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BC Cancer Agency Pharmacy practice standards for hazardous drugs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17778
BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy , 2008.
Audience
Professional
The aseptic and safe handling standards and recommendations in this manual meet best practice standards set forth by WorkSafe BC, NIOSH, ASHP, ISOPP, USP797, CSHP, and CAPhO
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Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents
Practice Guideline
BC Cancer Agency
Pharmaceutical Services - standards
Handbooks
Abstract
The aseptic and safe handling standards and recommendations in this manual meet best practice standards set forth by WorkSafe BC, NIOSH, ASHP, ISOPP, USP797, CSHP, and CAPhO
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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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
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
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Disrupting breast cancer narratives : stories of rage and repair

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122844
Nielsen, Emilia. [Toronto, ON]: University of Toronto Press , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Contents:
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Author
Nielsen, Emilia
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Publication Date
2019
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Personal Narratives
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
Contents:
ISBN
9781487530020
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
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Bodies unbound : gender-specific cancer and biolegitimacy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123477
Sledge, Piper. New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press , 2020.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Sledge, Piper
Place of Publication
New Brunswick, NJ
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Publication Date
2020
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms, Male - psychology
Transgender Persons
Gender Identity
Social Perception
ISBN
9781978815797
9781978815827
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Oncology board review : blueprint study guide and Q&A

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123666
New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company , 2022. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Designed to help you prepare for the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Medical Oncology Certification Exam. Revised to include new treatment regimens, clinical guidelines, and other advancements impacting the field as well as updated board-style Q&A. Dedicated sections cover hematological …
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Editor
Worden, Francis P.
Khoriaty, Rami N.
Cobain, Erin
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Publication Date
2022
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms
Medical Oncology
Examination Questions
Handbooks
Abstract
Designed to help you prepare for the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Medical Oncology Certification Exam. Revised to include new treatment regimens, clinical guidelines, and other advancements impacting the field as well as updated board-style Q&A. Dedicated sections cover hematological malignancies and solid tumors with a templated chapter approach highlighting epidemiology, etiology and risk factors, diagnostic criteria, staging, signs and symptoms of the disease, prognostic factors, indications for treatment, and special considerations. Later sections address other topics found on the exam, including cancer genetics and tumor biology, supportive and palliative care, bone marrow transplantation, and biostatistics. - Provided by publisher.
ISBN
0826147488
9780826147486
9780826147493
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Medicinal Plants and Cancer Chemoprevention

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124700
Boca Raton, Florida: CRC Press , c2024. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
"Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. Medicinal Plants and Cancer Chemoprevention provides information on the use of various herbal plants used as anticancer agents. It discusses the traditional system of medicine and focuses on plant-derived compounds for cancer therapy with inte…
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Editor
Malviya, Sapna
Malviya, Neelesh
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, Florida
Publisher
CRC Press
Publication Date
c2024
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Plants, Medicinal
Neoplasms - therapy
Antineoplastic Agents
Chemoprevention
Abstract
"Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. Medicinal Plants and Cancer Chemoprevention provides information on the use of various herbal plants used as anticancer agents. It discusses the traditional system of medicine and focuses on plant-derived compounds for cancer therapy with integrated approaches. Chapters present information on various medicinal plants that covers background and history, ethnomedical considerations, morphology, phytochemistry, and pharmacological properties. The book presents a scientific investigation on medicinal plants in managing cancer, reported mechanisms of action as anticancer activity, as well as covering the toxicological aspects of certain plants.
KEY FEATURES:
Details information on plant-derived compounds for cancer therapy
Features information on methods of extraction and isolation of various phytoconstituents responsible for anticancer activity
Discusses herbal formulations and alternative approaches used for the management and treatment of cancer
Demonstrates the importance of alternative approaches including yoga, acupuncture, and dietary supplements to be effective in the management of cancer
This book is helpful to botanists, researchers and practitioners in alternative and complementary medicine, and the herbal medicine research community." --publisher
ISBN
9781032170763
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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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…
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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.
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WomenStories, Woman to Woman. Madison, WI: Medical Media Associates, Inc. , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Corporate Author
WomenStories
Woman to Woman
Place of Publication
Madison, WI
Publisher
Medical Media Associates, Inc.
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
18 minutes
Series
WomenStories : a video series for breast cancer patients 6
Woman to Woman : a video series for breast cancer patients 6
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - drug therapy
Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal - diagnostic use
Tamoxifen - therapeutic use
Popular Work
Notes
Video content is part of WomenStories Breast Cancer Survivor video series 2006 DVD 2 disc set.
ISBN
193056807X
Language
English
Material Type
Video
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Meeting psychosocial needs of women with breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14748
Institute of Medicine (U.S.), National Research Council (U.S.), National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.). Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2004.
Audience
Professional
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Corporate Author
Institute of Medicine (U.S.)
National Research Council (U.S.)
National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.)
Editor
Hewitt, Maria Elizabeth
Herdman, Roger
Holland, Jimmie C
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
x, 278 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Counseling - methods
Psychotherapy - methods
Social Support
Survivors - psychology
ISBN
0309091292 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Clinical coach for effective perioperative nursing care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18136
Litwack, Kim. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Preoperative assessment and care; Perioperative patient teaching; Anesthesia; Intraoperative considerations; Fluid, electrolytes, and acid-base; Post-anesthetic assessment and care; Pain management; Wound assessment and care; Perioperative complications; Special populations : the elderly and pediat…
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Author
Litwack, Kim
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
F.A. Davis Company
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xii, 361 p. : ill. : 19 cm.
Series
Davis?s clinical coach series
R2 Library
Subjects
Perioperative Nursing - methods
Handbooks
Abstract
Preoperative assessment and care
Perioperative patient teaching
Anesthesia
Intraoperative considerations
Fluid, electrolytes, and acid-base
Post-anesthetic assessment and care
Pain management
Wound assessment and care
Perioperative complications
Special populations : the elderly and pediatric patient
Special populations : the pregnant, diabetic, and obese surgical patient
Tools
ISBN
9780803621213
0803621213
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Oxford handbook of oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18284
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2006. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 O98 2006
Editor
Cassidy, Jim
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xxviii, 785 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Handbooks
ISBN
9780198567875
0198567871
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Surrey Library
Call Number
QZ200 O98 2006
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Regional Pharmacy Services : parenteral drug therapy manual : Vancouver acute HSDA

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18303
Vancouver Coastal Health, Providence Health Care. [Vancouver, BC?]: Vancouver General Hospital. Pharmacy Department , 2012-.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV38 V223 2012
How to access the PDTM on VCH/PHC May 2008 version 1; Policies; Monographs; Appendices
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Alternate Title
Parenteral drug therapy manual : Vancouver Acute Health Service Delivery Area : part of Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services
BC Cancer Agency Parenteral drug monograph : administration approval
PDTM
Corporate Author
Vancouver Coastal Health
Providence Health Care
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Vancouver General Hospital. Pharmacy Department
Publication Date
2012-
Subjects
Infusions, Parenteral
Drug Therapy
Pharmaceutical Services
Hospitals - drug therapy
Antineoplastic Agents
BC Cancer Agency
Handbooks
Abstract
How to access the PDTM on VCH/PHC May 2008 version 1
Policies
Monographs
Appendices
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Looseleaf
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
QV38 V223 2012
Website Notes
Vancouver Coastal Health intranet
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Handbook of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18462
Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning , 2010. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
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Editor
Kee, Joyce LeFever
Paulanka, Betty J
Polek, Carolee
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Clifton Park, NY
Publisher
Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication Date
2010
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Water-Electrolyte Imbalance
Acid-Base Imbalance
Body Fluids
Handbooks
ISBN
978143543685
1435453689
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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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
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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.
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Communications handbook for clinical trials : strategies, tips, and tools to manage controversy, convey your message, and disseminate results

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19765
Robinson, Elizabeth T. Washington, DC: Family Health International , 2010.
Audience
Professional
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Physicians' cancer chemotherapy drug manual 2023

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125034
Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC , 2023. 23rd ed.
Audience
Professional
"Completely revised and updated for 2023, the Physicians' Cancer Chemotherapy Drug Manual is an up-to-date guide to the latest information on standard therapy and recent advances in the field. Written by world-class experts in clinical cancer therapeutics, this essential reference provides a comple…
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Editor
Chu, Edward
DeVita, Vincent T., Jr.
Edition
23rd ed.
Place of Publication
Burlington, MA
Publisher
Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC
Publication Date
2023
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Handbook
Abstract
"Completely revised and updated for 2023, the Physicians' Cancer Chemotherapy Drug Manual is an up-to-date guide to the latest information on standard therapy and recent advances in the field. Written by world-class experts in clinical cancer therapeutics, this essential reference provides a complete, easy-to-use catalogue of over 100 drugs and commonly used drug regimens-both on- and off-label-for the treatment of all the major cancers." -- Provided by publisher
ISBN
1284272737
9781284272734
9781284272741
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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WomenStories, Woman to Woman. Madison, WI: Medical Media Associates, Inc. , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Discusses how to reclaim and regain intimacy after a cancer diagnosis. Includes stories of cancer survivors; self-questionnaires, checklists, facts you should know.
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
WomenStories
Woman to Woman
Place of Publication
Madison, WI
Publisher
Medical Media Associates, Inc.
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
16 minutes
Series
WomenStories : a video series for breast cancer patients 3
Woman to Woman : a video series for breast cancer patients 3
Subjects
Family Relations
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
Discusses how to reclaim and regain intimacy after a cancer diagnosis. Includes stories of cancer survivors; self-questionnaires, checklists, facts you should know.
Notes
Video content is part of WomenStories Breast Cancer Survivor video series 2006 DVD 2 disc set.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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WomenStories, Woman to Woman. Madison, WI: Medical Media Associates, Inc. , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
WomenStories
Woman to Woman
Place of Publication
Madison, WI
Publisher
Medical Media Associates, Inc.
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
21 minutes
Series
WomenStories : a video series for breast cancer patients 4
Woman to Woman : a video series for breast cancer patients 4
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - drug therapy
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Notes
Video content is part of DVD WomenStories Breast Cancer Survivor video series 2006 DVD 2 disc set.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Dx/Rx : brain tumors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20194
Quant, Eudocia. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning , 2011.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Author
Quant, Eudocia
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Learning
Publication Date
2011
Series
Dx/Rx oncology series
R2 Library
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
Handbooks
ISBN
9780763773724
0763773727
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Dx/Rx : cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment of precancerous lesions (CIN) and cervical cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20195
Robinson, Katina, Dizon, Don. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning , 2011. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Author
Robinson, Katina
Dizon, Don
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Learning
Publication Date
2011
Series
Dx/Rx oncology series
R2 Library
Subjects
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
Handbooks
ISBN
9780763792107
0763792101
9780763792114 (eISBN)
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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