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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20139
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
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca to obtain a username and password from the Library.
Read Online
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=426437

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Herbs and natural supplements : an evidence-based guide. Volume 1.

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122190
Braun, Lesley, Cohen, Marc. Australia: Elsevier Australia , 2015. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV767 B825 2015 v.1
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Braun, Lesley
Cohen, Marc
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Australia
Publisher
Elsevier Australia
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xii, 224 p. :ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Plants, Medicinal - therapeutic use
Phytotherapy
Dietary Supplements
Alternative Medicine
Handbook
Notes
Part of 2 volume set.
ISBN
9780729541718
0729541711
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
QV767 B825 2015 v.1

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Herbs and natural supplements : an evidence-based guide. Volume 2.

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122191
Braun, Lesley, Cohen, Marc. Australia: Elsevier Australia , 2015. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV767 B825 2015 v.2
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Braun, Lesley
Cohen, Marc
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Australia
Publisher
Elsevier Australia
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xiii, 1362 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Plants, Medicinal - therapeutic use
Phytotherapy
Dietary Supplements
Alternative Medicine
Handbook
Notes
Part of 2 volume set.
ISBN
9780729541725
072954172X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
QV767 B825 2015 v.2

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Handbook of integrative oncology nursing : evidence-based practice

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19560
Decker, Georgia M, Lee, Colleen O. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY156 D295h 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Decker, Georgia M
Lee, Colleen O
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xi, 196 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - nursing
Complementary Therapies - nursing
Evidence-Based Nursing
ISBN
9781890504946
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WY156 D295h 2010

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Vancouver Island Centre directory

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19906
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre. [Victoria, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Island Cancer Centre
Cancer Care Facilities
British Columbia
Patient Education Handout
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Library
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Community-based prevention : reducing the risk of cancer and chronic disease

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21030
McLean, David, Lamont, Sonia. [Toronto, ON]: University of Toronto Press , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C734m 2013
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
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Author
McLean, David
Lamont, Sonia
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
viii, 224 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Community Health Services
Preventive Health Services
Health Promotion
Chronic Disease - prevention & control
Notes
CN Library copy is housed in the UHNBC Library.
ISBN
9781442645301
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
CN Library
Call Number
QZ200 C734m 2013

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Cancer control 2015 : cancer care in emerging heath systems

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113689
International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research. Suffolk, UK: Global Health Dynamics | International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research , 2015.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C2125 2015
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research
Editor
Magrath, Ian
Place of Publication
Suffolk, UK
Publisher
Global Health Dynamics
International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
152 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.
Series
Cancer control
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - therapy
Delivery of Health Care
Health Planning
Health Promotion
Health Policy
Health Services Accessibility
Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services
Population Surveillance
Developing Countries
World Health
ISBN
9780957607248
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 C2125 2015
Read Online
http://www.cancercontrol.info

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Managing stress : principles and strategies for health and well-being

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20592
Seaward, Brian Luke. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning , 2012. 7th ed.
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172.4 S442 2012
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Seaward, Brian Luke
Edition
7th ed.
Place of Publication
Burlington, MA
Publisher
Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xxi, 586 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Subjects
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Adaptation, Psychological
Mind-Body Therapies - methods
Psychotherapy - methods
Relaxation Therapy
ISBN
9780763798338
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WM172.4 S442 2012

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Diet, nutrition, physical activity, and cancer : a global perspective : a summary of the third expert report

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120573
World Cancer Research Fund, American Institute for Cancer Research. London, UK: World Cancer Research Fund International , 2018. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 F687 2018
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
  3 read online  
Corporate Author
World Cancer Research Fund
American Institute for Cancer Research
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
World Cancer Research Fund International
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
112 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
Continuous Update Project (CUP)
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Food
Diet
Risk Factors
Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
Health Status
Exercise
Health Policy
Nutrition Policy
Health Promotion
Global Health
Public Health
Physical Fitness
Notes
CN Library copy is housed at Northern Health Library at UHNBC. (Copy Missing as of June 2019)
ISBN
9781912259465
9781912259472
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
CN Library
Call Number
QZ266 F687 2018
Website Notes
The full report and summary report are available online. Individual segments of the full report can be downloaded from the Table of Contents.
Read Online
https://www.wcrf.org/dietandcancer/summary-third-expert-report
https://www.wcrf.org/sites/default/files/Summary-third-expert-report.pdf
https://www.wcrf.org/dietandcancer/contents

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One hundred years of medicine in Canada, 1867-1967

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21982
MacDermot, Hugh Ernest;. [Toronto, ON]: McClelland and Stewart , 1967.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WZ70 DC2 M13o 1967
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
MacDermot, Hugh Ernest;
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
McClelland and Stewart
Publication Date
1967
Physical Description
224 p. : ports.
Subjects
Medicine
History of Medicine
Canada
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WZ70 DC2 M13o 1967

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Harrison's principles of internal medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20006
New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, Inc. , 2011. 18th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB100 H32 2011
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
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Editor
Longo, Dan L
Edition
18th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
2 v. (xliii, 3610, 158 p.) : ill. ; 29 cm. + 1 DVD (4 3/4 in.)
Subjects
Internal Medicine
ISBN
9780071748896
Language
English
Material Type
Book
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WB100 H32 2011

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The American Psychiatric Publishing textbook of psychosomatic medicine : psychiatric care of the medically ill

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113860
Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc. , 2011. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM90 A512 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Textbook of psychosomatic medicine
Editor
Levenson, James L.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc.
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xx, 1180 p. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Psychophysiologic Disorders
Psychosomatic Medicine
ISBN
9781585623792
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WM90 A512 2011

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Edible and medicinal plants of Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124362
MacKinnon, Andrew. Edmonton, AB: Partners Publishing | Lone Pine Publishing, Inc. , 2014.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV766 M158 2014
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
MacKinnon, Andrew
Place of Publication
Edmonton, AB
Publisher
Partners Publishing
Lone Pine Publishing, Inc.
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
448 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Plants, Edible
Plants, Medicinal
Medicine, Traditional
Canada
Handbook
ISBN
9781772130027
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV766 M158 2014

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Medical cannabis handbook for healthcare professionals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122185
Nazarenus, Christine. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company, LLC , 2019.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV766 N335 2020
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Author
Nazarenus, Christine
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company, LLC
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xxviii, 246 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Cannabis
Cannabinoids
Medical Marijuana
Evidence Based Medicine
Handbook
ISBN
9780826135636
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Abbotsford Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QV766 N335 2020

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Infusion nursing : an evidence-based approach

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18090
Infusion Nurses Society. [St. Louis, MO]: Saunders Elsevier , 2010. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB354 I425 2010
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Infusion Nurses Society
Editor
Alexander, Mary
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
[St. Louis, MO]
Publisher
Saunders Elsevier
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xvi, 607 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Infusions, Parenteral - nursing
Parenteral Nutrition - nursing
Fluid Therapy - nursing
Catheterization, Central Venous
Catheterization, Peripheral
Evidence-Based Medicine
ISBN
9781416064107
1416064109
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WB354 I425 2010

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Critical appraisal from papers to patient : a practical guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124366
Bootland, Duncan, Coughlan, Evan. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB 18.2 B725 2017
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Author
Bootland, Duncan
Coughlan, Evan
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, FL
Publisher
CRC Press
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xii, 201 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Evidence-Based Medicine
Statistics as Topic
Test Taking Skills
Examination Questions
ISBN
9781482230451
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WB 18.2 B725 2017

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Molecular basis of human cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119747
New York, NY: Springer Science+Business Media , 2017. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 M718 2017
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Editor
Coleman, William B
Tsongalis, Gregory J
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Science+Business Media
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xix, 873 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
Growth Substances - physiology
Molecular Medicine
ISBN
9781934115183
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ202 M718 2017

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Clinical nursing skills and techniques

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119746
Elsevier Inc. , [2017]. 9th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY100 C641p 2017
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Editor
Perry, Anne Griffin
Potter, Patricia A.
Ostendorf, Wendy R.
Edition
9th ed.
Publisher
Elsevier Inc.
Publication Date
[2017]
Physical Description
xviii, 1180 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Nursing Care - methods
Clinical Medicine - methods
Evidence-Based Nursing - methods
Handbooks
Notes
BCCA nursing staff also have access to the electronic version of this resource: Elsevier Clinical Skills
ISBN
9780323400695
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Abbotsford Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WY100 C641p 2017

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Clinical nursing skills and techniques

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21649
[St. Louis, MO]: Mosby/Elsevier , 2014. 8th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY100 C641p 2014
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Editor
Perry, Anne Griffin
Potter, Patricia A
Ostendorf, Wendy
Edition
8th ed.
Place of Publication
[St. Louis, MO]
Publisher
Mosby/Elsevier
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xviii, 1196 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Nursing Care - methods
Clinical Medicine - methods
Evidence-Based Nursing - methods
Handbooks
Notes
CN Library copy is housed in the UHNBC Library.
ISBN
9780323083836
0323083838
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
CN Library
Call Number
WY100 C641p 2014

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Experience of well-being in the midst of advanced cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20211
Yue, Kathleen. [Victoria, BC?]: University of Victoria , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
LE3 2011 Y94
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Yue, Kathleen
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
University of Victoria
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Terminal Care
Palliative Care
Personal Satisfaction
Quality of Life
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - nursing
Adaptation, Psychological
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
LE3 2011 Y94

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