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Breast radiotherapy : possible side effects

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Elworthy, Richard, Coats, Debbie. London: CancerBACUP , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 E52 2005

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Elworthy, Richard; Coats, Debbie

Place of Publication: London

Publisher: CancerBACUP

Publication Date: 2005

Physical Description: 24 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - radiotherapy; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Radiotherapy - adverse effects; Great Britain; Popular Work

ISBN: 1905384165

Language: English

Material Type: Booklet; Handout

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 E52 2005

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You can manage radiation therapy side effects : learn what radiation therapy is and how to cope with its side effects

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U.S. National Institutes of Health, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Baltimore, MD: National Cancer Institute , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ269 Y67 2007

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Corporate Author: U.S. National Institutes of Health; U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services

Place of Publication: Baltimore, MD

Publisher: National Cancer Institute

Publication Date: 2007

Subjects: Radiotherapy - adverse effects; Neoplasms - radiotherapy; Self Care; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: CD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ269 Y67 2007

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Side effects of radiation and chemotherapy for breast cancer patients

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Weir, Lorna, Gelmon, Karen. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 B863 2008 v.16

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

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Author: Weir, Lorna; Gelmon, Karen

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 60 minutes

Series: BCCA video telehealth series "Closer to home" 16

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms - therapy; Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects; Radiotherapy - adverse effects; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 B863 2008 v.16

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NCCN guidelines for patients : immunotherapy side effects: CAR T-cell therapy

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National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Plymouth Meeting, PA: National Comprehensive Cancer Network , 2022.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ267 N277c 2022

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

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Alternate Title: National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients : immunotherapy side effects: CAR T-cell therapy

Corporate Author: National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)

Place of Publication: Plymouth Meeting, PA

Publisher: National Comprehensive Cancer Network

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: 32 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm

Series: NCCN guidelines for patients

Subjects: Popular Work; Immunotherapy, Adoptive - adverse effects; Immunotherapy - adverse effects

ISBN: 9781954190627

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ267 N277c 2022

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Integrative strategies for cancer patients : a practical resource for managing the side effects of cancer therapy

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Ladas, Elena, Kelly, Kara M. Hackensack, NJ: World Scientific Publishing , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 L153 2012

Availability: 3 copies, 2 available

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 …

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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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Frankly speaking about cancer : take control of side effects with medicine, mind and body

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Washington, DC: Wellness Community , 2009. 5th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 F831 2009

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

Managing chemotherapy side effects : for dummies

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Lyss, Alan R. Indianapolis, IN: Wiley Publishing, Inc. , 2007. 2nd rev. ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ267 M267 2007

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Lyss, Alan R

Edition: 2nd rev. ed.

Place of Publication: Indianapolis, IN

Publisher: Wiley Publishing, Inc.

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 20 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - drug therapy; Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780470147863; 0470147865

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ267 M267 2007

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NCCN guidelines for patients : immunotherapy side effects - immune checkpoint inhibitors

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National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Plymouth Meeting, PA: National Comprehensive Cancer Network , 2022.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ267 N277i 2022

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

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Alternate Title: National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients : immunotherapy side effects - immune checkpoint inhibitors

Corporate Author: National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)

Place of Publication: Plymouth Meeting, PA

Publisher: National Comprehensive Cancer Network

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: 58 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm

Series: NCCN guidelines for patients

Subjects: Popular Work; Immunotherapy - adverse effects

ISBN: 9781954190573

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ267 N277i 2022

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Brain tumors - finding the ark : meeting the challenges of treatment choices, side effects, children's unique needs, healthcare costs and long term adjustment

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Zeltzer, Paul M. Encino, CA: Shilysca Press , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 Z53b 2006

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Zeltzer, Paul M

Place of Publication: Encino, CA

Publisher: Shilysca Press

Publication Date: 2006

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms - therapy - popular works; Brain Neoplasms - psychology - popular works; Brain Neoplasms - complications - popular works; Child; Adult

ISBN: 0976017113

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WL358 Z53b 2006

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Head irradiation

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BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre , 1998.

Audience: Patient or Public

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre

Publication Date: 1998

Subjects: Radiotherapy - adverse effects - popular works - handouts; Head - radiation effects - popular works - handouts

Language: English

Material Type: Handout

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Radiation therapy skin reactions

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BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre , 1998.

Audience: Patient or Public

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre

Publication Date: 1998

Subjects: Radiotherapy - adverse effects - popular works - handouts; Skin - radiation effects - popular works - handouts

Language: English

Material Type: Handout

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Living with the long-term effects of cancer : acknowledging trauma and other emotional challenges

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Galgut, Cordelia. Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2020.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 B724 2020

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Galgut, Cordelia

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: 206 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Stress, Psychological; Cancer Survivors - psychology; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781785924620

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 B724 2020

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

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Stable : basic body mechanics : reduce your risk of injury

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Thomson, Ron. [Victoria, BC?]: Vancouver Island Health Authority, Centre of Excellence for Video & Multimedia , 2004.

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

Call Number: WA487.5 H4 S775 2004

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Stable

Author: Thomson, Ron

Corporate Author: Union of B.C. Performers (UBCP)

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: Vancouver Island Health Authority, Centre of Excellence for Video & Multimedia

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: 18 minutes

Subjects: Wounds and Injuries; Lifting - adverse effects; Musculoskeletal System - injuries; Occupational Diseases - etiology; Occupational Accidents - prevention & control; Back Injuries - prevention & control

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WA487.5 H4 S775 2004

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Graft versus host disease : living with the after effects of bone marrow stem cell transplant

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National Bone Marrow Transplant Link. Southfield, MI: National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink) , 2015.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WH380 G737 2015

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Corporate Author: National Bone Marrow Transplant Link

Place of Publication: Southfield, MI

Publisher: National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink)

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: 126 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Graft vs Host Disease; Bone Marrow Transplantation - adverse effects; Stem Cell Transplantation - adverse effects; Survivors; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WH380 G737 2015

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Chemotherapy and radiation therapy survival guide

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McKay, Judith, Hirano, Nancee. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 1998. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 M153c 1998

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Alternate Title: Chemotherapy and radiation therapy survival guide : information, suggestions and support to help you get through treatment

Author: McKay, Judith; Hirano, Nancee

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Oakland, CA

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Publication Date: 1998

Physical Description: x, 226 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects; Radiotherapy - adverse effects; Neoplasms - drug therapy; Popular Work

ISBN: 1572240709

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 M153c 1998

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Getting ready : preparing for surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy with minimal side effects

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Siegel, Bernie S. Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, Inc. , 2004.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 S574g 2004

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Siegel, Bernie S

Place of Publication: Carlsbad, CA

Publisher: Hay House, Inc.

Publication Date: 2004

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - drug therapy; Neoplasms - surgery; Neoplasms - radiotherapy; Imagery (Psychotherapy); Mental Healing; Relaxation Therapy; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781401903985; 1401903983

Language: English

Material Type: Audio; CD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library Relax; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 S574g 2004

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Coping with radiotherapy

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Priestman, Terry. London, UK: Sheldon Press , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ269 P949 2007

Availability: 5 copies, 4 available

Author: Priestman, Terry

Place of Publication: London, UK

Publisher: Sheldon Press

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: xii, 114 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Series: Overcoming common problems

Subjects: Neoplasms - radiotherapy; Radiotherapy; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780859699990

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ269 P949 2007

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WHO handbook on indoor radon : a public health perspective

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World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WN620 W928 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Introduction; Health effects of radon; Radon measurements; Radon prevention and mitigation; Cost-effectiveness of radon control; Radon risk communication; National radon programmes.

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Corporate Author: World Health Organization

Editor: Zeeb, Hajo; Shannoun, Ferid

Place of Publication: Geneva

Publisher: World Health Organization

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: xiv, 94 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Radon - adverse effects; Air Pollutants, Radioactive; Air Pollution, Indoor; Carcinogens, Environmental; Radiation, Ionizing; Lung Neoplasms; Environmental Exposure

Abstract: Introduction; Health effects of radon; Radon measurements; Radon prevention and mitigation; Cost-effectiveness of radon control; Radon risk communication; National radon programmes.