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Clinical guide to antineoplastic therapy : a chemotherapy handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113648
Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2014. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Gullatte, Mary Magee
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xxii, 1037 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Antineoplastic Agents
Neoplasms - nursing
Handbooks
ISBN
9781935864318
1935864319
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Internet
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Chemotherapy and immunotherapy : guidelines and recommendations for practice

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121425
Oncology Nursing Society. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2019.
Audience
Professional
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Continues / Continued By
Chemotherapy and biotherapy : guidelines and recommendations for practice
Alternate Title
Chemotherapy and biotherapy : guidelines and recommendations for practice
Corporate Author
Oncology Nursing Society
Editor
Polovich, Martha
Olsen, MiKaela
LeFebvre, Kristine B
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2019
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - nursing
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Antineoplastic Agents - administration & dosage
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Immunotherapy
Nurses' Instruction
Practice Guideline
Outlines
ISBN
9781635930207
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Chemotherapy and immunotherapy guidelines and recommendations for practice

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125069
Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2024. 2nd.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Editor
Olsen, MiKaela
Edition
2nd
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2024
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Chemotherapy
Drug Therapy
Immunotherapy
Neoplasms - nursing
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Antineoplastic Agents - administration & dosage
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Nurses' Instruction
Practice Guideline
ISBN
9781635930559
9781635930566
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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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
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2020-2021 Oncology nursing drug handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122331
Wilkes, Gail M, Burke, Margaret Barton. Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning , 2020.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY156 W683 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Oncology nursing drug handbook
Author
Wilkes, Gail M
Burke, Margaret Barton
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xxvi, 2017 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Neoplasms - nursing
Antineoplastic Agents
Oncology Nursing
Nurses' Instruction
Drug Therapy
Handbooks
ISBN
9781284171327
ISSN
1536-0024
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Surrey Library
Internet
Call Number
WY156 W683 2020
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Regional Pharmacy Services : parenteral drug therapy manual : Vancouver acute HSDA

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18303
Vancouver Coastal Health, Providence Health Care. [Vancouver, BC?]: Vancouver General Hospital. Pharmacy Department , 2012-.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV38 V223 2012
How to access the PDTM on VCH/PHC May 2008 version 1; Policies; Monographs; Appendices
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Alternate Title
Parenteral drug therapy manual : Vancouver Acute Health Service Delivery Area : part of Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services
BC Cancer Agency Parenteral drug monograph : administration approval
PDTM
Corporate Author
Vancouver Coastal Health
Providence Health Care
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Vancouver General Hospital. Pharmacy Department
Publication Date
2012-
Subjects
Infusions, Parenteral
Drug Therapy
Pharmaceutical Services
Hospitals - drug therapy
Antineoplastic Agents
BC Cancer Agency
Handbooks
Abstract
How to access the PDTM on VCH/PHC May 2008 version 1
Policies
Monographs
Appendices
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Looseleaf
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
QV38 V223 2012
Website Notes
Vancouver Coastal Health intranet
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BC Cancer Agency Pharmacy practice standards for hazardous drugs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17778
BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy , 2008.
Audience
Professional
The aseptic and safe handling standards and recommendations in this manual meet best practice standards set forth by WorkSafe BC, NIOSH, ASHP, ISOPP, USP797, CSHP, and CAPhO
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Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents
Practice Guideline
BC Cancer Agency
Pharmaceutical Services - standards
Handbooks
Abstract
The aseptic and safe handling standards and recommendations in this manual meet best practice standards set forth by WorkSafe BC, NIOSH, ASHP, ISOPP, USP797, CSHP, and CAPhO
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Medicinal Plants and Cancer Chemoprevention

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124700
Boca Raton, Florida: CRC Press , c2024. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
"Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. Medicinal Plants and Cancer Chemoprevention provides information on the use of various herbal plants used as anticancer agents. It discusses the traditional system of medicine and focuses on plant-derived compounds for cancer therapy with inte…
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Editor
Malviya, Sapna
Malviya, Neelesh
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, Florida
Publisher
CRC Press
Publication Date
c2024
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Plants, Medicinal
Neoplasms - therapy
Antineoplastic Agents
Chemoprevention
Abstract
"Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. Medicinal Plants and Cancer Chemoprevention provides information on the use of various herbal plants used as anticancer agents. It discusses the traditional system of medicine and focuses on plant-derived compounds for cancer therapy with integrated approaches. Chapters present information on various medicinal plants that covers background and history, ethnomedical considerations, morphology, phytochemistry, and pharmacological properties. The book presents a scientific investigation on medicinal plants in managing cancer, reported mechanisms of action as anticancer activity, as well as covering the toxicological aspects of certain plants.
KEY FEATURES:
Details information on plant-derived compounds for cancer therapy
Features information on methods of extraction and isolation of various phytoconstituents responsible for anticancer activity
Discusses herbal formulations and alternative approaches used for the management and treatment of cancer
Demonstrates the importance of alternative approaches including yoga, acupuncture, and dietary supplements to be effective in the management of cancer
This book is helpful to botanists, researchers and practitioners in alternative and complementary medicine, and the herbal medicine research community." --publisher
ISBN
9781032170763
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Therapeutic Approaches in Cancer Treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124717
Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG , c2023. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
"This comprehensive book provides an overview of cancer therapeutics and covers different innovative treatment approaches for cancer. The initial chapter gives a detailed overview on cancer progression and disease diagnostics. The following chapters focus on different cancer treatment approaches, s…
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Editor
Qazi, Asma Saleem
Tariq, Kanwal
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Publication Date
c2023
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Therapeutics
Drug Therapy
Hormones
Radiotherapy
Immunotherapy
Nutrition Assessment
Antineoplastic Agents
Pharmacogenomic Variants
Abstract
"This comprehensive book provides an overview of cancer therapeutics and covers different innovative treatment approaches for cancer. The initial chapter gives a detailed overview on cancer progression and disease diagnostics. The following chapters focus on different cancer treatment approaches, such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy, nutritional assessments, targeted therapy and Nano therapeutics. It also highlights the importance of cancer genomics, disease advancement, personalized medicine and psychological support for cancer patients. Emphasis is also given to the many challenges in the area of designing cancer treatment and designing clinical trials. The complete book also presents cancer management with different cancer treatment modalities, including pharmacogenomics and drug reactions. This is a unique and comprehensive piece of work that not only highlights the disease treatment modalities but also focuses on many challenges in the area of designing cancer treatment and even in designing clinical trials.
The contributing authors are experts in this field of cancer treatment. By familiarizing readers with the latest developments in this complex field, the book offers a valuable resource for clinicians. Researchers and medical students will also benefit from this comprehensive text." --publisher
ISBN
9783031271557
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Bethesda handbook of clinical oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121472
Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer , 2019. 5th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 B562 2019
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Alternate Title
Handbook of clinical oncology
Editor
Abraham, Jame
Gulley, James L
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xiv, 742 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
R2 Library
EBSCOhost eBook Nursing Collection
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Handbooks
ISBN
9781496344182
1496344189
9781496367167
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 B562 2019
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Bethesda handbook of clinical oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113504
Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2014. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 B562 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Handbook of clinical oncology
Editor
Abraham, Jame
Gulley, James L
Allegra, Carmen J
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xiv, 742 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Handbooks
ISBN
9781451187588
1451187580
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 B562 2014
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Cognition and cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18468
New York, NY: Cambridge University Press , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 C676 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Clinical neuropsychology by Jill B. Rich and Angela K. Troyer; Brain imaging investigation of chemotherapy-induced neurocognitive changes by Brenna C. McDonald, Andrew J. Saykin, and Tim A. Ahles; Role of neuropsychological assessment in cancer patients by Elana Farace; Neuropsychological assessmen…
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Editor
Meyers, Christina A
Perry, James R
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xii, 341 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - therapy
Cognition Disorders - etiology
Cognition Disorders - diagnosis
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Neuropsychological Tests
Abstract
Clinical neuropsychology by Jill B. Rich and Angela K. Troyer
Brain imaging investigation of chemotherapy-induced neurocognitive changes by Brenna C. McDonald, Andrew J. Saykin, and Tim A. Ahles
Role of neuropsychological assessment in cancer patients by Elana Farace
Neuropsychological assessment of adults with cancer by Anne E. Kayl, Robert Collins, and Jeffrey S. Wefel
Neuropsychological assessment of children with cancer by Louise Penkman Fennell and Robert W. Butler
Biological bases of radiation injury to the brain by Edward G. Shaw and Mike E. Robbins
Cognitive dysfunction related to chemotherapy and biological response modifiers by Jeffrey S. Wefel, Robert Collins, and Anne E. Kayl
Effect of hormones and hormonal treatment on cognition by Christien Schilder, Sanne Schagen, and Frits Van Dam
Low-grade gliomas by Martin J. B. Taphoorn and Charles G. Niel
High-grade gliomas by Michael J. Glantz and John W. Conlee
Brain metastases by Deepak Khuntia ... [et al.]
Primary central nervous system lymphoma by Denise D. Correa
Childhood brain tumors by H. Stacy Nicholson, Louise Penkman Fennell, and Robert W. Butler
Neurofibromatosis by Bartlett D. Moore III and John M. Slopis
Hematological malignancies by Melissa Friedman and Mercedes Fernandez
Paraneoplastic disorders by Edward Dropcho
Symptomatic therapies and supportive care issues by Alan Valentine and Eduardo Bruera
Animal models and cancer-related symptoms by Adrian Dunn
Behavioral strategies and rehabilitation by Dona E.C. Locke, Jane H. Cerhan, and James F. Malec
Support services by Bebe Guill and Renee H. Raynor
Pharmacological interventions for the treatment of radiation-induced brain injury by Edward G. Shaw ... [et al.]
Neurocognitive testing in clinical trials by Jennifer A. Smith and Jeffrey S. Wefel
ISBN
9780521854825
0521854822
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 C676 2008
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Merck manual of diagnosis and therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121422
Wiley Blackwell , 2018. 19th ed.
Audience
Professional
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Alternate Title
Merck manual
Editor
Porter, Robert S.
Kaplan, Justin L.
Edition
19th ed.
Publisher
Wiley Blackwell
Publication Date
2018
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Medicine
Disease - diagnosis
Disease - therapy
Diagnosis
Drug Therapy
Therapeutics
Handbooks
ISBN
9780911910421
0911910425
ISSN
0076-6526
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Radiation oncology physics : a handbook for teachers and students

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114312
International Atomic Energy Agency. Vienna, Austria: International Atomic Energy Agency , 2005.
Audience
Professional
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
International Atomic Energy Agency
Editor
Podgorsak, E.B.
Place of Publication
Vienna, Austria
Publisher
International Atomic Energy Agency
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
657 p. : ill.
Subjects
Health Physics
Radiation Oncology
Radiometry
Radiation Dosage
Radiotherapy
Radionuclide Imaging
Radiation Monitoring
Radiotherapy Planning, Computer Assisted
Handbooks
ISBN
9201073046
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Handbook of cancer emergencies

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20198
Marinella, Mark. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning , 2010. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Marinella, Mark
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Learning
Publication Date
2010
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Emergencies
Handbooks
ISBN
9780763769895
0763769894
9781449618575 (eISBN)
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Handbook of evidence-based radiation oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122303
Cham, Switzerland: Springer , 2018. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ269 H236h 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Contents:; Skin cancer / Central nervous system / Malignant and benign diseases of the eye and orbit / Cancer of the ear / Nasopharyngeal cancer / Nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer / Oropharyngeal cancer / Cancer of the lip an oral cavity / Larynx and Hypopharynx cancer / Salivary gland tumor…
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Editor
Hansen, Eric K
Roach, Mack
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xv, 969 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Evidence-Based Medicine
Handbooks
Abstract
Contents:
Skin cancer / Central nervous system / Malignant and benign diseases of the eye and orbit / Cancer of the ear / Nasopharyngeal cancer / Nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer / Oropharyngeal cancer / Cancer of the lip an oral cavity / Larynx and Hypopharynx cancer / Salivary gland tumors / Thyroid cancer / Unusual neoplasms of the head and neck / Management of the neck and unknown primary of the head and neck / Small cell lung cancer / Non-small cell lung cancer / Mesothelioma and thymic tumors / Breast cancer / Esophageal cancer / Gastric cancer / Pancreatic cancer / Hepatobiliary cancer / Colorectal cancer / Anal cancer / Renal cell carcinoma / Bladder cancer / Prostate cancer / Cancer of the penis / Testicular cancer / Cervical cancer / Endometrial cancer / Ovarian cancer / Vaginal cancer / Vulvar cancer / Urethral cancer / Hodgkin?s lymphoma / Non-hodgkin?s lymphoma / Cutaneous lymphomas / Multiple myeloma and plasmacytoma / Bone tumors / Soft-tissue sarcoma / Pediatric (non-CNS) tumors / Palliation and benign conditions / Clinical radiobiology and physics.
ISBN
9783319626413
9783319626420
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ269 H236h 2018
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Aesthetic treatments for the oncology patient

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123042
Boca Raton, Fla.: CRC Press , 2021.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; The oncological patient and aesthetic medicine: The bonded approach -- Challenges for oncology: Prevention, palliation, and survival -- Cancer as a chronic disease -- Clinical record: Oncological screening -- Tumor markers -- The psychological approach: The healing power of image and co…
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Editor
Tejero, Paloma
Pinto, Hernán
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, Fla.
Publisher
CRC Press
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Body Image - psychology
Esthetics
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Hair - radiation effects
Nails - radiation effects
Skin - radiation effects
Abstract
Contents:
The oncological patient and aesthetic medicine: The bonded approach -- Challenges for oncology: Prevention, palliation, and survival -- Cancer as a chronic disease -- Clinical record: Oncological screening -- Tumor markers -- The psychological approach: The healing power of image and comprehensive assistance to cancer patients -- The role of the family -- The oncological patient environment: Legal framework and ethics -- Radiotherapy: The prevention of secondary effects, radiodermatitis, and long-term toxicity -- Prevention and treatment of dermatological secondary effects of cancer therapy -- Prevention and treatment of adverse effects of antineoplastic therapy and of delayed-onset side effects: Prevention and treatment of hair loss -- Melatonin for prevention and treatment of complications associated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy: Implications for cancer stem cell differentiation -- Chronic antineoplastic therapies and their impact on quality of life -- Interactions with medical-aesthetic treatments -- Medical-aesthetic treatments in the survivor patient -- Medical-aesthetic treatments in oncology patients -- Facial medical-aesthetic treatments in oncology patients -- Filler materials: Indications, contraindications, and special considerations in oncology patients -- Aesthetic medical treatments during the disease: What is the plan? -- The role of the aesthetic doctor in follow-up of the oncology patient -- Medico-aesthetic collaboration -- Dietetics and nutrition in oncology patients: Evaluation of nutritional status, weight control, and nutrigenomics -- Nutrition: Diet therapy and nutritional supplements -- Introduction to vascular complications in oncology patients -- Anatomy of lymphatic drainage of the limbs -- Prevention and treatment of secondary lymphedema of extremities, early diagnosis of lymphostasis, and postsurgical prevention and conservative treatment of lymphedema -- Prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism -- Cosmetic-medical treatments -- Micropigmentation applied to oncology patients -- Photoprotection in oncology patients -- Scar care after surgical treatment in oncology patients -- Cancer and physical exercise -- Ozone therapy in oncology patients -- Thermal treatments in postcancer care
ISBN
9781138305571
9781351395076
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Ethical challenges in cancer diagnosis and therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123092
Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG , 2021.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; 1.The King of Diseases?: An Essay on the Special Attention Paid to Cancer Patients and How It Came About; 2 One in Four Dies of Cancer. Questions About the Epidemiology of Malignant Tumours; 3 HPV Vaccination in Bangladesh: Ethical Views; 4 Using Human Tumor Cell Lines in Cancer Research…
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Editor
Bauer, Axel W.
Hofheinz, Ralf-Dieter
Utikal, Jochen S.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Recent results in cancer research 218
Subjects
Bioethics
Ethics
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - therapy
Abstract
Contents:
1.The King of Diseases?: An Essay on the Special Attention Paid to Cancer Patients and How It Came About
2 One in Four Dies of Cancer. Questions About the Epidemiology of Malignant Tumours
3 HPV Vaccination in Bangladesh: Ethical Views
4 Using Human Tumor Cell Lines in Cancer Research
5 Risk-Adjusted Prevention. Perspectives on the Governance of Entitlements to Benefits in the Case of Genetic (Breast Cancer) Risks
6 The Right to Know and not to Know: Predictive Genetic Diagnosis and Non-diagnosis
7 Harms and Benefits of Cancer Screening
8 Cancer, the Media and Dealing with Knowledge
9 Ethical Aspects of Regulating Oncology Products
10 Liver Living Donation for Cancer Patients: Benefits, Risks, Justification
11 Ethical Challenges in Pediatric Oncology Care and Clinical Trials
12 Ethical Pain and Terminal Chaperonage
13 Advance Directives for Medical Decisions
14 Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide: Realization or Abandonment of Self-determination?
15 Routine Oncology Treatment and Its Human Deficits
16 Experiencing Cancer. An Ethnographic Study on Illness and Disease
17 Cancer and Life Beyond It: Patient Testimony as a Contribution to Subjective Evidence
18 18 Cancer in Literature: Between Phenomenology and Symbolism
ISBN
9783030637491
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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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
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Supportive care in cancer therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18472
Totowa, NJ: Humana Press , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Management of dyspnea; Skeletal metastases : optimal management today; Cancer pain; Anorexia and cachexia; Fatigue; Pathogenesis and management of venous; Thromboembolism in cancer patients; Depression in cancer patients; Anemia; Neutropenia; Nausea and nomiting; Oral mucositis; Diarrhea and consti…
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Editor
Ettinger, David S
Place of Publication
Totowa, NJ
Publisher
Humana Press
Publication Date
2009
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Cancer drug discovery and development
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Patient Care - psychology
Quality of Life - psychology
Abstract
Management of dyspnea
Skeletal metastases : optimal management today
Cancer pain
Anorexia and cachexia
Fatigue
Pathogenesis and management of venous
Thromboembolism in cancer patients
Depression in cancer patients
Anemia
Neutropenia
Nausea and nomiting
Oral mucositis
Diarrhea and constipation : supportive oncology management
Menopausal symptoms
Supportive care of the older cancer patient
Integrative cncology : complementary therapies in cancer care
End-of-life decisions
ISBN
9781588299413 (alk. paper)
1588299414 (alk. paper)
9781597452915 (e-ISBN)
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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