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Holland Frei cancer medicine 8

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18867
Shelton, CT: People's Medical Pub. House-USA , 2010. 8th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 H734 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Alternate Title
Holland and Frei cancer medicine eight
Cancer medicine 8
Editor
Hong, Waun Ki
Holland, James F
Frei, Emil
Edition
8th ed.
Place of Publication
Shelton, CT
Publisher
People's Medical Pub. House-USA
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xxv, 2021 p. : ill. : 29 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
ISBN
1607950146
9781607950141
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library REF
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ200 H734 2010

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Cancer chronicles : unlocking medicine's deepest mystery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21847
Johnson, George. New York, NY: Vintage Books , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 J67 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
An online version of the notes, available through "talaya.net" carry links to all of the references.
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Author
Johnson, George
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Vintage Books
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xii, 284 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - history
Research
Popular Work
Abstract
An online version of the notes, available through "talaya.net" carry links to all of the references.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780307742308
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ202 J67 2013

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Personalised cancer medicine : an ESMO guide for patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21415
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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  2 read online  
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
Read Online
http://www.esmo.org/Patients/Patient-Guides/Personalised-Cancer-Medicine-Guide
http://www.esmo.org/content/download/20122/337223/file/ESMO-Patient-Guide-Personalised-Cancer-Medicine.pdf

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Gastric cancer in the precision medicine era : diagnosis and therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122997
Cham, Switzerland: Humana Press , 2019.
Audience
Professional
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Editor
Canzonieri, Vincenzo
Giordano, Antonio
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Humana Press
Publication Date
2019
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Current clinical pathology
Subjects
Stomach Neoplasms
Precision Medicine - trends
ISBN
9783030048600
9783030048617
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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You are the best medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113454
Clark, Julie Aigner, Christy, Jana. New York, NY: Balzer + Bray , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C592 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A mother who has cancer gently informs her child of what the effects will be, and reminds her little one of all the special times they have shared, and will continue to share, even while she undergoes treatment.; For ages 4 to 8.
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Author
Clark, Julie Aigner
Christy, Jana
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Balzer + Bray
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A mother who has cancer gently informs her child of what the effects will be, and reminds her little one of all the special times they have shared, and will continue to share, even while she undergoes treatment.
For ages 4 to 8.
ISBN
9780061956447
0061956449
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C592 2010

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Oxford textbook of palliative medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121130
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2015. 5th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 O98 2015
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Palliative medicine
Editor
Cherny, Nathan I.
Fallon, Marie T.
Kaasa, Stein
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xxvi,1254 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Palliative Care
Pain - therapy
Terminal Care
ISBN
9780198810254
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WB310 O98 2015
Website Notes
View Contents and access additional online references
Read Online
http://www.oxfordmedicine.com/otpalliativemed5e

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Oxford textbook of palliative medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18148
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2010. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 O98 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
http://ukcatalogue.oup.com/product/9780198570295.do
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Alternate Title
Palliative medicine
Editor
Hanks, Geoffrey
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xxx, 1666 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Palliative Care
Pain - therapy
Terminal Care
Abstract
http://ukcatalogue.oup.com/product/9780198570295.do
ISBN
9780198570295
0198570295
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WB310 O98 2010

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21862
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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Oxford American handbook of hospice and palliative medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120746
New York, NY: Oxford University Press, Inc. , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Table of Contents:; 1 Definitions and key elements in palliative care -- 2 Symptom assessment -- 3 Clinical decision making -- 4 Pain assessment and management -- 5 Fatigue -- 6 Cachexia -- 7 Dehydration -- 8 Anxiety and depression -- 9 Sleep disturbance -- 10 Chronic nausea and vomiting -- 11 Cons…
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Editor
Yennurajalingam, Sriram
Bruera, Eduardo
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Inc.
Publication Date
2011
Series
EBSCOhost eBook Nursing Collection
Subjects
Palliative Care
Hospices
Terminal Care
Neoplasms - complications
Handbooks
Abstract
Table of Contents:
1 Definitions and key elements in palliative care -- 2 Symptom assessment -- 3 Clinical decision making -- 4 Pain assessment and management -- 5 Fatigue -- 6 Cachexia -- 7 Dehydration -- 8 Anxiety and depression -- 9 Sleep disturbance -- 10 Chronic nausea and vomiting -- 11 Constipation and bowel obstruction -- 12 Delirium -- 13 Clinical issues related to palliative sedation -- 14 Dyspnea -- 15 Emergencies in palliative care -- 16 Other symptoms: xerostomia, hiccups, pruritis, pressure ulcers and wound care, lymphedema, and myoclonus -- 17 Management of cancer treatment?related adverse effects -- 18 Radiotherapy and palliative care -- 19 Hospice approach to palliative care, including Medicare hospice benefit -- 20 Psychosocial and cultural considerations in palliative care -- 21 Spiritual issues in palliative care -- 22 The palliative care team -- 23 Family conference: role in palliative care -- 24 Ethical aspects of palliative medicine -- 25 Prognostication in palliative care -- 26 Frequent pharmacological interactions in palliative care -- 27 Pediatric palliative care -- 28 Palliation in the care of older adults -- 29 Palliative care in end-stage heart failure -- 30 Palliative care in end-stage liver disease -- 31 Renal palliative care -- 32 Palliative care in patients with AIDS -- 33 Palliative care in end-stage neurological disease -- 34 Palliative care in end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -- 35 Palliative care in the intensive care unit (ICU) -- 36 Research in terminally ill patients -- 37 Prevention and management: burnout in health-care providers
ISBN
9780195380156
9780199701681
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This EBSCO 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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http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=e680sww&AN=419066
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Molecular medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114687
Trent, Ronald. Elsevier Science and Technology , 2012. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Trent, Ronald
Edition
4th ed.
Publisher
Elsevier Science and Technology
Publication Date
2012
Series
R2 Library
Notes
CHAPTER 1: GENES TO PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
CHAPTER 2: GENES, ENVIRONMENT AND INHERITANCE
CHAPTER 3: DNA GENETIC TESTING
CHAPTER 4: OMICS
CHAPTER 5: DELIVERING GENETICS AND GENOMICS DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER
CHAPTER 6: PUBLIC HEALTH, COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND GLOBAL HEALTH
CHAPTER 7: DEVELOPMENT, AGING AND CANCER
CHAPTER 8: MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR THERAPIES
CHAPTER 9: FORENSIC SCIENCE AND MEDICINE
CHAPTER 10: ETHICAL, LEGAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES (ELSI)
ISBN
9780123814517
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Cancer genomics : from bench to personalized medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114366
Elsevier Science and Technology , 2014.
Audience
Professional
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Publisher
Elsevier Science and Technology
Publication Date
2014
Series
R2 Library
Notes
FRONT MATTER
PART 1 INTRODUCTION
PART 2 GENOMICS TECHNOLOGIES, CONCEPTS AND RESOURCES
PART 3 HEREDITARY CANCER SYNDROMES
PART 4 GENOMICS OF ADULT AND PEDIATRIC CANCERS
PART 5 ETHICS OF GENOMICS RESEARCH
PART 6 FUTURE DIRECTIONS
ABBREVIATIONS
GLOSSARY
ISBN
9780123969675
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Goldman-Cecil medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113462
Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier/Saunders , 2016. 25th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB100 G619 2016
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Alternate Title
Goldman's Cecil medicine
Editor
Goldman, Lee
Schafer, Andrew I
Edition
25th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Elsevier/Saunders
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
2 v. (xl, 2722, I108 pages) : ill. ; 29 cm.
Series
Expert Consult
Subjects
Medicine
Notes
2 volumes set.
ISBN
9781455750177 (2 vol. set)
9789996096563 (v.1)
9789996096624 (v.2)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB100 G619 2016

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Focus on stem cells : selected publications from BMC Biology, BMC Medicine and Genome Medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20161
Orkin, Stuart H, Lander, Arthur D. London: BioMed Central Ltd. , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QU325 F652 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Orkin, Stuart H
Lander, Arthur D
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
BioMed Central Ltd.
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Stem Cells
Stem Cell Research
Language
English
Material Type
Serial
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QU325 F652 2011

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Essentials of genomic and personalized medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21186
[Boston, MA]: Elsevier Academic Press , 2010.
Audience
Professional
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Editor
Ginsburg, Geoffrey S.
Willard, Huntington F.
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Elsevier Academic Press
Publication Date
2010
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Genomics
Pharmacogenetics
ISBN
9780123749345
0123749344
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Oral medicine : a color handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21187
Lewis, Michael A. O, Jordan, Richard C. K. London: Manson Publishing , 2012. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Lewis, Michael A. O
Jordan, Richard C. K
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Manson Publishing
Publication Date
2012
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Oral Medicine
Mouth Diseases
Handbooks
ISBN
9781840761894
184076189X
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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Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120548
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2016. 5th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook : basic consumer health information about ayurveda, acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic care, diet-based therapies, herbal and vitamin supplements, homeopathy, massage, meditation, naturopathy, reflexology, reiki, shiatsu, feng shui, tai chi, qi…
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Editor
Jones, Keith
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2016
Series
Health reference series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Mind-Body Therapies
Popular Work
Abstract
Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook : basic consumer health information about ayurveda, acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic care, diet-based therapies, herbal and vitamin supplements, homeopathy, massage, meditation, naturopathy, reflexology, reiki, shiatsu, feng shui, tai chi, qi gong, traditional Chinese medicine, yoga and other complementary and alternative medical therapies: along with statistics, tips for selecting a practitioner, treatments for specific health conditions, as glossary of related terms and a directory of resources for additional help and information.
Table of contents:
Part I An Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) -- Part II Alternative Medicine Systems -- Part III Complementary and Alternative Therapies -- Part IV Dietary Supplements -- Part V Alternative Treatments for Specific Diseases and Conditions -- Part VI Additional Help and Information
ISBN
9780780813786
9780780814042
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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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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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and cancer in British Columbia : version 4

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21046
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program , 2011. version 4.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 B863c 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program
Edition
version 4.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
31 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
Decision Making
Consumer Health Information
BC Cancer Agency
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 B863c 2011

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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and cancer in British Columbia : version 3

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19249
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program , 2011. version 3.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 B863c 2011
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program
Edition
version 3.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
31 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
Decision Making
BC Cancer Agency
British Columbia
Popular Work
Notes
Apr 30 2018: Removed for Library Search file cleanup project 2018. AR
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ266 B863c 2011

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Death of cancer : after fifty years on the front lines of medicine, a pioneering oncologist reveals why the war on cancer is winnable--and how we can get there

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113763
DeVita, Vincent T. Jr., DeVita-Raeburn, Elizabeth. New York, NY: Farrar, Straus and Giroux , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ11.1 D496 2015
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
DeVita, Vincent T. Jr.
DeVita-Raeburn, Elizabeth
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
324 p., [16] p. of plates ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - history
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Medical Oncology - history
Biomedical Research
Antineoplastic Agents - history
History of Medicine
United States
Autobiography
Notes
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Outrageous fortune
The chemotherapists
MOMP
MOPP
The war on cancer
Boots on the ground
Cleaning house at the National Cancer Institute
Frances Kelsey syndrome
Where rubber meets the road
The death of cancer
Outrageous fortune part II.
ISBN
9780374135607
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ11.1 D496 2015

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