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Across the void : through cancer and into life

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Bonello, Laurie. Saskatoon, SK: Laurie Bonello , 2009. large print ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B712 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Bonello, Laurie
Edition
large print ed.
Place of Publication
Saskatoon, SK
Publisher
Laurie Bonello
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
162 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780981213606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B712 2009

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After the cure : the untold stories of breast cancer survivors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17607
Abel, Emily K, Subramanian, Saskia Karen. New York, NY: New York University Press , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 A139 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Abel, Emily K
Subramanian, Saskia Karen
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
New York University Press
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xi, 183 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - complications
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Survivors
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780814707258
0814707254
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 A139 2008

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Amazon heart : coping with breast cancer warrior princess style

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14557
Dwyer, Megan, Campbell, Meredith. San Jose, CA: Artemisia Enterprises, LLC , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 D989 2004
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Dwyer, Megan
Campbell, Meredith
Place of Publication
San Jose, CA
Publisher
Artemisia Enterprises, LLC
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
0975541609
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 D989 2004

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At my mother's breast

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15349
Watson-Burgess, Heather, MacDonald, Joe. Montreal, QC: National Film Board of Canada , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 W338 2005
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Watson-Burgess, Heather
MacDonald, Joe
Place of Publication
Montreal, QC
Publisher
National Film Board of Canada
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
55 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 W338 2005

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Bald is better with earrings : a survivor's guide to getting through breast cancer

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Hutton, Andrea. New York, NY: Harper Wave , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 H984 2015
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Hutton, Andrea
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harper Wave
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xiv, 205 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Survivors
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780062375650
0062375652
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 H984 2015
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Becoming a breast cancer nurse navigator

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19706
Shockney, Lillie D. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY156 S559b 2011
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Shockney, Lillie D
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xi, 114 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Oncology Nursing
Breast Neoplasms - nursing
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Continuity of Patient Care
Health Services Accessibility - organization & administration
Oncologic Nursing - organization & administration
Nurse's Role
ISBN
9780763784942
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Surrey Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WY156 S559b 2011

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Bodies unbound : gender-specific cancer and biolegitimacy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123477
Sledge, Piper. New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press , 2020.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Author
Sledge, Piper
Place of Publication
New Brunswick, NJ
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Publication Date
2020
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms, Male - psychology
Transgender Persons
Gender Identity
Social Perception
ISBN
9781978815797
9781978815827
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This Proquest title is licensed for ONE BC Cancer staff user at a time. If you are denied access while on a network computer, please try again later.
Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
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Breast cancer book of strength and courage : inspiring stories to see you through your journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18351
Roseville, CA: Prima Publishing , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B828b 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Bodai, Ernie
Panneton, Judie Fertig
Place of Publication
Roseville, CA
Publisher
Prima Publishing
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
x, 214 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Anecdotes
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780761563556
0761563555
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B828b 2002

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Breast cancer : daughters tell their stories

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15324
Oktay, Julianne S. New York, NY: Haworth Press, Inc. , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 O41b 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Oktay, Julianne S
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Haworth Press, Inc.
Publication Date
2005
Series
Gerontology and women
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - personal narratives
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Mother-Child Relations
Loss - psychology
Qualitative Research
Bereavement
Life Change Events
ISBN
0789014521
9780789014528
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 O41b 2005

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Breast cancer inside out : bodies, biographies & beliefs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125229
Oxford ; New York: Peter Lang , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B828m 2021
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Editor
Myers, Kimberly R
Place of Publication
Oxford ; New York
Publisher
Peter Lang
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xiv, 483 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Medical humanities ; vol.1
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Self Care
Social Support
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781800796805
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B828m 2021

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Breast cancer journal : a century of petals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18361
Wittman, Juliet. Golden, CO: Fulcrum Publishing , 1993.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 W832 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Wittman, Juliet
Place of Publication
Golden, CO
Publisher
Fulcrum Publishing
Publication Date
1993
Physical Description
xi, 291 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Personal Narratives
ISBN
981555911942
1555911943
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 W832 1993

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Breast cancer legacy : your family history, your future

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15586
Murphy, Beth, Santos, Jody, Baxter, Meredith. New York, NY: Principle Pictures, Inc. , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B828m 2004
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Murphy, Beth
Santos, Jody
Baxter, Meredith
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Principle Pictures, Inc.
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
50 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Breast Neoplasms
Patients
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 B828m 2004

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Breast cancer surgery and reconstruction : what's right for you

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122210
Anstett, Patricia. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 A624 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book reframes the important discussion about lumpectomy, mastectomy and breast reconstruction around the women who have had these operations. It offers women's unique viewpoints about the less discussed but essential part of breast cancer: the surgery nearly every woman has, regardless of whet…
Author
Anstett, Patricia
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
ix, 229 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Mammaplasty
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Decision Making
Mastectomy, Segmental
Mastectomy
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
This book reframes the important discussion about lumpectomy, mastectomy and breast reconstruction around the women who have had these operations. It offers women's unique viewpoints about the less discussed but essential part of breast cancer: the surgery nearly every woman has, regardless of whether she has reconstruction or not. - Introduction, page ix
ISBN
9780810895690
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 A624 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Breast cancer survivorship care : a resource for nurses

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18858
Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY156 B828s 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Psycho-oncology of breast cancer : progressing into survivorship by Lillie D. Shockney; Long-term follow-up of breast cancer survivors by Lillie D. Shockney and Charles Balch; Management of long-term side effects by Lillie D. Shockney; Promoting compliance with breast health care by Lillie D. Shock…
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Editor
Shockney, Lillie D
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xxii, 219 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - nursing
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Nurse-Patient Relations
Abstract
Psycho-oncology of breast cancer : progressing into survivorship by Lillie D. Shockney
Long-term follow-up of breast cancer survivors by Lillie D. Shockney and Charles Balch
Management of long-term side effects by Lillie D. Shockney
Promoting compliance with breast health care by Lillie D. Shockney
Hormonal therapy and pharmacogenetics by Lillie D. Shockney
A practical approach to assessing high-risk women by Kala Visvanathan
Benign breast disease by Theodore N. Tsangaris
Diagnostic evaluation/image guided biopsies by Nagi F. Khouri
The diagnosis and management of recurrent and metastatic breast cancer by Theodore N. Tsangaris
ISBN
9780763784966
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
WY156 B828s 2010
Website Notes
This R2 title is licensed for one BC Cancer staff user at a time only. Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
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Breast cancer toolkit for aboriginal health care providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18004
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon. [Vancouver, BC?]: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B830a 2008
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Includes:; Eating well with Canada's food guide : First nations, Inuit and Metis (2007); Abreast in the West 8(3) Summer 2007 (Then sunshine vitamin and breast cancer prevention by Cheri Van Patten); Abreast in the West 8(4) Fall 2007 (Preventing breast cancer recurrence : how much exercise is "eno…
Corporate Author
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
10 p. : ill ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Health Personnel
First Nations
Cultural Diversity
Cross Cultural Comparison
Delivery of Health Care
Professional-Patient Relations
Ethnic Groups
Community Health Aides
Health Services Accessibility
Social Support
Patient Advocacy
British Columbia
BC Cancer Agency
Popular Work
Abstract
Includes:
Eating well with Canada's food guide : First nations, Inuit and Metis (2007)
Abreast in the West 8(3) Summer 2007 (Then sunshine vitamin and breast cancer prevention by Cheri Van Patten)
Abreast in the West 8(4) Fall 2007 (Preventing breast cancer recurrence : how much exercise is "enough"? by Susan R. Harris)
Abreast in the West 11(2) Spring 2009
DVD titled : Breast cancer tool kit for aboriginal health care providers : orientation DVD (2009)
Looking for and finding breast cancer
Understanding breast cancer
Understanding breast cancer treatments
Stories from aboriginal women
Talking to our family?
Recovery and lifestyle
What is palliative care?
Appendixes
Language
English
Material Type
Book
DVD
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
CN Aboriginal Care Coordinator
Call Number
WP870 B830a 2008

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Breast stories : cancer survivors speak out

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21537
Carpenter, Phil. Markham, ON: Fitzhenry & Whiteside , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C296 2012
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Breast cancer survivors who chose to undergo mastectomy talk about issues of beauty, identity, and femininity in this collection of portraits and frank personal essays
Author
Carpenter, Phil
Place of Publication
Markham, ON
Publisher
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
109 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Mammaplasty
Mastectomy
Portraits
Family Relations
Survivors - psychology
Pictorial Works
Photographs
Body Image
Personal Narratives
Canada
Abstract
Breast cancer survivors who chose to undergo mastectomy talk about issues of beauty, identity, and femininity in this collection of portraits and frank personal essays
ISBN
9781554552726
1554552729
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 C296 2012

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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…
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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But hope is longer : navigating the country of breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120763
Levine, R. Tamara. [Toronto, ON]: Second Story Press , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 L665 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Levine, R. Tamara
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Second Story Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
261 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781926920894
1926920899
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 L665 2012

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Called back : my reply to cancer, my reply to life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123316
Cappello, Mary. New York, NY: Fordham University Press , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C244 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
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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Cancer connections : images of hope and courage from across Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21733
Burns, James. Mississauga, ON: John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd. , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H967 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Based on PhotoSensitive's Cancer connections exhibition.
Author
Burns, James
Corporate Author
PhotoSensitive
Place of Publication
Mississauga, ON
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd.
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
191 p. : ill., ports. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Personal Narratives
Photography
Exhibitions
Pictorial Works
Canada
Popular Work
Abstract
Based on PhotoSensitive's Cancer connections exhibition.
ISBN
9780470964491
0470964499
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H967 2011

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