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Evidence-based cancer prevention : strategies for NGOs : a UICC handbook for Europe

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21804
International Union Against Cancer. Geneva: UICC International Union Against Cancer , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 E94 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
International Union Against Cancer
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
UICC International Union Against Cancer
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
223 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Evidence-Based Medicine
ISBN
9782882360366
2882360363
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ200 E94 2004

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Clinical practice guidelines for the psychosocial care of adults with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20476
National Breast Cancer Centre, National Cancer Control Initiative, NHMRC National Breast Cancer Centre (Australia). Camperdown, NSW, Australia: National Breast Cancer Centre , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 N576 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
National Breast Cancer Centre
National Cancer Control Initiative
NHMRC National Breast Cancer Centre (Australia)
Place of Publication
Camperdown, NSW, Australia
Publisher
National Breast Cancer Centre
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
xii, 242 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Counseling
Evidence-Based Practice
Social Support
Practice Guideline
Australia
ISBN
1741270006
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 N576 2003

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Evidence-based cancer care and prevention : behavioral interventions

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14322
New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 E936 2003
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Editor
Given, Charles W
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
xiii, 434 p. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Behavior Therapy - methods
Evidence-Based Medicine
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Self Care
Smoking Cessation
ISBN
0826115748
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 E936 2003

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Nutritional oncology : nutrition in cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123241
Boca Raton, Fla.: CRC Press , [2022].
Audience
Professional
Contents:; Historical Evolution of the Role of Nutrition in Cancer -- Cancer Metabolism and Nutrition -- Precision Oncology and Nutrition -- Phytonutrients and Cancer -- Nutrition and Immune Function -- Personalized Nutrition and Cancer -- Epidemiology of Nutrition, Diet, and Cancer Risk -- Oxidant…
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Editor
Heber, David
Li, Zhaoping
Go, Vay Liang W.
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, Fla.
Publisher
CRC Press
Publication Date
[2022]
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
Diet - adverse effects
Abstract
Contents:
Historical Evolution of the Role of Nutrition in Cancer -- Cancer Metabolism and Nutrition -- Precision Oncology and Nutrition -- Phytonutrients and Cancer -- Nutrition and Immune Function -- Personalized Nutrition and Cancer -- Epidemiology of Nutrition, Diet, and Cancer Risk -- Oxidant Stress and Carcinogenesis -- Nutrition, Angiogenesis, and Cancer -- Cholesterol and Prostate Cancer -- The Microbiome and Cancer -- Exercise, Energy Balance, Body Composition, and Cancer Risk -- Nutrition, Hormones, and Cancer Risk and Progression -- Nutrition support for cancer patients throughout the continuum of care -- Malnutrition and Cancer Cachexia -- Surampudi -- Nutrition and Chemotherapy in the Epidemic of Obesity -- Integrative Oncology and Nutrition -- Susceptibility to Common Age-Related Chronic Diseases -- Nutritional Advice and Dietary Supplements for the Cancer Survivor -- Lifestyle Changes and Behavioral Approaches for the Cancer Survivors -- Environmental Factors in Cancer Risk -- Minority Health Disparities in Nutrition and Cancer -- The Critical Questions in Nutrition and Cancer that Remain.
ISBN
9780367272494
9781000399806
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Policy and action for cancer prevention : food, nutrition, and physical activity : a global perspective

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17747
World Cancer Research Fund, American Institute for Cancer Research. Washington, DC: American Institute for Cancer Research , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 F687p 2009
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
This policy report derives from the recommendations of the 2007 WCRF/AICR expert reeot "Food, nutrition, physical activity, and the prevention of cancer : a global perspective."
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Alternate Title
A project of World Cancer Research Fund International
Policy and action expert report
Corporate Author
World Cancer Research Fund
American Institute for Cancer Research
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Institute for Cancer Research
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Food
Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
Health Status
Exercise
Health Policy
Nutrition Policy
Health Promotion
Public Health
Physical Fitness
Abstract
This policy report derives from the recommendations of the 2007 WCRF/AICR expert reeot "Food, nutrition, physical activity, and the prevention of cancer : a global perspective."
ISBN
9780972252249
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 F687p 2009
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Nutrition and lifestyle : opportunities for cancer prevention

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13958
International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 N977 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Editor
Lambert, René
Riboli, E
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
xiv, 561 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
IARC scientific publications 156
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Nutrition
ISBN
9283221567
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 N977 2002

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Diet, nutrition, physical activity, and cancer : a global perspective : a summary of the third expert report

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120573
World Cancer Research Fund, American Institute for Cancer Research. London, UK: World Cancer Research Fund International , 2018. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 F687 2018
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Corporate Author
World Cancer Research Fund
American Institute for Cancer Research
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
World Cancer Research Fund International
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
112 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
Continuous Update Project (CUP)
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Food
Diet
Risk Factors
Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
Health Status
Exercise
Health Policy
Nutrition Policy
Health Promotion
Global Health
Public Health
Physical Fitness
Notes
CN Library copy is housed at Northern Health Library at UHNBC. (Copy Missing as of June 2019)
ISBN
9781912259465
9781912259472
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
CN Library
Call Number
QZ266 F687 2018
Website Notes
The full report and summary report are available online. Individual segments of the full report can be downloaded from the Table of Contents.
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Food, nutrition, physical activity and the prevention of cancer : a global perspective ;|Summary

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15824
World Cancer Research Fund, American Institute for Cancer Research. Washington, DC: American Institute for Cancer Research , 2007. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 F687 2007
Availability
10 copies, 10 available
v.1: Full text; v.2: Summary (12 p.)
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Alternate Title
Second expert report
Summary
A project of World Cancer Research Fund International
Corporate Author
World Cancer Research Fund
American Institute for Cancer Research
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Institute for Cancer Research
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xxv, 517 p. : ill. ; 27 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Food
Nutrition Physiology
Physical Fitness
Abstract
v.1: Full text
v.2: Summary (12 p.)
ISBN
978072252225
Language
English
Material Type
Report
CD
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 F687 2007
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Oncological functional nutrition : phytochemicals and medicinal plants

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123242
San Diego, CA: Academic Press , 2021.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; 1. Cancer epidemiology -- 2. Molecular and therapeutic bases of cancer -- 3. Macro and micronutrients in cancer prevention and treatment -- 4. Phytochemicals in cancer treatment -- 5. Medicinal plants as potential functional foods or resources for obtaining metabolites with anticancer ac…
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Editor
Campos, Maira Rubi Segura
Ortega, Armando Manuel Martin
Place of Publication
San Diego, CA
Publisher
Academic Press
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Phytotherapy
Plants, Medicinal
Abstract
Contents:
1. Cancer epidemiology -- 2. Molecular and therapeutic bases of cancer -- 3. Macro and micronutrients in cancer prevention and treatment -- 4. Phytochemicals in cancer treatment -- 5. Medicinal plants as potential functional foods or resources for obtaining metabolites with anticancer activity
ISBN
9780128198285
9780128198292
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Handbook of measures for psychological, social and physical function in cancer : volume 1: quality of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5333
New York, NY: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center , 1994.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 H238 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Kornblith, Alice B
Holland, Jimmie C.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Quality of Life
Neoplasms - psychology
Psychological Tests - handbooks
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 H238 1994

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Nutritional health : strategies for disease and prevention

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15081
Totowa, NJ: Humana Press Inc , 2006. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB400 F935 2006
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Editor
Temple, Norman J
Wilson, Ted
Jacobs, David R
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Totowa, NJ
Publisher
Humana Press Inc
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xviii, 465 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Series
Nutrition and health
Subjects
Nutrition
Chronic Disease
Diabetes Mellitus - prevention & control
Heart Diseases - prevention & control
Hypertension - prevention & control
Neoplasms - prevention & control
ISBN
9781588294548
1588294544 (alk. paper)
159259980X (eISBN)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WB400 F935 2006

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Cancer prevention : novel nutrient and pharmaceutical developments

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1497
New York Academy of Sciences. New York, NY: New York Academy of Sciences , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
Q11 N5 1999 v.889
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
New York Academy of Sciences
Editor
Bradlow, H. Leon
Fishman, Jack
Osborne, Michael P
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
New York Academy of Sciences
Publication Date
1999
Series
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 889
Subjects
Chemoprevention
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Nutrition
ISBN
1573311995
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
Q11 N5 1999 v.889

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Fruit and vegetables

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10921
International Agency for Research on Cancer, IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Cancer-Preventive Strategies (2003 March 4-11 : Lyon, France). Lyon, France: IARC Press , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I63 2003 v.8
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Cancer-Preventive Strategies (2003 March 4-11 : Lyon, France)
Editor
Vainio, Harri
Bianchini, Franca
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
IARC Press
Publication Date
2003
Series
IARC handbooks of cancer prevention 8
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Nutrition
ISBN
9283230086
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 I63 2003 v.8

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Functional foods in cancer prevention and therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123034
London, UK: Academic Press , 2020.
Audience
Professional
Contents:
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Editor
Kabir, Yearul
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Academic Press
Publication Date
2020
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Nutrition Therapy
Abstract
Contents:
ISBN
9780128161517
9780128165386
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Dietary research and cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123736
Gacche, Rajesh N. Singapore: Springer , 2021.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Gacche, Rajesh N.
Place of Publication
Singapore
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Biomedical Research
Nutrition
Diet
ISBN
9789811660504
9789811660498
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Low carbohydrate, high protein diet slows and may prevent cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20118
Krystal, Gerald. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B366 2010 v.20
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Review some exciting results with mice which suggest that a simple change to a lower carbohydrate, higher protein diet reduces both the growth rate and incidence of tumours as well as increases the therapeutic effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents like Celebrex.; Provide update on recomm…
Alternate Title
Medical Oncology : Tuesday noon rounds
Author
Krystal, Gerald
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre. Medical Oncology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
Medical Oncology noon rounds 20
Subjects
Diet, Carbohydrate-Restricted
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Dietary Proteins
Nutrition
Glucose
Mice
Abstract
Review some exciting results with mice which suggest that a simple change to a lower carbohydrate, higher protein diet reduces both the growth rate and incidence of tumours as well as increases the therapeutic effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents like Celebrex.
Provide update on recommendations that we change from our typical Western diet with it high sugar/complex carbohydrates to one higher in protein.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B366 2010 v.20

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Low carbohydrate, high protein diet slows and may prevent cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18909
Krystal, Gerald. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2010 v.284
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Review some exciting results with mice which suggest that a simple change to a lower carbohydrate, higher protein diet reduces both the growth rate and incidence of tumours as well as increases the therapeutic effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents like Celebrex.; Provide update on recomm…
Alternate Title
Monday noon seminar series
Author
Krystal, Gerald
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Research Centre seminar series 284
Subjects
Diet, Carbohydrate-Restricted
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Dietary Proteins
Nutrition
Glucose
Mice
Abstract
Review some exciting results with mice which suggest that a simple change to a lower carbohydrate, higher protein diet reduces both the growth rate and incidence of tumours as well as increases the therapeutic effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents like Celebrex.
Provide update on recommendations that we change from our typical Western diet with it high sugar/complex carbohydrates to one higher in protein.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2010 v.284

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Psycho-oncology : a quick reference on the psychosocial dimensions of cancer symptom management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113825
American Psycho-Social Oncology Society. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2015. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 Q6 2015
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
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Corporate Author
American Psycho-Social Oncology Society
Editor
Holland, Jimmie C.
Golant, Mitch
Greenberg, Donna B.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xiii, 299 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook Nursing Collection
APOS clinical reference handbooks
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - nursing
Professional-Patient Relations
Mental Health Services
Handbooks
Notes
Previous title: Quick reference for oncology clinicians : the psychiatric and psychological dimensions of cancer symptom management. (2006)
ISBN
9780199988730
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
CN Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 Q6 2015
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Global Perspectives in Cancer Care : Religion, Spirituality, and Cultural Diversity in Health and Healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124695
New York: Oxford University Press , c2022.
Audience
Professional
"With cancer ranking as the primary or secondary cause of premature death in almost 100 countries worldwide, the World Health Organization recognized a high level of investment in cancer control and treatment (including palliative care) in 2019. At that time, governments at the World Health Assembl…
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Editor
Silbermann, Michael
Berger, Ann
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
c2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Spiritual Therapies
Spirituality
Cultural Diversity
Religion and Medicine
Abstract
"With cancer ranking as the primary or secondary cause of premature death in almost 100 countries worldwide, the World Health Organization recognized a high level of investment in cancer control and treatment (including palliative care) in 2019. At that time, governments at the World Health Assembly (WHA) unanimously adopted a new cancer resolution (Universal Health Coverage: Moving Together to Build a Healthier World). The resolution noted the potential for cancer prevention to reduce cancer burden in the future, while reducing the suffering from cancer in the communities.As most countries are facing an overall increase in the absolute number of cancer cases, large geographical diversity in cancer occurrence and variations in the magnitude and profile of the disease still continue between and within world regions. Specific types of cancer dominate globally: lung, female breast, and colorectal cancer. The regional variations in common cancer types signal the extent to which societal, economic, and lifestyle changes interplay to differentially impact the profile of this most complex group of diseases.Although survival rates for cancer have improved significantly over the past few decades, for each individual, the diagnosis and treatment of cancer are still devastating, affecting the family and community as well. The care of a person with cancer must be more than just the treatment of the cancer itself. Understanding the cultural, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of the cancer sufferer and their family and community will ensure the best care.In order to treat individuals with cancer and understand how to give the best possible care to underserved populations, we need to understand cultural diversity. Understanding that cultural aspects of a society may be intertwined with finances and other resources can improve adherence and access to care. Culture is made up of language, religion, cuisine, social norms, history, ancestry, music, arts, and spirituality. In order to improve cancer care outcomes, patients' diverse spiritual and cultural beliefs must be recognized. In addition, available methods must be utilized to improve access and adherence to treatment modalities and regimens.In this book, we focus on numerous diverse cultures, traditions, and faiths. Many parts of the world are composed of indigenous cultures, with unique spiritual beliefs in addition to the region's primary religion. We present chapters on indigenous religions as well as indigenous traditional healers. People everywhere experience trouble, sorrow, need, and sickness, and they develop skills and knowledge in response to these adversities. This book provides insightful models of these parameters and serves as a valuable resource for health care providers and policymakers by taking a global approach to cultural diversity in the world. By understanding this multiculturalism and the many aspects of psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of health and healing, we can learn from one another." --publisher
ISBN
9780197551349
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Geriatric psycho-oncology : a quick reference on the psychosocial dimensions of cancer symptom management

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American Psycho-Social Oncology Society. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2015.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WT145 G369 2015
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
American Psycho-Social Oncology Society
Editor
Holland, Jimmie C.
Wiesel, Talia Weiss
Nelson, Christian, J.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xiii, 205 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Series
APOS clinical reference handbooks
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - nursing
Aged - psychology
Mental Disorders - psychology
Professional-Patient Relations
Mental Health Services
Handbooks
ISBN
9780199361465
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WT145 G369 2015

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