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Shipping medical radioactive material awareness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15466
International Air Transport Association, IATA. Montreal, QB: International Air Transport Association , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 I61s 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
International Air Transport Association
IATA
Place of Publication
Montreal, QB
Publisher
International Air Transport Association
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Hazardous Substances - legislation & jurisprudence
Laboratories - standards
Radiation Protection - standards
Canada
ISBN
9291958689
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
WN650 I61s 2006

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One hundred years of medicine in Canada, 1867-1967

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21982
MacDermot, Hugh Ernest;. [Toronto, ON]: McClelland and Stewart , 1967.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WZ70 DC2 M13o 1967
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
MacDermot, Hugh Ernest;
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
McClelland and Stewart
Publication Date
1967
Physical Description
224 p. : ports.
Subjects
Medicine
History of Medicine
Canada
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WZ70 DC2 M13o 1967

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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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Evidence-based cancer care and prevention : behavioral interventions

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14322
New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 E936 2003
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Editor
Given, Charles W
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
xiii, 434 p. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Behavior Therapy - methods
Evidence-Based Medicine
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Self Care
Smoking Cessation
ISBN
0826115748
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 E936 2003

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InspireHealth's evidence-based cancer prevention guide : lay language summaries of scientific information about cancer prevention : before and after diagnosis

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19806
InspireHealth. [Vancouver, BC?]: InspireHealth , 2010?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 I59 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Corporate Author
InspireHealth
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
InspireHealth
Publication Date
2010?
Physical Description
56 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Behavior Therapy - methods
Evidence-Based Medicine
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Self Care
InspireHealth
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 I59 2010

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Whole person approach to cancer care : empowering the mind, body and spirit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19999
Gunn, Hal. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B366a 2008 v.1
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 17684 (QZ200 B366 2008)
Alternate Title
BCCA annual cancer conference
BC Cancer Agency Community Cancer Forum
Author
Gunn, Hal
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2008 November 20-22 : Vancouver, BC)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
88 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Agency community cancer forum 2008 v.1
BC Cancer Agency annual cancer conference
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Spirituality
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Integrative Medicine
BC Cancer Agency
Popular Work
Abstract
Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 17684 (QZ200 B366 2008)
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 B366a 2008 v.1

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Integrative cancer care : five steps to empowering body, mind and spirit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17691
Rutledge, Robert, Clarke, Teresa. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B366a 2007 v.1
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 16603 (QZ200 B366 2007)
Alternate Title
Annual cancer conference
BC Cancer Agency Community Cancer Forum
Author
Rutledge, Robert
Clarke, Teresa
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2007 November 29 - December 1 : Vancouver, BC)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
62 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Agency community cancer forum 2007 v.1
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Spirituality
BC Cancer Agency
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Integrative Medicine
Popular Work
Abstract
Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 16603 (QZ200 B366 2007)
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 B366a 2007 v.1

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Canadian biosafety standard (CBS)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114236
Government of Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Government of Canada , 2015. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
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Alternate Title
Canadian biosafety standard (CBS) for facilities handling or storing human and terrestrial animal pathogens and toxins
Corporate Author
Government of Canada
Public Health Agency of Canada
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Government of Canada
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xxxii, 151 p.
Subjects
Containment of Biohazards - standards
Laboratories - standards
Microbiology - standards
Security Measures - standards
Hazardous Substances
Safety Management - standards
Risk Assessment
Environment, Controlled
Occupational Accidents - prevention & control
Canada
Notes
The Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines (CBSG), 1st ed. (2013) has been replaced by the Canadian Biosafety Standard (CBS), 2nd ed. (2015) and the Canadian Biosafety Handbook (CBH), 2nd ed. (2016).
ISBN
9781100257716
9781100257723
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in HTML, PDF formats
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Canadian biosafety handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114237
Government of Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Government of Canada , 2016. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
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Corporate Author
Government of Canada
Public Health Agency of Canada
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Government of Canada
Publication Date
2016
Subjects
Containment of Biohazards - standards
Laboratories - standards
Microbiology - standards
Security Measures - standards
Hazardous Substances
Safety Management - standards
Risk Assessment
Environment, Controlled
Occupational Accidents - prevention & control
Laboratory Manuals
Canada
Notes
Canadian Biosafety Handbook (CBH), 2nd ed. (2016) is a companion document to the Canadian Biosafety Standard (CBS), 2nd ed. (2015)
This edition of the Canadian Biosafety Handbook (CBH) updates the guidelines originally published as Part II of the Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines (CBSG), 1st ed. (2013).
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in HTML format
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Edible and medicinal plants of Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124362
MacKinnon, Andrew. Edmonton, AB: Partners Publishing | Lone Pine Publishing, Inc. , 2014.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV766 M158 2014
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
MacKinnon, Andrew
Place of Publication
Edmonton, AB
Publisher
Partners Publishing
Lone Pine Publishing, Inc.
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
448 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Plants, Edible
Plants, Medicinal
Medicine, Traditional
Canada
Handbook
ISBN
9781772130027
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV766 M158 2014

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Canadian medicinal crops

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16505
Small, Ernest, Catling, Paul M. [Ottawa, ON]: NRC Research Press , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV770 DC2 S635 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Small, Ernest
Catling, Paul M
Corporate Author
National Research Council of Canada
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
NRC Research Press
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
x, 240 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Plants, Medicinal
Medicine, Herbal
Crops, Agricultural
Drug Industry
Canada
ISBN
9780660175348
0660175347
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV770 DC2 S635 1999

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WHMIS 2015 : at work

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17557
Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia. Richmond, BC: Work Safe BC | Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia , 2016.
Audience
Professional
This book contains general information about WHMIS 2015. It summarizes key changes from the original WHMIS, describes the four main elements of WHMIS 2015 (classification, labels, safety data sheets, and education and training), and outlines the responsibilities of suppliers, employers, and workers.
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Alternate Title
WHMIS at work
Workplace hazardous materials information system at work
Corporate Author
Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia
Place of Publication
Richmond, BC
Publisher
Work Safe BC
Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
98 p.
Subjects
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System WHMIS
Hazardous Substances
Safety - standards
Occupational Health Services - manuals
British Columbia
Canada
Abstract
This book contains general information about WHMIS 2015. It summarizes key changes from the original WHMIS, describes the four main elements of WHMIS 2015 (classification, labels, safety data sheets, and education and training), and outlines the responsibilities of suppliers, employers, and workers.
ISSN
1703-0935
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
PDF available at URL. Print copies available for purchase. 6.00 CAD
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9 Steps for reversing or preventing cancer and other diseases : learn to heal from within

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14150
Goodman, Shivani. Franklin Lakes, NJ: New Page Books , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 G653 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Nine steps for reversing or preventing cancer and other diseases : learn to heal from within
Author
Goodman, Shivani
Place of Publication
Franklin Lakes, NJ
Publisher
New Page Books
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Mental Healing
Psychoneuroimmunology
Psychosomatic Medicine
ISBN
1564147495
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 G653 2004

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Fighting cancer from within : how to use the power of your mind for healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13328
Rossman, Martin L. New York, NY: Henry Holt & Company, Inc. , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 R837 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Rossman, Martin L
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Henry Holt & Company, Inc.
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
x, 275 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Alternative Medicine
Mental Healing
Popular Work
ISBN
080506916X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 R837 2003

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Wisdom engaged : traditional knowledge for Northern Community well-Being

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125186
Edmonton, AB: Polynya Press , 2019. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA300 J67 2019
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Editor
Johnson, Leslie Main
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Edmonton, AB
Publisher
Polynya Press
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xiv, 402 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Patterns of Northern Traditional Healing; v. 3
Subjects
First Nations
Indigenous Canadians
Healthy Lifestyle
Medicine, Traditional
Plants, Medicinal
Spiritual Therapies
Canada
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781772124101
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA300 J67 2019

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What every Jewish woman should know about cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14398
L'Chaim Cancer Support for Jewish Women. [Toronto, ON]: L'Chaim Cancer Support for Jewish Women , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 W555 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Corporate Author
L'Chaim Cancer Support for Jewish Women
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
L'Chaim Cancer Support for Jewish Women
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Judaism
Women - education
Religion and Medicine
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 W555 2005

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Resilience : a story of courage and triumph in the face of recurrent cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21529
Wener, Susan. [Vancouver, BC?]: Figure1 Publishing , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 W473 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Wener, Susan
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Figure1 Publishing
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xviii, 217 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Complementary Therapies
Integrative Medicine
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781927958025
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 W473 2014

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Life over cancer : the Block Center program for integrative cancer treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18778
Block, Keith I. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B651 2009
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
Author
Block, Keith I
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xiv, 594 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Complementary Therapies
Integrative Medicine
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553801149
0553801147
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
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 B651 2009

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Integrated cancer care guide : caring for the mind, body, and spirit of people with cancer and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19805
InspireHealth. [Vancouver, BC?]: InspireHealth , 2010?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 I59 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Alternate Title
Integrated cancer care guide : optimal support for mind, body, spirit and immune system for health and healing : guide to self-care, healthful nutrition, exercise, vitamins, supplements, and complementary medical therapies
Author
InspireHealth
Corporate Author
InspireHealth
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
InspireHealth
Publication Date
2010?
Physical Description
100 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Complementary Therapies
Mind Body Relations (Metaphysical)
Mind-Body and Relaxation Therapy
Mind-Body Therapies
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Integrative Medicine
Self Care
InspireHealth
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 I59 2010
Website Notes
Companion site
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Global Perspectives in Cancer Care : Religion, Spirituality, and Cultural Diversity in Health and Healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124695
New York: Oxford University Press , c2022.
Audience
Professional
"With cancer ranking as the primary or secondary cause of premature death in almost 100 countries worldwide, the World Health Organization recognized a high level of investment in cancer control and treatment (including palliative care) in 2019. At that time, governments at the World Health Assembl…
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Editor
Silbermann, Michael
Berger, Ann
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
c2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Spiritual Therapies
Spirituality
Cultural Diversity
Religion and Medicine
Abstract
"With cancer ranking as the primary or secondary cause of premature death in almost 100 countries worldwide, the World Health Organization recognized a high level of investment in cancer control and treatment (including palliative care) in 2019. At that time, governments at the World Health Assembly (WHA) unanimously adopted a new cancer resolution (Universal Health Coverage: Moving Together to Build a Healthier World). The resolution noted the potential for cancer prevention to reduce cancer burden in the future, while reducing the suffering from cancer in the communities.As most countries are facing an overall increase in the absolute number of cancer cases, large geographical diversity in cancer occurrence and variations in the magnitude and profile of the disease still continue between and within world regions. Specific types of cancer dominate globally: lung, female breast, and colorectal cancer. The regional variations in common cancer types signal the extent to which societal, economic, and lifestyle changes interplay to differentially impact the profile of this most complex group of diseases.Although survival rates for cancer have improved significantly over the past few decades, for each individual, the diagnosis and treatment of cancer are still devastating, affecting the family and community as well. The care of a person with cancer must be more than just the treatment of the cancer itself. Understanding the cultural, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of the cancer sufferer and their family and community will ensure the best care.In order to treat individuals with cancer and understand how to give the best possible care to underserved populations, we need to understand cultural diversity. Understanding that cultural aspects of a society may be intertwined with finances and other resources can improve adherence and access to care. Culture is made up of language, religion, cuisine, social norms, history, ancestry, music, arts, and spirituality. In order to improve cancer care outcomes, patients' diverse spiritual and cultural beliefs must be recognized. In addition, available methods must be utilized to improve access and adherence to treatment modalities and regimens.In this book, we focus on numerous diverse cultures, traditions, and faiths. Many parts of the world are composed of indigenous cultures, with unique spiritual beliefs in addition to the region's primary religion. We present chapters on indigenous religions as well as indigenous traditional healers. People everywhere experience trouble, sorrow, need, and sickness, and they develop skills and knowledge in response to these adversities. This book provides insightful models of these parameters and serves as a valuable resource for health care providers and policymakers by taking a global approach to cultural diversity in the world. By understanding this multiculturalism and the many aspects of psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of health and healing, we can learn from one another." --publisher
ISBN
9780197551349
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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