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RANK ligand : a key signal in cancer-induced bone disease and hormone ablative therapy-induced bone loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19811
Amgen Inc. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Amgen Inc. , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WE258 R198 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Introduction; RANK ligand in bone biology; Bone metastases; Multiple myeloma; Skeletal-related events (SREs); Hormone ablative therapy-induced bone loss
Author
Amgen Inc.
Place of Publication
Thousand Oaks, Calif.
Publisher
Amgen Inc.
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
RANK Ligand - metabolism
Osteoblasts
Osteoclasts
Antibodies, Monoclonal - therapeutic use
Bone Neoplasms - secondary
Bone Resorption
Osteoporosis - therapy
Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal - adverse effects
Abstract
Introduction
RANK ligand in bone biology
Bone metastases
Multiple myeloma
Skeletal-related events (SREs)
Hormone ablative therapy-induced bone loss
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WE258 R198 2009

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Fast facts about medical cannabis and opioids : minimizing opioid use through cannabis

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122448
Smith, Gregory L., Smith, Kevin F. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company , 2020.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WL704.6 S642 2020
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Contents:; Chronic Pain and Opioids -- Current Cost of the Opioid Epidemic -- Opioid Use Disorder -- History and Legality of Cannabis -- Overview of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) -- Cannabinoids and Terpenes -- Synthetic Cannabinoid Pharmaceuticals -- Isolate Cannabinoid Pharmaceuticals -- Medic…
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Author
Smith, Gregory L.
Smith, Kevin F.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xiv, 238 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Fast facts series
Subjects
Chronic Pain - drug therapy
Pain management
Cannabinoids - therapeutic use
Medical Marijuana - therapeutic use
Analgesics, Opioid - adverse effects
Opioid-Related Disorders - prevention & control
Nurses Instruction
Abstract
Contents:
Chronic Pain and Opioids -- Current Cost of the Opioid Epidemic -- Opioid Use Disorder -- History and Legality of Cannabis -- Overview of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) -- Cannabinoids and Terpenes -- Synthetic Cannabinoid Pharmaceuticals -- Isolate Cannabinoid Pharmaceuticals -- Medical Marijuana and Bioavailability -- Side Effects of Cannabis Use -- Causes of Chronic Pain -- Treating Chronic Pain with Opioids -- Treating Chronic Pain with Cannabinoids -- Cannabinoid and Opioid Interactions -- Cannabis as an Adjunct to Opioids -- Opioid Sparing with Cannabinoids.
ISBN
0826142990
9780826142993
9780826143129
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Abbotsford Library
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
WL704.6 S642 2020
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Demystifying opioid conversion calculations : a guide for effective dosing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120987
McPherson, Mary Lynn. [Bethesda, MD]: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc. , 2018. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV89 M478 2018
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Table of Contents:; Introduction to opioid conversion calculations -- Converting among routes and formulations of the same opioid -- Converting among routes and formulations of different opioids -- Titrating opioid regimens : around the clock and to the rescue! -- Transdermal and parenteral fentany…
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Author
McPherson, Mary Lynn
Corporate Author
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc.
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xiii, 274 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Analgesics, Opioid - administration & dosage
Analgesics, Opioid - therapeutic use
Drug Dosage Calculations
Abstract
Table of Contents:
Introduction to opioid conversion calculations -- Converting among routes and formulations of the same opioid -- Converting among routes and formulations of different opioids -- Titrating opioid regimens : around the clock and to the rescue! -- Transdermal and parenteral fentanyl dosage calculations and conversions -- Methadone : a complex and challenging analgesic, but it?s worth it! -- Patient-controlled analgesia and neuraxial opioid therapy -- Calculating doses from oral solutions and suspensions -- Lagniappe : a little something extra in conversion calculations.
Notes
CN Library copy is housed at UHNBC Library.
ISBN
9781585284290
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
CN Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
QV89 M478 2018
Website Notes
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Handbook of targeted cancer therapy and immunotherapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121471
Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer , 2019. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ267 H236 2019
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Alternate Title
Targeted cancer therapy and immunotherapy
Editor
Karp, Daniel D.
Falchook, Gerald S.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xxvi, 406 p.: ill. ; 12 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook Nursing Collection
Subjects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Molecular Targeted Therapy - methods
Antineoplastic Agents - administration & dosage
Antineoplastic Agents - metabolism
Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological
Handbook
Notes
CN Library copy is housed in the UHNBC Library.
ISBN
9781496389138
1496389131
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Abbotsford Library
CN Library
Kelowna Library
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ267 H236 2019
Website Notes
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Clinical guide to antineoplastic therapy : a chemotherapy handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113648
Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2014. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Editor
Gullatte, Mary Magee
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xxii, 1037 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Antineoplastic Agents
Neoplasms - nursing
Handbooks
ISBN
9781935864318
1935864319
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Internet
Website Notes
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SITC's guide to managing immunotherapy toxicity

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121426
Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer. New York, NY: Demos Medical Publishing , 2019.
Audience
Professional
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Guide to managing immunotherapy toxicity
Corporate Author
Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer
Editor
Ernstoff, Marc S.
Puzanov, Igor
Robert, Caroline
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Medical Publishing
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xxvii, 246 p. : ill. ; 21 cm
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological - toxicity
ISBN
0826172148
9780826172143
9780826172150
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Kelowna Library
Website Notes
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ChemoBrain : cognitive impairments related to chemotherapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16616
Meyers, C. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ269 B365 2003 v.3
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Alternate Title
Chemo brain
Author
Meyers, C
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Radiation Oncology Rounds
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
colour ; 60 minutes
Series
Radiation oncology rounds 3
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Cognition Disorders - chemically induced
Brain - drug effects
Memory - drug effects
Memory Disorders - chemically induced
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Fatigue
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ269 B365 2003 v.3

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Treating early breast cancer : BC Cancer Agency policies|Evolution in funding new cancer drugs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16246
Ellard, Susan, O'Reilly, Susan. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 B366a 2006 v.2
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 15548. (QZ200 B366 2006); Treating early breast cancer : BC Cancer Agency policies by Dr. Susan Ellard (25 minutes); Evolution in funding new cancer drugs by Dr. Susan O'Reilly (25 minutes)
Alternate Title
Annual cancer conference
Annual cancer conference : partners in research and care : BC and the world
Author
Ellard, Susan
O'Reilly, Susan
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
50 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Agency annual cancer conference 2006 v.2
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Antineoplastic Agents - economics
Drugs - economics
Delivery of Health Care - economics
BC Cancer Agency
Abstract
Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 15548. (QZ200 B366 2006)
Treating early breast cancer : BC Cancer Agency policies by Dr. Susan Ellard (25 minutes)
Evolution in funding new cancer drugs by Dr. Susan O'Reilly (25 minutes)
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ200 B366a 2006 v.2

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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.
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Mastering communication with seriously ill patients : balancing honesty with empathy and hope

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18373
Back, Anthony, Arnold, Robert, Tulsky, James. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 M423b 2009
Availability
5 copies, 4 available
Taking your skills to the next level; Getting a good start; Talking about serious news; Discussing evidence for making treatment decisions; Discussing prognosis; Between the big events; Conducting a family conference; Dealing with conflicts; Transitions to end-of-life care; Talking about dying; Cul…
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Author
Back, Anthony
Arnold, Robert
Tulsky, James
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
x, 158 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Counseling - methods
Communication
Professional-Family Relations
Attitude to Death
Abstract
Taking your skills to the next level
Getting a good start
Talking about serious news
Discussing evidence for making treatment decisions
Discussing prognosis
Between the big events
Conducting a family conference
Dealing with conflicts
Transitions to end-of-life care
Talking about dying
Cultivating your skills
ISBN
9780521706186
0521706181
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Internet
Call Number
W62 M423b 2009
Website Notes
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Head and neck cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20603
New York, NY: Demos Medical , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WE707 H432h 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Radiation medicine rounds v.2, issue 2
Editor
Heron, Dwight E
Tishler, Roy B
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Medical
Publication Date
2011
Series
Radiation medicine rounds v.2, issue 2
R2 Library
Subjects
Head and Neck Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Head and Neck Neoplasms - drug therapy
ISBN
9781936287369
1936287366
ISSN
2151-4208
Language
English
Material Type
Serial
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Internet
Call Number
WE707 H432h 2011
Website Notes
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The Washington manual hematology and oncology subspecialty consult

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119776
Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer , 2016. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WH 39 W316 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Hematology and oncology subspecialty consult
Editor
Cashen, Amanda F.
Van Tine, Brian A.
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
ix, 489 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Series
Washington manual subspecialty consult series
R2 Library
Subjects
Hematologic Diseases
Neoplasms
Diagnosis, Differential
Drug Therapy - methods
Handbooks
ISBN
1496328086
9781496328083
9781496353689
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Internet
Call Number
WH 39 W316 2016
Website Notes
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