Delivering timely service and evidence-informed resources to people in BC and the Yukon facing cancer and those involved in oncology care or research.
Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook : basic consumer health information about ayurveda, acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic care, diet-based therapies, herbal and vitamin supplements, homeopathy, massage, meditation, naturopathy, reflexology, reiki, shiatsu, feng shui, tai chi, qi…
Contents:; Chapter 1 Science and Nursing ? Why Should I Care? -- Chapter 2 The Rise of Empiricism -- Chapter 3 Modern Science and Nursing -- Chapter 4 Scientific Determinism, Causality and Care -- Chapter 5 Social Science: Scientific Realism, Alternative Frameworks and the Rise of Postmodern Though…
Contents:; Part I: Colorectal cancer. Epidemiology of colorectal cancer -- Diagnosis and staging of colorectal cancer -- Molecular diagnostic guidelines for colorectal cancer -- How I treat early-stage colon cancer through surgery -- How I treat early-stage colon cancer with adjuvant therapy: who a…
This first of its kind book is a comprehensive compilation of multiple facets of cannabis recommendation, use and effects from a variety of different perspectives. Comprised of chapters dedicated to separate fields of medicine, this evidence-based guide outlines the current data, or lack thereof, a…
Table of Contents:; What is complementary and alternative medicine, and can it be used safely? -- Types of complementary and alternative therapies -- Herbs, vitamins, and supplements -- Symptom management with complementary and alternative medicine -- CAM therapy use by site -- Healthy living.
Contents:; Why read papers at all? -- Searching the literature -- Getting your bearings : what is this paper about? -- Assessing methodological quality -- Statistics for the non-statistician -- Papers that report trials of drugs and other simple interventions -- Papers that report trials of complex…
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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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"This practical, science-based book focuses on helping partners, family and friends understand breast cancer. It guides them in how to provide the best emotional and practical support when helping someone with breast cancer to cope, recover and thrive, while maintaining their own physical and psych…
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library | Available |
Table of Contents:; - HEAD AND NECK CANCER -- THYROID CANCER -- NON-SMALL-CELL LUNG CANCER -- SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER -- BREAST CANCER -- ESOPHAGEAL CANCER -- GASTRIC CANCER --PANCREATIC CANCER -- NEUROENDOCRINE CANCER -- HEPATOBILIARY CANCERS -- COLORECTAL CANCER -- ANAL CANCER -- PROSTATE CANCER …