Alternate Title

Cancer smart 3.0 : the consumer guide : how to eliminate toxins from your home and garden products : how to make healthy choices for your family and the environment

Author

Griffin, Sean

Cuddeford, Vijay

Edition

1st electronic ed.

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Toxic Free Canada

Publication Date

2011

Subjects

Carcinogens, Environmental - adverse effects

Consumer Product Safety

Neoplasms - chemically induced

Neoplasms - prevention & control

Environmental Pollutants - toxicity

Toxicology

Popular Work

ISBN

9780973588651

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Alternate Title

Environmental health sourcebook

Editor

Jones, Keith

Edition

4th ed.

Place of Publication

Detroit, MI

Publisher

Omnigraphics

Publication Date

2015

Series

Health reference series

EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects

Environmental Health

Environmental Pollution - adverse effects

Environmental Pollutants - toxicity

Environmental Pollutants - adverse effects

Carcinogens, Environmental

Popular Work

Abstract

Environmental health sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the environment and its effect on human health, including the effects of air pollution, water pollution, hazardous chemicals, food hazards, radiation hazards, biological agents, household hazards, such as radon, asbestos, carbon monoxide, and mold, and information about associated diseases and disorders, including cancer, allergies, respiratory problems, and skin disorders; along with information about environmental concerns for specific populations, a glossary of related terms, and resources for further help and information

Table of contents:

Part I Understanding the Health Effects of Environmental Hazards -- Part II Health Concerns and Their Environmental Triggers -- Part III Outdoor Environmental Hazards -- Part IV Household and Indoor Environmental Hazards -- Part V Foodborne Hazards -- Part VI Consumer Products and Medical Hazards -- Part VII Additional Help and Information.

ISBN

9780780813984

9780780813519

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

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.

Author

Boyd, David R

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Greystone Books

David Suzuki Foundation

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

214 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects

Environmental Pollutants - toxicity

Environmental Pollutants - adverse effects

Carcinogens

Enviromental Health

Ecotoxicology

Popular Work

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN

9781553654544

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WA30 B789 2010

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Alternate Title

Caring for the air report 2016

Corporate Author

Metro Vancouver

Place of Publication

Burnaby, BC

Publisher

Metro Vancouver

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

21 p. : ill.

Subjects

Environmental Monitoring

Environmental Health

Climate Change

Air Pollutants

Air Pollution, Indoor

Air Pollution - adverse effects

Smoke - adverse effects

Health Impact Assessment

Vehicle Emissions

Greenhouse Effect

Vancouver

Language

English

Material Type

Report

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Professional

Location

Internet

Website Notes

"Metro Vancouver's Caring for the Air report is an easy-to-read annual publication that provides information about air quality and climate change issues in our region, as well as programs that protect public health and the environment, improve visual air quality, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions."

Corporate Author

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

Publisher

National Institutes of Health

Publication Date

2013

Subjects

Mouth Diseases - chemically induced - therapy - popular works - pamphlets

Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects

Dental Care

Notes

NIH Publication No. 13-4361

Language

English

Material Type

Online

Booklet

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Author

Steingraber, Sandra

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

Cambridge, MA

Publisher

Da Capo Press

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

xxvi, 414 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Carcinogens, Environmental

Neoplasms - etiology

Neoplasms - epidemiology

Environmental Pollutants - toxicity

ISBN

9780306818691

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ202 S819 2010

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Author

Steingraber, Sandra

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

People's Picture Company Inc.

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

colour ; 85 minutes

Subjects

Carcinogens, Environmental

Neoplasms - etiology

Neoplasms - epidemiology

Environmental Pollutants - toxicity

Documentaries and Factual Films

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ202 S819L 2010

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Corporate Author

National Bone Marrow Transplant Link

Place of Publication

Southfield, MI

Publisher

National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink)

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

126 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects

Graft vs Host Disease

Bone Marrow Transplantation - adverse effects

Stem Cell Transplantation - adverse effects

Survivors

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WH380 G737 2015

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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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Author

Hanna, Nasser H

Edition

6th ed.

Place of Publication

Washington, DC

Publisher

Cancer Support Community

Publication Date

2013

Series

Frankly speaking about cancer series

Subjects

Lung Neoplasms - therapy

Lung Neoplasms - complications

Lung Neoplasms - psychology

Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects

Radiotherapy - adverse effects

Complementary Therapies

Adaptation, Psychological

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Website Notes

Full pdf copy available to download

Author

Eriksen, Michael

Mackay, Judith

Schluger, Neil

Edition

5th ed., rev., expanded and updated.

Place of Publication

Atlanta, GA

Publisher

American Cancer Society

Publication Date

2015

Subjects

Tobacco Use Disorder - prevention & control

Tobacco Use Disorder - epidemiology - atlases

Tobacco - adverse effects

Tobacco Industry - economics

Smoking - adverse effects

Smoking - trends

Statistics

Maps

ISBN

9781604432350

1604432357

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Author

Zavaleta, Beverley A.

Place of Publication

Brownsville, TX

Publisher

Sugar Plum Press, LLC

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

xvi, 223 pages ; 23 cm

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects

Cancer Patients

Popular Work

ISBN

9781733456500

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ266 Z39 2019

Website Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Author

Gideon, Lou

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Savio Republic

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

136 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Beauty

Scarves

Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects

Neoplasms - therapy

Alopecia

Popular Work

ISBN

9781682618257

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ200 G453 2018

Website Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Author

Ulbricht, Catherine E.;

Place of Publication

Philadelphia, PA

Publisher

F.A. Davis Company

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

xiii, 261 p. ; 18 cm.

Subjects

Plants, Medicinal - adverse effects

Dietary Supplements

Vitamins

Herb-Drug Interactions

Phytotherapy

Handbook

ISBN

9780803623033

0803623038

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QV767 U36 2011

Copies

Alternate Title

Skin care guide for people living with cancer

Author

Lacouture, Mario E.

Place of Publication

Huntington, NY

Publisher

Harborside Press

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

xviii, 280 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Skin Care - methods

Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - complications

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Beauty

ISBN

9780615452265

0615452264

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ200 L145 2012

Copies

Alternate Title

Nosey parkers club : Halley's hoodie

Author

Folk, Judy

Ballinger, Bryan (illustrator)

Place of Publication

[United States]

Publisher

NP Publishing

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

38 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.

Series

Nosey Parkers Club

Subjects

Neoplasms - complications

Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects

Alopecia

Friends

Child

Juvenile Literature

Pictorial Works

Popular Work

Abstract

Halley is a beautiful show poodle who suddenly faces an illness and loses her hair (cancer). Halley's friends rally and create a beautiful hoodie for her to wear. The power of friendship restores Halley's confidence in herself and the world around her. This picture book with large color illustrations is suitable for children ages 4-8.

ISBN

9780982052662

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C5 F666 2014

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Author

Kiernan, Caitlin M.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Grand Central Life & Style

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

272 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects

Beauty

Physical Appearance, Body

Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects

Neoplasms - therapy

Scarves

Hair

Alopecia

Skin Care

Popular Work

Notes

How to look your best when you feel your worst - Cover

ISBN

9781455540877

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ200 K47 2017

Website Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Author

Glader, Sue

Buenen, Edith

Place of Publication

Mill Valley, CA

Publisher

Thousand Words Press

Publication Date

2010

Subjects

Neoplasms - complications

Neoplasms - psychology

Mother-Child Relations

Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects

Family

Child

Child, Preschool

Alopecia

Beauty

Juvenile Literature

Abstract

Having hunted for her mother's missing hair, a young girl learns the truth about cancer while experiencing life (with hats, scarves, baldness and love) during chemotherapy.

For "Ages 3-7"

ISBN

9780984359103

0984359109

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C5 G542 2010

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Author

Blum, Ralph H

Scholz, Mark

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Other Press

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

293 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects

Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy

Early Detection of Cancer

Erectile Dysfunction - prevention & control

Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis

Unnecessary Procedures - adverse effects

Personal Narratives

Abstract

Welcome to prostate country

All the decision makers are surgeons!

The quest for the enchanted shotgun

Commuting the death sentence

Band of brothers

Introducing active surveillance

Life in the libido-free zone

To biopsy or not to biopsy : opening Pandora's box

The return of the prodigal hard-on

TIP : testosterone inactivating pharmaceuticals

Invitation to the "Ice ball"

A new look at radiation

Nikola Tesla?s magical mystery machine

Quality imaging : a doorway to less toxic treatment

Now playing for a limited time only : the Combidex Follies

Deciding treatment

Anatomy of assisted suicide

The insulin connection

Hexing : the modern sorcerer?s curse

Diet and supplements : an overview

Romancing the immune system

How prostate cancer can make you live longer : getting to the doctor?s office

By way of summing up

Genuine hope for men with relapsed disease.

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN

9781590513422

1590513428

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WJ752 B658i 2010

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Author

Wassersug, Richard J

Walker, Lauren M

Robinson, John W

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Demos Health

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

xxvi, 203 p. ; 26 cm.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy

Prostatic Neoplasms, Castration-Resistant

Neoplasms - psychology

Androgen Antagonists - therapeutic use

Androgen Antagonists - adverse effects

Prostatic Neoplasms - diet therapy

Exercise Therapy

Sexual Partners

Family Relations

Adaptation, Psychological

Popular Work

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002681, F0002507)

ISBN

9780826183910

0826183913

9780826183927

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

WJ762 W322 2018

Website Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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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