Author

Hecht, Alan

Editor

Triggle, David J.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Chelsea House Publishers

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

135 p.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Antineoplastic Agents

Popular Work

Neoplasms - drug therapy

ISBN

9781438135878

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

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.

Alternate Title

One hundred questions and answers about cancer symptoms and cancer treatment side effects

Author

Kelvin, Joanne Frankel

Tyson, Leslie B

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

Sudbury, MA

Publisher

Jones and Bartlett Publishers

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

v, 238 p. ; 23 cm.

Series

R2 Library

100 questions & answers

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - complications

Neoplasms - therapy

Antineoplastic Agents

Popular Work

ISBN

9780763777609

0763777609

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

QZ201 K29 2010

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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Alternate Title

Skin care guide for people living with cancer

Author

Lacouture, Mario E.

Place of Publication

Huntington, NY

Publisher

Harborside Press

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

xviii, 280 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Skin Care - methods

Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - complications

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Beauty

ISBN

9780615452265

0615452264

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ200 L145 2012

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Alternate Title

Nosey parkers club : Halley's hoodie

Author

Folk, Judy

Ballinger, Bryan (illustrator)

Place of Publication

[United States]

Publisher

NP Publishing

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

38 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.

Series

Nosey Parkers Club

Subjects

Neoplasms - complications

Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects

Alopecia

Friends

Child

Juvenile Literature

Pictorial Works

Popular Work

Abstract

Halley is a beautiful show poodle who suddenly faces an illness and loses her hair (cancer). Halley's friends rally and create a beautiful hoodie for her to wear. The power of friendship restores Halley's confidence in herself and the world around her. This picture book with large color illustrations is suitable for children ages 4-8.

ISBN

9780982052662

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C5 F666 2014

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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.

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Author

Glader, Sue

Buenen, Edith

Place of Publication

Mill Valley, CA

Publisher

Thousand Words Press

Publication Date

2010

Subjects

Neoplasms - complications

Neoplasms - psychology

Mother-Child Relations

Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects

Family

Child

Child, Preschool

Alopecia

Beauty

Juvenile Literature

Abstract

Having hunted for her mother's missing hair, a young girl learns the truth about cancer while experiencing life (with hats, scarves, baldness and love) during chemotherapy.

For "Ages 3-7"

ISBN

9780984359103

0984359109

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C5 G542 2010

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