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Art of laughter therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4107
Goodheart, Annette. Santa Barbara, CA: Goodheart Inc. , 1990.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BD431 G651a 1990
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Goodheart, Annette
Place of Publication
Santa Barbara, CA
Publisher
Goodheart Inc.
Publication Date
1990
Physical Description
colour ; 105 minutes
Subjects
Wit and Humor
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BD431 G651a 1990

Copies

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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.
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

Copies

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Lobel, Brian, Bordelon, Margot. Chicago, IL: Brian Lobel , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 L797 2006
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Includes a one-page insert titled "Ball in a nutshell : a few principles for future doctors (and others) featured in the performance
Alternate Title
One man. One ball. One hour. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll want to perform a self-exam
Author
Lobel, Brian
Bordelon, Margot
Place of Publication
Chicago, IL
Publisher
Brian Lobel
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
70 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Testicular Neoplasms - psychology
Wit and Humor
Popular Work
Abstract
Includes a one-page insert titled "Ball in a nutshell : a few principles for future doctors (and others) featured in the performance
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 L797 2006

Copies

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Bar Trek 1 : the first voyage : audio comedy CD

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18743
Reilly, Michael B. Burnaby, BC: Canamera Entertainment Group Ltd. , 2008?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 R362b 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Reilly, Michael B
Place of Publication
Burnaby, BC
Publisher
Canamera Entertainment Group Ltd.
Publication Date
2008?
Subjects
Humor
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
QZ266 R362b 2008

Copies

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Beginner's guide to humor and healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10093
Siegel, Bernie S. Boulder, CO: Sounds True , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 S573b 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Siegel, Bernie S
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Sounds True
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Wit and Humor - popular works - CD-ROM
Mental Healing - popular works - CD-ROM
ISBN
1591790212
Language
English
Material Type
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 S573b 2002

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Book of awesome : snow days, bakery air, finding money in your pocket, and other simple, brilliant things

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113439
Pasricha, Neil. New York, NY: G. P. Putnam's Sons , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 H27 P284 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Pasricha, Neil
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
G. P. Putnam's Sons
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
393 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Happiness
Emotions
Humor
Anecdotes
Popular Work
ISBN
9780399156519
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 H27 P284 2010

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Book of (even more) awesome

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120742
Pasricha, Neil. New York, NY: G. P. Putnam's Sons , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 H27 P284 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Pasricha, Neil
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
G. P. Putnam's Sons
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
390 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Happiness
Emotions
Humor
Anecdotes
Popular Work
ISBN
9780399157509
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 H27 P284 2011

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Bret Martin : cancercrooner.com

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18120
Martin, Bret. [Vancouver, BC?]: Bret Martin , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M379 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Cancer crooner
Author
Martin, Bret
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Bret Martin
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Relaxation Therapy
Colorectal Neoplasms - psychology
Music Therapy
Adaptation, Psychological
Humor
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
QZ266 M379 2005

Copies

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Cancer made me a shallower person : a memoir in comics

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18384
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 vixen : a true story

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14892
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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Change : a fresh perspective on life (colon cancer)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17824
Macey, Tyler. [Vancouver, BC?]: Headterner Productions Inc. | Heavywater Studios Ltd. , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI520 M142 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Featuring Bret Martin, Tylery Macey, Linda Webb-Khakaba, Mark and Tracy Gonnella, John Shillington, Krystyna Macey, with guest star appearance, Tommy Smothers
Author
Macey, Tyler
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Headterner Productions Inc.
Heavywater Studios Ltd.
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Colorectal Neoplasms
Adaptation, Psychological
Survivors
Humor
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Abstract
Featuring Bret Martin, Tylery Macey, Linda Webb-Khakaba, Mark and Tracy Gonnella, John Shillington, Krystyna Macey, with guest star appearance, Tommy Smothers
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WI520 M142 2008

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Dead mom walking : a memoir of miracle cures and other disasters

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122879
Matlow, Rachel. [Toronto, ON]: Viking , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 M433 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"When her mother is diagnosed with cancer, Rachel Matlow is concerned but hopeful. It's Stage 1, so her mom will get surgery and everything will go back to normal. But growing up in Rachel's family, there was no normal... Dead Mom Walking is the hilarious and heartfelt story of what happens when t…
Author
Matlow, Rachel
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Viking
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
310 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Humor
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
"When her mother is diagnosed with cancer, Rachel Matlow is concerned but hopeful. It's Stage 1, so her mom will get surgery and everything will go back to normal. But growing up in Rachel's family, there was no normal... Dead Mom Walking is the hilarious and heartfelt story of what happens when two people who've always written their own script go head to head with each other, and with life's least forgiving plot device." - Provided by publisher
ISBN
9780735236301
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 M433 2020
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Paterson, Annan. Novato, CA: Annan Paterson , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 P296 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Presented at a "Cancer as a Turning Point Conference", this video uses humor and drama and a variety of characters to explore the journey of a wife, mother and career woman who receives the unexpected and terrifying diagnosis of cancer.
Author
Paterson, Annan
Place of Publication
Novato, CA
Publisher
Annan Paterson
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
90 minutes
Subjects
Ovarian Neoplasms - psychology
Life Change Events
Humor
Drama
Personal Narratives
Abstract
Presented at a "Cancer as a Turning Point Conference", this video uses humor and drama and a variety of characters to explore the journey of a wife, mother and career woman who receives the unexpected and terrifying diagnosis of cancer.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 P296 1999

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Desperate house flies : say no to bugs : audio comedy CD

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18744
Reilly, Michael B. Burnaby, BC: Canamera Entertainment Group Ltd. , [2008].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 R362d 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Reilly, Michael B
Place of Publication
Burnaby, BC
Publisher
Canamera Entertainment Group Ltd.
Publication Date
[2008]
Subjects
Humor
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
QZ266 R362d 2008

Copies

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Embroidered cancer comic

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114764
Shefrin, Sima Elizabeth. London, UK: Singing Dragon , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ762 S542 2016
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Includes content by Bob Bossin and surgeon Dr. Peter Black, Vancouver Prostate Centre.
Author
Shefrin, Sima Elizabeth
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Singing Dragon
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - complications
Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology
Sexual Partners
Sexual Behavior
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
Cartoons
Graphic Novels
Pictorial Works
Popular Work
Humor
Abstract
Includes content by Bob Bossin and surgeon Dr. Peter Black, Vancouver Prostate Centre.
ISBN
9781848192898
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WJ762 S542 2016
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Even the most positive person in the world gets cancer : love, laugh, live with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121662
D'Junus, Mezwyn. Malaysia: H & H Publishing , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 D626 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A cancer survivor takes a unique spin on things and talks about all relatable aspects of cancer with a light, humorous and honest approach... written with a vision to reach all types of cancer survivors so that not one person should grieve alone. - Cover.
Author
D'Junus, Mezwyn
Place of Publication
Malaysia
Publisher
H & H Publishing
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
123 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Humor
Popular Work
Abstract
A cancer survivor takes a unique spin on things and talks about all relatable aspects of cancer with a light, humorous and honest approach... written with a vision to reach all types of cancer survivors so that not one person should grieve alone. - Cover.
ISBN
9789671158104
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 D626 2013

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Finger up the bum : a guide to my prostate cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120302
Izen, Michael Hart. [Vancouver, BC?]: Leola Productions , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 I98 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
How do you deal with a terminal diagnosis in your forties? How are you supposed to talk about it with friends and family? "Finger up the bum" tells of Michael Izen's experience with prostate cancer with in-your-face humor and original, off-the-wall illustrations about everything from his 'fallen wa…
Author
Izen, Michael Hart
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Leola Productions
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
79 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms
Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis
Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy
Men's Health
Humor
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
How do you deal with a terminal diagnosis in your forties? How are you supposed to talk about it with friends and family? "Finger up the bum" tells of Michael Izen's experience with prostate cancer with in-your-face humor and original, off-the-wall illustrations about everything from his 'fallen warrior' to hot flashes, as well as touching thoughts on what really matters in the end - Cover
ISBN
9780995278707
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WJ752 I98 2016

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The funny thing about cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121142
Haddon, Josh. [Canada]: Joshua Haddon , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H127 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Haddon, Josh
Place of Publication
[Canada]
Publisher
Joshua Haddon
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
83 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Esophageal Neoplasms
Adaptation, Psychological
Humor
Personal Narratives
Young Adult
Popular Work
ISBN
9781926599632
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H127 2018

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Head first : the biology of hope

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog68
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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Healing, hope and humor : a comedian's journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16303
Fitzgerald, Dave, LaCroix, Darren. Auburn, MA: Humor Institute, Inc. , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F553h 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
April 16, 2008: This video is the same as ID# 4281 "Living and laughing with cancer...", title changed as per publisher.
Author
Fitzgerald, Dave
LaCroix, Darren
Place of Publication
Auburn, MA
Publisher
Humor Institute, Inc.
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
40 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Wit and Humor
Popular Work
Abstract
April 16, 2008: This video is the same as ID# 4281 "Living and laughing with cancer...", title changed as per publisher.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 F553h 2007

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