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Snake oil science : the truth about complementary and alternative medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16132
Bausell, R. Barker. Oxford ; New York: Oxford University Press , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 B351s 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Bausell, R. Barker
Place of Publication
Oxford ; New York
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xix, 324 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Placebo Effect
ISBN
9780195313680 (alk. paper)
0195313682 (alk. paper)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB890 B351s 2007

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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and cancer in British Columbia : version 3

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19249
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program , 2011. version 3.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 B863c 2011
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program
Edition
version 3.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
31 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
Decision Making
BC Cancer Agency
British Columbia
Popular Work
Notes
Apr 30 2018: Removed for Library Search file cleanup project 2018. AR
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ266 B863c 2011

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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and cancer in British Columbia : version 4

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21046
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program , 2011. version 4.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 B863c 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program
Edition
version 4.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
31 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
Decision Making
Consumer Health Information
BC Cancer Agency
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 B863c 2011

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American Cancer Society complete guide to complementary and alternative cancer methods

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15943
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2009. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 A5138 2009
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
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Alternate Title
Complete guide to complementary and alternative cancer methods
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Editor
Ades, Terri
Russell, Jill
Rovere, Amy
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xxiii, 890 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Neoplasms - therapy
Handbooks
ISBN
9780944235713
0944235719
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 A5138 2009

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Trick or treatment? : alternative medicine on trial

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113788
Singh, Simon, Ernst, Edzard. London, UK: Corgi Books , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 S617 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Singh, Simon
Ernst, Edzard
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Corgi Books
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
410 p. : ill., ports. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Evidence-Based Medicine
Popular Work
ISBN
9780552157629
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB890 S617 2009

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Mayo Clinic book of alternative medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20525
Mayo Clinic. New York, NY: Time Inc. , 2010. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 M474 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Alternate Title
Book of alternative medicine
Corporate Author
Mayo Clinic
Editor
Bauer, Brent A
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Time Inc.
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
208 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Integrative Medicine - methods
Mind-Body Therapies
Self Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9781603208369
1603208364
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB890 M474 2010

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Alternative medicine : a critical assessment of 150 modalities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122184
Ernst, Edzard. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 E71 2019
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Though this book is a reference text aimed at guiding consumers through the maze of Alternative Medicine, it can be useful resource for clinicians as well. The book is divided into 150 short chapters, each dedicated to one therapy or diagnostic method. Seven points are raised to assist patient in d…
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Author
Ernst, Edzard
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xiv, 312 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Treatment Outcome
Evidence-Based Medicine
Popular Work
Abstract
Though this book is a reference text aimed at guiding consumers through the maze of Alternative Medicine, it can be useful resource for clinicians as well. The book is divided into 150 short chapters, each dedicated to one therapy or diagnostic method. Seven points are raised to assist patient in decision making, or at least, raise questions about the method, based on evidence. See sections 11.1 for Alternative Cancer cures; 11.7 Cancer diets.
ISBN
9783030126001
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB890 E71 2019

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Do you believe in magic? : the sense and nonsense of alternative medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21250
Offit, Paul A. New York, NY: Harper , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 O32 2013
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Alternate Title
Do you believe in magic? : vitamins, supplements and all things natural : a look behind the curtain
Author
Offit, Paul A
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harper
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
x, 322 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Quackery
Deception
Pseudoscience
Popular Work
Notes
Paperback edition has alternate title.
ISBN
9780062222961
9780062222985 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB890 O32 2013

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Complementary medicine : how to make decisions that are right for you

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20002
Balneaves, Lynda, Truant, Tracy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B366a 2008 v.4
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 17684 (QZ200 B366 2008)
More Information
Alternate Title
BCCA annual cancer conference
BC Cancer Agency Community Cancer Forum
Author
Balneaves, Lynda
Truant, Tracy
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
90 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Agency community cancer forum 2008 v.4
BC Cancer Agency annual cancer conference
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Complementary Therapies
Decision Making
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
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 B366a 2008 v.4

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Integrative oncology : incorporating complementary medicine into conventional cancer care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16125
Totowa, NJ: Humana Press , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 I62c 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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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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Enhancing cancer care : complementary therapy and support

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16733
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 E575 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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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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Outside the box cancer therapies : alternative therapies that treat and prevent cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124837
Stengler, Mark, Anderson, Paul. Carlsbad, California: Hay House, Inc. , 2018. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 S825 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"Supported by extensive research and decades of clinical experience, Dr. Stengler and Dr. Anderson thoroughly explain:; - the different types of cancer and their causes; - how proper nutrition can help to prevent and treat cancer; - the most well-studied supplements to use with cancer treatment; - …
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Author
Stengler, Mark
Anderson, Paul
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Carlsbad, California
Publisher
Hay House, Inc.
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xviii, 351 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Complementary Therapies
Abstract
"Supported by extensive research and decades of clinical experience, Dr. Stengler and Dr. Anderson thoroughly explain:
- the different types of cancer and their causes
- how proper nutrition can help to prevent and treat cancer
- the most well-studied supplements to use with cancer treatment
- cutting-edge naturopathic therapies, and
- natural solutions to common problems, such as the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation." --publisher
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN
9781401954581
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 S825 2018

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Complementary therapy : making safe and informed choices

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16332
Balneaves, Lynda. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B863 2008 v.13
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Balneaves, Lynda
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" 13
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Complementary Therapies
Decision Making
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B863 2008 v.13

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Decision-making about complementary therapies

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16273
Balneaves, Lynda. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B366a 2006 v.13
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 15548. (QZ200 B366 2006)
More Information
Alternate Title
Annual cancer conference
Annual cancer conference : partners in research and care : BC and the world
BC Cancer Agency Community Cancer Forum
Author
Balneaves, Lynda
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2006 November 23-25 : Vancouver, BC)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
90 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Agency annual cancer conference 2006 v.13
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Decision Making
Complementary Therapies
BC Cancer Agency
Popular Work
Abstract
Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 15548. (QZ200 B366 2006)
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 B366a 2006 v.13

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Magic or medicine? : an investigation of healing and healers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5005
Buckman, Robert, Sabbagh, Karl. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 1993.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WZ64 B925 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Buckman, Robert
Sabbagh, Karl
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Key Porter Books
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Medicine
Alternative Medicine
Complementary Therapies
Quackery
ISBN
1550132954
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WZ64 B925 1993

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If it sounds like a quack...: a journey to the fringes of American medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125114
Hongoltz-Hetling, Matthew. New York: PublicAffairs , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WZ310 H772 2023
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
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Author
Hongoltz-Hetling, Matthew
Editor
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
PublicAffairs
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
vii, 323 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Quackery
Complementary Therapies
Social medicine - United States
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781541788879
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WZ310 H772 2023

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Healing outside the margins : the survivor's guide to integrative cancer care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10289
O'Toole, Carole, Hendricks, Carolyn B. Washington, DC: Lifeline Press , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 O89 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
O'Toole, Carole
Hendricks, Carolyn B
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Lifeline Press
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
ISBN
0895261936
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 O89 2002

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Journey through cancer : healing and transforming the whole person

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15136
Geffen, Jeremy R. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press , 2006. newly rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 G299j 2006
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
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Author
Geffen, Jeremy R
Edition
newly rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xviii, 330 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Complementary Therapies
Holistic Health
Popular Work
ISBN
9780307341815
030734181X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 G299j 2006

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Healing touch : a resource for health care professionals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9686
Hover-Kramer, Dorothea, Mentgen, Janet, Scandrett-Hibdon, Sharon. New York, NY: Delmar Publishers, Inc. , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 H434 1996
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Hover-Kramer, Dorothea
Mentgen, Janet
Scandrett-Hibdon, Sharon
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Delmar Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
xxi, 242 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Nurse as healer series
Subjects
Touch
Holistic Health
Nursing Care
Complementary Therapies
Nurses' Instruction
ISBN
0827362757
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 H434 1996

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Holistic cancer care : an herbal approach to reducing cancer risk, helping patients thrive during treatment, and minimizing recurrence

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125269
Cabrera, Chanchal. North Adams, MA: Storey Publishing , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C117 2023
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Cabrera, Chanchal
Place of Publication
North Adams, MA
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
iv, 572 p. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Plants, Medicinal
Complementary Therapies
Holistic Health
Popular Work
ISBN
9781635863734
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C117 2023

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