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21 days to die : the Canadian guide to end of life

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Hochstetler, Linda. Manotick, ON,: Sumeru Press Inc., , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D7 H685c 2021

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

"This is a guide to end of life in the Canadian context. Chapters deal with issues such as palliative care, hospice, advanced care plans, how to recognize and respond to the stages of dying during the last 21 days, conversations to have, disposal of the body, and grief. Also included are many usefu…

Alternate Title: Twenty-one days to die

Author: Hochstetler, Linda

Place of Publication: Manotick, ON,

Publisher: Sumeru Press Inc.,

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: 161 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Subjects: Popular Work; Attitude to Death; Palliative Treatment; Terminal Care; Hospice Care; Grief; Death and dying

Abstract: "This is a guide to end of life in the Canadian context. Chapters deal with issues such as palliative care, hospice, advanced care plans, how to recognize and respond to the stages of dying during the last 21 days, conversations to have, disposal of the body, and grief. Also included are many useful lists, websites, books and other resources for Canadians, presented in an easy-to-access form for sharing at a difficult time. Many of the resources include QR codes."-- Provided by publisher

ISBN: 9781896559728

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: BF789 D7 H685c 2021

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All of us warriors : cancer stories of survival and loss

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Munn, Rebecca Whitehead. Berkeley, CA: She Writes Press , 2020.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 M965a 2020

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

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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Beginner's guide to the end : practical advice for living life and facing death

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Miller, Bruce J., Berger, Shoshana. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Paperbacks , 2020.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 M647b 2020

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Miller, Bruce J.; Berger, Shoshana

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Paperbacks

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: xxi, 520 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Subjects: Advance Care Planning; Life Change Events; Decision Making; Attitude to Death; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781501157219

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: BF789 D4 M647b 2020

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Between two kingdoms : a memoir of a life interrupted

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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

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Big ordeal : understanding and managing the psychological turmoil of cancer

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Hayes, Cynthia. Austin, TX: River Grove Books , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 H417b 2021

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

"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…

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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Bittersweet : how sorrow and longing make us whole

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Cain, Susan. New York, NY: Crown , 2022.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 G7 C135b 2022

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

"Cain shows how a bittersweet state of mind is the quiet force that helps us transcend our personal and collective pain. If we don't acknowledge our own sorrows and longings, she says, we can end up inflicting them on others via abuse, domination, or neglect. But if we realize that all humans know-…

Author: Cain, Susan

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Crown

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: xxxiv, 310 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Subjects: Grief; Sadness - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

Abstract: "Cain shows how a bittersweet state of mind is the quiet force that helps us transcend our personal and collective pain. If we don't acknowledge our own sorrows and longings, she says, we can end up inflicting them on others via abuse, domination, or neglect. But if we realize that all humans know--or will know--loss and suffering, we can turn toward each other. And we can learn to transform our own pain into creativity, transcendence, and connection. At a time of profound discord and personal anxiety, Bittersweet brings us together in deep and unexpected ways"-- Publisher's description

ISBN: 9780451499783

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 G7 C135b 2022

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Breast cancer survival manual : a step-by-step guide for the woman with newly diagnosed breast cancer

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Link, John, Link, Nancy. New York, NY: Holt Paperbacks , 2023. 7th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 L756 2023

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Link, John; Link, Nancy

Edition: 7th ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Holt Paperbacks

Publication Date: 2023

Physical Description: viii, 232 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms - genetics; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781250894991

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 L756 2023

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Cancer with hope : facing illness, embracing life, and finding purpose

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Armstrong, Mike, Vohr, Eric A. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 A735c 2021

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

"Author Armstrong was the former chairman of the board of trustees of Johns Hopkins Medicine, former chairman of several large corporations, and a survivor of two types of cancer. This work is a memoir that stresses the therapeutic value of hope. The author's personal story is supplemented with int…

Author: Armstrong, Mike; Vohr, Eric A.

Place of Publication: Baltimore, MD

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: x, 150 pages : map ; 22 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Hope; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: "Author Armstrong was the former chairman of the board of trustees of Johns Hopkins Medicine, former chairman of several large corporations, and a survivor of two types of cancer. This work is a memoir that stresses the therapeutic value of hope. The author's personal story is supplemented with interview data that round out the perspectives on surviving cancer. The book ends with listed resources for further information." -- Provided by publisher

ISBN: 9781421440187; 1421440180

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 A735c 2021

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Caregiver's guide to cancer : compassionate advice for caring for you and your loved one

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Landes, Victoria. Emeryville, CA: Rockridge Press , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 L256 2021

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

"Looking after someone with cancer can be complex, overwhelming, and emotionally draining all at once. As a caregiver, you may also overlook your own well-being while you focus on your loved one. This book empowers you to be an attentive, thoughtful, and compassionate caregiver for your friend or f…

Author: Landes, Victoria

Place of Publication: Emeryville, CA

Publisher: Rockridge Press

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: ix, 166 pages ; 23 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms; Caregivers - psychology; Self Care - methods; Patients - psychology; Popular Work

Abstract: "Looking after someone with cancer can be complex, overwhelming, and emotionally draining all at once. As a caregiver, you may also overlook your own well-being while you focus on your loved one. This book empowers you to be an attentive, thoughtful, and compassionate caregiver for your friend or family member with cancer. You'll also find practical everyday advice for meeting your own physical and emotional needs while dealing with the unique challenges you face."-- Provided by publisher

ISBN: 9781648764196

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: QZ201 L256 2021

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Caregiver's guide to communication problems from brain injury or disease

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Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2022.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL340 C271 2022

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

"An all-in-one guide for helping the caregivers of individuals with brain injury or degenerative disease understand speech, language, voice, memory, and swallowing impairment and distinguish these problem areas from healthy aging" -- Provided by publisher

Editor: O'Connor Wells, Barbara; Porcaro, Connie K.

Place of Publication: Baltimore, MD

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: xiii, 236 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Series: Johns Hopkins Press health book

Subjects: Speech Disorders; Aphasia; Communication; Caregivers; Brain Injuries - rehabilitation; Brain Diseases - rehabilitation; Brain injuries - complications; Brain Diseases - complications; Popular Work; Handbook

Abstract: "An all-in-one guide for helping the caregivers of individuals with brain injury or degenerative disease understand speech, language, voice, memory, and swallowing impairment and distinguish these problem areas from healthy aging" -- Provided by publisher

ISBN: 9781421442556; 1421442558

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WL340 C271 2022

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Comfort book

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Haig, Matt. Toronto, ON: Harper Avenue , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM171.5 H149c 2021

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

"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 Au…

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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Complete guide to breast reconstruction: choosing the best options after your mastectomy

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Steligo, Kathy. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2023.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 S824 2023

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: Steligo, Kathy

Place of Publication: Baltimore, MD

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

Publication Date: 2023

Physical Description: xi, 354 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - surgery; Mastectomy; Mammaplasty; Decision Making; Mammaplasty - rehabilitation; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781421447599

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 S824 2023

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Complete guide to POI and early menopause

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Short , Hannah, Leonhardt, Mandy. London, UK: Sheldon Press , 2022.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP520 S559 2022

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Alternate Title: Complete guide to Primary Ovarian Insufficiency and early menopause

Author: Short , Hannah; Leonhardt, Mandy

Place of Publication: London, UK

Publisher: Sheldon Press

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: xvi, 304 pages ; illustrations ; 24 cm

Subjects: Primary Ovarian Insufficiency - psychology; Menopause, Premature; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781399801249

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP520 S559 2022

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Complete intermittent fasting : practical guidelines and healthy recipes to lose weight and improve wellness

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LaMantia, Jean. Emeryville, CA: Rockridge Press , 2020.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB420 L214c 2020

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

"Intermittent fasting (IF) is an evidence-based eating program that's existed in multiple forms for nearly 2,500 years, with roots in evolution and religion ... Complete Intermittent Fasting is filled with essential information, how-to advice, FAQs, meal plans, and recipes to help you adopt and mai…

Author: LaMantia, Jean

Editor: .

Place of Publication: Emeryville, CA

Publisher: Rockridge Press

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: 195 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm

Subjects: Intermittent Fasting; Healthy Lifestyle; Weight Loss; Popular Work; Cookbook

Abstract: "Intermittent fasting (IF) is an evidence-based eating program that's existed in multiple forms for nearly 2,500 years, with roots in evolution and religion ... Complete Intermittent Fasting is filled with essential information, how-to advice, FAQs, meal plans, and recipes to help you adopt and maintain an intermittent fasting lifestyle for weight loss and improved health" --Provided by publisher

ISBN: 9781646119530

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WB420 L214c 2020

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Coping with cancer : DBT skills to manage your emotions-and balance uncertainty with hope

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Stuntz, Elizabeth Cohn, Linehan, Marsha M. New York, NY: Guilford Press , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 S786 2021

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Stuntz, Elizabeth Cohn; Linehan, Marsha M.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Guilford Press

Publication Date: 2021

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Dialectical Behavior Therapy; Popular Work

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

ISBN: 9781462542024

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ266 S786 2021

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Dying and death in Canada

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Northcott, Herbert, Wilson, Donna. Toronto, ON: University of Toronto Press , 2022. 4th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 N873 2022

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

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Author: Northcott, Herbert; Wilson, Donna

Edition: 4th ed.

Place of Publication: Toronto, ON

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: xviii, 363 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Series: Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Bereavement; Loss; Canada; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781487509279; 9781487509286

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: BF789 D4 N873 2022

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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Fierce self-compassion : how women can harness kindness to speak up, claim their power, and thrive

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Neff, Kristin. New York, NY: Harperwave , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM425 N383f 2021

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

"Drawing on research, her personal life story and empirically supported practices, the author of Self-Compassion shows women how to reclaim balance within themselves and use fierce and tender self-compassion to ensure their own wholeness and well-being" -- Provided by publisher.

Author: Neff, Kristin

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Harperwave

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: 374 pages ; 24 cm

Subjects: Self-Compassion; Self Care; Women's Health; Popular Work

Abstract: "Drawing on research, her personal life story and empirically supported practices, the author of Self-Compassion shows women how to reclaim balance within themselves and use fierce and tender self-compassion to ensure their own wholeness and well-being" -- Provided by publisher.