Skip header and navigation
The BC Cancer Library

Delivering timely service and evidence-informed resources to people in BC and the Yukon facing cancer and those involved in oncology care or research.

  Refine by:

Refine by:

Format

More
More

20 records – page 1 of 1.

Finger up the bum : a guide to my prostate cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120302
Izen, Michael Hart. [Vancouver, BC?]: Leola Productions , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 I98 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
How do you deal with a terminal diagnosis in your forties? How are you supposed to talk about it with friends and family? "Finger up the bum" tells of Michael Izen's experience with prostate cancer with in-your-face humor and original, off-the-wall illustrations about everything from his 'fallen wa…
More Information
Author
Izen, Michael Hart
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Leola Productions
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
79 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms
Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis
Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy
Men's Health
Humor
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
How do you deal with a terminal diagnosis in your forties? How are you supposed to talk about it with friends and family? "Finger up the bum" tells of Michael Izen's experience with prostate cancer with in-your-face humor and original, off-the-wall illustrations about everything from his 'fallen warrior' to hot flashes, as well as touching thoughts on what really matters in the end - Cover
ISBN
9780995278707
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WJ752 I98 2016

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
Show Less

Man within me : my victory over prostate cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120491
Ludin, Eric E. San Bernadino, CA: Eric. E. Ludin , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ762 L944 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Ludin, Eric E.
Place of Publication
San Bernadino, CA
Publisher
Eric. E. Ludin
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
134 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms
Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis
Prostatic Neoplasms - surgery
Prostatectomy - psychology
Men's Health
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
1536894435
9781536894431
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WJ762 L944 2016

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
Show Less

Invasion of the prostate snatchers : no more unnecessary biopsies, radical treatment or loss of sexual potency

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19505
Blum, Ralph H, Scholz, Mark. New York, NY: Other Press , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 B658i 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Welcome to prostate country; All the decision makers are surgeons!; The quest for the enchanted shotgun; Commuting the death sentence; Band of brothers; Introducing active surveillance; Life in the libido-free zone; To biopsy or not to biopsy : opening Pandora's box; The return of the prodigal hard…
More Information
Author
Blum, Ralph H
Scholz, Mark
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Other Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
293 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy
Early Detection of Cancer
Erectile Dysfunction - prevention & control
Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis
Unnecessary Procedures - adverse effects
Personal Narratives
Abstract
Welcome to prostate country
All the decision makers are surgeons!
The quest for the enchanted shotgun
Commuting the death sentence
Band of brothers
Introducing active surveillance
Life in the libido-free zone
To biopsy or not to biopsy : opening Pandora's box
The return of the prodigal hard-on
TIP : testosterone inactivating pharmaceuticals
Invitation to the "Ice ball"
A new look at radiation
Nikola Tesla?s magical mystery machine
Quality imaging : a doorway to less toxic treatment
Now playing for a limited time only : the Combidex Follies
Deciding treatment
Anatomy of assisted suicide
The insulin connection
Hexing : the modern sorcerer?s curse
Diet and supplements : an overview
Romancing the immune system
How prostate cancer can make you live longer : getting to the doctor?s office
By way of summing up
Genuine hope for men with relapsed disease.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781590513422
1590513428
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WJ752 B658i 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

Prostate cancer strikes : navigating the storm

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121496
Gagnon, Gogs. [Vancouver, BC?]: Granville Island Publishing Ltd. , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ762 G135 2019
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Gagnon, Gogs
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Granville Island Publishing Ltd.
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xiv, 166 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781926991948
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WJ762 G135 2019

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

One man's life-changing diagnosis : navigating the realities of prostate cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119987
Pynn, Craig T. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Table of Contents; PART I DISCOVERY AND DIAGNOSIS; PART II RELATING TO CANCER; PART III THE OTHER REALITIES OF PROSTATE CANCER; PART IV A LIFETIME?S JOURNEY; EPILOGUE
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Pynn, Craig T
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Health
Publication Date
2012
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms
Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis
Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology
Life Change Events
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Abstract
Table of Contents
PART I DISCOVERY AND DIAGNOSIS
PART II RELATING TO CANCER
PART III THE OTHER REALITIES OF PROSTATE CANCER
PART IV A LIFETIME?S JOURNEY
EPILOGUE
ISBN
1936303256
9781936303250
9781617051012
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
Read Online
https://www.r2library.com/Resource/Title/1936303353
Show Less

Surviving prostate cancer : the strength I drew from my kayak adventures, daily life's humor and gifted doctors.

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120492
Hansen, Clifford. San Bernadino, CA: Clifford Hansen , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ762 H249 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Hansen, Clifford
Place of Publication
San Bernadino, CA
Publisher
Clifford Hansen
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
112 unnumbered pages ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms
Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis
Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy
Cancer Survivors
Men's Health
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
1533182868
9781533182869
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WJ762 H249 2016

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
Show Less

Coping with chemotherapy and radiation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13822
Cukier, Daniel, Gingerelli, Frank, Makari-Judson, Grace, McCullough, Virginia E. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 C783 2005
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Cukier, Daniel
Gingerelli, Frank
Makari-Judson, Grace
McCullough, Virginia E
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Radiotherapy
Popular Work
ISBN
0071444726
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 C783 2005

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

Does traditional Chinese medicine have a role to play in the treatment of radiation-induced fatigue?

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16169
Cheung, Charles, Kamarn, Jonathan, Moerschfelder, Steven. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ269 B368 2004 v.23
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Cheung, Charles
Kamarn, Jonathan
Moerschfelder, Steven
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior. Radiation Therapy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour : 30 minutes
Series
BCCA Centre for the Southern Interior radiation therapy educational materials 23
Subjects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Neoplasms - therapy
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Fatigue
Language
English
Material Type
Video
VHS
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ269 B368 2004 v.23

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
Show Less

Radiation therapy for breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4418
French, John, Yu, Mackenzie. Surrey, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Fraser Valley Cancer Centre | BCCA , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 F874 1997
More Information
Author
French, John
Yu, Mackenzie
Place of Publication
Surrey, BC
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Fraser Valley Cancer Centre
BCCA
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour ; 30 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
VHS
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
VC Library Archives
Call Number
WP870 F874 1997
Show Less

What men won't talk about...and women need to know : a woman's perspective on prostate cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21572
Standeven, Glenda. Chilliwack, BC: Standeven Publications , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S785 2014
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Standeven, Glenda
Place of Publication
Chilliwack, BC
Publisher
Standeven Publications
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
ix, 82 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Erectily Dysfunction
Sexual Behavior
Personal Narratives
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780981330716
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 S785 2014

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

Radiation therapy for the breast cancer patient

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15013
BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B862 2003
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
13 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 B862 2003

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
Show Less

Radiation therapy for the breast cancer patient

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16436
BC Cancer Agency. Centre for the Southern Interior. Kelowna, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B862c 2008
Availability
9 copies, 9 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Centre for the Southern Interior
Place of Publication
Kelowna, BC
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
12 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP870 B862c 2008
Read Online
http://learn.phsa.ca/bcca/radiationtherapy/breastcancercsi/RTBCP_flv_loader.html

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.4 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.5 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
Show Less

Cancer confidential : backstage dramas in the radiation clinic

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124311
Hayter, Charles. Toronto, ON: University of Toronto Press , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H426c 2022
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Hayter, Charles
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xix, 278 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781487528157
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H426c 2022

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Wednesday, May 22, 2024
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
Show Less

Cancer nanotechnology : principles and applications in radiation oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20851
Boca Raton, Fla.: Taylor & Francis , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ269 C215c 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Cho, Sang Hyun
Krishnan, Sunil
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, Fla.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xviii, 254 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Series
Imaging in medical diagnosis and therapy
Subjects
Nanostructures - therapeutic use
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Nanostructures - diagnostic use
Nanotechnology - methods
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - therapy
ISBN
9781439878750
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Surrey Library
Call Number
QZ269 C215c 2013

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Library Available
Show Less

Late treatment effects and cancer survivor care in the young : from childhood to early adulthood

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123464
Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG , 2020.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  1 read online  
Editor
Beck, Jorn D.
Bokemeyer, C. (Carsten)
Langer, Thorsten
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Publication Date
2020
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Child
Adolescent
Young Adult
Cancer Survivors
ISBN
9783030491383
9783030491406
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This Proquest title is licensed for ONE BC Cancer staff user at a time. If you are denied access while on a network computer, please try again later.
Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
Read Online
https://login.bccancer.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6386053
Show Less

Treatment of cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16196
London, U.K.: Hodder Arnold , 2008. 5th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 T785 2008
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Editor
Price, Pat
Sikora, Karol
Illidge, Tim
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
London, U.K.
Publisher
Hodder Arnold
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xxii, 1488 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Radiotherapy
ISBN
9780340912218
0340912219
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ266 T785 2008

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
Show Less

Side effects of radiation and chemotherapy for breast cancer patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18935
Weir, Lorna, Gelmon, Karen. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B863 2008 v.16
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Weir, Lorna
Gelmon, Karen
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" 16
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP870 B863 2008 v.16
Read Online
http://learn.phsa.ca/bcca/breasttumour/btg2/btg2_flv_loader.html

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
Show Less

Cancer neurology in clinical practice : neurologic complications of cancer and its treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18466
Totowa, NJ: Humana Press , 2008. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Overview; Diagnostic studies; Neurologic symptoms; Direct complications of cancer; Indirect complications of cancer; Complications of cancer therapy; Neurologic complications of specific malignancies
More Information
  1 read online  
Editor
Schiff, David
Kesari, Santosh
Wen, Patrick Y
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Totowa, NJ
Publisher
Humana Press
Publication Date
2008
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Current clinical oncology
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - therapy
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Neurologic Manifestations
Therapeutics - adverse effects
Abstract
Overview
Diagnostic studies
Neurologic symptoms
Direct complications of cancer
Indirect complications of cancer
Complications of cancer therapy
Neurologic complications of specific malignancies
ISBN
9781588299833 (alk. paper)
158829983X (alk. paper)
9781597454124 (e-ISBN)
1597454125 (e-ISBN)
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This Proquest title is licensed for ONE BC Cancer staff user at a time. If you are denied access while on a network computer, please try again later.
Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
Read Online
https://login.bccancer.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/detail.action?docID=367286
Show Less

Managing the oral effects of cancer treatment : diagnosis to survivorship

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20461
Oncology Nursing Society. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY156 M266 2011
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Oncology Nursing Society
Editor
Haas, Marilyn L
McBride, Deborah L
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xvi, 294 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Oral Manifestations
Neoplasms - nursing
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Notes
CN Library copy is housed in the UHNBC Library.
ISBN
9781935864035
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
CN Library
Call Number
WY156 M266 2011

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency CN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
Show Less

Therapeutic Approaches in Cancer Treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124717
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…
More Information
  1 read online  
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
Website Notes
This title is licensed for one user at a time on BC Cancer-network computers. If you are denied access while on a network computer, try again later.
This Proquest title is licensed for ONE BC Cancer staff user at a time. If you are denied access while on a network computer, please try again later.
Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
Read Online
https://login.bccancer.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/detail.action?docID=30592740
Show Less

20 records – page 1 of 1.