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Cancer consult : expertise in clinical practice. Volume 1, Solid tumors & supportive care

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Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2024. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
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Editor
Abutalib, Syed A.
Markman, Maurie
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Hoboken, NJ
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Publication Date
2024
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Examination Questions
ISBN
9781119823735
9781119823742
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Chemotherapy and immunotherapy guidelines and recommendations for practice

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125069
Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2024. 2nd.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Editor
Olsen, MiKaela
Edition
2nd
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2024
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Chemotherapy
Drug Therapy
Immunotherapy
Neoplasms - nursing
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Antineoplastic Agents - administration & dosage
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Nurses' Instruction
Practice Guideline
ISBN
9781635930559
9781635930566
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Bethesda handbook of clinical oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124373
Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer , 2023. 6th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 B562 2023
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Alternate Title
Handbook of clinical oncology
Editor
Abraham, Jame
Gulley, James L
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
xiii, 996 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Handbooks
ISBN
9781975184599
1975184599
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 B562 2023

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Holistic cancer care : an herbal approach to reducing cancer risk, helping patients thrive during treatment, and minimizing recurrence

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125269
Cabrera, Chanchal. North Adams, MA: Storey Publishing , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C117 2023
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Cabrera, Chanchal
Place of Publication
North Adams, MA
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
iv, 572 p. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Plants, Medicinal
Complementary Therapies
Holistic Health
Popular Work
ISBN
9781635863734
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C117 2023

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Principles and practice of palliative care and supportive oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123636
Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2022. 5th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 P957b 2022
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Editor
Berger, Ann M
O'Neill, Joseph F.
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
xix, 1022 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Pain Management - methods
Palliative Care - methods
Quality of Life
ISBN
9781975143688
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WB310 P957b 2022

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Cancer nanotechnology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124528
Cham, Switzerland: Springer , 2022.
Audience
Professional
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Editor
Almeida de Sousa, Ângela Maria
Pienna Soares, Christiane
Chorilli, Marlus
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Nanotechnology
Nanomedicine - methods
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - diagnosis
ISBN
9783031178306
9783031178313
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Oncology nutrition for clinical practice

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123181
Chicago, IL: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics , 2021. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 O58 2021
Availability
5 copies, 4 available
Editor
Coble Voss, Anne
Williams, Valaree
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Chicago, IL
Publisher
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xxv, 690 p. : ill. ; 28 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Neoplasms - therapy
Nutrition Therapy
ISBN
9780880910675
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ266 O58 2021

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Fast facts : immuno-oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123615
Clarke, Stephon, Li, Bob T. Abingdon, UK: S. Karger Publishers Ltd. , 2021. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ267 C597 2021
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Alternate Title
Fast facts : immunooncology
Author
Clarke, Stephon
Li, Bob T.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Abingdon, UK
Publisher
S. Karger Publishers Ltd.
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
126 p. : ill ; 21 cm.
Series
Fast facts (UK)
R2 Library
Subjects
Immunotherapy
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - immunology
ISBN
3318068217
9783318068214
9783318068221
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Abbotsford Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ267 C597 2021
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Aesthetic treatments for the oncology patient

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123042
Boca Raton, Fla.: CRC Press , 2021.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; The oncological patient and aesthetic medicine: The bonded approach -- Challenges for oncology: Prevention, palliation, and survival -- Cancer as a chronic disease -- Clinical record: Oncological screening -- Tumor markers -- The psychological approach: The healing power of image and co…
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Editor
Tejero, Paloma
Pinto, Hernán
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, Fla.
Publisher
CRC Press
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Body Image - psychology
Esthetics
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Hair - radiation effects
Nails - radiation effects
Skin - radiation effects
Abstract
Contents:
The oncological patient and aesthetic medicine: The bonded approach -- Challenges for oncology: Prevention, palliation, and survival -- Cancer as a chronic disease -- Clinical record: Oncological screening -- Tumor markers -- The psychological approach: The healing power of image and comprehensive assistance to cancer patients -- The role of the family -- The oncological patient environment: Legal framework and ethics -- Radiotherapy: The prevention of secondary effects, radiodermatitis, and long-term toxicity -- Prevention and treatment of dermatological secondary effects of cancer therapy -- Prevention and treatment of adverse effects of antineoplastic therapy and of delayed-onset side effects: Prevention and treatment of hair loss -- Melatonin for prevention and treatment of complications associated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy: Implications for cancer stem cell differentiation -- Chronic antineoplastic therapies and their impact on quality of life -- Interactions with medical-aesthetic treatments -- Medical-aesthetic treatments in the survivor patient -- Medical-aesthetic treatments in oncology patients -- Facial medical-aesthetic treatments in oncology patients -- Filler materials: Indications, contraindications, and special considerations in oncology patients -- Aesthetic medical treatments during the disease: What is the plan? -- The role of the aesthetic doctor in follow-up of the oncology patient -- Medico-aesthetic collaboration -- Dietetics and nutrition in oncology patients: Evaluation of nutritional status, weight control, and nutrigenomics -- Nutrition: Diet therapy and nutritional supplements -- Introduction to vascular complications in oncology patients -- Anatomy of lymphatic drainage of the limbs -- Prevention and treatment of secondary lymphedema of extremities, early diagnosis of lymphostasis, and postsurgical prevention and conservative treatment of lymphedema -- Prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism -- Cosmetic-medical treatments -- Micropigmentation applied to oncology patients -- Photoprotection in oncology patients -- Scar care after surgical treatment in oncology patients -- Cancer and physical exercise -- Ozone therapy in oncology patients -- Thermal treatments in postcancer care
ISBN
9781138305571
9781351395076
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Cancer immunology and immunotherapy : volume 1 of delivery strategies and engineering technologies in cancer immunotherapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123472
Cambridge, MA: Elsevier Science and Technology | Academic Press , 2021.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Editor
Amiji, Mansoor M.
Milane, Lara Scheherazade
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA
Publisher
Elsevier Science and Technology
Academic Press
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Immunotherapy - methods
Neoplasms - immunology
Neoplasms - therapy
ISBN
9780128233979
9780128236376
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Systemic drug delivery strategies : volume 2 of delivery strategies and engineering technologies in cancer immunotherapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123474
Cambridge, MA: Elsevier Science and Technology | Academic Press , 2021.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA
Publisher
Elsevier Science and Technology
Academic Press
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Immunotherapy - methods
Neoplasms - immunology
Neoplasms - therapy
ISBN
9780323857819
9780323909259
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Starving cancer cells : evidence based strategies to slow cancer progression : a selection of readings for health services providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123711
Fried, Robert, Carlton, Richard M., Fried, Dennis A. London, UK: Academic Press , 2021.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Author
Fried, Robert
Carlton, Richard M.
Fried, Dennis A.
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Academic Press
Publication Date
2021
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Technology
ISBN
9780128240137
9780128241349
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Precision cancer medicine : role of the pathologist

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123749
Jasani, Bharat. Cham, Switzerland: Springer , 2021.
Audience
Professional
This book describes the changing role of pathology in aiding reproducible and accurate patient selection for predictive cancer therapy. Particular attention is given to the clinical application of cutting-edge cancer biomarkers to accurately select patients for targeted cancer therapy and how artif…
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Author
Jasani, Bharat
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Precision Medicine
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - pathology
Neoplasms - etiology
Abstract
This book describes the changing role of pathology in aiding reproducible and accurate patient selection for predictive cancer therapy. Particular attention is given to the clinical application of cutting-edge cancer biomarkers to accurately select patients for targeted cancer therapy and how artificial intelligence can improve the precision of treatments. The advent and basis of predictive cancer care, the role of pathologists in translational cancer research, the analysis of cancer samples, the management of biopsy results, and the accuracy of biopsy results are also discussed. Precision Cancer Medicine: Role of the Pathologist details how pathologists can use the latest biomarkers and apply artificial intelligence technology in cancer diagnosis and management. It is also relevant to oncologists and medical practitioners involved in cancer management seeking an up-to-date resource on the topic. -- Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9783030840877
9783030840860
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Fast facts : CAR T-cell therapy in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma : a practical resource for nurses

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123752
Buka Richard J., Moloney, Deidre. Abingdon, UK: S. Karger Publishers Ltd. , 2021.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Author
Buka Richard J.
Moloney, Deidre
Place of Publication
Abingdon, UK
Publisher
S. Karger Publishers Ltd.
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Fast facts (UK)
Subjects
Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse - therapy
Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse - nursing
Neoplasms - therapy
Receptors, Chimeric Antigen - therapeutic use
Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell
Immunotherapy, Adoptive - methods
Cell- and Tissue-Based Therapy
Oncology Nursing
ISBN
9783318069358
9783318070248
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Cancer immunotherapy principles and practice

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123834
New York, NY: Demos Medical Publishing , 2021. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Cancer immunotherapy
Editor
Butterfield, Lisa H.
Kaufman, Howard L.
Marincola, Francesco M.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Medical Publishing
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Immunotherapy - methods
Neoplasms - immunology
ISBN
9780826137425
9780826137432
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Chimeric antigen receptor t-cell therapies for cancer : a practical guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122174
Cambridge, MA: Elsevier, Inc. , 2020.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 C538 2020
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
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 r…
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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Radical hope : 10 key healing factors from exceptional survivors of cancer & other diseases

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123368
Turner, Kelly A., White, Tracy. Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, Inc. , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 T948 2020
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
Alternate Title
Radical hope : ten key healing factors from exceptional survivors of cancer & other diseases
Author
Turner, Kelly A.
White, Tracy
Place of Publication
Carlsbad, CA
Publisher
Hay House, Inc.
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xviii, 345 p. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivorship
Self Care
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781401965242
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 T948 2020

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Overcome the challenges of cancer care : how to avoid the pitfalls on path to healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122857
Rosenberg, Stephen. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
"A friendly, easy-to-read guide for cancer patients and their loved ones when dealing with a cancer diagnosis. This book will help patients, loved ones, friends and family recognize the pitfalls of a cancer diagnosis and how to avoid them to get the best care possible during their cancer journey." …
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Author
Rosenberg, Stephen
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Publication Date
2020
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Patient Care
Popular Work
Abstract
"A friendly, easy-to-read guide for cancer patients and their loved ones when dealing with a cancer diagnosis. This book will help patients, loved ones, friends and family recognize the pitfalls of a cancer diagnosis and how to avoid them to get the best care possible during their cancer journey." -- Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9781538134221
9781538134238
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Oncology in the precision medicine era : value-based medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123002
Cham, Switzerland: Springer , 2020.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Editor
Salgia, Ravi
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2020
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Precision Medicine - methods
ISBN
9783030314705
9783030314712
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Therapeutic progress in oncology : towards a revolution in cancer therapy?

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Barbet, Jacques, Foucquier, Adrien, Thomas, Yves. London, UK | Hoboken, NJ: ISTE Ltd | John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2020.
Audience
Professional
The combined effects of population growth and aging have led to an increase in the number of cancers. Preventing, diagnosing, treating and curing cancer are therefore, more than ever, imperatives facing medicine ? especially to continue the decrease in cancers' mortality rates and to improve the qu…
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Author
Barbet, Jacques
Foucquier, Adrien
Thomas, Yves
Place of Publication
London, UK
Hoboken, NJ
Publisher
ISTE Ltd
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Publication Date
2020
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Health engineering and society series. Health and patients set ; volume 2
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - genetics
Immunotherapy - trends
Abstract
The combined effects of population growth and aging have led to an increase in the number of cancers. Preventing, diagnosing, treating and curing cancer are therefore, more than ever, imperatives facing medicine ? especially to continue the decrease in cancers' mortality rates and to improve the quality of survival.
Over time, the classic modes of treatment (surgery, external beam radiotherapy, chemotherapy) have become more refined and efficient. From the beginning of this century, new therapeutic options have been developed: targeted cancer therapy, targeted radionuclide therapy and immunologic therapies based on monoclonal antibodies, cellular therapy and vaccinations. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are also being introduced to the field of oncology.
Starting with the basic scientific principles relevant to oncology, this book explains and makes these concepts and innovations accessible to a wide audience ? especially in the interest of patients. It also contributes to the oncological field of 4P medicine ? with 4P standing for predictive, preventive, personalized and participative.- Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9781786304933
9781119706861
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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