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100 questions and answers about leukemia

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16007
Ball, Edward D, Kagan, Alex. [Boston, MA]: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2008. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH250 B187 2008
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Alternate Title
One hundred questions and answers about leukemia
Author
Ball, Edward D
Kagan, Alex
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
viii, 125 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
100 questions & answers
Subjects
Leukemia
Popular Work
ISBN
9780763744984
0763744980
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH250 B187 2008

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Analysis of hematopoiesis in human normal long-term marrow cultures and in cultures from patients with CML and AML

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7279
Coulombel, Laure. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1985.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WH140 C855 1985
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Coulombel, Laure
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
1985
Subjects
Hematopoiesis
Bone Marrow
Leukemia
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WH140 C855 1985

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Bald-headed princess : cancer, chemo, and courage

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19373
Ditmars, Maribeth R. Washington, DC: Magination Press | American Psychological Association , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 D615 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
With her parents at her side and new friends to tell her bad jokes, eleven-year-old "soccer princess" Izzie Salida learns to cope with her leukemia diagnosis and treatment.
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Author
Ditmars, Maribeth R
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Magination Press
American Psychological Association
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
96 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Leukemia
Neoplasms - therapy
Child
Family
Humor
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
With her parents at her side and new friends to tell her bad jokes, eleven-year-old "soccer princess" Izzie Salida learns to cope with her leukemia diagnosis and treatment.
ISBN
9781433807381
1433807386
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C5 D615 2010

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Beautiful death : facing the future with peace

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20165
Eckl, Cheryl. Littletown, CO: Flying Crane Press , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 E19 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Eckl, Cheryl
Place of Publication
Littletown, CO
Publisher
Flying Crane Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
295 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Death - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Terminally Ill
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Autobiography
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780982810705
0982810709
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 E19 2010

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Between two kingdoms : a memoir of a life interrupted

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124306
Jaouad, Suleika. New York, NY: Random House , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH250 J35b 2021
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
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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Beyond surviving : cancer and your spiritual journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121162
Maginley, David. Halifax, NS: Tristan Press , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 M194 2016
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
What if you could use cancer to evolve more fully into love? David Maginley has been there --- four times. His cancer led to a near-death experience and a career helping thousands face this disease. Through profound storytelling, David brings you to the core of the cancer journey to discover the he…
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Author
Maginley, David
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Tristan Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xix, 226 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Spirituality
Attitude to Death
Pastoral Care
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
What if you could use cancer to evolve more fully into love? David Maginley has been there --- four times. His cancer led to a near-death experience and a career helping thousands face this disease. Through profound storytelling, David brings you to the core of the cancer journey to discover the hero within. You will learn how to :
-- Turn the mind into an ally as you grapple with uncertainty.
-- Explore spirituality through your love rather than your belief.
-- Not only go through cancer, but grow through cancer. - Cover
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780995881112
0995881111
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 M194 2016

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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…
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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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CaN'Tswer : how I couldn't...what I found

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19910
Thanh, David. [Vancouver, BC?]: PocketBunny Productions , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T367 2008
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Ten years after his leukemia diagnosis, Ryan is a survivor who is reluctant to take risks and move forward with his life. The opportunity to take a backpacking trip through the Andes Mountains changes him and his perception of his cancer experience from one of Survivor to Thriver.
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Author
Thanh, David
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
PocketBunny Productions
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
16 minutes
Subjects
Leukemia
Leukemia - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Life Change Events
Young Adult
Autobiography
Abstract
Ten years after his leukemia diagnosis, Ryan is a survivor who is reluctant to take risks and move forward with his life. The opportunity to take a backpacking trip through the Andes Mountains changes him and his perception of his cancer experience from one of Survivor to Thriver.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 T367 2008

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15970
O'Kelly, Eugene, Postman, Andrew. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 O41 2008
Availability
1 copy, 0 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…
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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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Childhood leukemia : a guide for families, friends and caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120902
Keene, Nancy. Bellingham, WA: Childhood Cancer Guides , 2018. 5th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH250 K26 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Keene, Nancy
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Bellingham, WA
Publisher
Childhood Cancer Guides
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xvi, 476 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Leukemia
Infant
Child
Adolescent
ISBN
9781941089040
1941089046
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WH250 K26 2018
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Childhood leukemias

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15197
New York, NY: Cambridge University Press , 2006. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WH250 C536p 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Pui, Ching-Hon
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Leukemia
Child
ISBN
9780521825191
0521825199
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WH250 C536p 2006

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16143
Hobson, Alan, Hobson, Cecilia. Canmore, AB: Climb Back, Inc. , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH250 H684c 2004
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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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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Creating a good death : coping with terminal illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15965
Schmidt, Laura. Princeton, NY: Films Media Group , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 C912 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Originally broadcast on December 10, 2003 on ABC News program Nightlines.
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Author
Schmidt, Laura
Place of Publication
Princeton, NY
Publisher
Films Media Group
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
26 minutes
Series
Films for the Humanities and Sciences 33509
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Pancreatic Neoplasms - psychology
Hospice Care
Social Support
Terminally Ill
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
Originally broadcast on December 10, 2003 on ABC News program Nightlines.
ISBN
9780736596473
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 C912 2004

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Cutaneous lymphomas

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16038
Boca Raton, Fla.: Taylor & Francis , 2005.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WH525 C988b 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Burg, Gunther
Kempf, Werner
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, Fla.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xxv, 556 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Series
Basic and clinical dermatology 31
Subjects
Lymphoma
Lymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous - diagnosis
Lymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous - drug therapy
Lymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous - therapy
Lymphoma, B-Cell
Mycosis Fungoides
Sezary Syndrome
Leukemia
Skin Manifestations
Skin Neoplasms - diagnosis
Skin Neoplasms - drug therapy
Skin Neoplasms - therapy
ISBN
9780198529309
0198529309
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WH525 C988b 2005

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Dying : a memoir

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120467
Taylor, Cory. Portland, OR: Tin House Books , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 T238 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Taylor, Cory
Place of Publication
Portland, OR
Publisher
Tin House Books
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
141 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Dying
Neoplasms - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781941040706
1941040705
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 T238 2017

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Dying in public : living with metastatic breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121211
Hendler, Sue. Kingston, ON: Michael Grass House , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 H497 2012
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
This book is comprised of a series columns by Sue Hendler which appeared bi-weekly in her hometown newspaper, The Kingston Whig-Standard, between 2008 - 2009.
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Author
Hendler, Sue
Editor
Overall, Christine
Place of Publication
Kingston, ON
Publisher
Michael Grass House
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
157 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Neoplasm Metastasis
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Life Change Events
Attitude to Death
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
This book is comprised of a series columns by Sue Hendler which appeared bi-weekly in her hometown newspaper, The Kingston Whig-Standard, between 2008 - 2009.
ISBN
9780987972576
098797257X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 H497 2012

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Emily's story : back to school after cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18256
Keeney, Susan Nessim. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 E53 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Childhood cancer survivor Susan Nessim Keeney introduces us to Emily, a nine year old girl with leukemia in this 15 minute documentary. Through this DVD we follow Emily, from her hospitalization to her successful return to classmates and school life. The partnership between the patient, school and …
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Author
Keeney, Susan Nessim
Corporate Author
Cancervive
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
15 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Leukemia
Child
Schools
Social Adjustment
Social Support
Popular Work
Abstract
Childhood cancer survivor Susan Nessim Keeney introduces us to Emily, a nine year old girl with leukemia in this 15 minute documentary. Through this DVD we follow Emily, from her hospitalization to her successful return to classmates and school life. The partnership between the patient, school and hospital is stressed, as well as raising awareness about the challenges of school re-entry.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 E53 2007

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Everything happens for a reason : and other lies I've loved

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120569
Bowler, Kate. New York, NY: Random House , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 B787 2018
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Bowler, Kate
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Random House
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xviii, 178 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Loss
Love
Uncertainty
Adaptation, Psychological
Colorectal Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Christianity
Life Change Events
Personal Narratives
Autobiography
Popular Work
Notes
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ISBN
9780399592065
9780399592089
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 B787 2018

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Experience of nurses caring for young-middle aged patients dying of cancer : a descriptive study

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3328
Canning, Shelley Elisabeth. [Vancouver, BC?]: Shelley Elisabeth Canning , 1995.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY161 C225 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Canning, Shelley Elisabeth
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Shelley Elisabeth Canning
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology - in adulthood - nursing
Oncology Nursing
Nurses
Attitude to Death
Terminal Care
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WY161 C225 1995

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Finding the words : how to talk with children and teens about death, suicide, funerals, homicide, cremation and other end-of-life matters

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121072
Wolfelt, Alan D. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 W855 2013
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Contents:; Children's grief-why it's unique -- Companioning children through grief -- When a parent dies -- When a sibling dies -- When a grandparent dies -- When a pet dies -- When a friend or classmate dies -- When someone dies by suicide -- When someone dies by homicide or manslaughter -- When s…
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Author
Wolfelt, Alan D.
Place of Publication
Fort Collins, CO
Publisher
Companion Press
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
138 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Child
Adolescent
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Communication
Abstract
Contents:
Children's grief-why it's unique -- Companioning children through grief -- When a parent dies -- When a sibling dies -- When a grandparent dies -- When a pet dies -- When a friend or classmate dies -- When someone dies by suicide -- When someone dies by homicide or manslaughter -- When someone close has a terminal or life-threatening illness -- When the child is dying -- Attending a funeral or ceremony.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781617221897
1617221899
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 W855 2013
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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