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Health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids : the current state of evidence and recommendations for research

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119910
Committee on the Health Effects of Marijuana: An Evidence Review and Research Agenda, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice, Health and Medicine Division., National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2017.
Audience
Professional
PART I: INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND; 1 INTRODUCTION; 2 CANNABIS; 3 CANNABIS: PREVALENCE OF USE, REGULATION, AND CURRENT POLICY LANDSCAPE; PART II: THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS; 4 THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS OF CANNABIS AND CANNABINOIDS; PART III: OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS; 5 CANCER; 7 RESPIRATORY DISEASE; 8 IMMUNITY; 9…
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Corporate Author
Committee on the Health Effects of Marijuana: An Evidence Review and Research Agenda, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice, Health and Medicine Division.
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
486 p.
Subjects
Cannabis
Cannabis - drug effects
Cannabinoids
Cannabinoids - therapeutic use
Medical Marijuana
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Health Policy
Risk Assessment
United States
Abstract
PART I: INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
1 INTRODUCTION
2 CANNABIS
3 CANNABIS: PREVALENCE OF USE, REGULATION, AND CURRENT POLICY LANDSCAPE
PART II: THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS
4 THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS OF CANNABIS AND CANNABINOIDS
PART III: OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS
5 CANCER
7 RESPIRATORY DISEASE
8 IMMUNITY
9 INJURY AND DEATH
10 PRENATAL, PERINATAL, AND NEONATAL EXPOSURE TO CANNABIS
11 PSYCHOSOCIAL
12 MENTAL HEALTH
13 PROBLEM CANNABIS USE
14 CANNABIS USE AND THE ABUSE OF OTHER SUBSTANCES
PART IV: RESEARCH BARRIERS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
15 CHALLENGES AND BARRIERS IN CONDUCTING CANNABIS RESEARCH
16 RECOMMENDATIONS TO SUPPORT AND IMPROVE THE CANNABIS RESEARCH AGENDA
APPENDIXES
ISBN
9780309453042
9780309453073
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
E-book available in HTML and PDF formats
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Information for health care professionals : cannabis (marihuana, marijuana) and the cannabinoids

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121062
Cannabis Legalization and Regulation (Health Canada), Health Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Health Canada , 2018.
Audience
Professional
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Chemotherapy and biotherapy : guidelines and recommendations for practice

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114372
Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2014. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
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Continued by:
Chemotherapy and immunotherapy : guidelines and recommendations for practice. 2019
Editor
Polovich, Martha
Olsen, MiKaela
LeFebvre, Kristine B
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2014
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Antineoplastic Agents - administration & dosage
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Neoplasms - nursing
Biological Therapy
Biological Factors - therapeutic use
Nurses' Instruction
Practice Guideline
Outlines
ISBN
9781935864332
1935864335
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This R2 title is licensed for one BC Cancer staff user at a time only. Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
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Cannabis pharmacy : the practical guide to medical marijuana

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122293
Backes, Michael. New York, NY: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers , 2017. Rev. and updated.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB925 B126 2017
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Backes, Michael
Edition
Rev. and updated
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
320 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Medical Marijuana - therapeutic use
Cannabis - therapeutic use
Popular Work
ISBN
9780316464185
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB925 B126 2017

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Chemotherapy source book

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20653
Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2012. 5th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ267 C520 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Perry, Michael C
Doll, Donald C
Freter, Carl E
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xi, 833 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Antineoplastic Agents - therapeutic use
ISBN
9781451101454
1451101457
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ267 C520 2012

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Cancer chemotherapy and biotherapy : principles and practice

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19779
Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2011. 5th ed.
Audience
Professional
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Editor
Chabner, Bruce A
Longo, Dan L
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xv, 812 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Biological Therapy
Antineoplastic Agents - therapeutic use
Biological Products - therapeutic use
ISBN
971605474311
1605474312
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Clinical guide to antineoplastic therapy : a chemotherapy handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123009
Oncology Nursing Society. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2019. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; Cellular mechanisms of chemotherapy -- Pharmacologic principles of chemotherapy -- Pharmacogenomics and chemotherapy -- Principles and standards of antineoplastic therapy administration -- Administration of hazardous drugs in the perioperative setting -- Immunotherapy : agents and target…
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Corporate Author
Oncology Nursing Society
Editor
Gullatte, Mary Magee
Schwartz, Rowena
Spinks, Renee
Walker, Deborah Kirk
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2019
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents - therapeutic use
Neoplasms - therapy
Oncology Nursing
Abstract
Contents:
Cellular mechanisms of chemotherapy -- Pharmacologic principles of chemotherapy -- Pharmacogenomics and chemotherapy -- Principles and standards of antineoplastic therapy administration -- Administration of hazardous drugs in the perioperative setting -- Immunotherapy : agents and targets -- Targeted therapy : small molecule inhibitors -- Antineoplastic agents -- Antineoplastic regimens -- Stem cell transplantation science and practice -- Clinical trials -- Strategies to improve adherence to oral cancer therapies -- Symptom management -- Intimacy and sexuality concerns of patients receiving chemotherapy -- Late effects of chemotherapy -- Cancer survivorship support -- Maximizing outpatient reimbursement for antineoplastic agents -- Legal issues in cancer care -- Complementary and alternative medicine therapies in oncology practice -- Botanicals in cancer care -- Access devices -- Biosimilars -- Improving patient care outcomes through navigation -- Patient and family support during and after cancer therapy -- Public and professional cancer resources.
ISBN
9781635930368
9781635930375
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This Proquest title is licensed for ONE BC Cancer staff user at a time. If you are denied access while on a network computer, please try again later.
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Cancer chemotherapy, immunotherapy and biotherapy : principles and practice

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121015
Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer , 2019. 6th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ267 C218 2019
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Alternate Title
Cancer chemotherapy and biotherapy
Editor
Chabner, Bruce A.
Longo, Dan L.
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xii, 656 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Antineoplastic Agents - therapeutic use
Biological Products - therapeutic use
Biological Therapy
Neoplasms - therapy
ISBN
9781496375148
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ267 C218 2019

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Prevention of bone metastases

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20562
New York, NY: Springer , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 RE34 2012 v.192
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Joerger, Markus
Gnant, Michael
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
ix, 233 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Recent results in cancer research 192
Subjects
Bone Neoplasms - prevention & control
Bone Neoplasms - secondary
Biological Markers
Cytostatic Agents - therapeutic use
Diphosphonates - therapeutic use
ISBN
9783642218910
3642218911
ISSN
0080-0015
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ206 RE34 2012 v.192

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Cardio-oncology : the clinical overlap of cancer and heart disease

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121979
Cham, Switzerland: Springer , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; Chapter 1 Epidemiology of Cardio-Oncology -- Chapter 2 Cardiotoxicity of Anticancer Therapies -- Chapter 3 Screening and Monitoring for Cardiotoxicity during Cancer Treatment -- Chapter 4 Management of Chemotherapy-Associated Cardiomyopathy -- Chapter 5 Treatment of hypertension in patie…
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Editor
Kimmick, Gretchen G.
Hershman, Dawn
Sawyer, Douglas B.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2017
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Cardiovascular diseases - Prevention & control
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Cardiovascular Diseases - complications
Cardiotoxicity - complications
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Abstract
Contents:
Chapter 1 Epidemiology of Cardio-Oncology -- Chapter 2 Cardiotoxicity of Anticancer Therapies -- Chapter 3 Screening and Monitoring for Cardiotoxicity during Cancer Treatment -- Chapter 4 Management of Chemotherapy-Associated Cardiomyopathy -- Chapter 5 Treatment of hypertension in patients receiving cancer therapy -- Chapter 6 Pre-operative and pre-transplant cardiac evaluation in the cancer patient -- Chapter 7 Radiation Therapy and Cardiotoxicity -- Chapter 8 Management of patients with coronary disease and cancer: Interactions between cancer, cancer treatment and ischemia -- Chapter 9 Vascular Complications of Cancer and Cancer Therapy -- Chapter 10 Breast Cancer Cardio-Oncology -- Chapter 11 Cardiac Toxic Chemotherapy and Cancer Survivorship -- Chapter 12 Geriatric Cardio-Oncology -- Chapter 13 Future Clinical and Professional Directions in Cardio-Oncology.
ISBN
9783319430942
9783319430966
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Nurse's guide to vidaza

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19759
Celgene. [Summit, NJ]: Celgene Corporation , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY156 N974 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Vidaza : azacitidine for injection
Author
Celgene
Place of Publication
[Summit, NJ]
Publisher
Celgene Corporation
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
33 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Azacitidine - therapeutic use
Antineoplastic Agents - therapeutic use
Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute - drug therapy
Myelodysplastic Syndromes - drug therapy
Oncology Nursing
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WY156 N974 2010

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Disease interrupted : tobacco reduction and cessation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119936
[United States of America]: Create Space Independent Publishing Platform , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM290 E49 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Els, Charl
Kunyk, Diane
Selby, Peter
Place of Publication
[United States of America]
Publisher
Create Space Independent Publishing Platform
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
v, 325 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Tobacco Use Cessation
Tobacco Use
Tobacco - adverse effects
Tobacco Products
Nicotine - adverse effects
Smoking - prevention & control
ISBN
146791293X
9781467912938
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM290 E49 2012

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NIOSH list of antineoplastic and other hazardous drugs in healthcare settings 2012

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20662
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health , 2012.
Audience
Professional
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Corporate Author
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Place of Publication
Cincinnati, OH
Publisher
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Publication Date
2012
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents - poisoning
Occupational Exposure - prevention & control
Health Personnel
Pharmaceutical Preparations - adverse effects
Hazardous Substances
Drug Toxicity
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Meyler's side effects of drugs in cancer and immunology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18072
San Diego, CA: Elsevier , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ267 M613 2010
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Editor
Aronson, Jeffrey K
Place of Publication
San Diego, CA
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
viii, 774 p. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Pharmaceutical Preparations - adverse effects
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Neoplasms - immunology
Drug Therapy - adverse effects
ISBN
9780444532671
0444532676
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ267 M613 2010

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Bacteria and cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20554
New York, NY: Springer , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 B131k 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Khan, Abdul Arif
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
vi, 278 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - microbiology
Bacterial Infections
Antineoplastic Agents - therapeutic use
ISBN
9789400725843
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 B131k 2012

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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
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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Prospects for chemoprevention of colorectal neoplasia : emerging role of anti-inflammatory drugs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20595
New York, NY: Springer , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 RE34 2012 v.191
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Chan, Andrew T
Detering, Elmar
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
viii, 183 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Recent results in cancer research 191
Subjects
Colorectal Neoplasms - prevention & control
Chemoprevention
Anti-Inflammatory Agents - therapeutic use
Precancerous Conditions - drug therapy
ISBN
9783642303302
ISSN
0080-0015
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ206 RE34 2012 v.191

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Lapatinib in HER-2 over-expressing MBC : extending treating options

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19851
Chia, Stephen. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP870 C532l 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Chia, Stephen
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Antibodies, Monoclonal - therapeutic use
Neoplasm Metastasis
Adjuvants, Pharmaceutic
Antineoplastic Agents
Language
English
Material Type
CD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WP870 C532l 2010

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Oral and dental care management in head and neck cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120639
Alberta Health Services. Edmonton, AB: Alberta Health Services , 2017.
Audience
Professional
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Managing the oral effects of cancer treatment : diagnosis to survivorship

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20461
Oncology Nursing Society. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY156 M266 2011
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Corporate Author
Oncology Nursing Society
Editor
Haas, Marilyn L
McBride, Deborah L
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xvi, 294 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Oral Manifestations
Neoplasms - nursing
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Notes
CN Library copy is housed in the UHNBC Library.
ISBN
9781935864035
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
CN Library
Call Number
WY156 M266 2011

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