniform : humor as a survival tactic to combat cancer

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Elsagher, Brenda. , 2003.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 E48 2003

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Elsagher, Brenda

Publication Date: 2003

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology - popular works; Neoplasms - personal narratives - popular works; Wit and Humor - popular works

ISBN: 1931945063

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 E48 2003

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Cancer with hope : facing illness, embracing life, and finding purpose

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Armstrong, Mike, Vohr, Eric A. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 A735c 2021

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

"Author Armstrong was the former chairman of the board of trustees of Johns Hopkins Medicine, former chairman of several large corporations, and a survivor of two types of cancer. This work is a memoir that stresses the therapeutic value of hope. The author's personal story is supplemented with int…

Author: Armstrong, Mike; Vohr, Eric A.

Place of Publication: Baltimore, MD

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: x, 150 pages : map ; 22 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Hope; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: "Author Armstrong was the former chairman of the board of trustees of Johns Hopkins Medicine, former chairman of several large corporations, and a survivor of two types of cancer. This work is a memoir that stresses the therapeutic value of hope. The author's personal story is supplemented with interview data that round out the perspectives on surviving cancer. The book ends with listed resources for further information." -- Provided by publisher

ISBN: 9781421440187; 1421440180

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 A735c 2021

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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

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Girard, Vickie, Zadra, Dan. Lynwood, WA: Compendium, Inc. , 2001.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 G518 2001

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

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

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Voices of hope : family and friends

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Chamberlain, Marisha. Hastings, MN: Regina Foundation , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 V889c 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Chamberlain, Marisha

Corporate Author: Hastings Breast Cancer Support Group

Place of Publication: Hastings, MN

Publisher: Regina Foundation

Publication Date: 2009

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Social Support; Caregivers; Hope; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 V889c 2009

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Fighting for our future : stories that make a world of difference

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Murphy, Beth, Hart, Melissa Joan. New York, NY: Principle Pictures, Inc. , 2002.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 M978f 2002

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Murphy, Beth; Hart, Melissa Joan

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Principle Pictures, Inc.

Publication Date: 2002

Physical Description: 50 minutes

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 826212000337

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 M978f 2002

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Cancer made me a shallower person : a memoir in comics

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Engelberg, Miriam. New York, NY: Harper , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 E58c 2006

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

A cartoonist examines her experience with breast cancer in an irreverent and humourous graphic memoir

Author: Engelberg, Miriam

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Harper

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: xiii, 126 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Neoplasms; Cartoons; Wit and Humor; Social Support; Personal Narratives; Pictorial Works; Biography

Abstract: A cartoonist examines her experience with breast cancer in an irreverent and humourous graphic memoir

ISBN: 9780060789732; 0060789735

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 E58c 2006

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Faith, hope and healing : inspiring lessons learned from people living with cancer

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Siegel, Bernie S, Sander, Jennifer. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 S571 2011

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Siegel, Bernie S; Sander, Jennifer

Place of Publication: Hoboken, NJ

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: xi, 226 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Cancer Survivors - psychology; Faith Healing; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780470289013; 0470289015

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ200 S571 2011

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Chicken soup for the soul : healthy living : breast cancer

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Canfield, Jack, Hansen, Mark Victor, Kelly, Mary Olsen, Creagen, Edward. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, Inc. , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 C223 2005

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Canfield, Jack; Hansen, Mark Victor; Kelly, Mary Olsen; Creagen, Edward

Place of Publication: Deerfield Beach, FL

Publisher: Health Communications, Inc.

Publication Date: 2005

Physical Description: xi, 130 p. ; 18 cm.

Series: Chicken soup for the soul healthy living series

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms; Survivors - psychology; Social Support; Personal Narratives; Anecdotes; Popular Work

ISBN: 0757302742; 075730270X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 C223 2005

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Cancer vixen : a true story

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Marchetto, Marisa Acocella. New York ; Toronto: Alfred A. Knopf , 2006. 1st ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 M317 2006

Availability: 10 copies, 10 available

Comic book memoir of author's experience with breast cancer.

Author: Marchetto, Marisa Acocella

Edition: 1st ed.

Place of Publication: New York ; Toronto

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 211 p. : col. ill. ; 20 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Neoplasms; Graphic Novels; Cartoons; Personal Narratives; Biography; Wit and Humor; Popular Work

Abstract: Comic book memoir of author's experience with breast cancer.

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002623)

ISBN: 9780676978247 (Toronto); 0307263576 (alk. paper); 067697824X (Toronto)

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 M317 2006

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Hope in the face of cancer

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Givler, Amy. Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers , 2003.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 G539 2003

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Hope in the face of cancer : a survival guide for the journey you did not choose

Author: Givler, Amy

Place of Publication: Eugene, OR

Publisher: Harvest House Publishers

Publication Date: 2003

Physical Description: 218 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Hope; Spiritual Therapies; Survivors; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 9780736909907; 0736909907

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 G539 2003

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But hope is longer : navigating the country of breast cancer

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Levine, R. Tamara. [Toronto, ON]: Second Story Press , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 L665 2012

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Levine, R. Tamara

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Second Story Press

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: 261 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781926920894; 1926920899

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 L665 2012

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Perfection of hope : a journey back from cancer

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Simpson, Elizabeth. [Victoria, BC?]: Emdash Publishing , 2008. 2nd ed. rev. and expanded.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 S611 2008

Availability: 4 copies, 3 available

Author: Simpson, Elizabeth

Edition: 2nd ed. rev. and expanded

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: Emdash Publishing

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: xvi, 238 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Hope; Neoplasms; Lung Neoplasms; Spirituality; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780978018206

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 S611 2008

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Cancer connections : images of hope and courage from across Canada

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Burns, James. Mississauga, ON: John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd. , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 H967 2011

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Based on PhotoSensitive's Cancer connections exhibition.

Author: Burns, James

Corporate Author: PhotoSensitive

Place of Publication: Mississauga, ON

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd.

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: 191 p. : ill., ports. ; 29 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Survivors; Personal Narratives; Photography; Exhibitions; Pictorial Works; Canada; Popular Work

Abstract: Based on PhotoSensitive's Cancer connections exhibition.

ISBN: 9780470964491; 0470964499

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 H967 2011

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Cancer patient's notebook

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Cheung, Esther Pik-chu. Hong Kong: China Alliance Press , 2001.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C526 2001

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Cheung, Esther Pik-chu

Place of Publication: Hong Kong

Publisher: China Alliance Press

Publication Date: 2001

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Hope; Spirituality; Christianity; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0001138)

Language: English; Chinese

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C526 2001

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