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Pretty is what changes : impossible choices, the breast cancer gene, and how I defied my destiny

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19837
Queller, Jessica. New York, NY: Spiegel & Grau , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 Q3 2008
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Queller, Jessica
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Spiegel & Grau
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
259 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Genetic Predisposition to Disease - psychology
Autobiography
Popular Work
ISBN
9780385520416
0385520417
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 Q3 2008

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Knock, knock, it's cancer : finding the silver linings

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Farrance, Michelle. Lexington, KY: Create Space , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F241 2012
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Author
Farrance, Michelle
Place of Publication
Lexington, KY
Publisher
Create Space
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
210 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Autobiography
ISBN
9781467935531
1467935530
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 F241 2012

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When my world was very small : a memoir of family, food, cancer and my couch

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19976
Rakoff, Ruth. [Toronto, ON]: Random House Canada , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 R162 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Rakoff, Ruth
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Random House Canada
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
215 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Autobiography
ISBN
9780307358172
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 R162 2010

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CaN'Tswer : how I couldn't...what I found

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19910
Thanh, David. [Vancouver, BC?]: PocketBunny Productions , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T367 2008
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Ten years after his leukemia diagnosis, Ryan is a survivor who is reluctant to take risks and move forward with his life. The opportunity to take a backpacking trip through the Andes Mountains changes him and his perception of his cancer experience from one of Survivor to Thriver.
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Author
Thanh, David
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
PocketBunny Productions
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
16 minutes
Subjects
Leukemia
Leukemia - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Life Change Events
Young Adult
Autobiography
Abstract
Ten years after his leukemia diagnosis, Ryan is a survivor who is reluctant to take risks and move forward with his life. The opportunity to take a backpacking trip through the Andes Mountains changes him and his perception of his cancer experience from one of Survivor to Thriver.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 T367 2008

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If I knew then what I know now : the clarity that comes with cancer and age

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20192
Cole, Carol Ann. East Lawrencetown, NS: Pottersfield Press , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C689 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Cole, Carol Ann
Place of Publication
East Lawrencetown, NS
Publisher
Pottersfield Press
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
205 p, ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Canada
Autobiography
ISBN
9781897426128
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 C689 2009

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Reflections of a woman : my memoir of breast cancer : loss, love and laughter

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Tugnette, Lisa. Kingston, ON: Lisa Tugnette | Reflections of a Woman , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 T915 2007 v.1-4
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Tugnette, Lisa
Place of Publication
Kingston, ON
Publisher
Lisa Tugnette
Reflections of a Woman
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
4 CD's.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Autobiography
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 T915 2007 v.1-4

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Running from cancer : a tilted memoir

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21109
Smith, DebiLyn. Houston, BC: Queen Bee Books , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S645 2013
Availability
4 copies, 3 available
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Author
Smith, DebiLyn
Place of Publication
Houston, BC
Publisher
Queen Bee Books
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xi, 238 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Autobiography
British Columbia
Popular Work
ISBN
9780991909308
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 S645 2013

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Five lessons I didn't learn from breast cancer (and one big one I did)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18264
Lewis, Shelley. New York, NY: New American Library , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 L676 2009
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Lewis, Shelley
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
New American Library
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
viii, 260 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Survivors
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780451223906
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 L676 2009

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Now that I have cancer, I am whole : reflections on life and healing for cancer patients and those who love them

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21024
McFarland, John Robert. Kansas City, MO: Andrews and McMeel , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 M143 2007
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
McFarland, John Robert
Place of Publication
Kansas City, MO
Publisher
Andrews and McMeel
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xxi, 298 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Christianity
Autobiography
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780740763724
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 M143 2007

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Extraordinary friendships through breast cancer : celebrity portraits by Rankin

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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

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Deadly intruder : my fight against brain cancer

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Cayouette, Gilles, Cayouette, Toby. Quebec: Celestia Lwms Corp. Editions , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 C385 2008
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Cayouette, Gilles
Cayouette, Toby
Place of Publication
Quebec
Publisher
Celestia Lwms Corp. Editions
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
138 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms - psychology
Glioblastoma - psychology
Personal Narratives
Autobiography
Popular Work
ISBN
9780981047515
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL358 C385 2008

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Blogs for the brain : a collection of blogs from my first year with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20552
Woloshyn, Alyson. [Toronto, ON]: Blurb Inc. , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 W866 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Woloshyn, Alyson
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Blurb Inc.
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
149 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms - psychology
Blogging
Communications Media
Autobiography
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL358 W866 2010
Website Notes
Excerpts of blogs.
Read Online
http://alysonwoloshyn.com/treatment-updates/

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Together we will win : what happens when we don't talk about testicular cancer : a young man's story

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19794
McWhirt, Karen A. Denver, CO: Outskirts Press, Inc. , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ858 M177 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
McWhirt, Karen A
Place of Publication
Denver, CO
Publisher
Outskirts Press, Inc.
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
340 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Testicular Neoplasms
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Young Adult
Autobiography
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781432748678
143274867X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WJ858 M177 2010

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Life appreciation

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Cheung, Pui Lan. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society , 2000. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C526l 2000
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
The author's own experience and feelings in the process from being diagnosed and post treatment. The meaning of illness to her and its impact on her life meaning and values. Her active volunteering work in managing the cancer hotline, support group and promoting cancer education.
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Author
Cheung, Pui Lan
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Hong Kong
Publisher
Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Autobiography
Abstract
The author's own experience and feelings in the process from being diagnosed and post treatment. The meaning of illness to her and its impact on her life meaning and values. Her active volunteering work in managing the cancer hotline, support group and promoting cancer education.
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C526l 2000

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Dream new dreams : reimagining my life after loss

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Pausch, Jai. New York, NY: Crown Archetype , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 P334 2012
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Pausch, Jai
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Crown Archetype
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xi, 228 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers - psychology
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Family Relations
Death - psychology
Autobiography
ISBN
9780307888501
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 P334 2012

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Grace follows me : my story about kissing cancer in the face!

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Liu, Macy. [Charleston, SC]: Macy Liu , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 L783 2016
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
This book is a collection of blog posts by Chinese-Canadian author Macy Liu and describes her daily journey through breast cancer treatment and recovery.
More Information
Author
Liu, Macy
Place of Publication
[Charleston, SC]
Publisher
Macy Liu
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
160 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
China - ethnology
Culture
Blogging
Personal Narratives
Abstract
This book is a collection of blog posts by Chinese-Canadian author Macy Liu and describes her daily journey through breast cancer treatment and recovery.
ISBN
9780995237605
0995237603
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 L783 2016

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Why I wore lipstick to my mastectomy

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Lucas, Geralyn. New York, NY: St. Martin's Griffin , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 L933 2004
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Lucas, Geralyn
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - personal narratives - popular works
Breast Neoplasms - psychology - popular works
Mastectomy - psychology - popular works
ISBN
0312334451
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 L933 2004

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My wonderful nightmare : spiritual journals inspired by cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19814
Higgins, Erin, Lightbody, Alma. Bloomington, IN: Trafford Publishing , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP322 H636 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Higgins, Erin
Lightbody, Alma
Place of Publication
Bloomington, IN
Publisher
Trafford Publishing
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xii, 174 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Ovarian Neoplasms - psychology
Spiritual Healing
Adaptation, Psychological
Social Support
Autobiography
Popular Work
ISBN
9781425187255
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP322 H636 2010

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Stumbling toward heaven

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Hamel, Mike. Colorado Springs, CO: EMT Communications , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H212s 2011
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Author
Hamel, Mike
Place of Publication
Colorado Springs, CO
Publisher
EMT Communications
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
252 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Lymphoma, B-Cell
Survivors
Christianity
Autobiography
Popular Work
ISBN
9781461005001
1461005000
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H212s 2011

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Cancer and pregnancy

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Berlin ; New York: Springer , c2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 RE34 2008 v.178
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Surbone, Antonella
Peccatori, F
Pavlidis, N
Place of Publication
Berlin ; New York
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
c2008
Physical Description
xi, 252 p. : ill
Series
Recent results in cancer research 178
Subjects
Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic
Neoplasms - complications
Pregnancy
Fertiltiy
ISBN
9783540712725 (alk. paper)
3540712720 (alk. paper)
ISSN
0080-0015
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ206 RE34 2008 v.178

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