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Treating cancer with immunotherapy and targeted therapy

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Olle, David A. Dulles, VA: Mercury Learning and Information , 2022. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 O49t 2022

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

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Author: Olle, David A.

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Dulles, VA

Publisher: Mercury Learning and Information

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: xiii, 161 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm

Series: Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Immunotherapy; Precision Medicine; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781683927549; 9781683927532

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook; Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ266 O49t 2022

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Basics of cancer immunotherapy

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Cham, Switzerland: Springer , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ267 B311 2018

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

This book provides patients and their physicians (especially "non-oncologist" health care providers) with a clear and concise introduction ot cancer immunotherapy. This book is written for cancer patients in order to meet their needs when considering immunotherapy. -- Cover; Contents:; The Basic Co…

Editor: Dong, Haidong; Markovic, Svetomir N.

Place of Publication: Cham, Switzerland

Publisher: Springer

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: x, 160 p. :24 cm

Subjects: Immunotherapy; Neoplasms - therapy; Allergy and immunology

Abstract: This book provides patients and their physicians (especially "non-oncologist" health care providers) with a clear and concise introduction ot cancer immunotherapy. This book is written for cancer patients in order to meet their needs when considering immunotherapy. -- Cover; Contents:; The Basic Concepts in Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy -- Therapeutic Targets of FDA-approved Immunotherapies in Oncology -- Melanoma Immunotherapy -- Significance of Immune Checkpoints in Lung Cancer -- Immunotherapy for Genitourinary Cancers -- Next-generation Immunotherapy in Lymphoma Immunotherapy -- Combined Immunothepary with Conventional Cancer Treatment -- Immunotherapy for Other Malignancies -- Management of Immune-related Adverse Events from Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy -- Resources for Patients.

ISBN: 9783319706214

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ267 B311 2018

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

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Coping with chemotherapy and radiation

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Cukier, Daniel, Gingerelli, Frank, Makari-Judson, Grace, McCullough, Virginia E. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 C783 2005

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: Cukier, Daniel; Gingerelli, Frank; Makari-Judson, Grace; McCullough, Virginia E

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 2005

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - drug therapy; Neoplasms - radiotherapy; Radiotherapy; Popular Work

ISBN: 0071444726

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ266 C783 2005

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Yoga therapy across the cancer continuum

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Leibel, Leigh, Pitman, Anne. Edinburgh, UK: Handspring Publishing , 2023.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 L525 2023

Availability: 4 copies, 3 available

Author: Leibel, Leigh; Pitman, Anne

Place of Publication: Edinburgh, UK

Publisher: Handspring Publishing

Publication Date: 2023

Physical Description: xx, 232 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Subjects: Yoga; Neoplasms - therapy; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781912085910

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ266 L525 2023

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Help heal yourself from cancer : partner smarter with your doctor, personalize your treatment plan, and take charge of your recovery

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Sears, William, Sears, Martha. Dallas, TX: BenBella Books , 2022.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 S439h 2022

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Sears, William; Sears, Martha

Place of Publication: Dallas, TX

Publisher: BenBella Books

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: 290 p. ; 23 cm

Subjects: Popular Work; Neoplasms - therapy; Complementary Therapies

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

ISBN: 9781637741443

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ266 S439h 2022

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That's a wrap! : the step-by-step guide to 29 easy and elegant head wrap styles for women in chemotherapy

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Gideon, Lou. New York, NY: Savio Republic , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 G453 2018

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Gideon, Lou

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Savio Republic

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: 136 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Beauty; Scarves; Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects; Neoplasms - therapy; Alopecia; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781682618257

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ200 G453 2018

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

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Integrative strategies for cancer patients : a practical resource for managing the side effects of cancer therapy

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Ladas, Elena, Kelly, Kara M. Hackensack, NJ: World Scientific Publishing , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 L153 2012

Availability: 3 copies, 2 available

Table of contents:; The Role of Complementary Medicine and Cancer Treatment -- Communicating with Your Medical Team -- How To Use This Book -- Descriptions of Complementary Medicine Therapies -- Aromatherapy -- Chinese Medicine and Acupressure -- Herbal Teas -- Homeopathy -- Massage -- Nutrition …

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Author: Ladas, Elena; Kelly, Kara M

Place of Publication: Hackensack, NJ

Publisher: World Scientific Publishing

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: xii, 304 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - complications; Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects; Radiotherapy - adverse effects; Complementary Therapies - methods; Integrative Medicine - methods; Handbooks

Abstract: Table of contents:; The Role of Complementary Medicine and Cancer Treatment -- Communicating with Your Medical Team -- How To Use This Book -- Descriptions of Complementary Medicine Therapies -- Aromatherapy -- Chinese Medicine and Acupressure -- Herbal Teas -- Homeopathy -- Massage -- Nutrition -- Reflexology -- Supplements (Nutrition, Herbal) -- Visual Imagery -- Yoga -- Cancer Associated Side Effects -- Anxiety & Stress -- Chemo Brain -- Constipation -- Depression -- Diarrhea -- Dry Mouth -- Fatigue -- Headache -- Hot Flashes -- Immune Suppression -- Insomnia -- Loss of Appetite -- Loss of Libido -- Lymphedema -- Mouth Sores -- Nausea & Vomiting -- Pain -- Peripheral Neuropathy -- Radiation Burns -- Shortness of Breath -- Urinary Retention and Incontinence -- Appendices -- Appendix A Acupressure Point Instruction and Illustrations -- Appendix B Anatomical Muscle Reference Model -- Appendix C Reflexology Foot and Hand Reference Charts -- Appendix D Yoga Instruction and Illustrations -- Appendix E Glycemic Index -- Appendix F High Fiber Food Sources -- Appendix G Managing Food Portions -- Appendix H References -- Appendix I Resources -- Appendix J Metric Conversion Table.

Notes: Previously catalogued with title, Integrative strategies for cancer patients : a practical guide for managing the side effects of cancer therapy

ISBN: 9789814313230; 9789814313247; 9789814383967; 9814313238

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ266 L153 2012

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Biology and treatment of cancer : understanding cancer

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Pardee, Arthur B., Stein, Gary S. Wiley Blackwell , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Author: Pardee, Arthur B.; Stein, Gary S.

Publisher: Wiley Blackwell

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: 316 p.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Neoplasms; Neoplasms - therapy; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780470009581; 9780470374238

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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Cancer treatment revolution : how smart drugs and other new therapies are renewing our hope and changing the face of medicine

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Nathan, David G. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ267 N274c 2007

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Nathan, David G

Place of Publication: Hoboken, NJ

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: x, 262 p. ; 25 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Drug Therapy - trends; Antineoplastic Agents - therapeutic use; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Survivors; Patients; Popular Work; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 9780471946540; 0471946540

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ267 N274c 2007

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Surviving the cancer system : an empowering guide to taking control of care

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Fesen, Mark R. New York, NY: AMACOM , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 F413 2009

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Fesen, Mark R

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: AMACOM

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: xiii, 274 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - diagnosis; Neoplasms - therapy; Physician-Patient Relations; Patient Advocacy; Decision Making; Cancer Care Facilities; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780814413562; 0814413560

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 F413 2009

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The power of imagery : optimizing cancer treatments

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Rossman, Martin L. [United States]: The Healing Mind, Inc. , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 R837o 2005

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

1. Intro: optimizing cancer treatment; 2. Making the most of chemotherapy; 3. Making the most of radiotherapy; 4. Your all-inclusive healing imagery; 5. Closing

Alternate Title: Optimizing cancer treatments

Author: Rossman, Martin L.

Place of Publication: [United States]

Publisher: The Healing Mind, Inc.

Publication Date: 2005

Physical Description: 1 audio disc : approx. 72 min.

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - drug therapy; Neoplasms - psychology; Imagery (Psychotherapy); Relaxation Therapy; Mind-Body Therapies; Popular Work

Abstract: 1. Intro: optimizing cancer treatment; 2. Making the most of chemotherapy; 3. Making the most of radiotherapy; 4. Your all-inclusive healing imagery; 5. Closing

Notes: "Learn to use your mind-body connection for healing" - Cover

ISBN: 0977349489

Language: English

Material Type: Audio; CD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library Relax; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 R837o 2005

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

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BC Cancer Registry annual report

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BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency

Audience: Patient or Public; Professional

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Continues / Continued By: Continued by, in part BC Cancer Registry statistics

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency

Subjects: Neoplasms - statistics; Neoplasms - mortality; Neoplasms - epidemiology; Registries; British Columbia

Notes: 2016 - Special focus: Cancer survivors in British Columbia; 2014 - Special focus: HPV-associated cancers in British Columbia; 2013 - Special focus: The future of cancer in British Columbia

Language: English

Material Type: Serial; Online

Frequency: Irregular or Other

Audience: Patient or Public; Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; VC Library Archives; Internet

Website Notes: To view Annual reports, click on Annual reports tab.

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Coming cancer breakthroughs : what you need to know about the latest cancer treatment options

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Dooley, Joseph F, Betancourt, Marian. New York, NY: Kensington Books , c2002.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 D691 2002

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Dooley, Joseph F; Betancourt, Marian

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Kensington Books

Publication Date: c2002

Physical Description: xx, 252 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy

ISBN: 1575668432

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ266 D691 2002

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Life over cancer : the Block Center program for integrative cancer treatment

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Block, Keith I. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 B651 2009

Availability: 7 copies, 7 available

Author: Block, Keith I

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Bantam Books

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: xiv, 594 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - psychology; Complementary Therapies; Integrative Medicine; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780553801149; 0553801147

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 B651 2009

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Understanding cancer therapies

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Chan, Helen S. L. Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Author: Chan, Helen S. L.

Place of Publication: Jackson, MS

Publisher: University Press of Mississippi

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 220 p.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public; Understanding health and sickness series

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781604739510

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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What I learned from cancer

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Maione, Dennis. Winnipeg, MB: Prompters to Life , 2014.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 M227 2014

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Author: Maione, Dennis

Place of Publication: Winnipeg, MB

Publisher: Prompters to Life

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: 215 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - genetics; Colorectal Neoplasms - genetics; Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Family Relations; Survivors; Personal Narratives

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9780993738616; 0993738613

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 M227 2014

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Living downstream : an ecologist's personal investigation of cancer and the environment

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Steingraber, Sandra. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Press , 2010. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ202 S819 2010

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: Steingraber, Sandra

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Cambridge, MA

Publisher: Da Capo Press

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: xxvi, 414 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Carcinogens, Environmental; Neoplasms - etiology; Neoplasms - epidemiology; Environmental Pollutants - toxicity

ISBN: 9780306818691

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ202 S819 2010

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