Author

Kaur, Rupi

Place of Publication

Kansas City, MO

Publisher

Andrews McMeel Publishing

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

xvii, 300 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Subjects

Writing

Adaptation, Psychological

Narrative Therapy

Self Disclosure

Popular Work

Abstract

"#1 New York Times bestselling author Rupi Kaur presents guided writing exercises of her own design to inspire creativity and healing. These exercises help you explore themes of trauma, loss, heartache, love, healing, and celebration to the self." --Back cover

Notes

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

ISBN

9781524873264

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WM420.5.N3 K21h 2022

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Author

Cacciatore, Joanne

Place of Publication

Somerville, MA

Publisher

Wisdom Publications

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

xvi, 112 pages ; 18 cm

Subjects

Bereavement

Grief

Loss

Popular Work

ISBN

9781614297017

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF575 G7 C118 2020

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Author

Lorig, Kate

Laurent, Diana

Gonzalez, Virginia

Sobel, David

Minor, Marian

Gecht-Silver, Maureen

Edition

5th ed.

Place of Publication

Boulder, CO

Publisher

Bull Publishing Company

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

xi, 418 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Series

Cancer thriving & surviving tool kit for active living

Subjects

Chronic Disease

Heart Diseases

Lung Diseases

Diabetes Mellitus

Arthritis

Self Care

Self-Management

Exercise

Decision Making

Communication

Problem Solving

Healthy Lifestyle

Popular Work

Abstract

"The Tool Kit includes:

1) A booklet, which begins with a Self-Test that will help you decide where you want to focus. You might start by taking the Self-Test and then scoring it. Your scores will suggest places to start. It also contains Tip Sheets about specific topics that others have found key in managing their conditions, and illustrations to accompany the exercise audio program.

2) The latest edition of Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions written by experts in the field. Even more important?all the authors have chronic conditions.

3) A relaxation audio program with four different relaxation exercises. The first is only five minutes, for a quick start, and the others are about 15 minutes each.

4) An exercise audio program with three different levels of exercises, all of which can be done at home. If you have not exercised much lately you might want to start with the first level and work your way up. Of course, some of you will want to start at the third level.

We suggest that you spend a couple of hours a week learning and practicing the new skills. There is no right or wrong, so explore to find what works for you to manage better." --publisher

Notes

Book to accompany the booklet "Your tool kit for thriving and surviving with cancer"

ISBN

9781945188312

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WT500 C215L 2020

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Author

Baum, Neil H.

Mobley, David

Key, Richard G.

Place of Publication

Baltimore, MD

Publisher

Johns Hopkins University Press

Publication Date

2023

Physical Description

xi, 280 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series

John Hopkins Press health book

Subjects

Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology

Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis

Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy

Men's Health

Popular Work

Notes

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

ISBN

9781421446004

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WJ762 B347 2023

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Author

Wolfelt, Alan D.

Place of Publication

Fort Collins, CO

Publisher

Companion

Publication Date

2021

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Words of hope and healing

Subjects

Grief

Bereavement

Writing

Popular Work

ISBN

9781617223051

9781617223068

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.

Author

Cabrera, Chanchal

Place of Publication

North Adams, MA

Publisher

Storey Publishing

Publication Date

2023

Physical Description

iv, 572 p. ; 23 cm

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Plants, Medicinal

Complementary Therapies

Holistic Health

Popular Work

ISBN

9781635863734

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C117 2023

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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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Alternate Title

Darkness

Author

Singh, Tanu Shree

Prabhat, Sandhya (ill.)

Place of Publication

Washington, DC

Publisher

Magination Press

American Psychological Association

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

34 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 29 cm.

Subjects

Mother-Child Relations

Depression

Neoplasms - diagnosis

Juvenile Literature

Pictorial Works

Popular Work

Abstract

"Ani's stuck in a dark cloud because his mother hasn't been home. His friends and family try to brighten his mood, but nothing helps. When Mama finally comes back, but with her hair missing, Ani's light gets brighter and brighter, chasing away his darkness. The unconditional love between Ani and his mother shines through as the two enjoy their precious time together, whether it's forever, or just for now." - Provided by publisher

Includes a note to parents and caregivers.

Ages 4-8

Notes

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

ISBN

9781433832772

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C5 S617 2020

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Author

Gersh, Felice

Perella, Alexis

Place of Publication

Emeryville, CA

Publisher

Rockridge Press

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

xiii, 167 p. : ill. ; 18 cm

Subjects

Menopause

Women's Health

Popular Work

ISBN

9781638070962

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WP520 G381m 2021

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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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Alternate Title

Radical hope : ten key healing factors from exceptional survivors of cancer & other diseases

Author

Turner, Kelly A.

White, Tracy

Place of Publication

Carlsbad, CA

Publisher

Hay House, Inc.

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

xviii, 345 p. ; 22 cm

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - psychology

Survivorship

Self Care

Popular Work

Notes

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

ISBN

9781401965242

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ266 T948 2020

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Author

Sears, William

Sears, Martha

Place of Publication

Dallas, TX

Publisher

BenBella Books

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

290 p. ; 23 cm

Subjects

Popular Work

Neoplasms - therapy

Complementary Therapies

Notes

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

ISBN

9781637741443

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Status

Processing

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ266 S439h 2022

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Alternate Title

Alcohol experiment expanded edition

Author

Grace, Annie

Edition

Expanded edition

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Avery

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

xi, 339 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Subjects

Popular Work

Alcohol Drinking

Alcoholism

Alcoholism--Therapy

Alcoholism - handbooks

Substance abuse - Prevention & control

Notes

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

ISBN

9780593330241

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WM273 G729 2020

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Alternate Title

Killing the Wittigo: Indigenous culture-based approaches to waking up, taking action, and doing the work of healing : a book for young adults

Author

Methot, Suzanne

Place of Publication

Toronto, ON

Publisher

ECW Press

Publication Date

2023

Physical Description

xii, 255 p. : ill, (some col.) ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Indigenous Canadians - history

Indigenous Canadians - psychology

Young Adult - psychology

Historical Trauma - therapy

Psychological Trauma - therapy

Mental Health

First Nations

Canada

Popular Work

Notes

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

Teen/young adult adaptation of Legacy: Trauma, Story, and Indigenous Healing

ISBN

9781770417243

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WA300 M592 2023

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Editor

Hayes, Kevin

Place of Publication

Detroit, MI

Publisher

Omnigraphics

Publication Date

2021

Series

Health reference series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Prostatic Diseases

Urologic Diseases

Popular Work

Abstract

Basic consumer health information about prostate and urologic diseases, including urinary tract Infections, kidney stones, sexual, reproductive and bladder problems in men, and facts about prevention, diagnosis and treatment of prostate and urologic diseases along with a glossary of related terms and a directory of resources for more information- Front cover

ISBN

9780780818460

9780780818477

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.

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

Author

Lambert, Tracy

Napoli, Elena (Illustrator)

Place of Publication

Emeryville, CA

Publisher

Rockridge Press

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

52 unnumbered pages : col. ill ; 20 cm.

Subjects

Grief

Child

Juvenile Literature

Popular Work

Abstract

"Why Do I Feel So Sad is an inclusive, age-appropriate, illustrated kid''s book designed to help young children understand their own grief.

Broad enough to encompass many forms of grief, this book reassures kids that they are not alone in their feelings and even suggests simple things they can do to feel better, like drawing, dancing, and talking to friends and family." - Provided by publisher.

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC

ISBN

9781646117130

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF575 C5 G7 L222 2020

Website Notes

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

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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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Author

Matlow, Rachel

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Viking

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

310 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms

Parent-Child Relations

Family Relations

Humor

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

"When her mother is diagnosed with cancer, Rachel Matlow is concerned but hopeful. It's Stage 1, so her mom will get surgery and everything will go back to normal. But growing up in Rachel's family, there was no normal... Dead Mom Walking is the hilarious and heartfelt story of what happens when two people who've always written their own script go head to head with each other, and with life's least forgiving plot device." - Provided by publisher

ISBN

9780735236301

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ201 M433 2020

Website Notes

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

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Author

Bowler, Kate

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Random House

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

xvi, 224 p. ; 23 cm

Subjects

Courage

Attitude to Death

Terminally Ill - psychology

Colorectal Neoplasms - psychology

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

Kate Bowler believed that life was a series of unlimited choices, only to find that she was stuck in a cancerous body at age 35 ... With dry wit and unflinching honesty, she grapples with her cancer diagnosis, her ambition, and her faith and searches for some kind of peace with her limitations in a culture that says that anything is possible.In facing down cancer, Kate, -- a Christian Joan Didion -- (Glennon Doyle), searches for hope without cheap optimism, and truth with room for mystery. We are as fragile as the day we were born, and we will need each other if we're going to tell the truth: Life is beautiful and terrible, full of hope and despair and everything in between, but there's no cure for being human. -- Author's website

Notes

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

ISBN

9780593230770

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF789 D4 B787 2021

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