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

Alternate Title

One hundred questions and answers about cancer and fertility

Author

Oktay, Kutluk H

Beck, Lindsay Nohr

Reinecke, Joyce Dillon

Place of Publication

[Boston, MA]

Publisher

Jones and Bartlett Publishers

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

xxiv, 152 p. ; 23 cm.

Series

100 questions & answers

Subjects

Neoplasms - complications

Neoplasms - psychology

Fertility

Infertility - prevention & control

Neoplasms - economics

Social Support

Self Care

Men

Women

Survivors - psychology

Popular Work

ISBN

9780763740498

0763740497

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

QZ200 O41 2008

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Alternate Title

One hundred questions and answers about life after cancer : a survivor's guide

Author

Tolbert, Page

Damaskos, Penny

Place of Publication

Sudbury, MA

Publisher

Jones and Bartlett Publishers

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

xvi, 165 p. ; 23 cm.

Series

100 questions & answers

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Survivors

Social Support

Adaptation, Psychological

Popular Work

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0001934, F0000972)

ISBN

9780763750695

0763750697

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 T648 2008

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Editor

Schwartz, Cindy L

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Springer-Verlag

Publication Date

2005

Series

Pediatric oncology

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - complications

Child

Adolescent

Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects

ISBN

9783540408406

3540408401 (ASIN)

ISSN

1613-5318

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ266 S963 2005

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Author

Fox, Vicky

Place of Publication

London, UK

Publisher

Hammersmith Health Books

Publication Date

2022

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Yoga

Neoplasms - therapy

Popular Work

ISBN

9781781612194

9781781612200

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Website Notes

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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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Editor

Meyers, Christina A

Perry, James R

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

xii, 341 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Neoplasms - complications

Neoplasms - therapy

Cognition Disorders - etiology

Cognition Disorders - diagnosis

Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects

Neuropsychological Tests

Abstract

Clinical neuropsychology by Jill B. Rich and Angela K. Troyer

Brain imaging investigation of chemotherapy-induced neurocognitive changes by Brenna C. McDonald, Andrew J. Saykin, and Tim A. Ahles

Role of neuropsychological assessment in cancer patients by Elana Farace

Neuropsychological assessment of adults with cancer by Anne E. Kayl, Robert Collins, and Jeffrey S. Wefel

Neuropsychological assessment of children with cancer by Louise Penkman Fennell and Robert W. Butler

Biological bases of radiation injury to the brain by Edward G. Shaw and Mike E. Robbins

Cognitive dysfunction related to chemotherapy and biological response modifiers by Jeffrey S. Wefel, Robert Collins, and Anne E. Kayl

Effect of hormones and hormonal treatment on cognition by Christien Schilder, Sanne Schagen, and Frits Van Dam

Low-grade gliomas by Martin J. B. Taphoorn and Charles G. Niel

High-grade gliomas by Michael J. Glantz and John W. Conlee

Brain metastases by Deepak Khuntia ... [et al.]

Primary central nervous system lymphoma by Denise D. Correa

Childhood brain tumors by H. Stacy Nicholson, Louise Penkman Fennell, and Robert W. Butler

Neurofibromatosis by Bartlett D. Moore III and John M. Slopis

Hematological malignancies by Melissa Friedman and Mercedes Fernandez

Paraneoplastic disorders by Edward Dropcho

Symptomatic therapies and supportive care issues by Alan Valentine and Eduardo Bruera

Animal models and cancer-related symptoms by Adrian Dunn

Behavioral strategies and rehabilitation by Dona E.C. Locke, Jane H. Cerhan, and James F. Malec

Support services by Bebe Guill and Renee H. Raynor

Pharmacological interventions for the treatment of radiation-induced brain injury by Edward G. Shaw ... [et al.]

Neurocognitive testing in clinical trials by Jennifer A. Smith and Jeffrey S. Wefel

ISBN

9780521854825

0521854822

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Internet

Call Number

QZ266 C676 2008

Website Notes

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Alternate Title

Beauty pearls for chemo girls : fashion, hair, makeup, skin care, and more!

Author

Maida, Marybeth

Kiederer, Debbie

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Citadel Press

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

xvi, 270 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects

Beauty

Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - complications

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Scarves

Hair

Alopecia

Skin Care

Popular Work

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN

9780806531182

0806531185

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ200 M217 2009

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Editor

Qazi, Asma Saleem

Tariq, Kanwal

Edition

1st ed.

Place of Publication

Cham, Switzerland

Publisher

Springer International Publishing AG

Publication Date

c2023

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Therapeutics

Drug Therapy

Hormones

Radiotherapy

Immunotherapy

Nutrition Assessment

Antineoplastic Agents

Pharmacogenomic Variants

Abstract

"This comprehensive book provides an overview of cancer therapeutics and covers different innovative treatment approaches for cancer. The initial chapter gives a detailed overview on cancer progression and disease diagnostics. The following chapters focus on different cancer treatment approaches, such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy, nutritional assessments, targeted therapy and Nano therapeutics. It also highlights the importance of cancer genomics, disease advancement, personalized medicine and psychological support for cancer patients. Emphasis is also given to the many challenges in the area of designing cancer treatment and designing clinical trials. The complete book also presents cancer management with different cancer treatment modalities, including pharmacogenomics and drug reactions. This is a unique and comprehensive piece of work that not only highlights the disease treatment modalities but also focuses on many challenges in the area of designing cancer treatment and even in designing clinical trials.

The contributing authors are experts in this field of cancer treatment. By familiarizing readers with the latest developments in this complex field, the book offers a valuable resource for clinicians. Researchers and medical students will also benefit from this comprehensive text." --publisher

ISBN

9783031271557

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Editor

Malviya, Sapna

Malviya, Neelesh

Edition

1st ed.

Place of Publication

Boca Raton, Florida

Publisher

CRC Press

Publication Date

c2024

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Plants, Medicinal

Neoplasms - therapy

Antineoplastic Agents

Chemoprevention

Abstract

"Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. Medicinal Plants and Cancer Chemoprevention provides information on the use of various herbal plants used as anticancer agents. It discusses the traditional system of medicine and focuses on plant-derived compounds for cancer therapy with integrated approaches. Chapters present information on various medicinal plants that covers background and history, ethnomedical considerations, morphology, phytochemistry, and pharmacological properties. The book presents a scientific investigation on medicinal plants in managing cancer, reported mechanisms of action as anticancer activity, as well as covering the toxicological aspects of certain plants.

KEY FEATURES:

Details information on plant-derived compounds for cancer therapy

Features information on methods of extraction and isolation of various phytoconstituents responsible for anticancer activity

Discusses herbal formulations and alternative approaches used for the management and treatment of cancer

Demonstrates the importance of alternative approaches including yoga, acupuncture, and dietary supplements to be effective in the management of cancer

This book is helpful to botanists, researchers and practitioners in alternative and complementary medicine, and the herbal medicine research community." --publisher

ISBN

9781032170763

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Editor

Wallace, W. Hamish B

Green, Daniel M

Place of Publication

London

Publisher

Arnold

Publication Date

2004

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - complications

Radiotherapy - adverse effects

Drug Therapy - adverse effects

Adolescent

Child

Infant

Survivors

Therapeutics - adverse effects

ISBN

0340808039

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Library

Call Number

QZ266 L351w 2004

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Author

Berrang, Tanya

Stephen, Joanne

Chia, Stephen

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

60 minutes

Series

BCCA video telehealth series "Closer to home" 14

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Breast Neoplasms - drug therapy

Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Breast Neoplasms - radiotherapy

Lymph Nodes

Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal

Social Support

Popular Work

Abstract

Breast cancer : treatment of the lymph nodes by Dr. Tanya Berrang

Psychosocial oncology : what's new for breast cancer patients and survivors by Dr. Joanne Stephen

Adherence to hormonal therapy in breast cancer by Dr. Stephen Chia.

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

WP870 B863 2009 v.14

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Corporate Author

Phi Mu Foundation

Place of Publication

Peachtree City, GA

Publisher

Phi Mu Foundation

Publication Date

2007

Subjects

Beauty

Scarves

Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects

Neoplasms - therapy

Alopecia

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Audio

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ200 P543 2007

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Editor

Boyiadzis, Michael M

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

McGraw-Hill, Medical Pub. Division

Publication Date

c2007

Physical Description

xv, 899 p. ; 28 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms

Hematologic Diseases

Neoplasms - therapy

Antineoplastic Agents

Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols

Abstract

The essential therapy guide to cancer, hematologic disorders and supportive care. Chapters in the Oncology section focus on specific types of cancer and provide essential details on administration, emetogenic potential, toxicity, dose modification, monitoring and efficacy of commonly used and recently approved chemotherapeutic regimens, drugs and biologic agents. Chapters in the Supportive Care section provide guidance on managing problems such as cancer pain, hospice care and end-of-life issues, and in handling complications including radiation complications and oncologic emergencies. Includes guidelines for cancer screening and information on genetics of common inherited cancer syndromes.

ISBN

9780071434973

0071434976 (pbk.)

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Library

Call Number

QZ200 H487b 2007

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Author

Twycross, Robert

Wilcock, Andrew

Toller, Claire Stark

Edition

4th ed.

Place of Publication

Nottingham, UK

Publisher

Palliativedrugs.com Ltd.

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

xx, 447 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Pain - therapy

Neoplasms - complications

Palliative Care

Terminal Care

ISBN

9780955254734

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Library

Surrey Library

Victoria Library

Abbotsford Library

Call Number

WL700 T975s 2009

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Editor

Olsen, MiKaela

Edition

2nd

Place of Publication

Pittsburgh, PA

Publisher

Oncology Nursing Society

Publication Date

2024

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Chemotherapy

Drug Therapy

Immunotherapy

Neoplasms - nursing

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - drug therapy

Antineoplastic Agents - administration & dosage

Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects

Nurses' Instruction

Practice Guideline

ISBN

9781635930559

9781635930566

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Editor

Schwartz, Cindy L.

Hobbie, Wendy L.

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

Berlin

Publisher

Springer-Verlag

Publication Date

2005

Physical Description

xxii, 348 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Series

Pediatric oncology

Subjects

Survival Analysis

Neoplasms

Neoplasms - therapy

Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects

Infant

Child

Notes

This is 2nd ed. of Survivors of childhood cancer : assessment and management, 1994.

ISBN

9783540408406

3540408401

ISSN

1613-5318

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Victoria Library

Call Number

QZ266 S963s 2005

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Alternate Title

Optimizing cancer care : the importance of symptom management

Corporate Author

American Society of Clinical Oncology

Place of Publication

Dubuque, Iowa

Publisher

Kendall Hunt Publishing Company

Publication Date

2001

Subjects

Neoplasms - complications

Palliative Treatment

Neoplasms - therapy

Paraneoplastic Syndromes

ISBN

0787282049 (v.1)

0787282057 (v.2)

Language

English

Material Type

Book

CD

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ266 A512o 2001

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Editor

Oldham, Robert K

Edition

4th rev. ed.

Place of Publication

Dordrecht : Boston

Publisher

Kluwer Academic Publishers

Publication Date

2003

Physical Description

p. ; cm

Subjects

Antineoplastic Agents - therapeutic use

Biological Products - therapeutic use

Immunotherapy

Neoplasms - immunology

Neoplasms - therapy

ISBN

140200706X (hbk. : alk. paper)

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ267 P956o 2003

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Author

Howell, Della L

Place of Publication

Westport, CT

Publisher

Praeger

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

xvi, 198 p. ; 25 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Praeger series on healing and managing injury and disease

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Neoplasms - diagnosis

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - complications

Parent-Child Relations

Infant

Child

Popular Work

Abstract

Cancer and children

Types of cancer, Part I: Leukemia

Types of cancer, Part II: Lymphoma

Types of cancer, Part III: Brain tumors, neuroblastoma, and kidney tumors

Types of cancer, Part IV: Bone tumors and muscle tumors

Types of cancer, Part V: Rare pediatric cancer diagnoses

Telling a child

Procedures at diagnosis, in therapy, and after therapy

Chemotherapy and taking medicines

Radiation therapy

Stem cell and bone marrow transplants

Common side effects

Complementary and alternative medicine in cancer

Choosing among potential treatments

Understanding the medical system

Understanding clinical trials

Asking questions, finding answers

Helping family members and friends

When cancer treatments stop working

ISBN

9780275996017

9780275996024

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

QZ201 H859m 2008

Website Notes

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