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Integrative strategies for cancer patients : a practical resource for managing the side effects of cancer therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20139
Ladas, Elena, Kelly, Kara M. Hackensack, NJ: World Scientific Publishing , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 L153 2012
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
Table of contents:; The Role of Complementary Medicine and Cancer Treatment -- Communicating with Your Medical Team -- How To Use This Book -- Descriptions of Complementary Medicine Therapies -- Aromatherapy -- Chinese Medicine and Acupressure -- Herbal Teas -- Homeopathy -- Massage -- Nutrition …
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Author
Ladas, Elena
Kelly, Kara M
Place of Publication
Hackensack, NJ
Publisher
World Scientific Publishing
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xii, 304 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Complementary Therapies - methods
Integrative Medicine - methods
Handbooks
Abstract
Table of contents:
The Role of Complementary Medicine and Cancer Treatment -- Communicating with Your Medical Team -- How To Use This Book -- Descriptions of Complementary Medicine Therapies -- Aromatherapy -- Chinese Medicine and Acupressure -- Herbal Teas -- Homeopathy -- Massage -- Nutrition -- Reflexology -- Supplements (Nutrition, Herbal) -- Visual Imagery -- Yoga -- Cancer Associated Side Effects -- Anxiety & Stress -- Chemo Brain -- Constipation -- Depression -- Diarrhea -- Dry Mouth -- Fatigue -- Headache -- Hot Flashes -- Immune Suppression -- Insomnia -- Loss of Appetite -- Loss of Libido -- Lymphedema -- Mouth Sores -- Nausea & Vomiting -- Pain -- Peripheral Neuropathy -- Radiation Burns -- Shortness of Breath -- Urinary Retention and Incontinence -- Appendices -- Appendix A Acupressure Point Instruction and Illustrations -- Appendix B Anatomical Muscle Reference Model -- Appendix C Reflexology Foot and Hand Reference Charts -- Appendix D Yoga Instruction and Illustrations -- Appendix E Glycemic Index -- Appendix F High Fiber Food Sources -- Appendix G Managing Food Portions -- Appendix H References -- Appendix I Resources -- Appendix J Metric Conversion Table.
Notes
Previously catalogued with title, Integrative strategies for cancer patients : a practical guide for managing the side effects of cancer therapy
ISBN
9789814313230
9789814313247
9789814383967
9814313238
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 L153 2012
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca to obtain a username and password from the Library.
Read Online
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=426437

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BC First Nations health handbook : a companion document to the BC healthguide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10649
Brown, Lyla. [Victoria, BC?]: British Columbia. Ministry of Health Planning , 2002?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA590 B878 2002
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Brown, Lyla
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Ministry of Health Planning
First Nations Chiefs' Health Committee (B.C.)
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
British Columbia. Ministry of Health Planning
Publication Date
2002?
Physical Description
iv, 75 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
First Nations
Self Care - handbooks
Health Education - handbooks
Medicine - handbooks
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA590 B878 2002

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Saying goodbye with love : the tool kit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3806
Simpson, Sheila. Surrey, BC: Sea Breeze Press , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 S613s 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Simpson, Sheila
Place of Publication
Surrey, BC
Publisher
Sea Breeze Press
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Death - popular works - handbooks
Grief - popular works - handbooks
Funeral Rites - handbooks
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 S613s 1996

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Botanical pharmacy : the pharmacology of 47 common herbs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3038
Boon, Heather, Smith, Michael. Kingston, Ont.: Quarry Press Inc. , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QV766 B724b 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Boon, Heather
Smith, Michael
Corporate Author
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
Place of Publication
Kingston, Ont.
Publisher
Quarry Press Inc.
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Medicine, Herbal - handbooks
Plants, Medicinal - handbooks
ISBN
1550822527
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV766 B724b 1999

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American Cancer Society complete guide to family caregiving : the essential guide to cancer caregiving at home

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21682
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society/Health Promotions , 2011. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 A512b 2011
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Complete guide to family caregiving
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Editor
Bucher, Julia A
Houts, Peter S
Ades, Terri
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society/Health Promotions
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xviii, 354 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Home Nursing - methods
Caregivers
Patients
Palliative Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780944235003
9781604431063
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 A512b 2011
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca to obtain a username and password from the Library.
Read Online
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=443036

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Advice for the patient : drug information in lay language

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United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc. Rockville, Md.: United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc. , 1998. 18th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QV740 AA1 U58 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
USP DI Volume II
Corporate Author
United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc.
Edition
18th ed.
Place of Publication
Rockville, Md.
Publisher
United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc.
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Drugs - popular works - handbooks
Drug Therapy - popular works - handbooks
Vocabulary - popular works
ISBN
1889788015
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV740 AA1 U58 1998

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Complete guide to relieving cancer pain and suffering

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14435
Patt, Richard B, Lang, Susan S. Oxford University Press , 2004. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL700 P315c 2004
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Author
Patt, Richard B
Lang, Susan S
Edition
rev. ed.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xviii, 446 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Pain - drug therapy
Palliative Care - methods
Home Nursing
Pain - prevention & control
Relaxation Techniques
Popular Work
ISBN
9780195135015
0195135016
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL700 P315c 2004

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Naturopathic oncology : an encyclopedic guide for patients and physicians

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123602
McKinney, Neil. Victoria, BC: Liaison Press , 2020. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M153n 2020
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
More Information
Author
McKinney, Neil
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Victoria, BC
Publisher
Liaison Press
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
601 p. : ill. ; 25 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Complementary Therapies - methods
Naturopathy
Medical Oncology
Integrative Oncology
Integrative Medicine
ISBN
9781926946153
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 M153n 2020

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Naturopathic oncology : an encyclopedic guide for patients and physicians

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120857
McKinney, Neil. [Victoria, BC?]: Liaison Press , 2016. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M153n 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
McKinney, Neil
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Liaison Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
530 p. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Complementary Therapies - methods
Naturopathy
Medical Oncology
Integrative Oncology
Integrative Medicine
ISBN
9781926946023
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 M153n 2016
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Patient handbook on stem cell therapies : appendix 1 of the guidelines for the clinical translation of stem cells

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19502
International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR). Deerfield, IL: International Society for Stem Cell Research , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
ISSCR patient handbook on stem cell therapies
Corporate Author
International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR)
Place of Publication
Deerfield, IL
Publisher
International Society for Stem Cell Research
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Stem Cells
Practice Guideline
Handbooks
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
2nd URL links to the full professional guideline and includes Appendix 1.
Read Online
http://www.isscr.org/home/publications/patient-handbook
http://www.isscr.org/docs/default-source/patient-handbook/isscrpatienthandbook.pdf
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Relaxation and stress reduction workbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog921
Davis, Martha. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 1995. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 D263 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Davis, Martha
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Stress, Psychological
Relaxation Techniques
Handbooks
ISBN
1879237822
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 D263 1995

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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
More Information
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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Naturopathic oncology : an encyclopedic guide for patients and physicians

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19913
McKinney, Neil. [Vancouver, BC?]: Liaison Press , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M153n 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
McKinney, Neil
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Liaison Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
491p. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Complementary Therapies - methods
Naturopathy
Medical Oncology
Integrative Medicine
ISBN
9781894953733
1894953738
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 M153n 2010

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Naturopathic oncology : an encyclopedic guide for patients and physicians

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114395
McKinney, Neil. [Vancouver, BC?]: Liaison Press , 2012. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M153n 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
McKinney, Neil
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Liaison Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
540 p. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Complementary Therapies - methods
Naturopathy
Medical Oncology
Integrative Medicine
ISBN
9781894953986
1894953983
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 M153n 2012

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How to care for aging parents : a complete guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1109
Morris, Virginia. New York, NY: Workman Publishing , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT100 M877 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Morris, Virginia
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Caregivers - handbooks
Geriatrics
Community Health Services
ISBN
1563054353
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WT100 M877 1996

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BC healthguide : helping you and your family stay healthy : healthwise handbook

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Kemper, Donald W. Boise, Idaho: Healthwise, Incorporated , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA590 K32bp 2007
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Alternate Title
Healthwise handbook
Author
Kemper, Donald W
Corporate Author
British Columbia Ministry of Health
Editor
Magee, Katy E
Place of Publication
Boise, Idaho
Publisher
Healthwise, Incorporated
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xii, 490 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Self Care
Health Education
Medicine
Handbooks
ISBN
1932921273
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA590 K32bp 2007

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BC healthguide : helping you and your family stay healthy : healthwise handbook

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Kemper, Donald W. Boise, Idaho: Healthwise, Incorporated , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA590 K32bc 2007
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Healthwise handbook
Author
Kemper, Donald W
Corporate Author
British Columbia Ministry of Health
Editor
Magee, Katy E
Place of Publication
Boise, Idaho
Publisher
Healthwise, Incorporated
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xii, 370 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Self Care
Health Education
Medicine
Handbooks
ISBN
1932921265
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA590 K32bc 2007

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BC healthguide : helping you and your family stay healthy : healthwise handbook

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Kemper, Donald W. Boise, Idaho: Healthwise, Incorporated , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA590 K32bf 2007
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Guide-sante Columbie-Britannique : une reference pour la sante de toute la famille
Healthwise handbook
Author
Kemper, Donald W
Corporate Author
British Columbia Ministry of Health
Editor
Magee, Katy E
Place of Publication
Boise, Idaho
Publisher
Healthwise, Incorporated
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
x, 464 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Self Care
Health Education
Medicine
Handbooks
ISBN
1877930970
Language
French
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA590 K32bf 2007

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BC healthguide : helping you and your family stay healthy : healthwise handbook

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British Columbia Ministry of Health Services. Boise, Idaho: Healthwise, Incorporated , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA590 K32b 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Healthwise handbook
Corporate Author
British Columbia Ministry of Health Services
Editor
Kemper, Donald W
Magee, Katy E
Place of Publication
Boise, Idaho
Publisher
Healthwise, Incorporated
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
x, 452 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Self Care
Health Education
Medicine
Handbooks
ISBN
1932921133
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Library REF
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA590 K32b 2005

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Marijuana medical handbook : a guide to therapeutic use

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13363
Rosenthal, Ed, Mikuriya, Tod H, Gieringer, Dale. Oakland, Ca.: Quick American Archives , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QV766 R815 1997
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Rosenthal, Ed
Mikuriya, Tod H
Gieringer, Dale
Place of Publication
Oakland, Ca.
Publisher
Quick American Archives
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xv, 270 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Cannabis - therapeutic use
Plants, Medicinal - handbooks
ISBN
0932551165
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QV766 R815 1997

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