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Cancer in context : a practical guide to supportive care

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Brennan, James, Moynihan, Clare. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2004.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 B838c 2004

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Brennan, James; Moynihan, Clare

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: 2004

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Social Support; Counseling; Holistic Health; Neoplasms - therapy; Social Environment

ISBN: 0198515251

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ200 B838c 2004

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Medicinal Plants and Cancer Chemoprevention

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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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Patient-centered communication in cancer care : promoting healing and reducing suffering

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Epstein, Ronald M, Street, Richard L. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2007.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ266 E64 2007

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Author: Epstein, Ronald M; Street, Richard L

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Cancer Institute

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: xiii, 203 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Series: NIH publication # 07-6225

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Medical Oncology; Patient-Centered Care; Oncology Nursing; Neoplasms - therapy; Counseling - methods; Professional-Patient Relations; Communication; Patient Education as Topic

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Victoria Library; Internet

Call Number: QZ266 E64 2007

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Evidence-based approach to the treatment and care of the older adult with cancer

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Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2006.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WY156 E93 2006

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Editor: Cope, Diane G; Reb, Anne M

Place of Publication: Pittsburgh, PA

Publisher: Oncology Nursing Society

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: xix, 625 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Oncology Nursing; Evidence-Based Nursing; Geriatrics; Neoplasms - therapy; Aged

ISBN: 9781890504588; 1890504580

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Library; Kelowna Library; Surrey Library

Call Number: WY156 E93 2006

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Therapeutic Approaches in Cancer Treatment

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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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Voice of experience : companion report : New Zealand cancer care survey results for eight treatment services. January 2010

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Cancer Control Council of New Zealand. Wellington, NZ: Cancer Control Council of New Zealand , 2010.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 C215c 2010

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Companion report : New Zealand cancer care survey results for eight treatment services.; Voice of experience

Corporate Author: Cancer Control Council of New Zealand

Place of Publication: Wellington, NZ

Publisher: Cancer Control Council of New Zealand

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 158 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.

Subjects: Patient Reported Outcome Measures; Patient-Centered Care; Health Services - utilization; Delivery of Health Care; Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Ambulatory Care - utilization; Cancer Care Facilities; New Zealand

Notes: Companion report to Voice of experience : part one. National report : preliminary results from the 2009 cancer care survey.

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ200 C215c 2010

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Enhancing cancer care : complementary therapy and support

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New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2007.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ266 E575 2007

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Barraclough, Jennifer

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: xi, 281 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Complementary Therapies

ISBN: 9780199297559; 019929755X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ266 E575 2007

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Integrating physical activity into cancer care : an evidence-based approach

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Oncology Nursing Society. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2016.

Audience: Professional

Contents:; Physical activity and cancer survival -- Promoting physical activity for cancer survivors -- FITT principle for physical activity -- Assessing readiness for physical activity -- Assessing readiness for physical activity : physical -- Considerations -- Evaluating tolerance and adherence t…

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Corporate Author: Oncology Nursing Society

Editor: Bernardo, Lisa Marie; Becker, Betsy J.

Place of Publication: Pittsburgh, PA

Publisher: Oncology Nursing Society

Publication Date: 2016

Series: Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Exercise therapy - methods; Neoplasms - therapy; Evidence-Based Practice; Motor Activity; Physical therapy modalities; Nurses Instruction

Abstract: Contents:; Physical activity and cancer survival -- Promoting physical activity for cancer survivors -- FITT principle for physical activity -- Assessing readiness for physical activity -- Assessing readiness for physical activity : physical -- Considerations -- Evaluating tolerance and adherence to physical activity -- Physical activity for cancer-related fatigue -- Physical activity for cognitive functioning -- Physical activity for cancer-related pain -- Physical activity for promoting sleep -- Physical activity for chronic cancer-related conditions -- Physical activity for metastatic and end-of-life conditions -- Physical activity and cancer survival : future directions -- Support groups and resources.

ISBN: 9781935864912

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Complementary and integrative medicine in cancer care and prevention : foundations and evidence-based interventions

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New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company , 2007.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ266 C736m 2007

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Editor: Micozzi, Marc S

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: xxiii, 478 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Series: R2 Library

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Complementary Therapies - methods

ISBN: 978026103055; 0826103057

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: QZ266 C736m 2007

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Integrative oncology : incorporating complementary medicine into conventional cancer care

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Totowa, NJ: Humana Press , 2008.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ266 I62c 2008

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Cohen, Lorenzo; Markman, Maurie

Place of Publication: Totowa, NJ

Publisher: Humana Press

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: xiii, 216 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Series: Current clinical oncology

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Medical Oncology; Oncology Service, Hospital; Cancer Care Facilities; Complementary Therapies

ISBN: 9781588298690; 1588298698

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ266 I62c 2008

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Cancer control 2016 : cancer care in emerging heath systems

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International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research. Suffolk, UK: Global Health Dynamics | International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research , 2016.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 C2125 2016

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

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Corporate Author: International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research

Editor: Magrath, Ian

Place of Publication: Suffolk, UK

Publisher: Global Health Dynamics; International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 112 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.

Series: Cancer control

Subjects: Neoplasms - epidemiology; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Neoplasms - therapy; Delivery of Health Care; Health Planning; Health Promotion; Health Policy; Health Services Accessibility; Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services; Population Surveillance; Developing Countries; World Health

ISBN: 9780957607262

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Library; Internet

Call Number: QZ200 C2125 2016

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Cancer control 2015 : cancer care in emerging heath systems

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International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research. Suffolk, UK: Global Health Dynamics | International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research , 2015.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 C2125 2015

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Corporate Author: International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research

Editor: Magrath, Ian

Place of Publication: Suffolk, UK

Publisher: Global Health Dynamics; International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: 152 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.

Series: Cancer control

Subjects: Neoplasms - epidemiology; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Neoplasms - therapy; Delivery of Health Care; Health Planning; Health Promotion; Health Policy; Health Services Accessibility; Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services; Population Surveillance; Developing Countries; World Health

ISBN: 9780957607248

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Library; Abbotsford Library; Internet

Call Number: QZ200 C2125 2015

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Making a difference in cancer care : practical techniques in palliative and curative treatment

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Rushworth, Clare. London, England: Souvenir Press (E&A) Ltd , 1994.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ266 R955 1994

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Author: Rushworth, Clare

Place of Publication: London, England

Publisher: Souvenir Press (E&A) Ltd

Publication Date: 1994

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - psychology

ISBN: 0285632159

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ266 R955 1994

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Cancer control 2013 : cancer care in emerging heath systems

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International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research. Suffolk, UK: Global Health Dynamics | International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research , 2013.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 C2125 2013

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Building capacity for cancer control in the lesser-resourced world : factors influencing success value and satisfaction by Dr. Simon B. Sutcliffe and Leigh J. Passman

Corporate Author: International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research

Editor: Magrath, Ian

Place of Publication: Suffolk, UK

Publisher: Global Health Dynamics; International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: 176 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - epidemiology; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Neoplasms - therapy; Early Detection of Cancer; Health Planning; Health Promotion; Health Policy; Health Services Accessibility; Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services; Mass Screening; Population Surveillance; Developing Countries; World Health

Abstract: Building capacity for cancer control in the lesser-resourced world : factors influencing success value and satisfaction by Dr. Simon B. Sutcliffe and Leigh J. Passman

ISBN: 9780957607200

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ200 C2125 2013

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Cancer control 2014 : cancer care in emerging heath systems

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International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research. Suffolk, UK: Global Health Dynamics | International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research , 2014.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 C2125 2014

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Building capacity for cancer treatment in low-income countries with particular reference to East Africa by Ian Magrath and Simon Sutcliffe.

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Corporate Author: International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research

Editor: Magrath, Ian

Place of Publication: Suffolk, UK

Publisher: Global Health Dynamics; International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: 152 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - epidemiology; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Neoplasms - therapy; Early Detection of Cancer; Health Planning; Health Promotion; Health Policy; Health Services Accessibility; Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services; Mass Screening; Population Surveillance; Developing Countries; World Health

Abstract: Building capacity for cancer treatment in low-income countries with particular reference to East Africa by Ian Magrath and Simon Sutcliffe.