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Sara's story

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Piercy, Shel, Taylor-Gibson, Sara. [Vancouver, BC?]: Infinity Films , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 S243 1999

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

An inspirational documentary about a young woman's (Sara Taylor-Gibson) experience and struggle with cancer (Desmoplastic small round blue cell tumour).

Author: Piercy, Shel; Taylor-Gibson, Sara

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Infinity Films

Publication Date: 1999

Physical Description: 49 minutes

Subjects: Neoplasms - personal narratives - popular works; Patients - psychology - popular works; Life Change Events; Adaptation, Psychological - popular works

Abstract: An inspirational documentary about a young woman's (Sara Taylor-Gibson) experience and struggle with cancer (Desmoplastic small round blue cell tumour).

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ200 S243 1999

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Big ordeal : understanding and managing the psychological turmoil of cancer

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Hayes, Cynthia. Austin, TX: River Grove Books , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 H417b 2021

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

"Coping with cancer is hard. It is an emotional ordeal as well as a physical one, with known and somewhat predictable psychological responses. And yet, patients often feel isolated and alone when dealing with the stress, anxiety, depression, and existential crises so typical with a cancer diagnosis…

Author: Hayes, Cynthia

Place of Publication: Austin, TX

Publisher: River Grove Books

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: x, 254 pages ; 23 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Stress; Anxiety; Depression; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: "Coping with cancer is hard. It is an emotional ordeal as well as a physical one, with known and somewhat predictable psychological responses. And yet, patients often feel isolated and alone when dealing with the stress, anxiety, depression, and existential crises so typical with a cancer diagnosis. The Big Ordeal, written in collaboration with a psychologist and two oncologists, tackles the emotional side of the experience head-on, to help newly diagnosed patients and their loved ones anticipate, understand, and deal with the psychological turmoil ahead. Based on interviews with scores of patients and experts across a variety of fields, combining patient stories with medical insights and advice from those who have been there, and structured around the typical phases of the process, this book is an accessible resource for anyone who receive a cancer diagnosis" --Back cover

ISBN: 9781632993359

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 H417b 2021

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Dancing with lung cancer

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Chan, Cynthia, Chan, Keith. [Vancouver, BC?]: Self publishing , [2020].

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WF658 C454 2020

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Diagnosed in 2014 with advanced lung cancer, Dr. Cynthia Chan shares her experience living with an incurable disease, and offers encouragement and support to other cancer patients.

1 read online

Author: Chan, Cynthia; Chan, Keith

Editor: Yeung, Alison

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Self publishing

Publication Date: [2020]

Physical Description: 109 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Lung Neoplasms; Terminally Ill - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: Diagnosed in 2014 with advanced lung cancer, Dr. Cynthia Chan shares her experience living with an incurable disease, and offers encouragement and support to other cancer patients.

Language: Chinese

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WF658 C454 2020

Read Online

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My breast : one woman's cancer story

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Wadler, Joyce. Taiwan: Advance Wisdom Business Co. Ltd. , 1995.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 W123c 1995

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: My breast

Author: Wadler, Joyce

Place of Publication: Taiwan

Publisher: Advance Wisdom Business Co. Ltd.

Publication Date: 1995

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9789578909335; 9578909330

Language: Chinese

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 W123c 1995

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That's unacceptable! : surviving a brain tumor : my personal story

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Libutti, Rebecca. Martinsville, NJ.: Krystal Publishing , 1997.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 L697 1997

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Libutti, Rebecca

Place of Publication: Martinsville, NJ.

Publisher: Krystal Publishing

Publication Date: 1997

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms - personal narratives - popular works

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WL358 L697 1997

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Stories of hope

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Borbridge, Cindy. [British Columbia]: Self publishing , [2021].

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 B726 2021

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Borbridge, Cindy

Place of Publication: [British Columbia]

Publisher: Self publishing

Publication Date: [2021]

Physical Description: 44 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 23 cm

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

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 B726 2021

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No mountain too high : a triumph over breast cancer : the story of the women of expedition inspiration

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Gabbard, Andrea. Seattle, Wa.: Seal Press , 1998.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 G112 1998

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Gabbard, Andrea

Place of Publication: Seattle, Wa.

Publisher: Seal Press

Publication Date: 1998

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - personal narratives - popular works

ISBN: 1580050085

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 G112 1998

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Forever optimistic : fighting brain cancer, finding your best path, and leading a life with purpose

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Brams, Robert S., Coons, Christopher A. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 B815 2021

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Brams, Robert S.; Coons, Christopher A.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: xii, 170 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms; Life Change Events; Adaptation, Psychological; Optimism; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781510766167

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WL358 B815 2021

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Cancer stories on life and suffering

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Gregory, David Michael, Russell, Cynthia K. Toronto, ON: McGill-Queen's University Press , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 G822c 1999

Availability: 1 copy, 0 available

"In Cancer Stories five people share their journeys, their stories and the suffering they faced before their deaths. These narratives chronicle the despair, hope and love they experienced while living and dying with cancer, giving the power of the human spirit full voice. Lessons learned are presen…

Author: Gregory, David Michael; Russell, Cynthia K.

Place of Publication: Toronto, ON

Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press

Publication Date: 1999

Physical Description: xi, 189 p. ; 23 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms - complications; Suffering; Pain - psychology; Caregivers - psychology; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: "In Cancer Stories five people share their journeys, their stories and the suffering they faced before their deaths. These narratives chronicle the despair, hope and love they experienced while living and dying with cancer, giving the power of the human spirit full voice. Lessons learned are presented as 'gifts' at the conclusion of each of the five narratives." -- Back cover

ISBN: 0886293545

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 G822c 1999

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Oh, please! not another cancer hero! : stories of cancer journeys

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Thomas, Gai. Halifax, N.S.: Austral-Nova Publications , 1997.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 T455 1997

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Thomas, Gai

Place of Publication: Halifax, N.S.

Publisher: Austral-Nova Publications

Publication Date: 1997

Physical Description: xv, 60 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Hodgkin Disease; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 0968217605

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 T455 1997

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All of us warriors : cancer stories of survival and loss

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Munn, Rebecca Whitehead. Berkeley, CA: She Writes Press , 2020.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 M965a 2020

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Munn, Rebecca Whitehead

Place of Publication: Berkeley, CA

Publisher: She Writes Press

Publication Date: 2020

Subjects: Cancer Survivors - psychology; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781631527951

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 M965a 2020

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Chicken soup for the surviving soul : 101 stories of courage and inspiration from those who have survived cancer

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Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, Inc. , 1996.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C533 1996

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Alternate Title: Chicken soup for the surviving soul : 101 healing stories of courage and inspiration; Chicken soup for the surviving soul : 101 healing stories about those who have survived cancer

Editor: Canfield, Jack

Place of Publication: Deerfield Beach, FL

Publisher: Health Communications, Inc.

Publication Date: 1996

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

ISBN: 9781558744028; 1558744029

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 C533 1996

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Healing our wounded hearts : a real life story about loss in the voice of a teenager

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Hahn, Olivia. [Victoria, BC]: Self publishing , [2023].

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 G7 H148h 2023

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

"Children and Teens are expected to grieve the same as adults. In fact there are similarities but our brains are not fully [developed] yet but we often have bigger and stronger emotions. My name is Olivia Hahn, I lost my mother to cancer when I was 15 and I am deeply grieving. This book is written …

Author: Hahn, Olivia

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC]

Publisher: Self publishing

Publication Date: [2023]

Physical Description: [111 unnumbered pages] : ill. ; 23 cm

Subjects: Grief; Loss; Love; Adolescent; Parental Death; Parent-Child Relations; Life Change Events; Neoplasms - psychology; Juvenile Literature; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: "Children and Teens are expected to grieve the same as adults. In fact there are similarities but our brains are not fully [developed] yet but we often have bigger and stronger emotions. My name is Olivia Hahn, I lost my mother to cancer when I was 15 and I am deeply grieving. This book is written in the voice of a teenager as a teenager and is an account of finding my voice through all this loss" -- Back cover.

ISBN: 9798385789801

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 G7 H148h 2023

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

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Comfort book

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Haig, Matt. Toronto, ON: Harper Avenue , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM171.5 H149c 2021

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

"The Comfort Book is a collection of little islands of hope, a gathering of consolations and stories that give us new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. Matt Haig's mix of philosophy, memoir and self-reflection builds on the wisdom of philosophers and survivors through the ages, from Marcus Au…

Author: Haig, Matt

Editor: .

Place of Publication: Toronto, ON

Publisher: Harper Avenue

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: x, 256 pages ; 18 cm

Subjects: Hope; Depression - prevention & control; Adaptation, Psychological; Life Change Events; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: "The Comfort Book is a collection of little islands of hope, a gathering of consolations and stories that give us new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. Matt Haig's mix of philosophy, memoir and self-reflection builds on the wisdom of philosophers and survivors through the ages, from Marcus Aurelius to Nellie Bly, from Emily Dickinson to James Baldwin. This is the book to pick up when you need the wisdom of a friend or the comfort of a hug, or just want to celebrate the messy miracle of being alive" -- Provided by publisher

ISBN: 9781443464772

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM171.5 H149c 2021

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Making miracles

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Pearsall, Paul. New York, NY: Prentice Hall Press , 1991.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM61 P361 1991

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Pearsall, Paul

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Prentice Hall Press

Publication Date: 1991

Physical Description: x, 306 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - personal narratives; Physicians - psychology - personal narratives; Patients - psychology - personal narratives; Spiritual Therapies - popular works; Alternative Medicine

ISBN: 0130893501

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM61 P361 1991

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What we wish were true : reflecting on nurturing life and facing death

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Quinn, Tallu Schuyler. New York, NY: Convergent , 2022. 1st ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 Q7w 2022

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Quinn, Tallu Schuyler

Edition: 1st ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Convergent

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: xiii, 192 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Brain Neoplasms; Life Change Events; Spirituality; Clergy; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Notes: "Many of the essays in this work originally appeared in slightly different form on Tallu Schuyler Quinn's blog in 2020 and 2021"-- WorldCat