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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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Brain tumour : you are not alone on this journey

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International Brain Tumour Alliance. Surrey, UK: International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA) , 2011. World ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 B814i 2011

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Continues / Continued By: Brain tumour : clinicians, patients, caregivers, advocates, surgeons, researchers, nurses, allied healthcare professionals and others - all part of the international brain tumour community : you are not alone on this journey

Alternate Title: Brain tumour magazine

Corporate Author: International Brain Tumour Alliance

Editor: Oliver, Kathy; Strangman, Denis

Edition: World ed.

Place of Publication: Surrey, UK

Publisher: International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA)

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: 130 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms - psychology; Social Support; Caregivers; Medical Oncology; Radiation Oncology; Oncology Nursing; World Health; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Serial; Online

Frequency: Annual

Holdings: Online: 2012-

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet; Kelowna Library; Abbotsford Library

Call Number: WL358 B814i 2011

Website Notes: Past issues 2012-2015 are available online.

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Breast cancer toolkit for aboriginal health care providers

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Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon. [Vancouver, BC?]: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon , 2008.

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 B830a 2008

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Includes:; Eating well with Canada's food guide : First nations, Inuit and Metis (2007); Abreast in the West 8(3) Summer 2007 (Then sunshine vitamin and breast cancer prevention by Cheri Van Patten); Abreast in the West 8(4) Fall 2007 (Preventing breast cancer recurrence : how much exercise is "eno…

Corporate Author: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 10 p. : ill ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Health Personnel; First Nations; Cultural Diversity; Cross Cultural Comparison; Delivery of Health Care; Professional-Patient Relations; Ethnic Groups; Community Health Aides; Health Services Accessibility; Social Support; Patient Advocacy; British Columbia; BC Cancer Agency; Popular Work

Abstract: Includes:; Eating well with Canada's food guide : First nations, Inuit and Metis (2007); Abreast in the West 8(3) Summer 2007 (Then sunshine vitamin and breast cancer prevention by Cheri Van Patten); Abreast in the West 8(4) Fall 2007 (Preventing breast cancer recurrence : how much exercise is "enough"? by Susan R. Harris); Abreast in the West 11(2) Spring 2009; DVD titled : Breast cancer tool kit for aboriginal health care providers : orientation DVD (2009); Looking for and finding breast cancer; Understanding breast cancer; Understanding breast cancer treatments; Stories from aboriginal women; Talking to our family?; Recovery and lifestyle; What is palliative care?; Appendixes

Language: English

Material Type: Book; DVD

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Surrey Library; Kelowna Library; Abbotsford Library

Call Number: WP870 B830a 2008

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Telehealth for cancer patients

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BC Cancer Agency, Provincial Health Services Authority, Vancouver Island Health Authority. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency; Provincial Health Services Authority; Vancouver Island Health Authority

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2007

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Patients; Health Services; Telecommunications; Videoconferencing; Delivery of Health Care; Cancer Care Facilities; Remote Consultation

Language: English

Material Type: Pamphlet

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Library

Investigating the mind 2005 : the science and clinical applications of meditation

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Bstan-'dzin-rgya-mtsho, Dalai Lama. Louisville, CO: Mind and Life Institute , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM61 M663 2005 v.1-6

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

v.1: Meditation-based clinical interventions; v.2: Possible biological substrates of meditation; v.3: Clinical research I : meditation and mental health; v.4: Clinical research II : meditation and physical health (includes additional presentation and questions and answers content); v.5: Integr…

Author: Bstan-'dzin-rgya-mtsho, Dalai Lama

Corporate Author: Mind and Life Institute. Conference (13th : 2005 November 8-10 : Washington, DC)

Place of Publication: Louisville, CO

Publisher: Mind and Life Institute

Publication Date: 2005

Physical Description: 6 DVD (799 minutes)

Subjects: Buddhism - psychology; Meditation; Religion and Science; Mind-Body Relations (Metaphysics); Popular Work

Abstract: v.1: Meditation-based clinical interventions; v.2: Possible biological substrates of meditation; v.3: Clinical research I : meditation and mental health; v.4: Clinical research II : meditation and physical health (includes additional presentation and questions and answers content); v.5: Integration and final reflections; v.6: Creating and maintaining a healthy mind

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Library

Call Number: WM61 M663 2005 v.1-6

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Patient navigation in cancer care : final report

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Doll, Richard, Stephen, Joanne, Barroetavena, Maria Cristina, Linden, Wolfgang, Poole, Gary, Fyles, Gillian. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2005.

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 P298 2005

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Author: Doll, Richard; Stephen, Joanne; Barroetavena, Maria Cristina; Linden, Wolfgang; Poole, Gary; Fyles, Gillian

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency

Publication Date: 2005

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Continuity of Patient Care; Delivery of Health Care; Interpersonal Relations; Social Support; Community Networks; Patient Education; Health Services Accessibility

ISBN: 1896624170

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Surrey Library; Victoria Library; Kelowna Library; Abbotsford Library

Call Number: QZ266 P298 2005

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From cancer patient to cancer survivor : lost in transition

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Hewitt, Maria, Greenfield, Sheldon, Stovall, Ellen. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 F931 2005

Availability: 5 copies, 4 available

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Author: Hewitt, Maria; Greenfield, Sheldon; Stovall, Ellen

Corporate Author: National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.). Committee on Cancer Survivorship : Improving Care and Quality of Life

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: National Academies Press

Publication Date: 2005

Physical Description: xxv, 506 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - therapy; Continuity of Patient Care; Quality of Health Care; Survival Rate; Survivors; United States

ISBN: 0309095956

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Library; Internet

Call Number: QZ266 F931 2005

Website Notes: Downloadable PDF available from website.

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Medicines by design

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Davis, Alison. [Bethesda, MD]: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of General Medical Sciences , 2003.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QV4 D261 2003

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

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Author: Davis, Alison

Corporate Author: Office of Communications and Public Liaison, National Institute of General Medical Sciences

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of General Medical Sciences

Publication Date: 2003

Subjects: Medicine; Pharmacology

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Library; Internet

Call Number: QV4 D261 2003

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Healing power of sound : recovery from life-threatening illness using sound, voice, and music

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Gaynor, Mitchell L. [Boston, MA]: Shambhala Publications, Inc. , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 G288 1999

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Alternate Title: Sounds of healing

Author: Gaynor, Mitchell L

Place of Publication: [Boston, MA]

Publisher: Shambhala Publications, Inc.

Publication Date: 1999

Subjects: Music Therapy; Holistic Health

ISBN: 1570629552; 9781570629556

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Library

Call Number: QZ266 G288 1999

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Caring for lesbian health : a resource for health care providers, policy makers and planners

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Hudspith, Maria. [Victoria, BC?]: British Columbia. Ministry of Health and Ministry Responsible for Seniors , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WA309 H886 1999

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Hudspith, Maria

Corporate Author: British Columbia. Minister's Advisory Council on Women's Health

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: British Columbia. Ministry of Health and Ministry Responsible for Seniors

Publication Date: 1999

Subjects: Sexual and Gender Minorities; Women's Health; British Columbia; Popular Work

ISBN: 0772640262

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Library

Call Number: WA309 H886 1999

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Tyler's honest herbal : a sensible guide to the use of herbs and related remedies

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Foster, Steven, Tyler, Varro E. New York, NY: Haworth Herbal Press , 1999. 4th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public; Professional

Call Number: QV767 F757 1999

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Foster, Steven; Tyler, Varro E

Edition: 4th ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Haworth Herbal Press

Publication Date: 1999

Subjects: Herbs; Plants, Medicinal

ISBN: 9780789007056; 0789007053

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public; Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Library

Call Number: QV767 F757 1999

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Therapeutic touch inner workbook : ventures in transpersonal healing

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Krieger, Dolores. Santa Fe, NM: Bear & Company Publishing , 1998.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172 K754 1997

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Krieger, Dolores

Place of Publication: Santa Fe, NM

Publisher: Bear & Company Publishing

Publication Date: 1998

Physical Description: xviii, 205 p. : ill., 23 cm.

Subjects: Therapeutic Touch; Mental Healing

ISBN: 1879181398

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Library

Call Number: WM172 K754 1997

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Colonizing bodies : aboriginal health and healing in British Columbia, 1900-50

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Kelm, Mary-Ellen. Vancouver, BC: UBC Press , 1998.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WA300 K29c 1998

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Alternate Title: Colonizing bodies

Author: Kelm, Mary-Ellen

Place of Publication: Vancouver, BC

Publisher: UBC Press

Publication Date: 1998

Physical Description: xxiii, 248 p. : ill. ; 23 cm

Subjects: Minority Health - history; Health Disparity, Minority and Vulnerable Populations; Indigenous Canadians - history; Social Welfare - history; Attitude of Health Personnel; First Nations; History, 20th Century; British Columbia; Canada

ISBN: 9780774806787; 0774806788

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Library

Call Number: WA300 K29c 1998

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Marijuana medical handbook : a guide to therapeutic use

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Rosenthal, Ed, Mikuriya, Tod H, Gieringer, Dale. Oakland, Ca.: Quick American Archives , 1997.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QV766 R815 1997

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: Rosenthal, Ed; Mikuriya, Tod H; Gieringer, Dale

Place of Publication: Oakland, Ca.

Publisher: Quick American Archives

Publication Date: 1997

Physical Description: xv, 270 p. : ill. ; 22 cm

Subjects: Cannabis - therapeutic use; Plants, Medicinal - handbooks

ISBN: 0932551165

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Surrey Library; Victoria Library

Call Number: QV766 R815 1997

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Doctor's guide to therapeutic touch

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Wager, Susan. New York, NY: Berkley Publishing Group , 1996.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172 W131 1996

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Wager, Susan

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group

Publication Date: 1996

Subjects: Therapeutic Touch; Mental Healing

ISBN: 0399522506

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM172 W131 1996

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Indigenous healing : exploring traditional paths

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Ross, Robert. [Toronto, ON]: Penguin Group , [2014].

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

Call Number: WA300 R823 2014

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Ross, Robert

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Penguin Group

Publication Date: [2014]

Physical Description: xxi, 322 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Social Determinants of Health - history; Social Factors; Minority Health - ethics; Minority Health - history; Indigenous Canadians - history; Indigenous Canadians - legislation & jurisprudence; Health Services, Indigenous; Cultural Characteristics; Canada; First Nations

ISBN: 9780143191100

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Library

Call Number: WA300 R823 2014

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