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Twelve rules for life : an antidote for chaos

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Peterson, Jordan B. [Toronto, ON]: Random House Canada , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172.4 P485 2018

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Contents:; Stand up straight with your shoulders back -- Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping -- Make friends with people who want the best for you -- Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today -- Do not let your children do anything that mak…

Alternate Title: 12 rules for life

Author: Peterson, Jordan B.

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Random House Canada

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: xxxv, 409 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Psychology, Applied; Adaptation, Psychological; Attitude; Behavior; Philosophy; Decision Making; Self Concept; Popular Work

Abstract: Contents:; Stand up straight with your shoulders back -- Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping -- Make friends with people who want the best for you -- Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today -- Do not let your children do anything that makes you dislike them -- Set your house in perfect order before you criticize the world -- Pursue what is meaningful (not what is expedient) -- Tell the truth--or, at least, don't lie --Assume that the person you are listening to might know something you don't -- Be precise in your speech -- Do not bother children when they are skateboarding -- Pet a cat when you encounter one on the street.

ISBN: 9780345816023

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WM172.4 P485 2018

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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: 2 copies, 2 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

Call Number: WP870 M978f 2002

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Graft-versus-host disease : what to know, what to do

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Stewart, Susan K, Bendell, Norm (Illustrator). Highland Park, IL: Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network (BMT InfoNet) , 2022.

Audience: Patient or Public

Alternate Title: Graft versus host disease

Author: Stewart, Susan K; Bendell, Norm (Illustrator)

Place of Publication: Highland Park, IL

Publisher: Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network (BMT InfoNet)

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: vi, 58 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm

Subjects: Popular Work; Graft vs Host Disease

ISBN: 9798985198544

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Status: Received

Audience: Patient or Public

What do you do if you don't die : the Stephen Fletcher story

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McIntosh, Linda. Winnipeg, MB: Heartland Associates , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WZ100 M152 2008

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: McIntosh, Linda

Place of Publication: Winnipeg, MB

Publisher: Heartland Associates

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 287 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Quadriplegia; Politics; Steven Fletcher; Canada; Biography; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 9781896150499

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WZ100 M152 2008

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Peripheral neuropathy : what it is and what you can do to feel better

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Wiesman, Janice F. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL500 W649 2016

Availability: 8 copies, 8 available

Author: Wiesman, Janice F.

Place of Publication: Baltimore, MD

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: viii, 121 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Johns Hopkins Press health book

Subjects: Peripheral Nerves; Peripheral Nervous System Diseases; Peripheral Nerve Injuries - therapy; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781421420844; 9781421420851

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; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WL500 W649 2016

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

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Just diagnosed, breast cancer : what to expect, what to know, what to do next

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Karole, Arlene M. Franklin, TN: Clovercroft Publishing , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 K18j 2021

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

"Just Diagnosed started with scores of sticky notes as certified healthcare professional Arlene Karole began navigating the early stages of her own diagnosis. Voluminous research and numerous consultations with doctors and discussions with friends followed, ultimately leading to this book, which is…

Author: Karole, Arlene M.

Place of Publication: Franklin, TN

Publisher: Clovercroft Publishing

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: xxiv, 309 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Popular Work

Abstract: "Just Diagnosed started with scores of sticky notes as certified healthcare professional Arlene Karole began navigating the early stages of her own diagnosis. Voluminous research and numerous consultations with doctors and discussions with friends followed, ultimately leading to this book, which is designed to teach, inspire, and empower. No matter your unique diagnosis, stage of breast cancer, stage of life, or gender (men get breast cancer too), you have choices regarding your attitude, approach, and health-care decisions...This book is designed as a road map through a breast cancer diagnosis; it's a step-by-step guide on what you can expect, what you need to know, and what to do next -- from initial diagnosis through the difficult decisions ahead." --Adapted from back cover

ISBN: 9781950892822

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 K18j 2021

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What do I tell my children?

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Woodward, Joanne, Kussmann, Leslie. Millis, MA: Aquarius Productions , 1991.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 W555 1991

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Woodward, Joanne; Kussmann, Leslie

Place of Publication: Millis, MA

Publisher: Aquarius Productions

Publication Date: 1991

Physical Description: 30 minutes

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Infant; Child; Parent-Child Relations; Grief; Popular Work

ISBN: 1581400659

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF575 W555 1991

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When cancer strikes a friend : what to say, what to do, and how to help

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Draeger, Bonnie E. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 D758 2012

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Draeger, Bonnie E

Editor: Abram, Rachel

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: xi, 239 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Interpersonal Relations; Communication; Social Support; Friends; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781620872147

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 D758 2012

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Mourner's dance : what we do when people die

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Ashenburg, Katherine. [Toronto, ON]: Vintage Canada , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 G7 A824 2009

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Ashenburg, Katherine

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Vintage Canada

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: 344 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Grief - psychology; Bereavement; Death; Attitude to Death; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780307398697; 0307398692

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 G7 A824 2009

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Courage to give : inspiring stories of people who triumphed over tragedy to make a difference in the world

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Waldman, Jackie, Dworkis, Janis Leibs. Berkeley, CA: Conari Press , 2000.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172.4 W164 2000

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Waldman, Jackie; Dworkis, Janis Leibs

Place of Publication: Berkeley, CA

Publisher: Conari Press

Publication Date: 2000

Physical Description: xxiv, 262 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.

Subjects: Adaptation, Psychological; Survivors; Courage; Optimism; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 157324175X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM172.4 W164 2000

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Learn to live through cancer : what you need to know and do

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Fleishman, Stewart B. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 F596 2011

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

1 read online

Author: Fleishman, Stewart B

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Demos Health

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: xiii, 348 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Survivors; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781936303083; 9781617050626

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 F596 2011

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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There's no such thing as a dragon

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Kent, Jack. New York, NY: Dragonfly Books , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WS105.5 C7 K37 2005

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Billy Bixby's mother won't admit that dragons exist, until it is nearly too late.

Author: Kent, Jack

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Dragonfly Books

Publication Date: 2005

Physical Description: 28 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Child Development; Imagination; Fantasy; Juvenile Literature; Pictorial Works; Popular Work

Abstract: Billy Bixby's mother won't admit that dragons exist, until it is nearly too late.

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0002569, F0002570, F0002571, F0002572, F0002573)

ISBN: 9780375851377

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WS105.5 C7 K37 2005

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

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Reynolds, Peter H. Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press , 2004.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WS105.5 E5 R462 2004

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Drawing is what Ramon does. It's what makes him happy. In one split second, all that is changed. A single reckless remark by his older brother turns Ramon's once carefree expressions into joyless struggles. Lucky for Ramon, his younger sister sees the world differently. She opens his eyes to someth…

Author: Reynolds, Peter H.

Place of Publication: Somerville, MA

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: 28 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 20 cm.

Subjects: Child Development; Emotions; Creativity; Art; Perfectionism; Juvenile Literature; Pictorial Works; Popular Work

Abstract: Drawing is what Ramon does. It's what makes him happy. In one split second, all that is changed. A single reckless remark by his older brother turns Ramon's once carefree expressions into joyless struggles. Lucky for Ramon, his younger sister sees the world differently. She opens his eyes to something far more valuable than getting things just "right."

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0002574, F0002575, F0002576, F0002577, F0002578)

ISBN: 9780763623449

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WS105.5 E5 R462 2004

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There is no good card for this : what to say and do when life is scary, awful, and unfair to people you love

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Crowe, Kelsey, McDowell, Emily. New York, NY: HarperOne , 2017.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF637 S4 C769 2017

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

When someone you know is hurting, you want to let her know that you care. But many people don't know what words to use--or are afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing. This guide from empathy expert Dr. Kelsey Crowe and greeting card maverick Emily McDowell blends ... actionable advice with the n…

Author: Crowe, Kelsey; McDowell, Emily

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: HarperOne

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: 260 p. : ill. ; 22 cm

Subjects: Empathy; Compassion; Bereavement; Loss; Interpersonal Communication; Popular Work

Abstract: When someone you know is hurting, you want to let her know that you care. But many people don't know what words to use--or are afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing. This guide from empathy expert Dr. Kelsey Crowe and greeting card maverick Emily McDowell blends ... actionable advice with the no-nonsense humor and the signature illustration style of McDowell's Empathy Cards, to help you feel confident in connecting with anyone experiencing grief, loss, illness, or any other difficult situation -- Provided by publisher.

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

ISBN: 9780062469991

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: BF637 S4 C769 2017

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Cancer : what I wish I had known when I was first diagnosed : tips and advice from a survivor

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Ryan, Michele. North Charleston, S.C: Create Space Independent Publishing Platform , 2014.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 R989 2014

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Ryan, Michele

Place of Publication: North Charleston, S.C

Publisher: Create Space Independent Publishing Platform

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: 73 p. ; 21 cm.

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

ISBN: 9781494472313

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 R989 2014

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Cancer as a wake-up call : an oncologist's integrative approach to what you can do to become whole again

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Nasi, M. Laura. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 N254 2018

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Alternate Title: Cancer as a wakeup call

Author: Nasi, M. Laura

Place of Publication: Berkeley, CA

Publisher: North Atlantic Books

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: xxi, 350 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Complementary Therapies; Integrative Medicine; Integrative Oncology; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781623172961

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ266 N254 2018

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Walking in balance

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Johnston, Basil H. Neyaashiinigmiing, ON: Kegedonce Press , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB890 J72 2013

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

"We have, according to our beliefs, 5 essential parts: body, soul, spirit, heart, and mind which all have to be satisfied equally. When you are in balance you are walking on the right road, following the right path of life. - Author

Alternate Title: Meeyau-ossaewin

Author: Johnston, Basil H.

Place of Publication: Neyaashiinigmiing, ON

Publisher: Kegedonce Press

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: 79 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: First Nations; Ojibwa - philosophy; Ojibwa Indians - religion; Quality of Life; Moral development; Storytelling; Popular Work

Abstract: "We have, according to our beliefs, 5 essential parts: body, soul, spirit, heart, and mind which all have to be satisfied equally. When you are in balance you are walking on the right road, following the right path of life. - Author