Editor

Mayles, P

Nahum, A

Rosenwald, J. C

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

1432 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects

Radiotherapy - methods

Radiation Dosage

Radiation Effects

ISBN

9780750308601

0750308605

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Library

Kelowna Library

Abbotsford Library

Call Number

WN250 H236 2007

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Editor

Boyiadzis, Michael M

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

McGraw-Hill, Medical Pub. Division

Publication Date

c2007

Physical Description

xv, 899 p. ; 28 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms

Hematologic Diseases

Neoplasms - therapy

Antineoplastic Agents

Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols

Abstract

The essential therapy guide to cancer, hematologic disorders and supportive care. Chapters in the Oncology section focus on specific types of cancer and provide essential details on administration, emetogenic potential, toxicity, dose modification, monitoring and efficacy of commonly used and recently approved chemotherapeutic regimens, drugs and biologic agents. Chapters in the Supportive Care section provide guidance on managing problems such as cancer pain, hospice care and end-of-life issues, and in handling complications including radiation complications and oncologic emergencies. Includes guidelines for cancer screening and information on genetics of common inherited cancer syndromes.

ISBN

9780071434973

0071434976 (pbk.)

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Library

Call Number

QZ200 H487b 2007

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Author

Leibel, Leigh

Pitman, Anne

Place of Publication

Edinburgh, UK

Publisher

Handspring Publishing

Publication Date

2023

Physical Description

xx, 232 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Subjects

Yoga

Neoplasms - therapy

Popular Work

ISBN

9781912085910

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Victoria Library

Call Number

QZ266 L525 2023

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Author

Bartley, Trish

Place of Publication

Chichester, West Sussex

Publisher

Wiley-Blackwell

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

xx, 400 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - psychology

Cognitive Therapy - methods

ISBN

9780470683835

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Library

Victoria Library

Call Number

QZ266 B291 2012

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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.

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Editor

Lee, Daniel W.

Shah, Nirali N.

Place of Publication

Cambridge, MA

Publisher

Elsevier, Inc.

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

xiv, 229 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Receptors, Chimeric Antigen - therapeutic use

Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell

Immunotherapy, Adoptive - methods

Cell- and Tissue-Based Therapy

Abstract

Contents:

Introduction -- When to refer a patient for CAR-T cell therapy -- Optimizing the apheresis product -- CAR T cells: cell processing laboratory considerations -- Peri-CAR-T cell management -- Management of cytokine release syndrome -- Special considerations for ICU management of patients receiving CAR therapy -- Neurotoxicities after CAR-T cell immunotherapy -- Hematologic and non-CRS toxicities -- Response assessment and post-CAR-T cell therapy management -- Relapse management and role for consolidative hematopoietic stem cell transplantation following CAR-T cell therapy -- Promising chimeric antigen receptors for non-B cell hematological malignancies, pediatric solid tumors, and carcinomas -- CAR T cell therapy for CNS malignancies -- CAR 2.0: the next generation of synthetic receptor-based cellular therapy for cancer.

ISBN

9780323661812

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Library

Victoria Library

Call Number

QZ266 C538 2020

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