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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Author

Dresser, Rebecca

Editor

Dresser, Rebecca

Place of Publication

Oxford

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

xiv, 236 p. ; 25 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Ethics, Medical

Neoplasms - psychology

Caregivers - psychology

Neoplasms - diagnosis

Autobiography

ISBN

9780199757848

9780199921102

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

QZ201 M251 2012

Website Notes

Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.

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Author

Jackson, Stewart M

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Foundation

Publication Date

2004

Subjects

Biomedical Research - history

Medical Oncology - history

BC Cancer Research Centre - history

British Columbia

ISBN

189662412X

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Library

Kelowna Library

Surrey Library

Victoria Library

Call Number

QZ11 J14 2004

Copies

Alternate Title

Handbook about end-of-life care

Caregivers guide

Editor

Macmillan, Karen

Place of Publication

[Ottawa, ON]

Publisher

Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem

Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association

Publication Date

2004

Physical Description

x, 174 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Caregivers

Palliative Care

Hospices

Abstract

"A Caregiver's Guide present family caregivers the medical and nursing information they will need in clear, easily understood language. This will help them to understand the journey upon which their loved ones have embarked, to become effective, informed members of the palliative care team and to provide essential physical, spiritual and emotional support. Sharing this journey with a loved one can be demanding but it is also one of the greatest gifts friends and families can share." - Cover

ISBN

0968670016

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

WB310 C271 2004

Copies

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

Copies

Author

Dossey, Larry

Place of Publication

San Francisco, CA

Publisher

Harper SanFrancisco

Publication Date

1999

Subjects

Mental Healing

Psychophysiology

Religion and Medicine

Holistic Health

ISBN

0062516221

9780062516220

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Library

Kelowna Library

Call Number

W61 D724r 1999

Copies

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

Copies