topic:"Hope" found 14 records - BC Cancer Agency Library

Anatomy of hope : how people prevail in the face of illness

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Groopman, Jerome E. New York, NY: Random House , 2004.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172 G876 2004

Availability: 8 copies, 8 available

Explores the extent to which hope features in the experience of patients with chronic and terminal illnesses; the importance of hope in enabling patients, families, friends, and physicians to meet the challenges of serious illness; the various forms that hope can take; and the role of the physician…

Author: Groopman, Jerome E

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Random House

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: xvii, 248 p. ; 25 cm.

Subjects: Hope; Attitude to Health; Physician-Patient Relations; Popular Work

Abstract: Explores the extent to which hope features in the experience of patients with chronic and terminal illnesses; the importance of hope in enabling patients, families, friends, and physicians to meet the challenges of serious illness; the various forms that hope can take; and the role of the physician in fostering or at least not extinguishing hope.

ISBN: 0375506381

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WM172 G876 2004

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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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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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Embrace life, embrace hope : cultivating wholeness and resilience through the unexpected

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Buszowski, Fern E.M. Winnipeg, Man.: Word Alive Press , 2023.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM61 B982 2023

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

"Is life not turning out the way you planned? Do crises push out all hope making it seem impossible to grasp?; Drawing from personal stories author Fern E.M. Buszowski invites you to consider ways to Embrace Life, Embrace Hope through the unexpected. Whatever crisis you or your loved ones are going…

Author: Buszowski, Fern E.M.

Place of Publication: Winnipeg, Man.

Publisher: Word Alive Press

Publication Date: 2023

Physical Description: xv, 164 pages ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Hope; Resilience; Spirituality

Abstract: "Is life not turning out the way you planned? Do crises push out all hope making it seem impossible to grasp?; Drawing from personal stories author Fern E.M. Buszowski invites you to consider ways to Embrace Life, Embrace Hope through the unexpected. Whatever crisis you or your loved ones are going through, she extends an invitation to join her as she shares her walk toward hope and wholeness. She uniquely weaves concepts and practices from different fields to help you learn new ways to: cultivate sacred space for your soul; be inspired to live well even in difficult places; create space for your heart, body, mind, and soul to flourish;; build resilient ways, uncover wholeness and hope; and not just survive but thrive." --Amazon

ISBN: 9781486623693

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Status: Processing

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM61 B982 2023

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Finding hope : ways to see life in a brighter light

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Jevne, Ronna Fay, Miller, James E. Fort Wayne, In.: Willowgreen Publishing , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172 J58 1999

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

After describing what hope is and how it works this book offers twenty-two specific ideas about how to find, keep and build hope in your life.

Author: Jevne, Ronna Fay; Miller, James E

Place of Publication: Fort Wayne, In.

Publisher: Willowgreen Publishing

Publication Date: 1999

Subjects: Hope - popular works; Psychotherapy

Abstract: After describing what hope is and how it works this book offers twenty-two specific ideas about how to find, keep and build hope in your life.

ISBN: 1885933304

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM172 J58 1999

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Head first : the biology of hope

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Cousins, Norman. New York, NY: E.P. Dutton , 1989.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WD375 C867h 1989

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Cousins, Norman

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: E.P. Dutton

Publication Date: 1989

Physical Description: xii, 368 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Subjects: Hope; Attitude to Health; Consumer Participation; Psychotherapy; Wit and Humor; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780525248057; 0525248056

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WD375 C867h 1989

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Hoping, coping and moping : handling life when illness make it tough

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Jevne, Ronna Fay. Los Angeles, Ca.: Health Information Press , 2000.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172 J58h 2000

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Offers practical, sometimes humorous, suggestions for moving beyond self-pity and towards feeling better. Discusses the effects physical suffering and illness have on your body, mood, energy, emotions, spirit, loved ones and overall quality of life.

Author: Jevne, Ronna Fay

Place of Publication: Los Angeles, Ca.

Publisher: Health Information Press

Publication Date: 2000

Subjects: Hope - popular works; Attitude to Health - popular works; Sick Role; Psychotherapy

Abstract: Offers practical, sometimes humorous, suggestions for moving beyond self-pity and towards feeling better. Discusses the effects physical suffering and illness have on your body, mood, energy, emotions, spirit, loved ones and overall quality of life.

ISBN: 188598720X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM172 J58h 2000

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Human side of cancer : living with hope, coping with uncertainty

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Holland, Jimmie C., Lewis, Sheldon. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 2000.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 H735 2000

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Surveys a range of available coping strategies, both physical (e.g., medications) and psychological (e.g., support groups).

Author: Holland, Jimmie C.; Lewis, Sheldon

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Publication Date: 2000

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Hope; Stress, Psychological

Abstract: Surveys a range of available coping strategies, both physical (e.g., medications) and psychological (e.g., support groups).

ISBN: 0060173718; 006093042X (pbk.)

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ200 H735 2000

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Living with hope

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University of Saskatchewan. Division of Media and Technology. Saskatoon, Sask.: University of Saskatchewan , 2004.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 L785 2004

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

The information in this video reflects the findings of a University of Saskatchewan Research Study on the experience of terminally ill patients and their families.

1 read online

Corporate Author: University of Saskatchewan. Division of Media and Technology

Place of Publication: Saskatoon, Sask.

Publisher: University of Saskatchewan

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: 17 minutes; Booklet

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Hope; Terminal Care; Palliative Treatment; Quality of Life; Popular Work

Abstract: The information in this video reflects the findings of a University of Saskatchewan Research Study on the experience of terminally ill patients and their families.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ266 L785 2004

Read Online

http://www.nurs.ualberta.ca/livingwithhope/

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Perfection of hope : a journey back from cancer

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Simpson, Elizabeth. [Victoria, BC?]: Emdash Publishing , 2008. 2nd ed. rev. and expanded.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 S611 2008

Availability: 4 copies, 3 available

Author: Simpson, Elizabeth

Edition: 2nd ed. rev. and expanded

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: Emdash Publishing

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: xvi, 238 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Hope; Neoplasms; Lung Neoplasms; Spirituality; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780978018206

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 S611 2008

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Something more than hope : surviving despite the odds, thriving because of them

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Lindsay, Diana, Lindsay, Kelly. Langley, WA: Inroads Press , 2014.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 L748 2014

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Two companion books in one volume, Something More Than Hope is the story of Diana Lindsay who faced a terminal Stage IV lung cancer diagnosis in 2004. The other book, Something More Than Everything, is the commentary of Diana's husband and caregiver, Kelly Lindsay.

Alternate Title: Something more than everything : a caregiver's commentary on what went right when life went wrong

Author: Lindsay, Diana; Lindsay, Kelly

Place of Publication: Langley, WA

Publisher: Inroads Press

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: 252, 114 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Lung Neoplasms; Caregivers - psychology; Complementary Therapies; Life Change Events; Survivors; Hope; Spouses; Marriage - psychology; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: Two companion books in one volume, Something More Than Hope is the story of Diana Lindsay who faced a terminal Stage IV lung cancer diagnosis in 2004. The other book, Something More Than Everything, is the commentary of Diana's husband and caregiver, Kelly Lindsay.

Notes: Titles from separate title pages; works issued back-to-back and inverted.

ISBN: 9780991242702; 099124270X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 L748 2014

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There's no place like hope : a guide to beating cancer in mind-sized bites : a book of hope, help, and inspiration for cancer patients and their families

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Girard, Vickie, Zadra, Dan. Lynwood, WA: Compendium, Inc. , 2001.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 G518 2001

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Girard, Vickie; Zadra, Dan

Place of Publication: Lynwood, WA

Publisher: Compendium, Inc.

Publication Date: 2001

Physical Description: xx, 161 p. ; 17 cm.

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

ISBN: 9781888387414; 1888387416; 9781932319705

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 G518 2001

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Understanding your grief : ten essential touchstones for finding hope and healing your heart

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Wolfelt, Alan. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2003.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 W853u 20503

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Explaining the important difference between grief and mourning, this book explores every mourner's need to acknowledge death and embrace the pain of loss. Also explored are the many factors that make each person's grief unique and the many normal thoughts and feelings mourners might have. Questions…

Author: Wolfelt, Alan

Place of Publication: Fort Collins, CO

Publisher: Companion Press

Publication Date: 2003

Physical Description: vi, 164 p. ; 23cm.

Subjects: Grief; Death - psychology; Hope; Popular Work

Abstract: Explaining the important difference between grief and mourning, this book explores every mourner's need to acknowledge death and embrace the pain of loss. Also explored are the many factors that make each person's grief unique and the many normal thoughts and feelings mourners might have. Questions of spirituality and religion are addressed as well.