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True reconciliation : how to be a force for change

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124401
Wilson-Raybould, Jody. Toronto, ON: McClelland & Stewart , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
E78.C2 W746t 2022
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Wilson-Raybould, Jody
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
McClelland & Stewart
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
340 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Indigenous Canadians
Indigenous Canadians - legislation & jurisprudence
Reconciliation
Race Relations
First Nations
Canada
Popular Work
ISBN
9780771004384
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
E78.C2 W746t 2022

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Meditation as medicine : activate the power of your natural healing force

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20551
Khalsa, Dharma Singh, Stauth, Cameron. New York, NY: Fireside , 2002. 1st Fireside ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB880 K45 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Khalsa, Dharma Singh
Stauth, Cameron
Edition
1st Fireside ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Fireside
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
xix, 298 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Meditation
Holistic Health
Mental Healing
Relaxation Therapy
Yoga
Popular Work
ISBN
0743400658 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB880 K45 2002

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Intimacy after breast cancer : dealing with your body, relationships and sex

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19593
Maisano, Gina M. Garden City Park, NY: Square One Publishers , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M231 2010
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
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Alternate Title
What the doctors never tell you : intimacy after breast cancer : dealing with your body, relationships and sex
Author
Maisano, Gina M
Place of Publication
Garden City Park, NY
Publisher
Square One Publishers
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xii, 223 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Body Image
Sexuality
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
Women - psychology
Survivors
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780757003240
0757003249
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 M231 2010

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What your doctor may not tell you about colorectal cancer : new tests, new treatment, new hope

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13881
Pochapin, Mark Bennett. New York, NY: Warner Books , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI520 P739 2004
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Pochapin, Mark Bennett
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Warner Books
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xxi, 281 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Colorectal Neoplasms
Popular Work
ISBN
9780446694124
044653188X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WI520 P739 2004

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Back to work after breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16475
Nessim, Susan. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim-Keeney/Cancervive , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B126 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
This DVD tells the story of six vibrant women, each intent on making a contribution through their careers. The women work at different jobs, but are alike in one important way: they are balancing the demands of a breast cancer illness and work. It explores the challenges women face in the workplac…
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Author
Nessim, Susan
Corporate Author
Cancervive
Living With It
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Susan Nessim-Keeney/Cancervive
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
27 minutes
Subjects
Occupational Health Services
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Social Support
Employment
Workplace
Personnel Management
Life Change Events
Survivors
Popular Work
Abstract
This DVD tells the story of six vibrant women, each intent on making a contribution through their careers. The women work at different jobs, but are alike in one important way: they are balancing the demands of a breast cancer illness and work. It explores the challenges women face in the workplace as they journey through treatment to recovery.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B126 2006

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Couples confronting cancer : keeping your relationship strong

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18642
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C857f 2003
Availability
7 copies, 6 available
Cancer?s impact on the couple : an overview; The caregiver?s role; Evaluating your relationship; What it takes to create a good relationship; Emotions, relationships, and cancer; Couples in conflict; Lifestyle factors; Improving communication; Creating emotional intimacy; Strengthening physical int…
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Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Editor
Fincannon, Joy L
Bruss, Katherine V
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
xvii, 266 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Spouses - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Caregivers - psychology
Marriage - psychology
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Partners
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
Cancer?s impact on the couple : an overview
The caregiver?s role
Evaluating your relationship
What it takes to create a good relationship
Emotions, relationships, and cancer
Couples in conflict
Lifestyle factors
Improving communication
Creating emotional intimacy
Strengthening physical intimacy
Solutions for specific problems
Support services
Couples? corner
Workbook for couples : resource guide.
ISBN
9780944235256
0944235255
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C857f 2003

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Cancer in the workplace

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16233
Rogers Media Inc., Healthcare and Financial Services Group. [Toronto, ON]: Rogers Media , 2007?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C215r 2007
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Corporate Author
Rogers Media Inc.
Healthcare and Financial Services Group
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Rogers Media
Publication Date
2007?
Physical Description
31 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Occupational Health Services
Neoplasms - economics
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Social Support
Employment
Workplace
Personnel Management
Life Change Events
Insurance Benefits
Insurance, Disability
Insurance, Health
Survivors
Canada
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C215r 2007

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Eating mindfully : how to end mindless eating and enjoy a balanced relationship with food

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113457
Albers, Susan. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM175 A332 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Albers, Susan
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
x, 168 p. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Eating - psychology
Food habits - psychology
Eating disorders
Mindfulness
Popular Work
ISBN
9781572243507
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM175 A332 2003

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Art of aging : a doctor's prescription for well-being

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18050
Nuland, Sherwin B. New York, NY: Random House , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT100 N969a 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
An incident in the subway; How we age : body and mind; Approaching a century : Michael DeBakey; Making choices; Three who overcame; A friendship in letters; Adding centuries to our years; Drinking from the fountain of youth; Wisdom, equanimity, caring : principles for every age; A coda for aging
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Author
Nuland, Sherwin B
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Random House
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
302 p ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Aging - psychology
Aging - physiology
Aged
Life Style
Life Change Events
Quality of Life
Popular Work
Abstract
An incident in the subway
How we age : body and mind
Approaching a century : Michael DeBakey
Making choices
Three who overcame
A friendship in letters
Adding centuries to our years
Drinking from the fountain of youth
Wisdom, equanimity, caring : principles for every age
A coda for aging
ISBN
9781400064779
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WT100 N969a 2007

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Pace of grace : the virtues of a sustainable life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17601
Popov, Linda Kavelin. New York, NY: Penguin Books , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BJ1581.2 P67 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Popov, Linda Kavelin
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Penguin Books
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
viii, 341 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Virtues
Social Values
Value of Life
Mind-Body Relations (Metaphysics)
Quality of Life
Life Style
Spirituality
Popular Work
ISBN
0452285437
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BJ1581.2 P67 2004

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Life is a verb : 37 days to wake up, be mindful, and live intentionally

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124243
Digh, Patti. New York, NY: Skirt! , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM61 D574 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Thirty seven days to wake up, be mindful, and live intentionally
Author
Digh, Patti
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Skirt!
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xiii, 224 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Mindfulness
Life Change Events
Quality of Life - psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
9781599212951
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM61 D574 2008

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Do pesticides cause lymphoma? : research report

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9706
Osburn, Susan. Chevy Chase, MD: Lymphoma Foundation of America , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH525 D631 2001
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Osburn, Susan
Corporate Author
Lymphoma Foundation of America
Place of Publication
Chevy Chase, MD
Publisher
Lymphoma Foundation of America
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
50 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Pesticides - adverse effects
Lymphoma - chemically induced
Carcinogens
Popular Work
Notes
Apr 30 2018: Removed for Library Search file cleanup project 2018. AR
ISBN
0970512708
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Call Number
WH525 D631 2001
Read Online
https://lymphomahelp.org/pesticides.htm
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Bright hour : a memoir of living and dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120153
Riggs, Nina. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 R569 2017
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
The Bright Hour is the memoir of Nina Rigg, following a diagnosis of terminal breast cancer. "With the lyricism of poetry and a voice that never trades on simple grief, 'The Bright Hour' celebrates living -- living well, living fully -- and the transcendent combination of light and darkness that ma…
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Author
Riggs, Nina
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
310 p. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Terminally Ill - psychology
Attitude to Death
Life
Life Change Events
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
The Bright Hour is the memoir of Nina Rigg, following a diagnosis of terminal breast cancer. "With the lyricism of poetry and a voice that never trades on simple grief, 'The Bright Hour' celebrates living -- living well, living fully -- and the transcendent combination of light and darkness that makes us human." - Cover
ISBN
9781501169359
1501169351
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 R569 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Rooted : life at the crossroads of science, nature, and spirit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124402
Haupt, Lyanda Lynn. New York, NY: Little, Brown Spark , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB 55 H374r 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Haupt, Lyanda Lynn
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Little, Brown Spark
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
x, 229 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Nature
Ecology
Life
Philosophy
Popular Work
ISBN
9780316426480
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB 55 H374r 2021

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Who dies? : an investigation of conscious living and conscious dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13225
Levine, Stephen. New York, NY: Anchor Books , 1989.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 L665 1989
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Levine, Stephen
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Anchor Books
Publication Date
1989
Subjects
Death
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
0385262213
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 L665 1989

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Everyone's guide to cancer survivorship : a road map for better health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15914
Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel Publishing , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 E93r 2007
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Everyone's guide to cancer survivorship : a road map for better health : top cancer authorities give you : ways to control side effects; diet and exercise recommendations; cancer survivorship care plans; strategies for disease prevention and control; tips for improving health and quality of life; the latest studies on cancer survival
Editor
Rosenbaum, Ernest H
Spiegel, David
Fobair, Patricia
Gautier, Holly
Place of Publication
Kansas City, MO
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xviii, 349 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - complications
Patients
Survivors
Quality of Life
Diet
Exercise
Life Change Events
Art Therapy
Laughter Therapy
Writing
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780740768705
0740768700
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 E93r 2007

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Life's little book for big decisions : from confusion to clarity in four simple steps

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124121
Simpson, Trevor. Vancouver, BC: Bellisimo Books , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF448 S613 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Simpson, Trevor
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
Bellisimo Books
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
viii, 156 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Decision Making
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
0973298731
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF448 S613 2005

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Chasing daylight : how my forthcoming death transformed my life : a final account

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15970
O'Kelly, Eugene, Postman, Andrew. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 O41 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Chasing daylight is the inspirational memoir of former KPMG CEO Eugene O'Kelly, written in the three-and -a-half months between his terminal diagnosis with a brain cancer and his death in September 2005. Interweaving details of his illness with reflections on life, death and success, this passiona…
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Author
O'Kelly, Eugene
Postman, Andrew
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
201 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Death - psychology
Terminally Ill - psychology
Brain Neoplasms
Emotional Adjustment
Life Change Events
Quality of Life
Attitude to Death
Personal Narratives
Biography
Popular Work
Abstract
Chasing daylight is the inspirational memoir of former KPMG CEO Eugene O'Kelly, written in the three-and -a-half months between his terminal diagnosis with a brain cancer and his death in September 2005. Interweaving details of his illness with reflections on life, death and success, this passionate, deeply insightful book provides an unforgettable account of O'Kelly's final journey, and is a compelling reminder of the importance of living a balanced and meaningful life.
ISBN
9780071499934
0071499938
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 O41 2008

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Simple living guide : a sourcebook for less stressful, more joyful living

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20543
Luhrs, Janet. New York, NY: Broadway Books , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172.4 L957 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Luhrs, Janet
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Broadway Books
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xix, 444 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Life Style
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553067965
0553067966
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172.4 L957 1997

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Stress book : forty-plus ways to manage stress and enjoy your life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124272
Foster, Terrence. Morrow, GA: Global Health and Consortium , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Foster, Terrence
Place of Publication
Morrow, GA
Publisher
Global Health and Consortium
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
9781737519218
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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.
Read Online
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6850625
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