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Cancer made me a shallower person : a memoir in comics

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Engelberg, Miriam. New York, NY: Harper , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 E58c 2006

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

A cartoonist examines her experience with breast cancer in an irreverent and humourous graphic memoir

Author: Engelberg, Miriam

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Harper

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: xiii, 126 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Neoplasms; Cartoons; Wit and Humor; Social Support; Personal Narratives; Pictorial Works; Biography

Abstract: A cartoonist examines her experience with breast cancer in an irreverent and humourous graphic memoir

ISBN: 9780060789732; 0060789735

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 E58c 2006

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Cancer schmancer

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Drescher, Fran. New York, NY: Warner Books, Inc. , 2002.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 D773 2002

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Drescher, Fran

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Warner Books, Inc.

Publication Date: 2002

Physical Description: xv, 236 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Uterine Neoplasms; Biography; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780446530194; 0446530190

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 D773 2002

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Cancer vixen : a true story

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Marchetto, Marisa Acocella. New York ; Toronto: Alfred A. Knopf , 2006. 1st ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 M317 2006

Availability: 10 copies, 10 available

Comic book memoir of author's experience with breast cancer.

Author: Marchetto, Marisa Acocella

Edition: 1st ed.

Place of Publication: New York ; Toronto

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 211 p. : col. ill. ; 20 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Neoplasms; Graphic Novels; Cartoons; Personal Narratives; Biography; Wit and Humor; Popular Work

Abstract: Comic book memoir of author's experience with breast cancer.

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002623)

ISBN: 9780676978247 (Toronto); 0307263576 (alk. paper); 067697824X (Toronto)

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 M317 2006

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Chance for life : the Suzanne Giroux story

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Giroux, Suzanne, Burnett, Robyn. [Toronto, ON]: ECW Press , 2001.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 G528 2001

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Giroux, Suzanne; Burnett, Robyn

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: ECW Press

Publication Date: 2001

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Biography; Popular Work

ISBN: 1550224492

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 G528 2001

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

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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…

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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Choice is yours : the life and philosophy of one of the world's greatest psychiatrists, Viktor Frankl

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Drazen, Ruth Yorkin, Frankl, Viktor. Philadelphia, PA: American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM Foundation) , 2001.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ201 C545 2001

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Drazen, Ruth Yorkin; Frankl, Viktor

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM Foundation)

Publication Date: 2001

Subjects: Biography; Psychiatry; Palliative Care

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library AV Room

Call Number: QZ201 C545 2001

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

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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

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Deeley : motorcycle millionaire

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Hilliard, Frank. [Victoria, BC?]: Orca Book Publishers , 1994.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 H654 1994

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Hilliard, Frank

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Publication Date: 1994

Subjects: Deeley, Trev - biography; Biography

ISBN: 1551430258

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Library

Call Number: QZ201 H654 1994

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Dietitian's cancer story : information and inspiration for recovery and healing from a 3-time cancer survivor

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Dyer, Diana. Ann Arbor, Mi.: Swan Press , 2002. 8th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 D998d 2002

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Dyer, Diana

Edition: 8th ed.

Place of Publication: Ann Arbor, Mi.

Publisher: Swan Press

Publication Date: 2002

Subjects: Neoplasms - diet therapy; Nutrition; Survivors - psychology; Alternative Medicine; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Patients; Biography; Popular Work

ISBN: 096672383X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 D998d 2002

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Every second counts

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Armstrong, Lance, Jenkins, Sally. New York: Broadway Books , 2003. 1st ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 A736e 2003

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Armstrong, Lance; Jenkins, Sally

Edition: 1st ed.

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: Broadway Books

Publication Date: 2003

Physical Description: 246 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Testicular Neoplasms; Biography; Popular Work

ISBN: 0385508719

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 A736e 2003

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Grace and grit : spirituality and healing in the life and death of Treya Killiam Wilber

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Wilber, Ken. [Boston, MA]: Shambala Publications, Inc. , 1991.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 W664 1993

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Wilber, Ken

Place of Publication: [Boston, MA]

Publisher: Shambala Publications, Inc.

Publication Date: 1991

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Mental Healing; Spirituality; Spouses; Biography; Popular Work

ISBN: 0877736987

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 W664 1993

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Hans Joachim Burhenne : a pioneer in radiology : 1925-1996

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[Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1999.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WN11 H249 1999

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Burhenne, Linda Warren; Lentle, Brian C

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: University of British Columbia

Publication Date: 1999

Physical Description: 92 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Burhenne, Hans Joachim; Radiology - history; Biography

ISBN: 0968596606

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WN11 H249 1999

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Heart of the sea : Kapolioka'ehukai : a film portrait of Hawaiian legend Rell Sunn

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Denker, Lisa, Lagarde, Charlotte. San Francisco, CA: Swell Cinema, Inc. , 2002.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 D396 2002

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Denker, Lisa; Lagarde, Charlotte

Place of Publication: San Francisco, CA

Publisher: Swell Cinema, Inc.

Publication Date: 2002

Physical Description: colour ; 57 minutes

Subjects: Women - psychology; Breast Neoplasms; Hawaii; Sports; Biography; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 D396 2002

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I'll carry the fork! : recovering a life after brain injury

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Swanson, Kara L. Scotts Valley, CA: Rising Star Press , 2003.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL354 S974 2003

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Swanson, Kara L

Place of Publication: Scotts Valley, CA

Publisher: Rising Star Press

Publication Date: 2003

Physical Description: 204 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Brain Injuries - rehabilitation; Patients; Adaptation, Psychological; Biography; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 9780933670044; 0933670044

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WL354 S974 2003

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Immortal life of Henrietta Lacks

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Skloot, Rebecca. New York, NY: Crown Publishers , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WO690 S629i 2010

Availability: 4 copies, 3 available

Author: Skloot, Rebecca

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Crown Publishers

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: x, 369 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 25 cm.

Subjects: Tissue Donors; Tissue and Organ Procurement - ethics; Confidentiality - ethics; HeLa Cells; Prejudice; Human Experimentation - ethics; African Americans; Cell Line; History, 20th Century; United States; Biography

ISBN: 9781400052172; 1400052173

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WO690 S629i 2010

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In-between days : a memoir about living with cancer

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Harrison, Teva. [Toronto, ON]: House of Anansi Press Inc. , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 H322 2016

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Harrison, Teva

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: House of Anansi Press Inc.

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 163 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Personal Narratives; Biography; Graphic Novels; Cartoons; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781487001087

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 H322 2016

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It's not about the bike : my journey back to life

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Armstrong, Lance, Jenkins, Sally. New York, NY: G.P. Putnam's Sons | Yellow Jersey Press , 2000.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 A736 2000

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Author: Armstrong, Lance; Jenkins, Sally

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons; Yellow Jersey Press

Publication Date: 2000

Physical Description: 289 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Testicular Neoplasms; Biography; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 0399146113; 0224060872

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; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 A736 2000

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