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Love and laughter in the time of chemotherapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120286
Pawagi, Manjusha. [Toronto, ON]: Second Story Press , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 P339 2017
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Pawagi, Manjusha
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Second Story Press
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
252 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Leukemia - psychology
Life Change Events
Emotional Adjustment
Stem Cell Transplantation - psychology
Family Relations
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781772600452
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 P339 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

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Me, myself and my brain stem tumour : memoirs of a pediatric brain cancer survivor

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113651
Azizi, Bayan. [Vancouver, BC?]: Everywhere Now Press , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 A995 2015
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Azizi, Bayan
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Everywhere Now Press
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xi, 209 p.: ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Brain Stem Neoplasms - psychology
Brain Neoplasms
Survivors
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780993714764
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL358 A995 2015

Copies

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Cancer in the family : take control of your genetic inheritance

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114763
Ross, Theodora. New York, NY: Avery , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ210 R826 2016
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Author
Ross, Theodora
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Avery
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xv, 286 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Genes, BRCA1
Genetic Counseling
Genetic Testing
Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781101982839
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
QZ210 R826 2016
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Princess meets her prince charming

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16494
Sheppard, Arlene Joy. Longwood, FL: Xulon Press , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S549 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Sheppard, Arlene Joy
Place of Publication
Longwood, FL
Publisher
Xulon Press
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
129 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
Spiritual Healing
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781604770551
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 S549 2008

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Cancerland : a medical memoir

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121357
Scadden, David, D'Antonio, Michael. New York, NY: Thomas Dunne Books | St. Martin's Press , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ21 S277 2018
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
Author
Scadden, David
D'Antonio, Michael
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Thomas Dunne Books
St. Martin's Press
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
308 p., 8 unnumbered pages of plates : ill.(chiefly color), portraits ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Oncologists
Neoplasms - therapy
Stem Cell Research
United States
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781250092755
9781250092779
1250092752
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ21 S277 2018

Copies

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But you look so good ... : stories by carcinoid cancer survivors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121135
Gonzalez, Maria j. Bloomington, IN: iUniverse LLC , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI435 G643 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book shares the intimate stores of those living with a poorly understood and rare cancer. It demonstrates that enduring any chronic illness can be done with hope, courage and dignity. - Cover
Author
Gonzalez, Maria j.
Place of Publication
Bloomington, IN
Publisher
iUniverse LLC
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xxv, 227 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine - prevention & control
Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine - psychology
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Carcinoid Tumor
Cancer Survivors
Caregivers
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
This book shares the intimate stores of those living with a poorly understood and rare cancer. It demonstrates that enduring any chronic illness can be done with hope, courage and dignity. - Cover
ISBN
9781475981315
1475981317
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WI435 G643 2013

Copies

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Martin's appendix cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21632
Mallinson, Martin. Kelowna, BC: Martin Mallison , 2013?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 M254 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Mallinson, Martin
Place of Publication
Kelowna, BC
Publisher
Martin Mallison
Publication Date
2013?
Physical Description
534 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Appendiceal Neoplasms - psychology
Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine
Carcinoid Tumor
Adaptation, Psychological
Blogging
Personal Narratives
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 M254 2013

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Between two kingdoms : a memoir of a life interrupted

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124306
Jaouad, Suleika. New York, NY: Random House , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH250 J35b 2021
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Alternate Title
Between 2 kingdoms
Between two kingdoms : what almost dying taught me about living
Author
Jaouad, Suleika
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Random House
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
x, 348 pages : map ; 21 cm
Subjects
Leukemia
Young Adult
Life Change Events
Journalism
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780593236994
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WH250 J35b 2021

Copies

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Brock, William, Boismenu, Angela. Montreal: Les Presses de l'Universite de Montreal , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH250 B864 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Brock, William
Boismenu, Angela
Place of Publication
Montreal
Publisher
Les Presses de l'Universite de Montreal
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
207 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.
Subjects
Leukemia
Cancer Patients
Survivors
Quebec
Personal Narratives
Pictorial Works
Popular Work
Notes
Issued also in French under title: Portraits d?espoir.
ISBN
9782760627888
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH250 B864 2013

Copies

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Climb back from cancer : a survivor and caregiver's inspirational journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16143
Hobson, Alan, Hobson, Cecilia. Canmore, AB: Climb Back, Inc. , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH250 H684c 2004
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Hobson, Alan
Hobson, Cecilia
Place of Publication
Canmore, AB
Publisher
Climb Back, Inc.
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xxxii, 337 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Leukemia
Patients
Caregivers
Adaptation, Psychological
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Survivors
Biography
Personal Narratives
ISBN
0968526314
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH250 H684c 2004

Copies

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Riding the cancer coaster : survival guide for teens and young adults

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119643
Schilstra, Clarissa. [San Bernadino, CA]: Create Space Independent Publishing Platform , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 S334 2015
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
"A diagnosis of cancer is devastating at any age. For teenagers and young adults, it presents a unique challenge both socially and emotionally ... In the pages of this book, I share those stories and strategies, in an effort to provide a guide through the emotional roller coaster that is cancer tre…
Author
Schilstra, Clarissa
Place of Publication
[San Bernadino, CA]
Publisher
Create Space Independent Publishing Platform
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
iv, 67 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Leukemia
Emotional Adjustment
Adolescent
Young Adult
Survivors
Personal Narratives
Guidebooks
Abstract
"A diagnosis of cancer is devastating at any age. For teenagers and young adults, it presents a unique challenge both socially and emotionally ... In the pages of this book, I share those stories and strategies, in an effort to provide a guide through the emotional roller coaster that is cancer treatment and life as a cancer survivor." - Author
ISBN
978514208083
1514208083
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
QZ200 S334 2015

Copies

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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First cell : and the human costs of pursuing cancer to the last

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122335
Raza, Azra. New York, NY: Basic Books , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ21 R278 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Raza, Azra
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Basic Books
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xii, 347 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Medical Oncology
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781541699526
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ21 R278 2018

Copies

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Life, on the line : a chef's story of chasing greatness, facing death, and redefining the way we eat

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124451
Achatz, Grant, Kokonas, Nick. [New York, NY]: Avery , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 AC176 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Achatz, Grant
Kokonas, Nick
Place of Publication
[New York, NY]
Publisher
Avery
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xii, 419 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
Subjects
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - therapy
Cancer -- Patients -- Biography
Nutrition
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781592406975
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 AC176 2012

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Palliative care and communication : experiences in the clinic

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15346
The, Anne-Mei. Philadelphia, PA: Open University Press , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WF658 T374 2002
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
The, Anne-Mei
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Open University Press
Publication Date
2002
Series
Facing death
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms - psychology
Carcinoma, Bronchogenic - psychology
Terminally Ill - psychology
Carcinoma, Small Cell - psychology
Physician-Patient Relations
Terminal Care - Netherlands
Truth Disclosure
Communication
Patient Care
Personal Narratives
ISBN
0335212050
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WF658 T374 2002

Copies

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