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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Author

Brown, Janie

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Doubleday Canada

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

xxii, 282 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Philosophy

Terminally Ill

Attitude to Death

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9780385694735

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF789 D4 B877 2020

Website Notes

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

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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

ISBN

9780593442906

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF789 D4 Q7w 2022

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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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Author

Cappello, Mary

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Fordham University Press

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

217 p. ; 21 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Notes

Originally published in 2009 by Alyson Books.

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

ISBN

9780823294053

9780823294046

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WP870 C244 2021

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.

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Author

Pearson, Judith L.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Lincoln Square Books

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

xxii, 305 p. : ill ; 23 cm

Subjects

Neoplasms - history

Neoplasms - psychology

Survivorship

Advocacy

Social Change

Policy Making

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

In 1986, twenty-three men and women, all with a personal connection to cancer, came together for a weekend summit. Their goal was not to cure the disease, but to destroy its myths. The creation of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) that weekend launched the cancer survivorship movement, and forever changed the definition of what it means to be a ?survivor.? Twelve years later it led to a march on Washington, D.C., of more than 200,000 people. Part medical history, part inspirational biography, From Shadows to Life is the story of a social movement that continues to improve life for millions.--Back cover.

Notes

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

ISBN

9781947187122

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ201 P361 2021

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Author

Wilms, Birgitte

Place of Publication

[United States]

Publisher

Lifestyle Entrepreneurs Press

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

xiv, 106 p. ; 21 cm

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms

Breast Neoplasms - therapy

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Notes

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

ISBN

9781953153234

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WP870 W55 2020

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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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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

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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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Author

Hayter, Charles

Place of Publication

Toronto, ON

Publisher

University of Toronto Press

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

xix, 278 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects

Physician-Patient Relations

Neoplasms - radiotherapy

Neoplasms - psychology

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9781487528157

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 H426c 2022

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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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Author

Tucci, Stanley

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Gallery Books

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

291 pages ; 24 cm

Subjects

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

Cooking

Nutrition

Abstract

"From award-winning actor and food obsessive Stanley Tucci comes an intimate and charming memoir of life in and out of the kitchen"-- Provided by publisher

Notes

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

ISBN

9781982168018

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QL756 T886 2021

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Author

Joseph, Robert

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC]

Publisher

Page Two

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

241 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects

Reconciliation

Hope

Adaptation, Psychological

Indigenous Canadians

First Nations

Personal Narratives

ISBN

9781774580059

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Library

Call Number

E78.C2 J83n 2022

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Author

Scowcroft, Henry

Place of Publication

London, UK

Publisher

Green Tree

Publication Date

2021

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Neoplasms

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

When Henry Scowcroft's partner Zarah was diagnosed with stage IV bladder cancer in her mid-thirties, their world fell apart. In order to cope with the upheaval as they endured scans, aggressive chemotherapy and hospital stays, Henry began writing down and sharing their experiences with friends and family. His day job as a writer for the charity Cancer Research UK helped him to explain everything he was learning from the coalface of cancer treatment - including Zarah's diagnosis and their rollercoaster journey through the health system. After Zarah's untimely death Henry found some closure and comfort by trying to learn more about her cancer from scientific analysis of the test results and biopsies taken during her treatment and enlisted a team of doctors and researchers to help him. Could he have done more? How did Zarah's tumour develop? Could there be a legacy from her death that would help others diagnosed with cancer? This heart-wrenching memoir of love and loss is interspersed with Henry's mission to understand the cancer that took his partner too soon. -- Page 2 of cover

ISBN

9781472975126

9781472975133

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ201 W432 2021

Website Notes

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

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.

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Author

Addario, Bonnie J.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Post Hill Press

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

xxxi, 288 p. : ill. ; 24 cm

Subjects

Lung Neoplasms

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

The Living Room, which draws its name from a virtual support group live-streamed internationally once a month by [author's] foundation, tells the stories of twenty lung cancer patients who have bravely fought the disease and found ways to thrive, not just to survive. The goal of Bonnie's efforts is to break down the barriers and stigmas associated with lung cancer and demonstrate how the new wave of treatment options are moving to make it a manageable disease. -- Provided by publisher.

Notes

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

ISBN

9781642937367

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WF658 A21 2021

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Author

Marshall, John L

Marshall, Liza

Place of Publication

[United States]

Publisher

Ideapress Publishing

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

335 p. ; 23 cm

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Notes

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

ISBN

9781646870486

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WP870 M367 2021

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Author

Miller. Kenneth D.

Camp, Melissa

Steligo, Kathy

Place of Publication

Baltimore, MD

Publisher

John Hopkins University Press

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

xii, 442 p. : ill. ; 24 cm

Series

Johns Hopkins Press health book

R2 Library

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9781421441917

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

WP870 M55 2021

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.

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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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Author

Brantley-Sieders, Dana

Place of Publication

Lanham, MD

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

xi, 279 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

"Provides accessible science and health information for the love of your boobs, especially when they have cancer. Dana Brantley-Seiders spent twenty years working as a biomedical breast cancer researcher. Then, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She thought she knew breast cancer before it whacked her upside her left boob and left her bleeding on the curb of uncertainty. Turns out, she had a lot to learn. This book shares Brantley-Seiders' personal journey with breast cancer, from the laboratory bench to her own bedside, and provides accessible information about breast cancer biology for non-scientists. Talking to My Tatas: All You Need to Know from a Breast Cancer Researcher and Survivor, offers accurate, evidence-based science that is accessible to all readers, including the more than three hundred thousand individuals diagnosed with breast cancer every year, their caregivers, and their loved ones. Knowledge is power, and lack of it can lead to overtreatment, unnecessary pain and suffering, and even death. By demystifying the process from mammograms, biopsies, pathology, and diagnostics, to surgical options, tumor genomic testing, and new treatment options, Brantley-Seiders aims to arm breast cancer patients with the tools they need to battle this disease with a healthy dose of humor, grace, and hope"-- Provided by publisher

ISBN

9781538155103

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP870 B821t 2021

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