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Frankly speaking about cancer : take control of side effects with medicine, mind and body

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Washington, DC: Wellness Community , 2009. 5th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 F831 2009

Alternate Title: Frankly speaking about cancer : take control of side effects with medicine, mind and body : practical information for people affected by cancer

Editor: Weiss, Erica; Miller, Linda; Crawford, Bonnie B

Edition: 5th ed.

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: Wellness Community

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: 44 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - complications; Neoplasms -psychology; Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects; Radiotherapy - adverse effects; Complementary Therapies; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

Notes: Discarded

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 F831 2009

Holistic cancer care : an herbal approach to reducing cancer risk, helping patients thrive during treatment, and minimizing recurrence

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Cabrera, Chanchal. North Adams, MA: Storey Publishing , 2023.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C117 2023

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Cabrera, Chanchal

Place of Publication: North Adams, MA

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Publication Date: 2023

Physical Description: iv, 572 p. ; 23 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Plants, Medicinal; Complementary Therapies; Holistic Health; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781635863734

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C117 2023

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Cancer in context : a practical guide to supportive care

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Brennan, James, Moynihan, Clare. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2004.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 B838c 2004

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Brennan, James; Moynihan, Clare

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: 2004

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Social Support; Counseling; Holistic Health; Neoplasms - therapy; Social Environment

ISBN: 0198515251

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ200 B838c 2004

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Women's cancers: pathways to healing : a patient's guide to dealing with cancer and abnormal smears

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Smith, J. Richard, Del Priore, Giuseppe. London, UK: Springer-Verlag London Limited , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP145 S657 2009

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

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Alternate Title: Women's cancers : pathways to healing : a patient's guide to dealing with ovarian and breast cancer

Author: Smith, J. Richard; Del Priore, Giuseppe

Place of Publication: London, UK

Publisher: Springer-Verlag London Limited

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: xvi, 138 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms; Genital Neoplasms, Female; Ovarian Neoplasms; Women's Health; Popular Work

Notes: Table of Contents includes:; Cervical cancer; Endometrial cancer; Vulval cancer; Choriocarcinoma

ISBN: 9781846284373; 1846284380; 9781846284380

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP145 S657 2009

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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Healing yoga for cancer

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Hopkins, Denise. Montclair, NJ: Thriving Yoga , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 H793 2011

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

This DVD was created exclusively for men and women who are battling cancer. All poses are gentle, easy, and accessible to anyone who chooses to practice, even during active treatment. On low energy days, simply doing the fifteen-minute guided meditation will be helpful and healing.

Author: Hopkins, Denise

Place of Publication: Montclair, NJ

Publisher: Thriving Yoga

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: colour ; 51 minutes

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Relaxation Techniques; Exercise Therapy; Yoga; Mind Body Therapies; Stress, Psychological; Popular Work

Abstract: This DVD was created exclusively for men and women who are battling cancer. All poses are gentle, easy, and accessible to anyone who chooses to practice, even during active treatment. On low energy days, simply doing the fifteen-minute guided meditation will be helpful and healing.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ266 H793 2011

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Abstracts in perspective : from first-line to consolidation therapies : exploring options in hematologic malignancies

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Connors, Joseph M. Vaudreuil, QC: Medical Education Network Canada Inc. , 2007.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WH525 A512 2007

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Based on presentations from the American Society of Hematology 49th Annual Meeding and Exposition, December 8-11, 2007, Atlanta, Georgia

Author: Connors, Joseph M

Corporate Author: American Society of Hematology (49th : 2007 December 8-11 : Atlanta, Georgia)

Place of Publication: Vaudreuil, QC

Publisher: Medical Education Network Canada Inc.

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 26 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Series: Abstracts in perspectives

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - complications; Hematologic Neoplasms; Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell - therapy; Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract: Based on presentations from the American Society of Hematology 49th Annual Meeding and Exposition, December 8-11, 2007, Atlanta, Georgia

Language: English; French

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WH525 A512 2007

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How to prevent and treat cancer with natural medicine

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New York, NY: Riverhead Books , 2002.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 H847 2002

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Murray, Michael

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Riverhead Books

Publication Date: 2002

Physical Description: xv, 415 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Alternative Medicine; Medicine, Herbal; Popular Work

ISBN: 1573222224

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 H847 2002

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Whole-body workbook for cancer : a complete integrative program for increasing immunity and rebuilding health

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Kenner, Dan. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 K36 2009

Availability: 2 copies, 1 available

Author: Kenner, Dan

Place of Publication: Oakland, CA

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: vii, 185 p. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Complementary Therapies; Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Immunity; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781572246744; 157224674X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 K36 2009

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Complementary medicine : how to make decisions that are right for you

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Balneaves, Lynda, Truant, Tracy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 B366a 2008 v.4

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 17684 (QZ200 B366 2008)

Alternate Title: BCCA annual cancer conference; BC Cancer Agency Community Cancer Forum

Author: Balneaves, Lynda; Truant, Tracy

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2008 November 20-22 : Vancouver, BC)

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 90 minutes

Series: BC Cancer Agency community cancer forum 2008 v.4; BC Cancer Agency annual cancer conference

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Complementary Therapies; Decision Making; BC Cancer Agency; Popular Work

Abstract: Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 17684 (QZ200 B366 2008)

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ200 B366a 2008 v.4

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Personalised cancer medicine : an ESMO guide for patients

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Garassino, Marina. Danvers, MA: ESMO Press , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ241 G212 2013

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

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Alternate Title: What is personalised medicine? Let us help you understand

Author: Garassino, Marina

Corporate Author: European Society for Medical Oncology

Place of Publication: Danvers, MA

Publisher: ESMO Press

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: 42 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Series: ESMO patients guide series

Subjects: Neoplasms - diagnosis; Medical Oncology - methods; Neoplasms - therapy; Genomics; Individualized Medicine - methods; Molecular Diagnostic Techniques; Molecular Targeted Therapy; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ241 G212 2013

Website Notes: Cancer guides for patients

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Cancer and complementary medicine : your guide to smart choices in symptom management

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Lee, Colleen O, Decker, Georgia M. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society | Hygeia Media , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 L477c 2012

Table of Contents:; What is complementary and alternative medicine, and can it be used safely? -- Types of complementary and alternative therapies -- Herbs, vitamins, and supplements -- Symptom management with complementary and alternative medicine -- CAM therapy use by site -- Healthy living.

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Author: Lee, Colleen O; Decker, Georgia M

Place of Publication: Pittsburgh, PA

Publisher: Oncology Nursing Society; Hygeia Media

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: iv, 145 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Series: R2 Library

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Complementary Therapies; Popular Work

Abstract: Table of Contents:; What is complementary and alternative medicine, and can it be used safely? -- Types of complementary and alternative therapies -- Herbs, vitamins, and supplements -- Symptom management with complementary and alternative medicine -- CAM therapy use by site -- Healthy living.

ISBN: 935864173; 9781935864172; 9781935864394

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

Call Number: QZ201 L477c 2012

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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Choices in healing : integrating the best of conventional and complementary approaches to cancer

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Lerner, Michael. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press , 1994.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 L616 1994

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Lerner, Michael

Place of Publication: Cambridge, MA

Publisher: MIT Press

Publication Date: 1994

Physical Description: xxvi, 667 p. ; 25 cm.

Subjects: Alternative Medicine; Neoplasms - therapy; Psychotherapy; Popular Work

ISBN: 0262621045 (pbk.); 0262121808 (hbk.)

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 L616 1994

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Oncology in the precision medicine era : value-based medicine

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Cham, Switzerland: Springer , 2020.

Audience: Professional

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Editor: Salgia, Ravi

Place of Publication: Cham, Switzerland

Publisher: Springer

Publication Date: 2020

Series: Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Precision Medicine - methods

ISBN: 9783030314705; 9783030314712

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Overcome the challenges of cancer care : how to avoid the pitfalls on path to healing

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Rosenberg, Stephen. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield , 2020.

Audience: Patient or Public

"A friendly, easy-to-read guide for cancer patients and their loved ones when dealing with a cancer diagnosis. This book will help patients, loved ones, friends and family recognize the pitfalls of a cancer diagnosis and how to avoid them to get the best care possible during their cancer journey." …

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Author: Rosenberg, Stephen

Place of Publication: Lanham, MD

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Publication Date: 2020

Series: Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Neoplasms - diagnosis; Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Patient Care; Popular Work

Abstract: "A friendly, easy-to-read guide for cancer patients and their loved ones when dealing with a cancer diagnosis. This book will help patients, loved ones, friends and family recognize the pitfalls of a cancer diagnosis and how to avoid them to get the best care possible during their cancer journey." -- Provided by publisher.

ISBN: 9781538134221; 9781538134238

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.

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Radical hope : 10 key healing factors from exceptional survivors of cancer & other diseases

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Turner, Kelly A., White, Tracy. Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, Inc. , 2020.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 T948 2020

Availability: 3 copies, 2 available

Alternate Title: Radical hope : ten key healing factors from exceptional survivors of cancer & other diseases

Author: Turner, Kelly A.; White, Tracy

Place of Publication: Carlsbad, CA

Publisher: Hay House, Inc.

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: xviii, 345 p. ; 22 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - psychology; Survivorship; Self Care; Popular Work

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

ISBN: 9781401965242

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Status: Processing

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 T948 2020

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Oncology for palliative medicine

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Hoskin, Peter J, Makin, Wendy. Oxford ; New York: Oxford University Press , 2003. 2nd ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ266 H826 2003

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Hoskin, Peter J; Makin, Wendy

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Oxford ; New York

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: 2003

Physical Description: 379 p. : ill. ; 24 cm

Series: Oxford medical publications

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Palliative Care

ISBN: 0192628119 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ266 H826 2003

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Precision cancer medicine : role of the pathologist

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Jasani, Bharat. Cham, Switzerland: Springer , 2021.

Audience: Professional

This book describes the changing role of pathology in aiding reproducible and accurate patient selection for predictive cancer therapy. Particular attention is given to the clinical application of cutting-edge cancer biomarkers to accurately select patients for targeted cancer therapy and how artif…

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Author: Jasani, Bharat

Place of Publication: Cham, Switzerland

Publisher: Springer

Publication Date: 2021

Series: Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Precision Medicine; Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - pathology; Neoplasms - etiology

Abstract: This book describes the changing role of pathology in aiding reproducible and accurate patient selection for predictive cancer therapy. Particular attention is given to the clinical application of cutting-edge cancer biomarkers to accurately select patients for targeted cancer therapy and how artificial intelligence can improve the precision of treatments. The advent and basis of predictive cancer care, the role of pathologists in translational cancer research, the analysis of cancer samples, the management of biopsy results, and the accuracy of biopsy results are also discussed. Precision Cancer Medicine: Role of the Pathologist details how pathologists can use the latest biomarkers and apply artificial intelligence technology in cancer diagnosis and management. It is also relevant to oncologists and medical practitioners involved in cancer management seeking an up-to-date resource on the topic. -- Provided by publisher.

ISBN: 9783030840877; 9783030840860

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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