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Mayo Clinic book of alternative medicine

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Mayo Clinic. New York, NY: Time Inc. , 2010. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB890 M474 2010

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

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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Contemporary Chinese medicine : application and research : issue 14 : oncology

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Shi, Qi, Liu, Jiaxiang. Shanghai, China: , 1996.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 S555 1996

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Chinese medicine (oncology) : history, scope of study, current development etc.; Use of Chinese medicine in strengthening the body, managing side effects of radiotherapy, yin yang etc.; Different types of cancer, how they are treated by Chinese medicine

Author: Shi, Qi; Liu, Jiaxiang

Place of Publication: Shanghai, China

Publication Date: 1996

Physical Description: 316 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Medicine, Chinese Traditional; Popular Work

Abstract: Chinese medicine (oncology) : history, scope of study, current development etc.; Use of Chinese medicine in strengthening the body, managing side effects of radiotherapy, yin yang etc.; Different types of cancer, how they are treated by Chinese medicine

ISBN: 9787810103398; 7810103393

Language: Chinese

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 S555 1996

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Health, medicine and the faith traditions : an inquiry into religion and medicine

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Philadelphia, PA: Fortress Press , 1982.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WM61 H434 1982

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Marty, Martin E.; Vaux, Kenneth L.

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: Fortress Press

Publication Date: 1982

Subjects: Religion and Medicine

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WM61 H434 1982

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Chinese medicine for surgery

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Wong, Shui Lun, Wong, Yuke. Ho Nan Science and Technology , 1994.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 W872 1994

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Surgical procedures for the treatment of cancer. Chinese herbs / medicine to help the healing process

Author: Wong, Shui Lun; Wong, Yuke

Publisher: Ho Nan Science and Technology

Publication Date: 1994

Physical Description: 3, 880 p. : ill ; 19 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - surgery; Medicine, Chinese Traditional; Popular Work

Abstract: Surgical procedures for the treatment of cancer. Chinese herbs / medicine to help the healing process

ISBN: 7534916577

Language: Chinese

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ266 W872 1994

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Health and medicine in the Hindu tradition

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Desai, Prakash. Chicago, Ill.: Crossroad Publishing Company , 1989.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WM61 D441 1989

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Desai, Prakash

Place of Publication: Chicago, Ill.

Publisher: Crossroad Publishing Company

Publication Date: 1989

Subjects: Religion and Medicine; Chaplaincy Service, Hospital; Hindu

ISBN: 824509145

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WM61 D441 1989

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Siha Tooskin knows the best medicine

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Bearhead, Charlene, Bearhead, Wilson, Mustooch. Chloe Bluebird (Illustrator). Winnipeg, MB: HighWater Press , 2020.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WA300 C5 B368 2020

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

"When Siha Tooskin--Paul Wahasaypa--finds himself feeling ill, he learns that there are answers for him from the healing practices of his own people and from Western medicine. Nakota medicine gathered, prepared, and administered in ceremony and prayerWestern medicine measured and created in laborat…

Alternate Title: The best medicine

Author: Bearhead, Charlene; Bearhead, Wilson; Mustooch. Chloe Bluebird (Illustrator)

Place of Publication: Winnipeg, MB

Publisher: HighWater Press

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: 22 pages : colour illustrations ; 21 cm.

Series: Siha Tooskin knows

Subjects: First Nations; Indigenous Canadians; Child, Hospitalized; Medicine, Traditional; Intergenerational Relations; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

Abstract: "When Siha Tooskin--Paul Wahasaypa--finds himself feeling ill, he learns that there are answers for him from the healing practices of his own people and from Western medicine. Nakota medicine gathered, prepared, and administered in ceremony and prayerWestern medicine measured and created in laboratories, yet they have some things in common. Discover with Paul as he learns more about where modern medicine#x1D; really comes from and how we can all benefit from Indigenous and Western healers as he seeks the best medicine for his own wellness."-- Provided by publisher

ISBN: 9781553798408

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WA300 C5 B368 2020

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Trick or treatment? : alternative medicine on trial

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Singh, Simon, Ernst, Edzard. London, UK: Corgi Books , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB890 S617 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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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How to prevent and treat cancer with natural medicine

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New York, NY: Riverhead Books , 2002.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 H847 2002

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Murray, Michael

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Riverhead Books

Publication Date: 2002

Physical Description: xv, 415 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Alternative Medicine; Medicine, Herbal; Popular Work

ISBN: 1573222224

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 H847 2002

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My own medicine : a doctor's life as a patient

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Kurland, Geoffrey. New York, NY: Times Books , 2002.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WH250 K96m 2002

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Kurland, Geoffrey

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Times Books

Publication Date: 2002

Physical Description: 251 p. ; 25 cm.

Subjects: Leukemia, Hairy Cell; Physicians; Autobiography; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780805071719; 0805071717

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WH250 K96m 2002

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Health and medicine in the Jewish tradition : l'hayyim to life

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Feldman, David M. New York, NY: Crossroad Publishing Company , 1986.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WM61 F312 1986

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Author: Feldman, David M

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Crossroad Publishing Company

Publication Date: 1986

Subjects: Religion and Medicine; Judaism

ISBN: 082450707X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WM61 F312 1986

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Health and medicine in the Lutheran tradition : being well

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Marty, Martin E. New York, NY: Crossroad Publishing Company , 1983.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WM61 M388 1983

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Marty, Martin E.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Crossroad Publishing Company

Publication Date: 1983

Subjects: Religion and Medicine; Chaplaincy Service, Hospital; Christianity

ISBN: 0824506138

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WM61 M388 1983

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On moral medicine : theological perspectives in medical ethics

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Grand Rapids, Mi.: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company , 1987.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: W50 O58 1987

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Lammers, Stephen E; Verhey, Allen

Place of Publication: Grand Rapids, Mi.

Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company

Publication Date: 1987

Subjects: Ethics, Medical; Religion and Medicine

ISBN: 0802836291

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: W50 O58 1987

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Personalised cancer medicine : an ESMO guide for patients

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Garassino, Marina. Danvers, MA: ESMO Press , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ241 G212 2013

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

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Alternate Title: What is personalised medicine? Let us help you understand

Author: Garassino, Marina

Corporate Author: European Society for Medical Oncology

Place of Publication: Danvers, MA

Publisher: ESMO Press

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: 42 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Series: ESMO patients guide series

Subjects: Neoplasms - diagnosis; Medical Oncology - methods; Neoplasms - therapy; Genomics; Individualized Medicine - methods; Molecular Diagnostic Techniques; Molecular Targeted Therapy; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: QZ241 G212 2013

Website Notes: Cancer guides for patients

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http://www.esmo.org/Patients/Patient-Guides/Personalised-Cancer-Medicine-Guide

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Medicine and compassion : a Tibetan Lama's guidance for caregivers

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Rinpoche, Chokyi Nyima, Shlim, David R. [Boston, MA]: Wisdom Publications , 2004.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: W61 R582 2004

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Rinpoche, Chokyi Nyima; Shlim, David R

Place of Publication: [Boston, MA]

Publisher: Wisdom Publications

Publication Date: 2004

Subjects: Religion and Medicine; Empathy; Buddhism; Caregivers; Physician-Patient Relations

ISBN: 0861714784

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: W61 R582 2004

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Health and medicine in the Islamic tradition : change and identity

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Rahman, Fazlur. New York, NY: Crossroad Publishing Company , 1988.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WM61 R147 1987

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Author: Rahman, Fazlur

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Crossroad Publishing Company

Publication Date: 1988

Subjects: Religion and Medicine; Chaplaincy Service, Hospital; Islam

ISBN: 824507975

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WM61 R147 1987

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Health and medicine in the Catholic tradition : tradition in transition

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McCormick, Richard A. New York, NY: Crossroad Publishing Company , 1984.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WM61 M131 1984

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Author: McCormick, Richard A.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Crossroad Publishing Company

Publication Date: 1984

Subjects: Religion and Medicine; Chaplaincy Service, Hospital; Catholicism

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WM61 M131 1984

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Alternative medicine : a critical assessment of 150 modalities

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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…

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.