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What we wish were true : reflecting on nurturing life and facing death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124408
Quinn, Tallu Schuyler. New York, NY: Convergent , 2022. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 Q7w 2022
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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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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Brain tumors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1179
Greenberg, Harry S, Chandler, William F, Sandler, Howard M. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WL358 G798b 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Greenberg, Harry S
Chandler, William F
Sandler, Howard M
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
ISBN
019512958X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL358 G798b 1999

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Brain tumors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15073
Totowa, NJ: Humana Press , c2005.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WL358 B813a 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Ali-Osman, Francis
Place of Publication
Totowa, NJ
Publisher
Humana Press
Publication Date
c2005
Physical Description
xi, 393 p. : ill. ; 26 cm
Series
Contemporary cancer research
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
ISBN
1588290425 (alk. paper)
1592598439 (E-ISBN)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL358 B813a 2005

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Alex's journey : the story of a child with a brain tumor

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7172
American Brain Tumor Association. Des Plaines, Ill.: American Brain Tumor Association , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 A849a 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This is a fiction story about a boy named Alex who has a brain tumor. Alex gets better with the help of many people who care about him.
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Corporate Author
American Brain Tumor Association
Place of Publication
Des Plaines, Ill.
Publisher
American Brain Tumor Association
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms - psychology
Fictional Works
Child
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
This is a fiction story about a boy named Alex who has a brain tumor. Alex gets better with the help of many people who care about him.
ISBN
0944093299
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C5 A849a 1999

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Storied companions : cancer, trauma, and discovering guides for living in Buddhist narratives

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123374
Derris, Karen. Somerville, MA: Wisdom Publications , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 D477 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, Karen Derris--professor, mother, and Buddhist practitioner--turned to books. By reading ancient Buddhist stories with new questions and a new purpose, finding a way to live with her dying body, she discovers new ways to make them immediate and real. - Provided by…
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Author
Derris, Karen
Place of Publication
Somerville, MA
Publisher
Wisdom Publications
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
216 p. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Buddhism
Terminally Ill
Attitude to Death
Suffering
Uncertainty
Philosophy
Brain Neoplasms
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
Facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, Karen Derris--professor, mother, and Buddhist practitioner--turned to books. By reading ancient Buddhist stories with new questions and a new purpose, finding a way to live with her dying body, she discovers new ways to make them immediate and real. - Provided by publisher.
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781614295754
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 D477 2021

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Navigating glioblastoma and high-grade glioma : a patient and family guide to primary brain tumors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124416
Gruber, Thomas. Charleston, SC: Advantage Media , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 G885 2022
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
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Author
Gruber, Thomas
Place of Publication
Charleston, SC
Publisher
Advantage Media
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
xvi, 137 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Glioblastoma
Brain Neoplasms
Popular Work
ISBN
9781642254099
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL358 G885 2022

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I beat cancer : 50 people tell you how they did it

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13910
Vaughan, Zack. Oxnard, CA: Awareness Publishing , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 I12v 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Vaughan, Zack
Place of Publication
Oxnard, CA
Publisher
Awareness Publishing
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology - personal narratives - popular works
Spiritual Healing - personal narratives
Alternative Medicine - personal narratives
ISBN
9780972167802
0972167803
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 I12v 2003

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Living with colon cancer : beating the odds

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14898
Livingston, Eliza Wood. Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI520 L787 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Livingston, Eliza Wood
Place of Publication
Amherst, NY
Publisher
Prometheus Books
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
352 p. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Colonic Neoplasms - personal narratives - popular works
Colorectal Neoplasms - personal narratives - popular works
ISBN
1591023475 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9781591023470
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WI520 L787 2005

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Over my head : a doctor's own story of head injury from the inside looking out

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16094
Osborn, Claudia L. Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel Publishing , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL354 O83 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Osborn, Claudia L
Place of Publication
Kansas City, MO
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
xii, 239 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Brain Injuries - rehabilitation
Personal Narratives
Biography
ISBN
0836254198
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL354 O83 1998

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Childhood brain and spinal cord tumors : a guide for families, friends and caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21857
Shiminski-Maher, Tania, Woodman, Catherine, Keene, Nancy. Bellingham, WA: Childhood Cancer Guides , 2014. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 S556 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Shiminski-Maher, Tania
Woodman, Catherine
Keene, Nancy
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Bellingham, WA
Publisher
Childhood Cancer Guides
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xxi, 526 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
Spinal Cord Neoplasms
Child
Family
Social Support
Caregivers
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781941089002
9781941089019
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WL358 S556 2014
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.
Read Online
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/reader.action?docID=1758815

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Dx/Rx : brain tumors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20194
Quant, Eudocia. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning , 2011.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Quant, Eudocia
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Learning
Publication Date
2011
Series
Dx/Rx oncology series
R2 Library
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
Handbooks
ISBN
9780763773724
0763773727
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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.
Read Online
https://login.bccancer.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://www.R2Library.com/marc_frame.aspx?ResourceID=2821
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Sacred body : a therapist's journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10288
Himes, Mavis. [Toronto, ON]: Stoddart Publishing , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H657 2002
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Himes, Mavis
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Stoddart Publishing
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology - personal narratives - popular works
Patients - psychology - personal narratives
ISBN
0773762760
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H657 2002

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Tumors of the brain and spine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15192
New York, NY: Springer , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WL358 T925 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
DeMonte, Franco
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2007
Series
M.D. Anderson cancer care series 6
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
Spinal Neoplasms
Central Nervous System Neoplasms - therapy
Spinal Cord Neoplasms
ISBN
9780387292014
0387292012
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL358 T925 2007

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Brain tumors - finding the ark : meeting the challenges of treatment choices, side effects, children's unique needs, healthcare costs and long term adjustment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14985
Zeltzer, Paul M. Encino, CA: Shilysca Press , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 Z53b 2006
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Zeltzer, Paul M
Place of Publication
Encino, CA
Publisher
Shilysca Press
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms - therapy - popular works
Brain Neoplasms - psychology - popular works
Brain Neoplasms - complications - popular works
Child
Adult
ISBN
0976017113
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL358 Z53b 2006

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Don't blame the lettuce

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113458
Heavey, Cj. [Victoria, BC?]: First Choice Books , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL354 H442 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Don't blame the lettuce : life with brain injury : stories written by individuals living with one
Author
Heavey, Cj
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
First Choice Books
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
54 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Brain Injuries - rehabilitation
Brain injuries - psychology
Survivors
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781770842267
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL354 H442 2012

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Making miracles

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14063
Pearsall, Paul. New York, NY: Prentice Hall Press , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM61 P361 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Pearsall, Paul
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Prentice Hall Press
Publication Date
1991
Physical Description
x, 306 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - personal narratives
Physicians - psychology - personal narratives
Patients - psychology - personal narratives
Spiritual Therapies - popular works
Alternative Medicine
ISBN
0130893501
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM61 P361 1991

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Brain and spinal tumors of childhood

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14186
London: Arnold , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WL358 B815w 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Walker, David A
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Arnold
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms - in infancy & childhood
Spinal Neoplasms - in infancy & childhood
ISBN
0343762608
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL358 B815w 2004

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Late effects of treatment for brain tumors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16443
New York, NY: Springer , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WL358 L351 2009
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Editor
Goldman, Stewart
Turner, Christopher D
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xv, 439 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Series
Cancer treatment and research 150
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms - therapy
Brain Neoplasms - complications
Drug Therapy - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Survivors
ISBN
9780387771021
0387771026
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WL358 L351 2009

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For Michael, love Cynda

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120603
Yeasting, Cynda. [Victoria, BC?]: Friesen Press , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 Y39 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A unique love story between a terminally ill man and the woman who found him on a dating website. He put his heart out there and she was lucky enough to find him. This book is their love story, from a first date to dealing with challenges that Michael's terminal cancer diagnosis brought them. Livin…
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Author
Yeasting, Cynda
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Friesen Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
x, 293 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
Spouses
Love
Hope
Grief
Interpersonal Relations
Terminal Care
Terminally Ill - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
A unique love story between a terminally ill man and the woman who found him on a dating website. He put his heart out there and she was lucky enough to find him. This book is their love story, from a first date to dealing with challenges that Michael's terminal cancer diagnosis brought them. Living life to the fullest and hoping for a miracle - Cover
ISBN
9781460267486
9781460267479
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL358 Y39 2016

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Brain tumors : leaving the garden of Eden : a survival guide to diagnosis, learning the basics, getting organized and finding your medical team

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14986
Zeltzer, Paul M. Encino, CA: Shilysca Press , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 Z53 2004
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Zeltzer, Paul M
Place of Publication
Encino, CA
Publisher
Shilysca Press
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms - therapy - popular works
Brain Neoplasms - psychology - popular works
Neoplasm Metastasis - diagnosis
Neoplasm Metastasis - therapy
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL358 Z53 2004

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