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Treating cancer with immunotherapy and targeted therapy

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Olle, David A. Dulles, VA: Mercury Learning and Information , 2022. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 O49t 2022

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

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Author: Olle, David A.

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Dulles, VA

Publisher: Mercury Learning and Information

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: xiii, 161 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm

Series: Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Immunotherapy; Precision Medicine; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781683927549; 9781683927532

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook; Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: QZ266 O49t 2022

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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Cellular and molecular immunology

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Abbas, Abul K., Lichtman, Andrew H., Pillai, Shiv. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Inc. , [2022]. 10th ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QW568 A122c 2022

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Contents:; Properties and Overview of Immune Responses -- Cells and Tissues of the Immune System -- Leukocyte Circulation and Migration into Tissues -- Innate Immunity -- Antibodies and Antigens -- Antigen Presentation to T Lymphocytes and the Functions of MHC Molecules -- Immune Receptors and Sign…

Author: Abbas, Abul K.; Lichtman, Andrew H.; Pillai, Shiv

Edition: 10th ed.

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: Elsevier Inc.

Publication Date: [2022]

Physical Description: xii, 587 p. : col. ill. : 28 cm.

Subjects: Immunity, Cellular; Antibody Formation - immunology; Antigens - immunology; Immunologic Diseases - immunology; Lymphocytes - immunology

Abstract: Contents:; Properties and Overview of Immune Responses -- Cells and Tissues of the Immune System -- Leukocyte Circulation and Migration into Tissues -- Innate Immunity -- Antibodies and Antigens -- Antigen Presentation to T Lymphocytes and the Functions of MHC Molecules -- Immune Receptors and Signal Transduction -- Lymphocyte Development and Antigen Receptor Gene Rearrangement -- Activation of T Lymphocytes -- Differentiation and Functions of CD4+ Effector T Cells -- Differentiation and Functions of CD8+ Effector T Cells -- B Cell Activation and Antibody Production -- Effector Mechanisms of Humoral Immunity -- Specialized Immunity at Epithelial Barriers and in Immune Privileged Tissues -- Immunologic Tolerance and Autoimmunity -- Immunity to Microbes -- Transplantation Immunology -- Immunity to Tumors -- Hypersensitivity Disorders -- Allergy -- Congenital and Acquired Immunodeficiencies

ISBN: 9780323757485

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QW568 A122c 2022

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Yoga therapy across the cancer continuum

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Leibel, Leigh, Pitman, Anne. Edinburgh, UK: Handspring Publishing , 2023.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 L525 2023

Availability: 4 copies, 3 available

Author: Leibel, Leigh; Pitman, Anne

Place of Publication: Edinburgh, UK

Publisher: Handspring Publishing

Publication Date: 2023

Physical Description: xx, 232 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Subjects: Yoga; Neoplasms - therapy; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781912085910

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library; Victoria Library

Call Number: QZ266 L525 2023

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Help heal yourself from cancer : partner smarter with your doctor, personalize your treatment plan, and take charge of your recovery

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Sears, William, Sears, Martha. Dallas, TX: BenBella Books , 2022.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 S439h 2022

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Sears, William; Sears, Martha

Place of Publication: Dallas, TX

Publisher: BenBella Books

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: 290 p. ; 23 cm

Subjects: Popular Work; Neoplasms - therapy; Complementary Therapies

Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN: 9781637741443

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ266 S439h 2022

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Proton therapy : indications, techniques and outcomes

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Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier , 2021.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ269 P967 2021

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Contents:; Principles of radiobiology -- Principles of proton beam therapy -- Clinical commissioning of pencil beam scanning for intensity-modulated proton therapy -- Immobilization and simulation -- Principles of intensity-modulated proton therapy treatment planning -- Physics quality assurance --…

Alternate Title: Proton therapy

Editor: Frank, Steven J.; Zhu, X. Ronald

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: Elsevier

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: xi, 257 pages : ill. (some color) ; 24 cm

Subjects: Proton Therapy - methods; Neoplasms - radiotherapy

Abstract: Contents:; Principles of radiobiology -- Principles of proton beam therapy -- Clinical commissioning of pencil beam scanning for intensity-modulated proton therapy -- Immobilization and simulation -- Principles of intensity-modulated proton therapy treatment planning -- Physics quality assurance -- Intensity-modulated proton therapy patient treatments -- Proton radiotherapy for breast cancer -- Adult central nervous system tumors -- Gastrointestinal -- Proton therapy for gynecologic malignancies -- Proton therapy for prostate cancer -- Head and neck -- Proton therapy for hematologic malignancies -- Pediatric considerations for proton therapy -- Proton therapy and sarcomas -- Esophagus cancer -- Lung cancer -- Technological advancements and outlook in proton therapy -- Appendices.

ISBN: 9780323733496

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Abbotsford Library; Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ269 P967 2021

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High protein cookbook for muscle health during cancer treatment

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Wilson, Hillary, Armet, Anissa, Prado, Carla. Edmonton, AB: University of Alberta , 2022.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 N9 W746h 2022

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

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Author: Wilson, Hillary; Armet, Anissa; Prado, Carla

Corporate Author: University of Alberta

Place of Publication: Edmonton, AB

Publisher: University of Alberta

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: 165 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - diet therapy; Diet, High-Protein; Nutrition Therapy; Cookbook

Notes: Pagination varies between print and digital copy.

ISBN: 9781551954769

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Library; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ266 N9 W746h 2022

Website Notes: Digital copy of book may be downloaded at url.

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Oral cancer : evaluation, therapy, and rehabilitation

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New York, NY: Thieme , 2020.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WU20 O63 2020

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Editor: Fakhry, Carole; Pitman, Karen T.; Kiess, Ana P.; Eisele, David W.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Thieme

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: xx, 441 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Subjects: Mouth Neoplasms - diagnosis; Mouth Neoplasms - surgery; Mouth Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures

ISBN: 9781626239685

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library; Vancouver Library; Victoria Library

Call Number: WU20 O63 2020

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Cancer diet cookbook : comforting recipes for treatment and recovery

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Detraz, Dionne. Emeryville, CA: Rockridge Press , 2020.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 N9 D483 2020

Availability: 3 copies, 2 available

Author: Detraz, Dionne

Place of Publication: Emeryville, CA

Publisher: Rockridge Press

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: ix, 189 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - diet therapy; Cookbook; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781647392543

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 N9 D483 2020

Website Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Cancer treatment breakthroughs : milestones, lessons and stories for patients, family, friends and survivors

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Ladhams,Tim, Coyle, Jackey. Melbourne, NSW: Wilkinson Publishing , 2022.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 C215l 2022

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

"Cancer Treatment Breakthroughs gives the reader an overview of the disease-how and why people develop cancer-and how treatment has evolved throughout history. It covers recent treatment breakthroughs including early diagnosis and testing through to surgical techniques, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, …

Author: Ladhams,Tim; Coyle, Jackey

Place of Publication: Melbourne, NSW

Publisher: Wilkinson Publishing

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: 208 pages ; 24 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Popular Work

Abstract: "Cancer Treatment Breakthroughs gives the reader an overview of the disease-how and why people develop cancer-and how treatment has evolved throughout history. It covers recent treatment breakthroughs including early diagnosis and testing through to surgical techniques, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, combination treatments, personalised medicine, clinical trials, and psychosocial oncology. Each chapter contains a detailed case study that shares someone's experience with that treatment, as well as interviews with internationally recognized experts in their fields" --Back cover

ISBN: 9781925927825

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 C215l 2022

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Cooking through cancer : 90 easy and delicious recipes for treatment and recovery

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Lombardi, Richard. [Sanger, CA]: Familius , 2020. First edition.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 N9 L842c 2021

Availability: 5 copies, 4 available

Author: Lombardi, Richard

Edition: First edition

Place of Publication: [Sanger, CA]

Publisher: Familius

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: 158 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms - diet therapy; Cooking; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781641702874

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 N9 L842c 2021

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Cancer diet for the newly diagnosed : an integrative guide and cookbook for treatment and recovery

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Rothenberg, Tamar. Oakland, CA: Rockridge Press , 2022.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 N9 R846 2022

Availability: 4 copies, 3 available

"Eating well is essential when you're facing a cancer diagnosis. This cookbook empowers you with a complete collection of easy recipes that take the guesswork out of proper nutrition during cancer treatment."--Back cover

Author: Rothenberg, Tamar

Place of Publication: Oakland, CA

Publisher: Rockridge Press

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: x, 157 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms - diet therapy; Cookbook; Popular Work

Abstract: "Eating well is essential when you're facing a cancer diagnosis. This cookbook empowers you with a complete collection of easy recipes that take the guesswork out of proper nutrition during cancer treatment."--Back cover

ISBN: 9781638780373

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 N9 R846 2022

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Radical hope : 10 key healing factors from exceptional survivors of cancer & other diseases

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Turner, Kelly A., White, Tracy. Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, Inc. , 2020.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 T948 2020

Availability: 3 copies, 2 available

Alternate Title: Radical hope : ten key healing factors from exceptional survivors of cancer & other diseases

Author: Turner, Kelly A.; White, Tracy

Place of Publication: Carlsbad, CA

Publisher: Hay House, Inc.

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: xviii, 345 p. ; 22 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - psychology; Survivorship; Self Care; Popular Work

Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN: 9781401965242

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Status: Processing

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 T948 2020

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Occupational cancers

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Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG , 2020. 2nd ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ202 O15 2020

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Contents:; Historical Overview of Occupational Cancer Research -- Genetics and Gene-Environment Interactions -- Mechanisms of Environmental and Occupational Carcinogenesis -- Cancer of the Oral Cavity, Pharynx and Nasopharynx -- Pancreatic Cancer -- Cancers of the Intestine, Liver and Biliary Tract…

Editor: Sisko, Anttila; Boffetta, Paolo

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Cham, Switzerland

Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: xv, 640 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Subjects: Occupational Diseases; Occupational Health; Neoplasms - epidemiology; Neoplasms - chemically induced; Occupational Exposure

Abstract: Contents:; Historical Overview of Occupational Cancer Research -- Genetics and Gene-Environment Interactions -- Mechanisms of Environmental and Occupational Carcinogenesis -- Cancer of the Oral Cavity, Pharynx and Nasopharynx -- Pancreatic Cancer -- Cancers of the Intestine, Liver and Biliary Tract -- Sinonasal Cancer -- Laryngeal Cancer -- Lung cancer (exposure assessment, pathology, epidemiology) -- Lung Cancer: Mechanisms of Carcinogenesis -- Lung Cancer: Genetic Susceptibility -- Lung Cancer: Molecular Markers -- Malignant Mesothelioma: Epidemiology -- Malignant Mesothelioma: Clinical and Imaging Findings -- Malignant Mesothelioma: Asbestos Exposure -- Malignant Mesothelioma: Pathology -- Malignant Mesothelioma: Mechanism of Carcinogenesis -- Malignant Mesothelioma: Genetic Susceptibility -- Malignant Mesothelioma: Molecular Markers -- Neoplasm of Soft Tissues -- Malignant Neoplasms of the Skin -- Breast Cancer -- Malignant Tumors of the Female Reproductive System -- Malignant Tumors of the Male Reproductive System -- Kidney Cancer -- Bladder Cancer -- Malignant Tumors of the Central Nervous System -- Lymphohematopoietic Malignancies -- Occupational Cancer Burden -- Occupational Carcinogens and Cancer in Children -- Strategies for Primary Prevention of Occupational Cancer -- Screening for Occupational Cancer -- Role of Registers in Occupational Cancer Control -- Appendix I Questionnaire on Exposure to Asbestos.

ISBN: 9783030307653

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Library

Call Number: QZ202 O15 2020

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Live well beyond breast cancer : how to get through treatment and back to the life you love

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Wilms, Birgitte. [United States]: Lifestyle Entrepreneurs Press , 2020.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 W55 2020

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Wilms, Birgitte

Place of Publication: [United States]

Publisher: Lifestyle Entrepreneurs Press

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: xiv, 106 p. ; 21 cm

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Breast Neoplasms - therapy; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN: 9781953153234

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 W55 2020

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Holistic cancer care : an herbal approach to reducing cancer risk, helping patients thrive during treatment, and minimizing recurrence

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Cabrera, Chanchal. North Adams, MA: Storey Publishing , 2023.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C117 2023

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Cabrera, Chanchal

Place of Publication: North Adams, MA

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Publication Date: 2023

Physical Description: iv, 572 p. ; 23 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Plants, Medicinal; Complementary Therapies; Holistic Health; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781635863734

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C117 2023

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Chimeric antigen receptor t-cell therapies for cancer : a practical guide

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Cambridge, MA: Elsevier, Inc. , 2020.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ266 C538 2020

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Contents:; Introduction -- When to refer a patient for CAR-T cell therapy -- Optimizing the apheresis product -- CAR T cells: cell processing laboratory considerations -- Peri-CAR-T cell management -- Management of cytokine release syndrome -- Special considerations for ICU management of patients r…

Editor: Lee, Daniel W.; Shah, Nirali N.

Place of Publication: Cambridge, MA

Publisher: Elsevier, Inc.

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: xiv, 229 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Receptors, Chimeric Antigen - therapeutic use; Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell; Immunotherapy, Adoptive - methods; Cell- and Tissue-Based Therapy

Abstract: Contents:; Introduction -- When to refer a patient for CAR-T cell therapy -- Optimizing the apheresis product -- CAR T cells: cell processing laboratory considerations -- Peri-CAR-T cell management -- Management of cytokine release syndrome -- Special considerations for ICU management of patients receiving CAR therapy -- Neurotoxicities after CAR-T cell immunotherapy -- Hematologic and non-CRS toxicities -- Response assessment and post-CAR-T cell therapy management -- Relapse management and role for consolidative hematopoietic stem cell transplantation following CAR-T cell therapy -- Promising chimeric antigen receptors for non-B cell hematological malignancies, pediatric solid tumors, and carcinomas -- CAR T cell therapy for CNS malignancies -- CAR 2.0: the next generation of synthetic receptor-based cellular therapy for cancer.