Author

Scowcroft, Henry

Place of Publication

London, UK

Publisher

Green Tree

Publication Date

2021

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Neoplasms

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

When Henry Scowcroft's partner Zarah was diagnosed with stage IV bladder cancer in her mid-thirties, their world fell apart. In order to cope with the upheaval as they endured scans, aggressive chemotherapy and hospital stays, Henry began writing down and sharing their experiences with friends and family. His day job as a writer for the charity Cancer Research UK helped him to explain everything he was learning from the coalface of cancer treatment - including Zarah's diagnosis and their rollercoaster journey through the health system. After Zarah's untimely death Henry found some closure and comfort by trying to learn more about her cancer from scientific analysis of the test results and biopsies taken during her treatment and enlisted a team of doctors and researchers to help him. Could he have done more? How did Zarah's tumour develop? Could there be a legacy from her death that would help others diagnosed with cancer? This heart-wrenching memoir of love and loss is interspersed with Henry's mission to understand the cancer that took his partner too soon. -- Page 2 of cover

ISBN

9781472975126

9781472975133

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ201 W432 2021

Website Notes

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

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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Author

Roberts, Joshua

Place of Publication

Altadena, CA

Publisher

Bitingduck Press

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

176 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Multiple Myeloma

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9781938463730

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WH540 R643 2019

Website Notes

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

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Author

Miller. Kenneth D.

Camp, Melissa

Steligo, Kathy

Place of Publication

Baltimore, MD

Publisher

John Hopkins University Press

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

xii, 442 p. : ill. ; 24 cm

Series

Johns Hopkins Press health book

R2 Library

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9781421441917

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

WP870 M55 2021

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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Author

Tocher, Michelle

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Key Porter Books

Publication Date

2002

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

1552633977

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP870 T631 2002

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Author

Pynn, Craig T

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Demos Health

Publication Date

2012

Series

R2 Library

Subjects

Prostatic Neoplasms

Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis

Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology

Life Change Events

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Social Support

Adaptation, Psychological

Abstract

Table of Contents

PART I DISCOVERY AND DIAGNOSIS

PART II RELATING TO CANCER

PART III THE OTHER REALITIES OF PROSTATE CANCER

PART IV A LIFETIME?S JOURNEY

EPILOGUE

ISBN

1936303256

9781936303250

9781617051012

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

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.

Author

Kornblith, Alice

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Publication Date

2020

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Cancer Survivors

Geriatric Oncology

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

"Improved cancer treatment and survival rates have resulted in a growing number of cancer survivors who live years, and even decades, after their cancer diagnosis. Insights into what the experience of cancer survivorship looks like and how it can be navigated are much sought after by cancer survivors and their families, loved ones, and communities as they chart this unfamiliar and often lonely territory. Approximately 53% of cancer patients are diagnosed when 65 years or older, yet no attempt to explore the experience of older cancer survivors has been made. Dr. Alice. Kornblith, an esteemed social psychologist with extensive experience working with cancer patients, aims to address this need in Older Survivors of Cancer: Feeling Understood by Sharing Experiences. This thoughtful, respectful book seeks to reduce older cancer patients' and survivors' feeling of aloneness and of not being understood by sharing narratives of other older cancer survivors' experiences. Narratives were gathered specifically for this book and relate experiences across different cancer diagnostic groups, phases of cancer, gender, and ethnicity. Throughout, the reader learns how cancer affected their lives-physically, psychologically, spiritually, and socially--during each phase of their cancer journey. Commentary by Dr. Kornblith provides content and lessons learned from the narratives"-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN

9780190902049

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Website Notes

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

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.

Author

McLeod, Darrel J

Place of Publication

Sechelt, BC

Publisher

Douglas & McIntyre

Publication Date

2018

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Cree Indians

First Nations

Indigenous Canadians

Personal Narratives

ISBN

9781771622004

9781771622011

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Website Notes

This title is licensed for one user at a time on BC Cancer-network computers. If you are denied access while on a network computer, try again later.

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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Author

Barnwell, Leslie

Place of Publication

Smithers, BC.

Publisher

Creekstone Press Ltd.

Publication Date

2002

Physical Description

177 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Poetry

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

0968404359

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WP870 B259 2002

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Author

Thomas, Gai

Place of Publication

Halifax, N.S.

Publisher

Austral-Nova Publications

Publication Date

1997

Physical Description

xv, 60 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Hodgkin Disease

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

0968217605

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 T455 1997

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Author

Mantell, Ellyn

Place of Publication

Charlotte, NC

Publisher

Warren Publishing

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

xiv, 126 pages ; 23 cm

Subjects

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

Ostomy

Ileostomy

Self Care

Abstract

"For those who have recently undergone ostomy procedures, the transition can present new obstacles. From what to expect, to ostomy- and self-care, dressing and more, navigating life post ostomy may feel overwhelming.

In So Much More than My Ostomy, Ellyn Mantell--"ostomate," advocate, and renowned motivational speaker --provides advice, tips, and encouragement for caring for and embracing your perfectly imperfect body. Ellyn, along with several other ostomates, also shares stories from her journey that led to her ileostomy in March, 2014. The book contains interviews with several who have survived and thrived through the many health and emotional challenges presented to them.

Notes

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

ISBN

9781954614208

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WI520 M292 2021

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Corporate Author

Lance Armstrong Foundation

Edition

1st large print ed.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Random House Large Print

Publication Date

2005

Physical Description

xvi, 442 p. (large print) ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Survivors - psychology

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9780375728501

0375728503

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 L246 2005

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Author

Drescher, Fran

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Warner Books, Inc.

Publication Date

2002

Physical Description

xv, 236 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms

Uterine Neoplasms

Biography

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9780446530194

0446530190

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 D773 2002

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Author

Nielsen, Emilia

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

University of Toronto Press

Publication Date

2019

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms

Personal Narratives

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Popular Work

Abstract

Contents:

ISBN

9781487530020

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Website Notes

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

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.

Author

Cousins, Norman

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

W.W. Norton & Company

Publication Date

1979

Physical Description

173 p. ; 19 cm.

Subjects

Attitude to Health

Consumer Participation

Volition

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9780393038873

0393038874

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WD375 C867 1979

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Editor

Sell, Colleen

Place of Publication

Avon, MA

Publisher

Adams Media

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

x, 324 p. ; 19 cm.

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Survivors - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Personal Narratives

ISBN

9781605506449

1605506443

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP870 C974s 2008

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Author

Pike, Jennifer

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Raincoast Books

Chronical Books

Publication Date

1997

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

1551921081

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP870 P635 1997

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Alternate Title

Guide to survivorship for women with ovarian cancer

Editor

Bristow, Robert E

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

Baltimore, MD

Publisher

Johns Hopkins University Press

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

xi, 298 p. ; 23 cm.

Series

Johns Hopkins Press health book

Subjects

Ovarian Neoplasms

Survivors

Ovarian Neoplasms - personal narratives

Popular Work

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN

9781421417547

1421417545

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP322 G946 2015

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Author

Love, Rebecca

Hanrahan, Nancy

Ackerman, Mary ,

Corporate Author

Society of Nurse Scientists, Innovators, Entrepreneurs and Leaders (SONSIEL)

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Springer Publishing Company, LLC

Publication Date

[2021]

Series

R2 Library

Subjects

Nurses

Leadership

Professional Practice

Nurse's Role

Education, Nursing

Personal Narratives

Abstract

Contents:

Chapter 1: Shift Disruptors: Stories of Nurses Recognizing their Unique Role in Healthcare -- *Nurses Lighting Paths to Healthcare Transformation -- Overcoming Obstacles to Find My Voice -- *Kaizen at Massachusetts General Hospital -- Nurse Superheroes -- Phoenix Rising -- "Just a Nurse" With CEO Added to Her Name -- Becoming a "Nurse on Purpose" --Nothing Motivates You More Than the Fear of Losing It All -- I Am a Nurse The Rebel Nurse's Progress Note -- Chapter 2: Overcoming the Odds: Pioneer Nurses Blazing Trails Around the World -- A Nurse's Diagnoses -- Why Did You Become a Nurse? -- A Spark of Inspiration -- Be Exceptional -- Nursoldier -- The Nursing Opportunity -- Wake-Up Giant -- *The Rebel Nurse's Progress Note -- Chapter 3: Transforming Your Passion: Innovatively Adaptive Nurses Working Across Multiple Sectors -- The Unforeseen Journey -- Forging a Different Path at the Intersection of Nursing and Innovation -- What the Hack?! How a Nursing Hackathon Changed My Career -- Living a Life by Design In Good Company --Take the Risk -- Fortune Favors the Bold -- A Rebel Curriculum -- A Creative in Healthcare -- The Nurse Attorney -- Top Three Pieces Of Advice -- The Reflection of a Nurse -- The Rebel Nurse's Progress Note -- Chapter 4: The Price of Compassion: Soulful Stories of the Humanity of Nursing -- *The Gift of Nursing -- Walking on the Edge -- The Good Nurse -- The Nurse Iconoclast -- A Tumor and a Razor -- Rejecting Art and Embracing Caregiving -- Soul Drought -- Rising from the Depths -- The Nurse Iconoclast -- The Mindfulness Nurse -- A Search for Meaning The Rebel Nurse's Progress Note -- Chapter 5: Sharing Their Story: Words of Wisdom by Rebel Nurses Who Disrupted the Status Quo -- Lessons Learned -- My Roadblocks Were Simple Redirections to the Path I Was Meant to Take Blaze! -- The Winding Road to Caring for the Vulnerable and the Profession -- Innovation-It's Like Riding a New Roller Coaster -- The Nursing Playbook -- Zenventuring Through Business and Life -- The Start-Up Years 2005-2009 -- 2010-2013: Growth with a Lot More Paperwork! -- 2013-2015: Growth and Then the Sale -- Be the Change: If It Makes Sense ... Do It The Intrapreneurial Nurse -- Look Early on for Role Models and other Rebel Nurses -- Reflect on Why You Decided to Enter into Nursing Practice. Keep This in Mind Along the Way -- Strive to Practice to the Full Extent of Your Education and Licensure -- Look for Ways to Challenge the Status Quo, with Intrapreneurial Practice -- *Throughout Your Career, Always Look Toward Your Next Goal -- Embrace the Blending of Roles: Intrapreneur to Academic to Entrepreneur -- Healthcare Equity is not an Opition -- Think of Yourself as the CEO of Your Own Career

ISBN

0826151434

9780826151438

9780826151445

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

Website Notes

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Author

Connolly, Sally

Place of Publication

Jefferson, North Carolina

Publisher

Toplight

Publication Date

2020

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Glioblastoma

Brain Neoplasms

Caregivers

Family Relations

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

A stale marriage. A deadly diagnosis. For Sally Connolly, three years of struggle followed her husband Peter's surgery for terminal brain cancer at age 61. Choosing treatment options that interfered least with his career, Peter focused his limited energy on work, with little left for his family, further straining the marriage during his remaining days. Connolly's clear-eyed and affecting memoir recounts their wrangling over gender roles, money management, domestic decisions and lifestyle changes. Through their traumatic journey, they find humor and comfort in unexpected places. - Provided by publisher.

ISBN

9781476683195

9781476641065

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

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.